The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-08-15


by tho devils fiery invention. And now that speed
has.presented itself to merchants as the grand
desideratum-speed, without reference to stowage or
almost any thing else-I believe that our ingenious
mechanics will far improve their models that
clipper ships Will, in long voyages or in a series of
voyages, beat beyond comparison the hitherto in
vlnciele power OF steam; while the difference of
expense will always be immeasurably in favor OF
the sailing ship Besides her motive power tie
free and liberal air, is not dependent upon contu.
gencies that would render the steamer a mere hulk
upon the waters, or a fixture in any remote port
where fuel is not to be had. Steam hath its ases
yea, verify! and mighty and wonderful are the
powers of imperial steam Bat lie, as not run the
thing into the ground; it hath its uses and ms
this is not world to hide virtues in" every in
genious Spectator strives to prove that his tea
ketde is the most useful and selious invention
But can it do everything steam may hatch eggs
perhaps-but, marry, can it make babies 1t can
propel ships on the ocean, sir yes sir aud so can
wind which in our clipper ships, will soon blow as
loud trumpet Ii is great for purposes :,
Yes sir, great but not the only great. Believe me-
sagacous Dog berry, if comparisons wore not odious,
| would challenge few on this very topic.
For the present, will only say, that steam fri
gate-the Susqnehannah, for instance-intended rs
the flag ship of the East India SQUADRON, will cost
as much in her construction and outfit a: two SAIL
ing frigates perhaps as much a three; and fully
as much as three to keep her in commis sion On that
remote station. Now, my dear D0gberry, if there
are any of our "pensive public az home, who De-
lieye that one steam frigate in the East Indies vii
be more efficient, more respectable, or more gene
rally profitable to the interests Of the Unit ed
states, than three staunch sailing frigates armed
with batteries, each of which is e sc times heavier
than her ewn-why, write them down. with thy
self,
But as this is not a treatise nor an essay, nor a
bid to government for a job, but a rambling letter
to Bennett (who by his yawns already shows that
no Is bored), We will boxham around and try
another tack
1t is the ordinary dodge of travellers in "furren
parts" to go round first and see all the sights then
getting all the books that were ever published on
the same subjects cram for the purpose Ct asonish
ing their friends at home, or .ome yetiaised oditor
sights, plead guilty have swallowed VII ole all
the lions Of Brazil. But | cannot plead to the
books; for those have have been SO profoundly
stupid and destitute Of ideas, that examining would
have been painful and rot al all profitable; and
TO my own "impressions Of the sights, would be
doing right to give them, knowing, as do, that l.
should probably forestal :he market, and &c ave to
certain learned Thebans, who are even now ba IL
mering out from tight bound brains their laborious
volumes, only the husks and chad Of the well
threshed granaTy! ByTe Lady, no II have Goa
science, MIR. Bennett so let the imperial palaces,
the museums churches, converts gardens, Soldiers,
heggars, niggers of Rio. all go Let them be fish
for other nets am not writing book Unlike
Jonson great contemporary. ! am. not "fCr all
time" but ''ior day" Yet, how few Of the
things OF the day have to tell you. OF the qtsosi
war with the Argentine confederation but little Is
now said. Two regiments Of German trgops have
been imported (stalwart fellows too, they are,
who have smet Pc wder) FOR The purpose of sending
down to the frontier. Oribe has broken up his
camp and retired but Brazil has some eutangling
trcaty with that meddlesomc fellow Mr.. Bull, that
it Is said will hamper her some what and prevent
immediate action. We are daily expecting news
from the River to enlightcn az 10 affairs. The
Americans also daily locking for the arrival of
the | nited states steamer Susquehannah, in which
is expected our new minister, Mr. -chenck. The
present able aud popular Incumbent, Mr. Tod,
after having taken passage in the British packet.
received Instructions from the state Departmcnt
which required him to remain until the arrival Of
his successor His departure will be regretted by
his numerous friends who, in token Of their regard,
have presented him with superb and valuable
piece Of plate. Mr. Tod is a man Ct very lie sided
character, and will make his mark wherever he
may BE- located. He enjoys in an eminent degree
the respect and confidence of the Brazilian govern
ment, and the esteem Of his own countrymcn. !
have seldom met with more sincere, friendly,
clear-headed man, aud as he is said to be strong in
the great Wcst--a democrat of the true dye--anl
as he fortunately has been out of the way. doing
service abroad, during your miserable party aud
sectional squabbles OF tic past two years, do not
despair oil seeing his name stereoiylGd at the head
of your own potential columns-' For PRESIDE nj,
David Tod, OF Ohi)"-which of course. ensures his
success, for when did the Herald candidate fall
20. II you have not already been anticipated in
his own Buckeye state, yours will have The honor
of being the "original Tod paper" though
shall claim the meri, OF being the original Toi
man" 80.
Hut my "yarn" is becoming almost a. long a.
4.
furnished TO cur men OF war ior the purpose OF
| sending a hot into Dsyy Jones lockcr. AMI
| measuring, Tor the thousand useful purposes 90
| which such a fact can be- applied, tic numbers o!
miles below the surface, where sinking mariners
may hope inally to be brought up'--which
/ means brought down! And ayVoJuS. am told this
line never brings up anything that il taxes down.
il has y convenient way of breaking near the sur.
face, when IL has dcus its day, and leaving its
| three or four thousand iathoms with pavy Jones;
thereby materially bcneh.:ing the interests of con-
trnctors, who, OF course, are anxious to promote,
in all such ways, the interests Of science! The
| nitCd state. iigate Congress, j am told, on her
! passage from =. Catherine found bottom with
! The help Of this long yarn-(thc bureaus. Mr..
| Rcnnctt not miRe)-and thirty two pound shot
At the lcp,h OF three thou and fathoms, nearly
three Slcs end half This, Of course, Is o .eed
irgly interesting information TO the "country
mem srs,' wbo fancy that our ships tie up 10 a
ocdsf post ever! night, or, under very painful ear
.umsances, lr-p tAtir mud hooks, and permit their
toiivorn seauon. alttr splicing the n.aiEbraee, g.
tarn into their vc!uptuous bods--
OF L&IlsT5 iars ssd rirr- loan yclag"-
/ ara % luSul,ously looaV I'll morning.
Why eek 90 disturb such innocent fancies, such
/ harmlels eiroIs, my dcar Bennett, The hard aud
! literal fact they wVuld mover believe, and your
fciohtiGc explanations, or my laundering attempts
| thCrcai, would only tcTve 20 mystiiy thcm.
Nc ict ne DO boler. Persuade thc honest soul 10
go qgigty horrc-kiss their wives and little ones
| inti9 lcrusas hearts thprsyer, and, perhaps,
I dfcl CT Ollie Whish5y, ani then aount the STUMP
/ for our new cana aatg--Irocl I'm him 20 be, upon
\ ycur Authority and mine. who know him what he
! is-a msr-wy.h nHnlise qualities, and u heart as
1 bic Gs hia hooG'-an9 soIe eighteen months honee
again fo'.ifyrg aebcfcrc 10 20 the poll, and vote
| TIE" entire svire''--" the Tod fof Ohio) ti:kct"
| 20 shall hey have peace on esrth-snd 20, after
! lft, viii ;be nemor, cttscir goo deeds cliug e
tts- C.uahAug carcEssesrli rs. 80 lAc scent e "a,
roses e. thai rsma-2Ghl. vsc spoken q by Ola.
/ TEN Moore.
| had askiag your forgiveness, a3d tbat OF earth
sn1 heaven, fot the vile pm repeiratcd somo de.
| tance tack, lcmGin yUJf miserable inner, q.
| 49, hcTE.-iu iusiics 20 our worthy Minister, Mr.
Tod, ought 20 state thst cur az 81. iatCrcourss
| would hot warrant tho Liberty have "a sen with
bs name, were n4y owa name kG3wn bat ~ hc q
| pablio psrgortgs, ard ] an anonymous one. I
| avail myself of che privilege Of expressing toy "a
abrasion ~ bis personal character without either
fesr 81 offence or hope Of appreciation u Is not at
| s1 probable thst nc will ever know who wrote
] this. nor could auoa proGtess kucvieigc on bis
peri be g. "a, either uat'ercf Scrc Il DIET imcnt.
ehsu rot 10 az probability, faeoi hin again. after
he leaves Hi0, for ytats, p,fhsps, leyor AMI his