The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-04-29

STEAMBOAT ITENs-On Sunday we had on old
acquaintance at our landings-thc New 81!
Paul. which had not previously visited US since
season before last. The ST. Paul is now one of
the St. Louis and Galena line of packets, but
came out of her trade this trip on account of the
difficulty in crossing the Lower Rapids. She
is commanded by Capt Bissell, an exceedingly
popular young officer among those who have
travelled with him. Her old clerk, Mr.. Pym, is
still in the Office, and as great favoritc with
the travelling public as ever.
Monday morning brought us the long expect
ed Galena. She is so exact pattern of the
War Eagle that full description of her, after
what has been said of her partner, is unncces-
sary. There is some slight variation in the
landscape decorations of the cabin, and some
few triaing differences ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
the boats could not be distinguished were the
lettering erased. And, Of course, we find some
more of the right kind of gentlemen in charge
Of the new boat, as the Galena and Minnesota
Packet Company make it point to employ no
other description of people. Capt. d. 3. More
house, her commander, is an old and favorably
known boatman on this river, although ne
yer before connected with this trade. We can
see the elements /" sticking out" that he is des-
tined to become one of the most popular packet
captains ever connected with the Company,
while his thorough knowledge of his profession
will always be a sure guaranty that people who
ntrust themselves to his care will arrive at
their journey s end in good order and we'll
conditioned.' AS chief in charge of the clerk s
office, we find Sam'l II. Boyce, last year Sc
cond clerk of the DR.. Franklin. Sam. in that
capacty.-to say nothing of his brief captaincy
of the Black Hawk at the end Of the season.
became f.vorably known to our citizens,
and won the best regards of ali who had the
fortune to hold intercourse with him, either in
a business or social capacity. The Company
have done well in again securing his services
this season. Mr.. Scudder is second clerk, and
the safe eye and steady hand of Arnold hold
one of the watches at the wheel. Running
down Lake st. Croix on Monday night, the
Galcna and War Eagle found themselves along
side of each other, and undertook slight trial
OF speed. The Eagle could not pass the Ga
lena but the crew of the former inform us thai
their boat was loaded by the head, and buried
five feet forward when under way, while at the
stern she only drew three, and that the Galena
was " flying light" and in good trim. But it is
matter of small consequence which of the two
is fastest. They are both sufficiently swift for
all practical purposes We are inclined to the
belief advanced by the Galena Advertiser that
it will be difficult hereafter to make any dccid-
ed improvement upon the War Eagle and Ga
lena in the construction Of boats for this trade.
"Long may they wave!'
Capt. John Brooks, with his famous new boat,
the Admiral, came into port Wednesday morn
ing. w course, the city was at the landing, en-
ndss', Notwithstanding the storm then rapino.
10 welcome their old favorite, Brooks, so long
one OF the master-spirits of these waters. as
clerk of the Nominee and other boats in the
upper trade. Brook has steamboat f, ou ko,-
son to chimney-top. She left the hands of ber
builders, at Pittsburgh, only last fall She is
built as substantially as timber and iron can
make her; of great carrying capacity, and
equal finish in all her works, cabin Included, to
either OF the Galcna packets. Her state-rooms
are large and airy, and the general accommoda-
ton for passengers unsurpassed. A bathroom,
with pipes to convey hot and cold water, as
wanted, is attached. The length of the Admit
raj is 1873 feet, with 81 feet beam, and 6 feet
hold. Light she draws 80 inches, fully laden,
feet. Her officers are picked from the flower
OF upper Mississippi steamboat men, The clerks
! arc Lansing and Darst, two young gentlemen