The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-10-03
STEAMSHIP Esrrnr.,zr IN TIL. Us,r.o ST.. r.

STEAMSHIP EsrERrRizE IN TIE UNIrxD STATE
-NKw LINE TO ANTWERP. Our readsrs win
find IN another part Of lo-day's Herald, very
curious article, which we have extracted from
the London StaadarS, on the subject OF the
progress Of steamship building in the United
States The opinions pronounced IN this
nce, are OF grave Importance, and will attract
much attention on this side Of the Atlantic
The English people are evidently afraid that the
United States will outstrp them in this department
Of industry, and that, before many years, steam
ships will, in connection with the Cunard line, mo-
nopolIze the transportation of correspondence, pas
sepgers and specie between the two continents.
This, we think, IS not only probable, but almost
inevitable. We will, however, goa little farther,
| and give it as our opinion that American steam
ships will clear the field, and leave nothing but
what they may reject, for the steamships of any
other country.
A few years ago the beautiful appearance Of
our packet sbips, the puaetuality of their sail
ing, and the economical manner in which they
| were managed, excited the attention Of the
British Parliament; and on investigation before
committee of that body, it was satisfactorily
proved that in ship building and in navigating sail
ing craft, the United States were far in advance of
England. Now, if we possess the ability to excel
England IN that particular, there certainly Is no
reason that we cannot do so in steamships too. We
certainly have net had great deal of experience
in that department of industry; but we are pro-
crossing very rapidly, and are now, we may safely
assume, on the high road to success. Under the
circumstances which attended our debut In steam
ship building and navigation, our first essay was
certainly good as could be expected From the
time when our first steamship was launched until
the present. we have improved and kept improv-
ing; and think we can safely say, that the last
steamships which have been constructed here will
rival if not excel, in point of speed, safety, and
comfort, any afioat-no matter where. The diff
culties which invariably attend the commence ment
OF every new enterprise, have been entirely srr-
mounted by that indomltabe spirit of perseverance
| and enterprise so characteristic Of our people; and
the field Of competition and rivalry Is now fairly
| open. With the advantages which we possess
fully above all other nations, think il Is beyond
| dispute that we will be second to no country IN
the world in steamships, before many years shall
have elapsed. There is good reason, therefore,
for the fears entertained and expressed the artl-
Gle to which we have referred, and for the Ame-
rcan people to be gratifed at the prospect before
them.
In connection with tins subject, we may re-
marx that new line Of ocean steamships is con.
hmpated between New York and Antwerp Mr.
I. b. Claes has been despatched to New York by
! the Belgian government, as special agent to
fer with the merchants of New York on the subject,
and to say that il an association could be formed,
with capital Of four hundred thousand dollars, one
half of the amount would be subscribed in Antwerp
The advantages which the proposed project pre-
sents are various. In the first place, there Is an
international treaty between the two countries,
which guarantees certain rights of navigation Of
very important nature. Secondly, it will promote
trade and commerce between the two countries;
and thirdly, coal In Antwerp is very low, aud can
be purchased at as favorable rates, or nearly So az
IN England.
In presenting this new steamship project to the
capitalists Of New York, we have no doubt that
the offer OF transatlantic friends will be accept
ed; and we nope coon 10 see Antwerp and New
York connected by line of steamships that viii
vie with any now constructed.
TnE Mnn.DArD Er4.viIvs Uv.u,s OF U.day for
Legislature, which is to eielect United States
Senator, and six members Of Congress. Annexed
the Congressional candidates, as far az kno wn:
p PIX si.,.,. Y T. Bowl. No ...s, nss:s'"
e. Thomsy MeKais William I. Hamilton.
4. John r. Kenly. Robert NJ MoLans
I g. Alexander Evans Samuel NJ. hsgraw
D. John b. Kerr No candidate.
In the last Congress the delegation from Mary.
land stood four wings TO two democrats The
contest between the two parties is for the House
1t is the intention Of the locofocos il possible to
gain member; while the wings, as far a. can be
sscertaned from their local presses will be salts
fed to stand before; and the probability is from
| oil ,hyt. ,ct ,.,,u L.. III
loss Of a member by either party will materially
affect the division OF the House.
The wings will, doubtless, secure the Lcusa-
ture, or they will be most unaccountably defeated.
LsrrR FROM BaArus By thu arrival Of the bark
Ersstus Corning Capt Corning In receipt OF Hss
Of the Rio Jsnsro tornado Cemeo to the 10Th of Au-
gust, nine days later tbsn previous sscounts Quite
excitement had existed in Rio Janeiro from the
fact Of the Britsh 'hip Apollo having arrived there on
the sth Of August, With several Of cholera on
beard Tbs conduct Of the captain much prai.sd by
tn. papers srsssrs that Immediately his arrival
en- the port without waiting communicate with the
su'hori,ies he hois,ed the yellow Gag and came to
anchor At long distance FROM the usual sncborsgs
ground. lie bad board 200 soldiers; and bound
TO China. During the voyage to Rio symptoms OF the
cholera made Its appearance and before their arrival
they lost is cases. the lsst the day previous
At that time however, all were healthy on board.
At meeting Of the authorities and thoss con aected
with the marine service, both Brazilian aud forsp, 10
determined to sord the vessel ell the assistance
which the exeenees Of the required ct the
time to tsAe all due precautions and preventive
sures that fhovld be deemed proper by eoupesent
judges The Apollo vas rent to Grand bland, ON the
rszsn eczst, place peculiarly appropriate to dis
embark the crew and SOLDIERS aud p,riorm the
esprg and raintifE OF the y-ss- aud ut the last
counts fur,b, Eases bad occurred.
The company ~ italian Orsrs siogsrs. engaged for
the theatre ut Rio lad commenced their operations
On the I4b Of usust they performed " rufitaBi sna
Vrrdis opera ~ II Mssbadisnn 20 be ths
one. tn. con psny isa fui one avid there &. slso o
corps he bsiicf attached TO IT. The flosing the
nina don assyuts Sra Ida Edsvirs; pri-
Donna Sra Luna rr-tti; prinsris Sra Eraisia
Martini. fret tsnors Srs Angelo Brnnacoi aud frsn
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