The New York herald., 1850-05-24

this vessel preeminently furnishes, were the gene
raj topic of favorable comment The attendance on
the passengers was good, and not the least com
plant was made that score or in relation to the
cooking, during the trip. In selecting Mr.. Charles
Wright, late steward on board of the Crescent
Cliy, as steward OF the Atlantic, and Mr.; Robert
Burns, late of the Astor House, as head waiter,
the company have consulted the comfort of their
passengers.
must say few words in favor of the captain
and officers Were il not for the order, regularity
and punctualiiy with which the duties of the ship
are performed, one would suppose that there were
no officers on board. There is no cursng the men,
nor "d-9 all bands and the cook k'-nothing of the
kind. Captain West conveys his orders to hs oiii-
GERS in quiet tones, and they in their turn direct
the crew 10 perform theirs, without making unne-
cessary noise for the purpose of evlncing little
selfmportance before the passengers. 1t seems
as if all know their duties, and are willing and
anxious 10 perform them.
Next to being in a reliable ship, travellers deem
the cuisine OF the greatest Importance. In the
Atlantic II is ali the most tastidious could desire,
or wish for. But there is no need for particulariz-
ing Suffice ii TO say, that many of my canlpag-
mons dp royd &c, who are in the habit of crossing
the Atlantic, five or six times year, are unanimous
in saying that on board of no other vessel can be
found the lnnumerable comforts which are enjoyed
in the Atlantic II you are sick in your state room
and need anything, all you have TO do is TO ring
bell at the side of your berth, and Jacksons Enun-
clator informs the waiter who is in want of his
hrs time believe, that this capital invention has
been applied TO shiPs-but all passenger vessels
should have it. The state rooms are large and
commodous; there is magnificent saloon, in the
nature OF a vast drawing room, where the passen-
gers can sit or reclne, If they do not choose 20
on deck there is another beautiful saloon for the
ladies exclusively; there is a forward saloon,
where the gentlemen can be at perfect ease, and
play whist, or otherwise amuse themselves; there
rs a smoking saloon for the gentlemen, on deck
there Is IN word every thing that is requisite for
the comfort of passengers.
The Atlantic will probably sail on her return to
New York on the 18th. w. G.. ii.
PASSENGERS.
ST. GEoRGE's CHANNEL. May 10. 1850.
On board the U $. Mail Steamship Atleptic.
At preliminary meeting Of the passengers called
Tor the purpose OF expressing their opinions relative to
the vessel her officers &c, of which Mr. Edwin A.
stevens OF New jersey was chairman, and &r J. Sill
motion Of MIR S. j. Reals that a committee of five be
appointed to draft suitable resolutions The following
named gentlemen were appointed such committee. /.
VIM. Y. Hamilton. New York; Joseph Sill, Phiadel-
phia; John d. Dulany, Virginia; A. Van Rensselaer,.
Philadelphia; James M'Ilyaine, Virginia
On motion. the meeting adjourned to the 11th inst,
at noon. on the llth at noon the mseting was con-
vened and the committee to whom the duty Of draft
ing resolutions was entrusted the following
which were unanimously adopted
The undersigned. passengers on board the United
States mail steamer Atlantic, Captain james West,
her first voyage between New York snd Liverpool
not separate without distinct expression of their
views and feelings relative the superb which
has safely conveyed them over the Atlantic.
They regard this ship the pioneer of a and
efficient line Of steamers originating in the private
terprize of citizens Of the United States and osered
by the United States government; and they cannot
refrain from expressing their confidence in the stab
lty, the safety and the speed OF these vessels
from tesfyng to the general elegance with which they
are adorned and to the manifest comforts which
abound in their spacious saloons dining rooms state
rooms, &c. Feeling thus they deem it their duty to
Captain West and to the officers of the ship generally
TO the satisfaction and pleasure they have had
in their present passage over the Atlantic and to say
in addition that they are fully persuaded that this
noble vessel and the other steamers Of this line
being prepared will meet the highest expectations OF
their owners and the friends of the enterprise They
therefore unite in the following resolutions
!. Resolved, That in Captain West recognise
skilfu navigator and gentleman whose urbanity,
civiity and politeness are entitled to the warmest
commendation.
=. Resolved, That the thanks and good wishes Of
the passengers are also sminently due to Mr. John
Rogers. the CHIEF engineer for the faithfuness aud
ability he has shown in his depart ment, under the
peculiar dsadyan tages of "A first voyage.
o. Resolved, Ihst the oiheers generally nave won
the esteem and regard of the passengers both for
their gentlemanly demeanor and for their strict at
tention TO duty; and that cannot part with them
without bidding them all God speed.
Resolved. That they feel fully justified in stating
that the present Of the steamer Atlantic with
thorough knowledge of the Of detention by
untoward rcumsances has been entirely satisfactory
and pleasant and that consider IL as precursor
only of that which she is able to peform believing her
TO be OF the swiftest safest and most odious
steamers ahoat and that consider IL due. also,
to the orignators and owners of this line of steamers
to express jus; pride In the FIRST movement Of this
great design.
O. Resolved, That, for comfort and convenience. the
Atlantic is all that could be desired.
Q. Resolved. That the proceedings Of this meeting b.
published and that copy be transmitted 10 Captain
West and Go the rrrsiaent and Secretary Of the New
York and Liverpool Mai, Steamship Company
Z. Resolved. That the names Of the passengers be
appended 10 the above resolutions.
sicNrp rHE PssstSctEs.
This is certainly the age Of steam. We are no
longer satisfied with "ten" and "eleven days pas
sages; :; efforts are making to reduce the time TO
week or less, The new Cunarder, the Asia, left Lii
vepoo last Saturday, the 18th inst, and is expected
tomorrow AT Halifax; and the Viceroy. of Dublin is
TO leave Galway for Halifax and New York on Sa-
urday, the ist Of June "tc make the shortest pas
sage on record" Annexed is the advertisement, of
the Viccroy, from the Gai,cdy pindiodtOri
STEAM BETWEEN