The New York herald., 1850-04-28
Marine Affairs.


STEAMSHIP PnhAprLrHrA-The passengers Of the
steamship Philadelphia her last voyage to Chagres
and back, have presented Capt. Pearson with nume-
testimonials expressive Of their feelings, in adm
ration of the superior sailing qualities OF the noble
steamship under his command, and for the kind and
gentlemsnly treatment which they received while
board We give the following -
On Board STEAMER Pm AprrrHIA, .
Caribbean Sea. April 5, 1850
We, the undersigned passengers on board Of the
steamer Philadelphia bound from New York TO Cha
gres take this method Of expressing our thanks aud
appreciation to Robert H. Pearson, and William
Bisby Chief Engineer for their able and seamsnlike
conduct during the perilous day and night of the 3st
Also, to Captain Robert u. Pearson, for his humane
and gentlsmanly department TO his passengers
We eheerfally recommend him and his 'tauneh
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John Rss join N' s. ~ Sstn sn DSs ' JaS. RS
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Scott George Witum Richard Twsmby John Re6erts sa-
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srr,NsHIr P,uL.prLrHt,.
on Sandy Hook, April 2sth. 1850
To C.prnS Pr.ssos;-
Dr,u sm;-wc the passengers Of the steamship
Philadelphia before parting with you wish to express
our entire satisfsction with yourself aud officers We
feel greatly pleased with the accommodations and fare
SONS all.n aa.I
Those amongst us who we're witnesses Of the extreme
exertiops II yoursef and engineer and bis assistants
In quickly repairing the effects Of the gale which
overlook you in your passage out to Chayre cannot
help stating admiration Of your united energy aud
skill under such adverse circumstances.
We confidently recommend our friends and the pub
lie In general whose business may lead them 60 travel
60 Chagrcs thence to New York 60 avail themselves
Of the accommodations Of noble vessel under the
control of 80 kind and gcntlemanly "a commander
with united hest wishes fer your future welfare and
wkh,rs.
> cr'o.s, Thsms, Iy,.. Johs W nsrlssd G,eTss ".
- I,rsan a. Learned siephes hiso', Tor elf se and
sIraxsnrr CrrscrSr cir,-- The annexed card
presented to Captain stoddard by his passengers
the last voyage Of the Crescent, city to Chsgres IL
Rrrrcrrp sR:-The undersigned in testimony of
their regard beg leave 10 present you piece u scr
vice. which will be handed you at some future dsy by
your purs,r Edward v. tolger. They present Il 10
you Captain. not only mortal fsintly expressive
az the high ss;e,m which they entertain for your
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token Of regard Cor the manly and humane qualities
OF your heart Our stay with you has been hrisftOo
make us know and feel the worth OF q noble and bu-
name man. We may never meet again. aud still. "
We do not the memory q you will ever BE- green and
freth in hearts, and. In return. ne humbly ask
that whenever your eye shall rest upon this piece OF
service that you will give thought TO the memory
Of those whose names ere thereon Inscribed
Truly your obedient servants,
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islIsr. N wedsin. r1tasn Jssls.
Ts Capisin Cn,Rir. sropn.Rp Of steamship Crescent
city. bound from Se~ York TO chaere', April H.
At "A meeting Of the company on board the steamer
Confidence, trial trip. previous 20 her departure
for California. Cspt. wn. n Iioxie. chairman. aud
Capt VIM g. Berry, Secretary ~ vas upanimously
Rssclysa, Iha the owner Thoms. nsnt r.l, hs. mad,
isl satisfied ,tst ~ can segun.r ,hs rsuss., .sa2et
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srrInrN Goii,n-Ex,ract from letter received
from Bsnj y wymsn, clerk of the steamer Golish.
TO his father:
sU,GrB Goif,u, April 10
Dtsr fsrups-Here We are, Cape Hattsras bearing
s. W. distant forty-fve miles. and are running od
finely IL Is just thirty nine hours since we left you
The Goah has exceeded our expectations, and
doubt not she will make good report of herself This
morning We are running oh finely. with a smooth
and little wind, and with continuance oft expect 70
cross the Gtlfto- morrow Tell MIR Furman that the
Goinb s a right and has proved herscf far superior
TO antcipations Ofhcers and bsnis ane set.
and all In good spirits
Upwards of 2ooo0 shad said TO have been taken
in day this week by the 0shsrmen In Newark Bay
ksy Jersey,