The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-11
The Empire City-Ths Trial Trip.

The Empire City," as we announced yester-
day, made her trial trip, and fully answered all the
expectations formed of her. At half-pas one
O'Clock she bore away from 9th street, and headed
up the East river beyond Green Point, when she
turned and made for the ocean in gallant style.
She cut the water beautifully, and some scientific
men on board expressed their admiration of her
splendid sailing powers After sailing into the
Atlantic about thirty five miles from the Battery,
she turned back, to the qualification of some of
the ladies', who felt little squeamish from the roll
of the ocean swell, Notwithstanding the fair wea-
her, and to the eye of the casual observer, the
smooth plain that stretched itself all around.
A magnificent lunch was prepared for the guests
invited to take part in the excursion. The boat
was literally filled with passengers but the ladies,
according to the uniform courtesy of the United
States, were first taken of, and then the gen.
tlemen had to shift for themselves We regret
sincerely that the hospitality OF the muniticent
owners was abused on this occasion. A number
OF men secreted themselves in the vessel, who were
not invited, and some OF them co1rived to make
everything as uncomfortable as they could. The
captain, with cool courage and firmness that re-
fleet high honor upon him, took summary vengeance
upon one ruilian who was disturbing the peace Of
the ship, and henceforward all was quiet
For the sake OF the great principle of democrat
cy, we were sorry to abuse of 1t in ano Their
way IL was truly Disgusting to see men their
shirts sleeves and unwashed, rush into these splen
did apartments, to partake of the fare provided tor
those who were expected to conduct themselves as
American citizens ought. We have reason to
know that this conduct was exceedingly offensive
to the ladies present, and we trust we shall neve
see 1t repeated In country proverbia for its res
pect to the fair sex.
Democracy is glorious but never let its princ-
pies be sullled by rudeness. Its present enemies
are those who abuse and pervert its privileges
Brandy, port, sherry, and champagne flowed in
abundance, and altogether the lunch was prince
ly. No PAINS were spared by the proprietors, or
by the excellent steward, Mr. Rediord, whose ex-
ertons on this occasion beyond all praise.
On the arrival of the Empire City at pier No 2
North River, about oclock, she was greeted by
an immense crswd of spectators with loud cheers.
Much as we before valued the covering Of the
main deck from the sun, we only Its great I'M
portaDce yesterday by experience. There was a
delightful current of air. with complete protection
from the direct rays of the sun, during the hottest
part Of the day In the evening, most of the ladies
preferred the hurricane deck, and whether we con-
slider the view fIosl II the cooling breeze 1t was
truly delightful. The day was beautifully fine for
the SAIL and seldom have we seen many people
so completely gratitied. We are the more delight
ed at the evident Of this line, from the pre-
ference given by government to another and an
inferior line of steamers. Enterprise and the pco-
ple set all things right in this free country