The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-29

now proceed to describe.
The Franklin left the Novelty Works at hslfpast IL
| o'clock, and down to the Quarantine, where she
took sweep in order to allow the Asia 90 out FIRST
pasfiDg the latter about quarter Of mile astern.
She then followed closely In the Asis wake far
the BAR in the interim crossing her several times
sourse rendered necessary by the method adopted In
steering the Asia. When the two vessels reached the
bar they were In such close proximity as to enable
features to be plainly visible from each vessel With the
naked eye At the bar the Asia stopped to discharge
her pilot, and the Franklin passed to the South
! 1t is the honest opinion Of those on board the
franklin that had the contest been continued short
time longer the Asia would have been left behind, and
that It was only by the msneuvreing in steering
adopted by the latter that enabled her to retain her
position in advance. The fact was noticed from the
deck Of the California Pacific, (also trial
trip at the time) that the Asia bothsrns the
Franklin by her maneuvres thus producing the i'm
pression-snd apparently q correct one-thst there
was dsinelinstiou the part of the Asia to fairly
test her power Of speed with the Franklin But this
system had not been adopted and the Franklin had
come out Of the contest equal terms with her rival
would have been result that the wsrmsst friends
Of the latter could not have been otherwise than
lighted considering the disadvantage she had to con-
tend with the stiffness that always attends the nrst
working Of machinery and In the fact that the Asia s
the crack boat of the Cunard line and has been
beaten except by the Collins steamers The franklin
ran nom the point Of the Hook to the Narrows dis
lance Of thirteen and half miles, in y-two minutes
without being pressed.
The trip pronounced by the engineers and
builders board to be of the most successful
tests ever made by Q steamer of her dse snd power,
and vas perfectly satisfactory to all concerned She
had $50 tons Of coal board and great portion of
her provisions, drawing seventeen feet probably two
foaf lsss fhap he A.is "a 40
thirteen lbs OF steam her revolutions vNying from
thirteen to sixteen.
The Frsnklins registered tonnage is 21es tons she
263 feet long Is AZ feet vide aud her depth Of hold
20 feet Her nsor lie dat Her bow has easy nsrs,
carried up with buoysnt tpring, which gives her .
most dsshing appearance. full figure OF Franklin
beautifully executed adds much dignity to the bow
Her stern 10 considered by every builder who has
her, to be master piece Of naval architecture, the
formation Of her ends making her appear uneommonly
sharp. The completeness and beauty Of the work
msnsbp expended upon her and the strength
and weight Of her tmbsrs and fsstsnings have been
the admiration 81 ali who have had the pleasure Of
full inspection Of her.
Her engines also, masterpieces Of workmanship
being fitted up In style and earsessnsss Of cost In
keeping with the general construction Of the vessel
They two marine side lever engines, with two s3
inch cylinders Of eight feet stroke wheels 50 feet in
diameter, with 11h feet face The effective power Of
the engines whom in operation, Is 200 horse nominal
power about 500.
The vessel 10 heated throughout With steam nuss,
supplied BY independent boiler which alss
to work the pumps and two steam elevators used for
raising the ashes from the furnace The aivan-
tage OF heating the cabins from independent
Of the main boilers would bs ssnsbly felt In the event
Of scedsnt reducing the vessel to the necessity Of
depending upon her sails The quantity Of fuel 70.
CURED for the miniature furnace under this supple
mentary boiler, Il so small to require but Q very
small space for stowsge.
The cabin arrangements similar to those OF the
Cunsrd assmers the dining saloon deck, only diff
ferng from them In being carried through TO the
stern Window thus giving 1t length. The after
part Of the saloon 10 ehastsly decorated with two large
mirrors, and four snsneilsd paintings Of scenes
taken from the life Of Benjamin Franklin and small
library surrounds the ruddsr easing The ceiling and
sides Of oak with bronze nouldings, the panels
ssasmsntsd With bronse ornaments Of fruits and
nsvcrs. The arrangements Of the lever saloons and
ssepips cabins, similar TO those of the Cunsrd
ssamers the berths being In board instead Of sgsns
the side Of the vessel.
There 10 ornament intended fer the paddle boIss
but not yet placed board, deserving of particular
notice and which, think, will attract attention and
semmand general admiration. Zach paddle-boI Will
be ornamented With circular bas relief representing
the guardian angel Of Franklin, seated, holding his
bust In one hand and the other pointed to the light
ming attracted to rod ednes In the corner and
at Its feet lie broken sceptrs and crown, the whole
surrounded BY the celebrated legend" Eripsit si-
Gale sesprpasus fvrsnnis" This neat and elegant
piece Of art Is the work Of Mr. Chss. Muller, whose
celebrated STATUE Of the Minarsly Curse 10 nov
bsipg exhibited In this city.
The Franklin 10 advertised 70 leave New York, for
Nav m he hof 0etn hay hsr rsf trim uuds
the command Of Capt. wotton, gentleman for many
years engaged 90 commander OF usvre packets. We
have doubt TO the entire OF this line and
the company entitled to much credit for their
tsrpriIe. We fully anticipate the Prsnklins trips
will equal any that have ever been made across the
Atlantic for abe possesses within her every element to
accomplish such result and Capt wotton IL not the
TO sllev them 10 deep. She viii touch ut cowes
each way, thus snordipg great facility for persons de-
,rous Of visiting England we'll the continent Of
Europe She viii be followed In . short time by ths
steamship Humboldt vessel every way worthy Of her
sonsort
s1rAssHr PAure.-rhs sailing Of the Q. g. mail
steamship Pseihe, Capt. Eye, ives delayed TIL siI
o'clock this morning. to give her passengers time u
ascertain the fat. of their friends Who hsd assembled
to witness their departure, many fearing they we're
anops the injured By the falling Of the she'd the
wharf She carried out large and valuable cargo and
eighty i've passengers vhces names viii Be found on
our last page. great number Of bets, 10 slsrge
amount depending the result Of the voyage Of
this favorite steamer.
CnAess. srrAssss.-rhe steamships Phisdelphis,
Capt Pearson and Crescent City, Capt stoddard LEFT
their berths yesterday ct three o'clock for chagrss
The OF their passengers win be found under the
marine head.
Carr. Hlmlrs.s cLrprs sHr.-Mr. JsbeI VII
nans, Of Williamsburg 10 proceeding rapidly with
the clipper ship for wardis Co for ths Chins
trade The builder has s1srted his utmost, and sue
sssfuy 70 combine great strength with the speed fer
which the ships sent from the yards Of the Bast river
have become % meritorieusy distinguished. She
win be commanded BY Capt Hamilton. late Of the
South csrolins. q very experienced aud careful sea
man. The following her correct dmensions:-