The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-03

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The vessei had about 2io tons Of GOALS on board,
and she drawing loft lin. aft, and left Sin. for
ward. The engines made a. high Is 1874 revou.
tiors per minute, and most Of the time they were
making Is revolutions. The motion Of the vessel
vas considered frs. rate Is to ease, and several
nautical gentlemen who were On board expressed an
opinion that che would prove one of the fastest
steamers afoat, and that she would try everything
that had crossed the Atlantic before her /. should
also be mentioned that the officers OF her Msjestys
screw steam ffgste visited her before she left Gas
gov, and expressed their admiration OF the Arabia
in wsrm terms, especially ~ to the style Of her
rigging.
Now thas tie Arabia has arrived, We have paid
her visit and ~. lily endorse all the favorable
time 10 tiro. Ihs Arabs Is OF tho folio wing d.
meRsions :-2s5 feet keel ana fore. rake; beam, Al
feet depth of hold, % feet; custom house mea-
surement, 2 500 tons the engines Of feet stroke
diameter Of the paddle wheels 30 feet. She is pro-
vided with tubular boilers, which arc fred from
amidibips and the vessel has Cal acty for slowing
l,2CO tons Of GOALS, besides cargo.
Externally, the Arabia appears smaller than the
other vessels at first sight, though she il really
larger, but this may be accounted for by her only
hnyDg two masts instead OF three rs In the former
chips. But the vessel has two obimnies. The Ara
bin is almost fac smile Of the LIE Plata, Of which
We recently gave IN account. and which vessel, by
the way, Was originally tho Arabia, until the Roy al
West India Mail Company purchased her, aud che il
now the crack ship Of that line. The Arabia has .
beautiful 6guro head, carved by Mr.. Archibald Ro
binson Of this tows, representing An Arab chief In
warlike attitude, and her stern which il elliptics
is ornsmented with carvings appropriate to tho YES
sells name.
In the internal arrangements the Arabia Yesem-
b!es the La Plata very much. She has premenade
deck running tac entire length of the vessel well
rs good roomy deck below. Beneath this deck are
the saloons. stewards pantry, 60. The latter is
upusualy ccmmodious, and its fittings and furnish
ings alone are valued at e. 000 exclusive Of wines
and stores. Between this pantry and the saloon,
two we'll furnished libraries have been placed The
saloon itee is most elegant apartment, capable Of
dining 160pegscps. different style has been adopt
ed in this saloon from what has obtained in the
mast. the saloon forms IA 0nbroken apartment, and
the absence of tho mast has also given opportu-
nty to introduce glass cupola, tlled with stained
Flses, by Mr. Carne, Of Glasgow, on which is Gun
Dramatically represented tho iour quarters Of the
globe, with Jupiter and Neptune as supporters, and
hoydt Iirg Of roses 80 beautiful tbatone would long
to pluck them. The saloon is Of well chosen BIRDS
eye maple, panelled with q marquer erie Of ebony
The ceiirg blends oak beams, win green and gold,
and white alternately. In the upholstery, underta
hen by Eessrs. McMunay, Boyd s. Co., Of Glasgow,
crimson haDgirgs have been adopted Tho sofas
are covered with Utrecht crimson velvet, and the
Heor is covered with . rich tapestry carpet. The
stern lights Of the saloon are filed with stained
glass, representing groups Of cames, with their dr
Sers; and the opposite end of the saloon is dsoora-
ted with plate glass mirrors in highly wrought gilt
frames from the foliage Of which spring camel and
an Arabian horse.
Upon the lower dock We come, frst Of all, to the
gentemena retiring saloon, which Is pannelled with
bird'geye MAPLE and cur.ained and oarpeted in the
same wsy as tho saloon. The ladies bondoir ON the
same deck, is Of sstinwood, exquisitsly carved In
srabasques, and through the openings of which .
crimson silk background is seen. This most luxu-
rious apartment. Tho sofas are covered with
Utrecht Telvet. velvet pile carpet is laid on the
floor, and the panels adorned With paintings on
gass. rerresertng scenes in Arabia and other parts
of the East, amongst which lie view Of jerusalem,
another of Mount Ararat, and an epcanpment in
the desert, which are particularly beautiful. There
are some handsome mirrors in this apartment, sup
ported by giIahcs.
Further forward is the fore saloon, which is oom-
Portable and roomy part Of the ship. The sleeping
herths arc hung with Tourney curtains, surmounted
With Chenille TX han4irgs, tassels and fringe. The
floors laid with Brussels carpets and the mirrors
in each room sre placed on universal JOINTS at
tenion to comfort which can be we'll preo ated by
those who are accustomed to the sea. Tho vcLti-
ation Is perfect, and novelty has been iptrod aced
by laying steam pipes throughout the ships cabins,
which warm them TO any temperature desired.
Very Ettlc lie required to prepare tho Arabia for
fea. Size il announced TO sail for New York on
New Years Dsy next, under the command of Capt
Judklns, tho cola nodore Of the CuDard feet. Shs
was piloted from t.sg gov by Captain Boyd; and her
comm: D6er coro in her, bat as passenger. She
sstori shed both her pilot and her commander by
her rate Of sailing from Greeaock to Liverpool; and
considering what eho has done, we are dis posed TO
receive Tho opinion Of those who sailed ia her
namely, that she ia likely to make shorter run to
the westward than any vessel has done before; aud
that che will prove herself the fastest steamer
aG0as.