The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-01
Marine Affairs.

STEAMSHIP CRESCENT CITY.-This favorite and fast
steamer having laid up during the past month";
The purpose Of making alterations essential
speed is again before her friends, looking
beautiful than She leaves morrow afternoon,
at o'clock, for New Orleans, touching, usual at
Havana, under her old commander Captain Charles
Stoddard. The second steamer in this line building
under the directions of Messrs. j. Howard Son, of
this city, is rapidly approaching completion, at the
yard of VIM H Brown and it is expected she will be
ready to leave for New Orleans, early in spring
THE New STEAMSHIP CHERoKEE, built by w. II
Webb for Samuel L. Mitchell, Capt John Collins and
others, made trial trip, day two SINCE which, it
is said, resulted, all such things do much to the
satisfaction Of the owners and builders. Her speed
averaged fifteen miles per hour with Che ordinary
ofsteam The engine which is about 500 horse power
probably Of the finest put in vessel in this or
any other city, build by Messrs Stillmsn, Allen
Co., of the Novelty Works 1t is decidedly spe ndid
piece of workmanship The Cherokee is under COM
mand of Captain Lyon and is the first of line to be
established between this port and Savannah She is
1850 tons burthen rugged with three masts and pre-
seuts very noble appearance. The second of these
ships is almost ready to launch.
The Pacific MAIL STEAMER CALIFORNIA, which is
of three now in the water, designed by Messrs
Rowland Aspinwall, under government patron age
will take her departure for the Pacific Wednesday
ext, touching at Rio Janero She is a splendid ship
in every respect; strong, well built, and fast The
engine about 500 hore power constructed by Messrs
Stimsn, Allen Co. at the Novelty Works.
STEAMER UNITED STATEs.-The following letter, re-
ceived by the America, will of the nums-
questions as to the movements of the ship, and
the disposition OF her cargo: =
SOUTHAMPTON, Sept, II, 184S.
Mr.. EBENRzER THAyER, 9 Wall street, N Y.-Sir-
am requested by Messrs. j. b Greene Co., of Havre
to communicate to you the aforementioned particu-
lars being replies have given to their inquiries
specting the American steamer United States -
Questionable real cause Of her putting back-n
arising from damage to machinery, how much delay is
necessary for repairs?
Answer.-The main gudgeons, which the side
beams work. became loose from defects in the cast iron
through which they pass, and affected the framing.
Is appointed to sail on the 10th October.
Q.-Whether there Is any damage sustained by the
goods?
A.-None.
Q.-Whether the captain agent intends to keep
the goods board the United States whether they
will freight another steamer to carry them :?
A.-Tbe captain or agent will not freight another
vessel they will be kept on board.
Q.-Whether, If the captain win not freight another
vessel he will deliver the goods on shippers orders
and if he claims freight on goods so delivered!
goods up on shippers orders It would require
special bonding order from London to trsnship the
goods
eff Swiss watches can be transhpped at South
ampton
h-They can, but would require strict examine
be seized. q.
N M PRIANLY