The New York herald., 1851-08-19
Marine Affairs.

OK Board STEAMSHIP PRoMrrHEus, OFF Saw JuAr
metheus met at noon this day to partake Of lunch,
prepared by Captain II. Churchill, commander Of the
steamship. Immediately after which, the company
California, Chairman, and Dr. William Rabe, Of San
Francisco Secretary for the purpose Of proceeding 70
express their sentiments towards the officers Of the ship
and the owners Of this line.
Mr.. WRIGHT, the Chairman, dwelt with due earnest
upon the great enterprise in which the Of
the Prometheus engaged; and after few remarks
from some Of the company John I. Doyle Of New York
w. II. Hamer, Esq, Of Sonora, California, and william
W. Prescott, Esq, of New Orleans were appointed .
committee to draft resolutions During the absence Il
the committee MI Wright continued his remarks unta
the committee returned and reported follows which
remarks of the Chairman, Dr. William Rsbe Colouri
Joseph l.. White, Of New York. and others
Commodore Vanderbilt, being present and repeatedly
refufed to speak upon the grounds that he had
never made fool Of himself but kindly pointed out
one Of his friends as a substitute.
The whole Of the numerous speeches delivered In fow
Of spirits and during aow Of good Champagne i'm
pressed upon the joyous company the great Of
the new route to Calfornas route which will bring the
people Of California and their brethren the Atlantic
side in closer proximity than heretofore-a which
will exercise an influence upon the civilized world and
upon nations not yet known.
After tosstipg The Ladies-God bless them ths
company adjourned, with the modest request to a.
newspapers to publish their proceedings throughout al
with politely extended to all editors Of newspapers-
throughout the United States, at least
The following resolutions nimously adopted:
Resolved, That before separating deem IL act q
justice TO Capt Henry Churehll.to make Public
preston Of the lively entertain Of our
&c him for h!s carefu'neSs and attention well to
the safety and coed government of the ship the
convenience and comfort of the passengers that during
the brief period of age have had much
70 congratulate ourselves good fortune In having
fer our commander who combines 10 fully the quali
Ties of an able and experienced seaman, with thu
thoughtful attention and polished manners Of gentle.
m3n.
Resolved. That to Mr. Charles BALDWIN our first on
Ger; to Mr Lord. our Purser; Nr Burtse our Clrisf
EECiIcfr. and the other gffrarz he
return our thanks for their constant attention aud kind
Resolved That we feel Il due 70 the owner. Of ths
thip aud her ocers 20 declare that In our Judgment
the Promethess possesses qualities which recommend
her sminently TO the favorable consdeia Of travel
lers aud especially of females and families amongst
which We noticed particularly her entire CLEANLINESS
and freedom from offensive odor Of all kinds her stead
ness in rough seas; the convenient arrangement and
perfect ventilation of her state we'll the
ciyiy and attention Of the attendants Next. the
gines Of the ship by their great strength and beauty
well the snoothness and regularity u their sctiou
bave commanded the unqualified admiration Of all, ana
that We mmeni their model t. the attention Il ali
interested in the of engines fer iug
q. ". WkI0ur, President
Wm. RArr. NJ. D Secretary
To Cspt Geo VIM Howe.-Desr sir The undersisnsd
pSspeers by the steamship Winfield Scott on her trr
from New Orleans TO Nes York the 18th July issi
bg The pleasure Of prsseuting TO you the accompanying
teiNlee of tiVer IT'S small souvenir CT their thanks
s voluntary contribution given after voyage both
rapid and delightful for which largely ndebt-
ed 20 your ssh a. commander, and your courtesy
a.
"'Na' Jams ,,s. u w T,sn.,' T Committee
n III Josephus, A. D. Cammack. rnOmss w Phelps
james L. Wibray, w. II. Whiung J o Nixon, A A Fra
ger = storey, n Pea., Thomas Dixon, rhos W Clark,
selernan = Hobz William hurr. John Williams. James
Henry Isaac Hart, George Connolly, X g. Cammsck,
X Kirkland \ H. kol.y, ". hansw Jr. n Sasmon
Jr., J. Hampson. Capt James Iaw'ess. A. Dunn y. NJ
Cumming Howard OsgoOd, y. D folrsr, Perrie Pouin
v. A. Gregory, James Richer Joseph Fitch, Ssun-
ders ,. Z, White, John MsrshaiL stephens y
Leoni, G. hspcue 3 Bobb, c Simon, William rufts, A.
schloss. X j Mccall
The service consists ola Honry c,dse pot Henry
TEAPOT, sugsr bowl cream pitcher, and IL napkin
rings.
Nrs YoHE. August q. 1851 1--GrsrIrsrs;-your kind
letter Of the Oih umo with the accompanying valuable
present came 90 band on the ah aud assure you Il
UNEXPECTED acceptable. for have 70
expect biGb compliment, paid me from persons with
whom had limited an acquaintance; and from the
short period Of time together with tbs large number oS
pass ugers, which gave little opportunity OF BE-
stovipg those attentions to which You were 40 much
sntitleo and only rsgrett In my powcr to have
contributed more TO the comfort cf ali on board Ne
assured highly appreciate your noble gift for which
accept my sincere thanks hoping may have the plea
sure VI meeting you all again aud an opportunity OF re-
eirr eating yosr Kind and generous feelings Expressed
towards me. With sentiments ~ due respect aud high
sstsem, remain your grateful and humble,
GEO Nm HOWE
To Messss. james L. wibrsy, Thomas W. Phelps, and
Others.