The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-10-23
English Items.

STEAM COMMUNICATION WITH AMERIcA.-By the
tenor of the recent advices from America, the
means of steam communication between the old
and new worlds appears likely to meet with very
| considerable and speedy extension. The enter
prise of the Cunard Company, which has at pre-
sent in hand the construction Of several large ves
sells propelled by the screw, to be placed on the
line between New York and Liverpool, in addition
to the splendid steamers already engaged on that
service, has, as we expected would be the case,
stimulated the Americans to similar competition.
1t is stated fact that the immediate construc-
ton Of two large steam propeers, to run between
New York and Liverpool, is contemplated by a
party in the former city, who have long been en-
gagged in the carrying trade on this line. In addi-
ton to the two steamers of the construction above
noticed, there is also another vessel far advanced
| at New York, and it was expected the impetus
given to the construction Of this class Of steamers
in that city, will result in the building of many
more Of them. At Philadelphia the subject has
been taken up in very energetic manner, and
| Messrs. Richardson, Watson &; Co., are prepared
| to construct two propellers, each Of 1000 tons
burden, to form monthly steam line between
| that city and Liverpool IL is estimated that the
cost for building will amount to $500, co. Of which
100000 will be contributed by the above firm.
Thus New York and Philadelphia will, in all
probability, have their respective lines Of steam
propeers running to Europe with in few MONTHS
and it is believed that Boston, the second COM
mercial city in the Union, cannot for any length
Of time do without similar vessels. From New
Orleans, we learn that the Importance Of steam
communication between that city and Europe is
attracting much attention, and has resulted in the
formation of plan for the establishment of line
Of steamers running to Havre. 1t is proposed to
commence the line, in the first instance with only
one ship Of 1000 tons, and 10 add others as the bu
siness may require, which there can be little
doubt will soon be the case, considering the eX-
tent of the commerce between the two ports The
facilities which auch n line woi,h afford IN ha
French correspondence with New Orleans will be
great, and our New Orleans advces represent
that it would, in addition, monopolize all the Eu-
ropean passengers going to or from Mexico, par
tcularly when the line OF steamers is established
between New Orleans and Vera Cruz, as is ex-
pected to be the in the course Of next
year. Parties are actively engaged in pushing
forward the scheme, and 10000 dollars had al
ready been subscribed towards it, Wiltmer's
Times.
WHISKY FROM HEArHER.-Mr. Stewart, Of
Anachabat, in Scotland, has succeeded in produce
ing spirits from the mountain heather. Mr..
Stewart says that the produce, both in point
of quantity and quality, far exceeded his expec-
tations.
Mr.. Labourchere has recently purchased mar
bic bust Of Milton, made, it is said, from the life,
by an Italian sculptor, during the poets visit to
Italy. The price paid was 200 guineas.
The BIsHoP AND THE QUEEN.-The Bishop of
London addressed letter of remonstrance to her
Majesty, for not having clergyman Of the Es-
tabisbed Church in her suite while on her present
tour, and for attending Presbyterian place Of
worship at Balmoral. reply was sent to the
of such interference, and observing that her Ma
esty had not stepped out Of her duty in attending
public worship in the Established Church of Scot
land. ..a .aa.. .... b.. r.
On Saturday, Alderman Musgrove was elected
Lord Mayor Of London for the ensuing year.