The New York herald., 1850-05-20

sel:-Iength OF keel, 2o6 feet length over all 2SJ
81 feet; depth of hold, "a feet; diameter of paddle,
36 feet burihen per register, 2226 tons.
On the upper deck is a saloon--a spend, apart.
men, having on each side large space whi, n WIZ
form an admirable promenade in fine weather !! IS
90 feet by 20 feet, and lighted by two rows of NVn,
dows, nine each side, presenting a very cheer. u
and airy aspect. Mahogany telescope tables ar
arranged down the sides, with ample space in the
centre for the passage of attendants. and sofas ex
tend along the sides, covered with Utrecht velvet
There are also settees covered with the same ma
terial, arranged along the outside Of the dning-ta
bles. The panengs and ceilings are of W lin scot,
with gilt mouldings, and the sides are adorned with
beautiful paintings representing European Asiatic,
Chinese, Indian, and English scenery. There are
also two beautiful stained glass windows. executed
by Mr.. CARNEY, of Glasgow; and handsome mir
rors in gilt frames. Each window Is hung with silk
damask in crimson and gold Immediately behind
the saloon Is the steering house, which is most
comfortable apartment the steCTsmen being protect
ed from the inclemency of the weather, while at the
same time theyhave full view fthe vessel forward.
There are two steering wheels, one much heavier
than the other; the heavier one, which can be
unshipped nom the other by very simple con-
t1vance, is for use in stormy weather. At each
side of the house the apartments for the chief
officers of the ship. Passing from the saloon is
the Stewards pantiy--a most important depart
ment of the arrangements. Ii comprises every
variety of glass and china ware, with a most abun-
dant supply of elegant silver plate, such AZ would
add dignity TO any nobeman's mansion AT the
gi frame. On the second deck Is the gentlemen's
cabin, which is a hansome room furnished after
The style OF the saloon. The state rooms are on
the same deck, under the main saloon, being COM
municaed with by means of two Hobbies. The
berths are placed on the inner side of the vessel,
which is considered AN Improvement on the usual
plan, preventing passengers from being SO much
affected by the rolling oitbe vessel, tue vibration
OF the machinery. The hcrths, which are rather
larger than those the other steamers are fitted
up with all the necessary requirements, par
ucular attention being paid to ventilation. The
general arrangements Of the cabins and berhs are
somewhat similar 10 the previous vessels Of this
line. The accommC daton, however, is altogether
upon larger, airer, and statelier scale. The
ladies cabin, which Is on the same deck the
eentlemen's, but having separate apartment. is
tastefuy decorated, the woodwork being Of birds
eye maple, highly polished, and round the sides
are arranged twenty -one ornanented panels with
designs OF fruit, flowers, Nc, ia Imitation Of
enamel on glass. Above the mantelpece is a mir
ror, IN richly carved gilt frame, representing
groups Of tropical flowers and aniUals. The floor
is covered with handsome velvet pile carpet, of red
color In part OF the eugine-house is the gentle
mems fore cabin, furnished after the same style as
The after cabin. There are l23 berths for first
K The second cabin, which has accommodation
for forty passengers, rs comfortably fitted up; adj
joining II Is separate apartment, containing
eighteen berls. which in the other vessels are
used fer the sesmen, but which in the Asia are ap-
proprated TO the use of second class passengers.
Besdes all the apartments enumerated, there are
others Tor storing provisions. wines, spirits, &C.,
and on the main deck are the bakers and butchers
shops, cowhouse, icehouscs, Nc., also apart
ment for The surgeon, and smoking room for gen
tlemen. The cooking apparatus IL fitted up Ia a
very superior style, and modern Improvements have
been taken advantage Of TO make this department
perfectly complete. As a proof of the efficiency
OF the apparatus, we may state that cooking can
be done for three hundred passengers, and two
hundred hot rolls tuncd out every morning, if re-
quired. The Asia, we need scarcely say. is like
all the other vessels of the Cunard line, we'll found
in stores, for which ample space is provided. She
is commanded by Capt Judkins, and Mr.. Hall and
Mr.. Reid are the chief officers. As the Atlantic,
the first of the American line of ocean steamers,
leaves Liverpool on her first return trip on Wednes
day, the 18th Of May, or three days before the
Asia, much interest Is felt in the trial OF power and
speed which will thus necessarily take place be-
tween the newest specimens of Scottish and Anne
ricen naval architecture. The Africa is expected
TO be lsgnched in the course Of five weeks, and her
machinery is in state Of great lorwardness.-
There are about one hundred men now engaged in
completing The Asia, and she will not be thrown
open for public inspection for eight or ten days.