New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-09
CITY ITEMS.


can Royal Mail 6team-packet Companys new
steamship AicQ arrived al her dock at Jersey City
yesterday morning. As this is jac-smih. almost
ofthe last splendid addition, the Asia, any length
ened description is unnecessary The following
are the dimensions length of keel fore aad rake,
267 feet breadth of beam, 40 feet inches depth
OF hold q feet inches; tunnage, ., l23 - q4ths
new measurement length deck, 265 feet
breadth on ditto at midships 81 feet inches
depth of hold at ditto, q feet . inches Her pair
ofengines jointly of 800 horse power. The
bunkers Of the Africa are capable of holding 900
tuns OF coal. She can carry 600 tuns Of cargo and
accommodate, in the utmost comfort $50 passen-
gers. The ship is most symmetrical in model
The stern is round the bow is beautifully shaped,
and carries a finely carved figure of Cleopatra,
painted in white and gold, and carved by Mr. Rob.
ertson Of Liverpool. AS to the interior fittings,
the Africa is certainly less gorgeous than that of
the Collins line but the furniture If less ornate,
is of the most substantial character The decora-
tons are remarkable for taste and simplicity; ev.
erything is neat and rich, without being gaudy or
out OF character. The general color is oak, and
the seats are covered with the finest crimson vel
vet The dining room, which is well lighted and
compact, the berths being below, is enriched by
papier mache panuelngs, containing well exc
cuted scenic representations The stern lights in
to the dining room are through two staned-glass
windows the one representing Aaron rod turned
into serpent before the magicians Of Egypt and
Pharaoh, and the other depicting an Angel ct Light
descending with an olive branch in his hand, to
liberate a group Of African slaves. These have
rich effect. There is novelty in the shape Ola
fog horn which is constructed SO as to admit OF
being attached to musket, which, fired III oggy
weather can with such an appliance be heard at
the distance of several miles The report louder
than that of a cannon, and the invention was re
gistered only in April of the present year The
steward pantries are models Of neatnes5. These
have been specially fitted under the direction of
Mr. Place, the polite steward and it must have
cost many hours Of thought and consriving to stow
away the many articles in SO small a space The
drawers are perfect wonders of ingenuity. 1t IS
well lighted and better ventilated, and much more
convenient and roomy than those board the
older ships The water used for the passengers
passes through two ilters-the first filter Lon
don invention, being very small and portable, and
which can be readily fitted to any tap. The cook
ing house next claims attention, and exctes the
wonder of the beholder at the small place in which
the cooking is done with ease for upwards OF 200
persons daily. Around the funnel are variety
of iron cupboards for heating plates dishes, &C.,
and driving linen and at each side of the steps
are large receptaces for cold meat bread, &c,
kept cool by woollen jealousies Everything,
in fact, is deceptive and when the visitor
thinks he is passing a solid piece of wood or
IRON of no particular utility, the ccerone opens it,
with the utmost unconcern, and displays recep-
tacle for some article of daily and generaluse The
forecastle, where the crew sleep, is light clean,
and well ventilated, and forms pleasing contrast
to the dirty dark holes where the tired sailor
usually retires to rest The cabin of the captain
is so conrived that while sitting there he will be
able to give orders to the man at the wheel The
ladies' cabin is very elegant andofsurPassing beau.
ty The walls are formed of the finest polished
bird eye maple, nlaid with ebony, and decorated
with panels, on which are painted, 10y Mr. McCallan
Of Glasgow, vases of flowers, on white ground.
These panels have peculiarly palatial appear
ance, and on being opened, display library Of
choice books with which the fair occupants can
while away their time when the weather will not
permit them to appear on deck. But the chief at
traction of the vessel is to be found in the engine
room The engines are similar, we understand
in every respect, to those otthe Asia. W It'll Titan
strength they are yet light and elegant in appear
ance There is an apparatus attached which tells
like a clock, the revolutions made by the paddle
wheels. A like appliance exists, we believe, IN
thei old boats The Africa is under the COM
mand of Captain Ryrie an able and experienced
officer.
| FIREs-Noy :, 4 ANA fire was discovered
in the house IS Blocker ST. corner Of Mercer
1t was caused by lamp that had been carelessy
left burning too near the ceiling 1t was discov.
cred in time to save the building and few pals
suficed to quench the flames. Nov. s, 4 PM
A fire broke out in the steam saw mill at the
foot of Grand-st. 1t originated in the furnace,
and seemed TO threaten the destruction of the
concern, but by the exertions Of the police of the
Ward and the firemen the flames were subdued
before extensive injury was done.
FIRE.-Noy 9, . ANA fire was discovered
in an unoccupied room in the Walton House, 800
Pearl.st 1t was extinguished with triaing dam.
age.
DgsTTUrloS-A poor woman, with three small
Children were found in the streets, in destitute
condition Il appears that they have, for some
time past, been forced to sleep in sheds and tre-
quently in the open air.
ISQuEsTs ny THE CoRoyER-Coroner Geer
held an inquest yesterday at the house No 223
stantonst. upon the body Of Michael Loris, ma
tive Of Ireland fifty years Of age, who died sud
denly at his residence yesterday morning from
apoplexy Deceased had been unweN for the
past three years and within few months past
| had been subject to fits Verdict accordingly.
An inquest was held yesterday at No l95
Waterst upon the body of John Mccartney,
native OF Ireland, thirty years of age, who was
accidentally killed yesterday morning by falling
through the hatchway Of the store at the above
| nnmhe-. Deceased WIS engaged In naIntlng The