The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-12

The committee reported the following resolutions which
Resolved That this meeting Of those present upon the
trial trip Of the calorc ship Ericsson is no less fully and
deeply impressed with the grave importance Of the sub
completely Of the many advantages TO the public
which must arise from the ncontestable OF
the invention which has today been put into practical
operation.
Resolved That upon thorough examination and actual
observation entirely convinced that the invention
of Captain Ericsson Is longer Of questionable practca
blity but from this day takes rank with the foremost of
the great and useful inventions which the world owes to
science and genius and that promises to surpass in
efficiency any other adjunct to the advancement Of com
merce and the industrial progress of the world
applicability TO all purposes requiring motive power the
corc engine cannot fail TO minister largely to the hap
piuess Of mankind
Received That the peculiar adapabty to sea vessels
Of the motor presented to the world by Captain
Ericsson Is fully established and that it is likely to
prove in ever. respect superior to steam for such pur
poses.
Resolved That the remarkable economy Of fuel
AIRY for working the absence Of all risk from expo-
ion aInlhe low temperature throughout the ship even
in the engine and fire satisfactorily exhibited
this trip among the most prominent claims of the
caloc engine to the attention OF the scientific and com
mercisl world
Resolved That in his lucd simple and comprehensive
statement Of his theory, and description Of his engine
compleenos- and perfect working of the system which he
has brought b. twenty years elaboration TO its present
commanding position before the world, but has shown
fertility Of and ready command Of his vast
scientific knowledge which hardly less cntitlo him to the
Resolved, That in the admirable construction Of the
Ericsson, and the beauty OF her model and in the per
iecty successful production of novel and remarkable
engine Mesrs. Perrine. Patterson Stack her build
ers, and Messrs Holg De4mater, her machinsts have
shown themselves worthy coadjutors in noble project
important an invention.
Resolved That r. W Stoughton, Esq the tried friend
ana legal adviser OF the inventor with John b. kitchng
Ed and q. u. Lamar, ESQ., and Others, the men who
have invested their capital and lent their influence 70 en-
sure the Of s great enterprise are entitled to
the enduring gratitude OF the entire social commercial,
and Industrial world
Among those present recognized members OF nearly
all the press in tho city with representative from uf
falo and another from Cincinnati Al the conclusion Of
the meeting the company aat down to cold collation.
having been previously served with excellent breakfast
After which several speeches made and sentiments
expressed complimentary to Captain Ericsson, John B
k ching and others On the health OF the commander OF
the ship being proposed,
Captain LOWER saidI o'er you, sir, my thanks for
your most Kind sentiment and TO yOu, gentlemen my
most heartfelt acknow Judgments for Is gracious recep
ton. The hoare voice OF the sailor Is accustomed
With the rear and turmoil OF the wind and the
than 10 speak such occasion this. Yet, gentle
en- should DO injustice 10 you and 10 my own feelings