The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-29
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The North Star in which Cornelius vandernns s~4'
proposes to make his voyage Of pleasure to Europe a.
most completed and will b. ready to make her trial trip
in about week. The day of her departure for the Old
World is mot decided upon yet, but We are informed
she will sail about the 10th of june Looking upon this
merely As pleasure excursion, II eoao"ess e1e'"
universal both account Of its novelty and the
liberal spirit it displays and which may justly be
regarded the chief characteristic by which our Gem
mercial classes disting uished
The rapid extension Of commerce within the last
quarter Of century without parallel in the history
Of the world It appears If it but yesterday that
the country emerged from the trials of the Revolution
yet in the comparatively brief space which has in
tervened she has accomplished the work OF centuries,
and is advancing to condition of power and pros.
perty which must before she is century DID, place her
at the head Of the nations. This astonishing growth
is the result of the individual enterprise Of people,
well of the character Of institutions which allow
the largest scope its Development The Of
the United States has penetrated every and
contestng in peaceful rivalry with Great Britain for
the dominion of the seas. But while thus advanc-
ing 10 commercial supremacy net unmindful of
the iberaty which should characterize true epirit of
enterprise Our merchants have always been much dis
tngushed for their comprehensive benevoence for the
magnitude of their plans and the energy and vgor with
which they prosecuted, whether in the search of
lost navigator, in the opening of avenues to
merce. We have astonished the nations Of the Old
World by the rapid advancement have made. Our in
comparable packet and clipper ships without equals
the ocean, steamers have far beaten those Of
the maritime power the EARTH and the regatta at
Cowes has proved that there second" to
yachts In every thing have undertaken have
succeeded to degree which has exceeded most
| ,apguine exlec atiOns.
The soyeregns of Europe have looked upon
ing power with mingled surprise and aarm-surpse at
progress and alarm lest the lessen which slentyn
cucates might be learned their oppressed
They have however, hitherto had rather indefinite ideas
Of the social condition of country and have regarded
its inhabitants semi-cvized unrefned and uncouth
people, for repubhcansm generally associated in their
minds With all that is rough, coarse and unpublished.
They could not conceive Of such thing rcfne
ment Of existing in country in which the laws
regard all as equal, and where the only passport to
public esteem and respect is integrity of character and
honesty of purpose. The writings OF travellers
have only served to confirm their prejudces and it
to be regretted that the conduct of few of citizens
abroad has not been of nature calculated to dispel
them The real character Of people, particularly
Of classes has been thus Misunderstood
and until they know little of from personal
contact and intimacy this msapprehension cannot,
fear, be removed. What the Gar of Russia
krow of our social ife-of the general prosperity
which prevails throughout the country-of the intei
gpce and comfortable condition Of industrial class
and the refinement Of those whose enterprise indus
try and genius have placed them at the head Of the
ca scale 1t is only by personal observation that he and
the other crowned heads obtain true knowledge Of
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the required information yet he will, in very few
months, have opportunity Of seeing Of our most
distinguished and wealthy citizens in his capital.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, Esq., generally known by the title
Of Commodore, has had, we have already said, in
contemplation for several months past trip to Europe
in his splendid steam yacht North STAR which built
expressly for the purpose This is the first voyage of
pleasure which has been undertaken fren this
country and in its extent and magnfcence far exceeds
anything Of the kind got up by the weathiest
monarch in Europe. Although it is solely persona
matter it partakes somewhat of national character.
There are believe, only two three Of the European
soveeigns who possess steam yachts but Of these
at all comparable with the North Star. Besides the
contemplated pleasure trip which, including the cost of
the boat will exceed half million Of dollars Mr. Wander
b has another object in view. He has long been i'm.
pressed with the belef-a belief founded ample expe
riencethat steamer propelled by beam engines could
not only the in safety, but that she would
many advantages the present class of
steamers How far this may be do under
take say, but there be doubt whatever Of the
Of those employed in running to the Isthmus
among which may mention the Star tf the West and
the PIomeheus Mr. Wander blt will be accompanied by
the members Of his family and relatives Rev. DR..
Choules. and his physician, DR.. Lindsay, numbering
between forty and fifty persons altogether The vessel
will be splenddly furnished. and win doubt give the
of the Old World perfect idea tran they
have hitherto had Of the wealth. the commercial prosper
y and the refinement to be found in the great western
republic. The first port at which she viii touch is
Southampton, where Mr. Vanderbilt intends remaining
few days. giving his company opportunity Of seeing
the curosities OF that important They win find
in it much to interest them for Southampton besides the
many rea. historical associations connected with it, is
one of the finest cities in England, and possesses
sons very splendid public buildings. It was from
this port that Henry the Fifth set SAIL in August l45
about two months before he gained his famous victory
at Agncourt Southampton the last port in England
which the pilgrims stopped befoee the departure
this country. 1t is also replete with "reminiscences
of the between the houses of York and Lancaster
commonly hnewn the Wars of the Rosesn The great
Southwestern railway brings 1t within three hours dis
lance Of London that If voyagers feel inclined to
visit the great metropolis before their return st. Pc
ersburg and Moscow, which is their ultimate destination
they will have excellent opportunity We believe
however it is their intention to make this Southamp
ton their last places Of soourn in the Old World Leaving
Southampton they will pursue their eastward
passing through the celebrated Straits of Dover into the
North Sea- and stopping mporary their way the
Hague and other intermediate places Navigating theNorh
SEA far the extreme northern part Of Denmark they
will pass through the skager Rack and peous Categat
the waters Of which crowded with islands
and sandbanks Before entering the Baltic they intend
coming to anchor at Copenhagen and making brief stay
at that famous city, the Of of Nelson's greatest
naval achievements. The entrance to the harbo is mar
row, but there is sufficient depth of to float the
largest Of Copenhagen is the principal station
Of the Parish navy. and contains the magnificent Castle
Of fredericksburg which Is the residence Of the
regning king Frederick the Seventh Tsis city Is disn-
gubed possessing the best works Of the great Danish