The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-09
Marine AMaira.

Nrw STEAMSHIP ALABAMA The new steamship Ala
bama, under the command Of Capt. Ludlow q gentle
man long connected with the port Of New York made
excursion trip down the bay. yesterday, to fur
Their try her going powers she having made what
In technical terms called engineers trip
| few days back.
Shortly after nine o'clock her invited guests con
sstng of ladies and gentlemen to the number Of about
fifty, began to assemble on beard and at about half
past ten, she moved stately from her dock foot Of
Tenth street) ssluting with discharge OF cannon
she left which warmly responded to By the various
steamboats, and other craft at the different wharves
The noble vessel proc eded her way cleaving the
water gracefully and with scarcely ripple at her bsw
out into our noble bay receiving and returning her
way the congratulations Of her sisters Of the deep
when she had proceeded within some short distance
Of the light chip, she round for port, passing
within few cables length Of the good steamship Bal
tic, Capt Comstock, hence for Liverpool and sautng
her with the biggest aboard which act Of
tesy was quickly acknowledged by the Baltic and the
latter In few minutes became but a misty shadow
In the distance
About three O'Clock the company was summoned
below to psrtake Of an excellent repsst, which did
credit TO the catering Of her excellent steward Mr. G.
Wright After the good things had been disposed Of
the prosperity OF the New York and nah Steam
Navigation Company vas proposed which was respond
ed 10 In neat speech, by Mr. L. Mitchil, the presi
dent Of the company, Who proposed In return the
Press Of New York The health Of the gallant cap
tain, Mr.. chas LUDLOW aud officers was Afterwards
proposed, and ackpo~lsdged by the captain in
~ell.timed remarks The health Of the ladies, SC,
followed aud the party landed at pier No T. East
River about four o'clock after Of the most agree
able and successful trips ever made.
The Alsbams lie the mate Of the Florida, and will
commenc. running from New York to Savannah alter
nstely with the latter the 18th inst She IL OF
the most beautifully decorated and tastefully fitted
steamboats, that ever lett port. Iier saloons
most elegantly finished both In decorations aud con.
vensnee Her aft saloon is fitted with serths Of excel
lent Dimensions and with every regard to the convent
snce Of IN. occupants The psnnelins i.composed Of
and sstin~ood with white enamel and gold nish
ing, With and chairs OF the latest fashion She
warmed throug bout -ith and furnished patent vents-
tsrs. The dining saloon forward IL fitted up In the
same style and also well ventilated and lighted she
has sso saloon deck Of about forty feet In length
INN sdistely the Aft saloon and furnished with
like regard to the comfort Of the passengers. The
ladies' saloon IL decorated In 9 chsste and elegant
style. The psnnelipg !. 81 the color Of the peach
bIo,som, with white enamel divisions, surmountsi
with gold cornicss The sofas ana chairs covered
with gold and purple tapestry, and the ber,hs are
large airy, snd luxutiously furnished.
Her sccom modstions on deck for Der officers and
crew are mo.t complete, including a forecs.tle on
deck capable Of odatrg about twenty persons
she has a.o a very fine pronsbads deck, from whish
a beautiful view Of noble river and hsrbor be
had a. she progresses n sea.
The Alabama was built by Mr. VIM Webb foot Of
Seventh street and IL a most substantially built and
well hni,hsd vessel She rates 900 tons (oarpenters
messursmentJ IL 2b feet long, S5x breadth Of beam
and "a feet deep she IL capsule Of carrying
ecu bales Of cotton and 200 cabs and 100 steersgs
ps,sengers.
Her engine was built by Nessr,. stillmsn 4 Allen |
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