Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-07-30
Selected articles.
From the United Service Magazine.
Steam Packets.


latitude as N, longitude lS w. At 10 A. NJ,
on tile former day, this vessel was proceeding
with full power, at the rate of 13 knots; the
engines making 10 revolutions per minute.
AT this time a light breeze wns blowing from
the southwest, with slight swell from the
eastward. About noon the swell increased
and very dense, dark, coppery sky was
perceived OH the starboard how, bearing
southeast The barometer, which had been
carefully noted, hud been gradually sinking
for thirty-six hours, but still the southwest
wind ever and anon hrunthcd honrsely into
and filed the lapping canvass. The stormy
indications in the southeast gradually in
creased ia intensity ms we rushed forward at
the great velocity before dcscribe-nnmely,
thirteen knots. AT 2 p. NJ, the barometer
that faithful and valuable monitor - sank
considerably Captain Consiock, the expe-
rienced commander invited me iuto his cabin,
and we began TO discuss the now clear indi-
cations of m approaching storm. From the
various signs afforded 10y changes in the
direction of the wind, swell of ocean, de-
scendng glass, aud other ininllblc tokens,
known only TO experienced seamen,we speed
lily came TO The conclusion that we were
approaching the course ofan Atlantic cyclone
From tie position of the vessel, aud her
rapid motion, we mutually agreed that the
ensterly breeze, which had suddenly set in,
clearly indicated that we were approaching
the northern edge Of the cyclone. This will
be plainly understood by the landsnen aud
unnitiated, when Iexplain that the cyclones
in the northern hemisphere revolye against
the sun with II progressive motion towards
the S. Il. The ensterly breeze, therefore,
could only strike the ship on its northern
extremity. IL she had been, for instance, nj
IL sI....
il is clear that tho wind would have been
southwest, until the vortex was passed, when
the south. eastern course of the circular or
whirlwind storm would have struck the ship.
Although was confident that my theory
was correct, yet Captain Coinstock, like n
prudent, careful, and able commander as he
is, made every preparation to Withstand the
worst weather. AT this time the barometer
had sunk lower than ever experienced II
(2S40l, even in the most furious storms, and
the gyrntory motion of the tortured aud
fraginental clouds in the southeast showed
60 the practsed eye of the seamen that
fearful war OF the elements was going on in
that direction. The eastern swell was now
rapidly rising into u heavy aud perpendicu
lar.sided sea, whose sold-looking, curly tops
threatened destruction TO all that opposed
their headlung course. The wind, likewise,
increased in strength, urging on the too
willing waves, until they were lushed into
apparent destructive fury.
Let us ascend the bridge between the
pnddle-boxes, aud try TO describe this sublime
scene. A furious gale was raging, and wind
and waves combined, were hurled with 81
gantic force against tho poor Baltic 10
avoid rushing inadly against the fierce wntery
barriers, the engine was Stacked to nine
revolutions, aud the brave vessel still held
her course at the rate of eight knots! AllhO'
the heavy spoondrit in n moment drenclied
everything exposed, still the ship held on
with the most extraordiny ease. AT intervals,
mountain would appear nppronchlngg giving
the idea (often felt l'y the most experienced)
of a gathering power in advance that nothing
could Withstand. Onward il rolls, so high
that from your elevated position the horizon
is concealed-it is upon us with n crash
nothing can avoid the avalanche of water-
the decks are inundated fore and aft !
Not at NIL; the noble ship rises gently,
lust sufficient TO clenve the crest Of the
surge her hulwarks are even with the
surlace of the rolling watcr--hnt not drop
comes in. Again and again did this happen ;
and although we were drenched to the skin
by the spoondrilts we were incinated by tho
wonderful triumph of tho ships course over
the madly-veXed wntcrs, aud remained IN
our exposed sitution, spell-bound, at her easy
performance over such rough and formidable
obstacles. Place Cunard liner, or any
vessel in this position, with the present line
of English ocean steamers, aud they would
ship tons and tons of water. The heavy
bows, bolisprits aud all, would plnge into
the sea with n crash, and n bang, that would
shake and strain the ship 10 her very centre
On raising the forefoot from her immersion
the boltsprit, enveloped with tire gear, would
pisably bend with the jerk.
This il the main difference between the
ocean stenmers Of England and America
and strongly advise the builders OF England
10 wake up from their leihargy, halt COMPOSED
of prejudice. | tell them agnn plainly
however unleusant to myself), that there nr,
no ocean steamers in England comparable
with the Baltic.
Il is the fashion in England, among q Ger
tain class, unhappily too numerous, To shak
their noodles when these steamers are men
toned. "oh," say they, "these steumer
nre all 10 pieces; tley will lie done up in
short time; they won't pay" beg to disf
bIse their minds, and the minds of oil persor
in England who have not had such an oI
porluniiy as mine to judge for themselve
These steamers are as good aud as strong
ever; they are as well olliccred and manne
as any ships hnoat; they trent their passe
gers with as much, or more, cyillty ni
attention than any other line; aud finall
their food aud wine, aud all arrangements
the table Cat least in the Balticl nre rs got
as any person can require, even if spoilt
the Sybarite Injuries of the great inetrop'
itan cities in the world.
The last days steanling Of this beoutli
vessel was the absolute poetry OF motion.
AT 3 o'clock, p. NJ, she was off the weste
extremity Of ireland, exactly three hundr
miles from the light vessel at the entrance
Liverpool hnrbor. The weather was beau
stNl--a light breeze from the northeast, j.