The republic., 1851-06-09
From the Nelr York Courier and Enquirer.
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thiS noOie snip. lhe late passage Of the Pacific
was by no means so "pacific" as is generally
taken for granted, she having encountered head
winds during one-third Of the voyage, and the
weather for the whole time was less pleasant
and favorable than is often the case at this sea
son OF the year. The unexampled success Of
the Pacific, and the splendid passages of all the
ships OF the line, must be an acceptable reward
10 Mr.. Collins for the ceaseless and harassinp
care and anxiety he underwent in planning
and perfecting these ships for sea. We re-
member that IN the month of June last
when hopes OF success were counterbalanced by
doubts, Mr.. Collins publicly expressed his con-
viction that within year the shortest passage
across the Atlantic would be made by an A mer-
lean steamer. The result has vindicated his
Judgment; and although within that time the
admirable ships of the Cunard line have sur
passed all their former achievements, an Amer
lean steamer occupies the proud position of the
fieetest of the ''fleet," in double sense.
From the Liverpool Times
At meeting ofthe passengers on board the New
York and Liverpool United States mail steamer
Pacific. held on Tuesday, May 20, 1851, the Hon.
John M. Niles, of the State of Connecticut, was
called to the chair, and Mr.. Z. II. Thomson. OF
Michigan, and Mr.. Julian, Of Kentucky, were ap-
pointed secretaries
Mr.. Niles addressed the meeting as follows:
GENTLEMEN: On assuming the chair, permit me
10 tender to you my thanks for the honor of beipg
designated to preside this occasion, and to ex-
object Of this meeting. Considering the extraordi.
nary passage we have made, distin guished by a
very large number of passengers coming from
sixteen States Of our Republic, and from several
other countries, thesabsence Of unpleasant occur
renee or circumstance, and the ample provision for
our comforts, there is no one present trust, who
will not cheerfully bear his testimony to the faith
ful services and devoted attention, Of the captain
and officers Of the ship, and in commcndation Of
the American, New York, and Liverpool line of
steamers--an enterprise which serves to promote
more intimate relations between the two great
commercial countries of the world, and even to
strengthen the interests Of commerce and peace
which now happily exist between them, and which
hope may continue uninterrupted forever. In view
of the success of this great enterprise and of the
remarkable capacity and performance of this splen-
did steamer, patronized by our Government and
sustained by American capital and the enterprise
OF American merchants, hope that, an Ameri-
can and In addressing Americans-for now speak
TO them-to be excused in saying that the occasion
inspires with more than my usual pride of
country-of our whole country, and of its glorious
nag. country which ranks among the last in
the family Of nations, and yet among the greatest;
great in what it now is, still greater in those ele
ments in which we read its unmistakable future;
or, in the language of our countrymen, its smani-
fest destny;" which neither faction, folly, nor
weak rulers, wicked rulers, can arrest, however
they may rctard it. A flag which ia known in
every sea, from the Arctic to the Antarctic-which
ls the ensign OF commerce second only 10 that Of
one nation; and which all nations-not excepting
the greatest, claiming to be mistress of the seas
have learned to respect.
On motion Of Mr.. Nichols, of Virginia, it was
resolved,
THAT thankful, under the protection of Provi-
ience, for a safe and pleasant passage, commit
in No Jnio tod
on board, together with one from England, Ire
land, and Scotland, France, Mexico, Canada, and
South America, be appointed. to prepare resolu-
towards the gallant and skilful commander Of the
Pacific. and the officers under bis direction
The chairman appointed the following gentle
men: Mr. Hadden, New York; Mr.. Taylor, Ohio;
MIR. Thomson, Michigan; Mr.. Turnbull, Louisi-
ina; Mr.. Nichols, Virginia; Mr.. Rennie, New Jer-
,ey; Mr.. Pottill, Pcnnsylvania; Mr.. Trenholm
South Carolina; Mr.. Cress, Georgia; Captain De-
ano, Massachusetts,; Mr. Smith, Rhode Island; |
MIR. Borden, Texas; Colonel Hart, Kentucky; Mr.. |
Maryland; Mr.. Phelps, Connecticut; Mr..
Wilcox, New York; Mr.. Baker North Carolina;
Mr.. Brooke, Liverpool; Mr.. McMurray, Ireland;
MIR. Morrison, Scotland; Mr. Losset, France; Mr..
Tappering, Canada; Mr.. Reiio, Mexico; Mr. Car |
-arcn, South America, who reported the following
which were adopted BY acclamation:
Resolved, That We tender to Captain Nye our
grateful Acknowledgements for the ability and
aithfuness with which he has ged his re- |
,ponsiblc duties during this unparalleled trip; for
he regularity and order which have prevailed; for
he liberal supplies, and for his devoted attention
and untring efforts, with those of the chief cng-
neer and his assistants and other officers under his
charge. to render our passage safe, pleasant and
agreeable.
Resolved. That we take great pleasure in COM
mending the superior Accommodations of the
steamer Pacific, uniting great convenience, safe
~, and speed, with all the qualities Of a fine sea
boat.
Resolved, That these proceedings be sigped by
The chairman and secretaries, behalf Of the pas
,engers, and published in tho Liverpool and New
(signedJ JOHN M. NILES, Chairman.
- = JdlIss. hss0S' SsGcretaries.
The United states mail steamship Pacific, Cap
tain Nye, entered tho Mcrsey on Tuesday, at
quarter pact O'Clock, having performed the pas
sage in nine days and twenty hours after the short
cat passage by several hours ever made from New
York After the arrival of the Asia, ON Saturday
night, many bets were made to the arrival of the
Pacific in the course of Tuesday evening, When,
therefore, she was telegraphed early on Tuesday
morning as off Holyhead, and subsequently, of
Point Lymas. all parties were taken by surprise,
and the earnest desire which prevailed to know tho
state Of American cotton markets, and the condi-
lion OF the crops, caused considerable excitement
10 prevail on Change throughout the morning.
asoehoiceA oh tHo piers al O'CLOCK,
The purpose Of seeing the noble vessel enter the har
Dor We need scarcely remind our readers that
The last outward trip of the Pacific was the shortest
ever made to New York; SO that this vessel has
made the shortest passages both TO and from New
York ever accomplished.
BLowINo THE EMBERs.-N has long been appa-
rent that anti i-savery alimcnt is all that keeps
alive certain faction in this State, of which the
New York Tribune, Eoening Journal. Rochester
Democrat, and Buffalo Express are the organs. 1t
ia evident that their rest has been disturbed of late
by fears that the nnti-savery excitement was dy-
ing out, and hcalthiertone pervading public sem
timent, which was any thing but attering to their
hopes. They have consequently been tanning the
cmbers, and cndeavoring to keep the abolition
flame alive. Those papers come to US loaded with
elaborate essays against slavery in general and
the Fugitive Slave law in particular, intcrspersed
with, now and then. gibe at the Wing Admins
tration some member of the Cabinet. But il is