The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-07


Nuu,nD0ovGs, N. G., April 80, 1857.
10 JAN GoaDos R.xxEz, HQ-
rn,s dates from a the preiest spots In the "Od
North ssae,hs town or village Of Aurfrees borough
which stands On high blum near The banks overlooking
The streah-the Aeherrn Piver--whose mouth y some
twenty miles Distant where Il empaes into the river
Chowan.
The express object Of this communication to mention
few fscs touching the advantages Of this point regard
70 commerce. and 10 record the pleasing news that stsam
marine enterprise has taken root the hearts Of Its
people, through whose energy and zeal birth has been
given TO noble steamer but recently launched from the
banks Of the Neherrn. She Is intended TO ply between
this and the great metropolis, New York city, via Eden
ton and Ply mouth, and takes her appellauon from sister
river in the vicnity-the Chowan This, SIR is a
era in the history Of the Old North State which promises
we and must ultimately be crowned with success, and
augurs much for the enterprise Of the citizens of the town.
who seem mined to participate in share Of the pa
ton The steamer Cbowan Is noble specimen Of naval
architecture and reflects much credit upon her builder
and constructor, Mr. John r. Krkman-a young man
whose numerical proportions hardly fail TO please
The taste Of the mot fasdious shpouder; and IN my
M the work highly
feel proud TO claim her Of their ewn offspring,
buh and reared at the doors Of their native village The
ed steam propeller two engines Of eighty horse power
each Her length of keel 163 feet breadth Of beam %
feet depth Of hold 70 feet and her her extreme length
on deck IT'S feet She will leave this for Wilmington, De-
Aware, where her machinery will be pus On board by
Aessrs. Belts Purcy Tho president Of the company
q Mr.. S0uthal, Of this place.
The advantageous position Of this town Is admirably
adapted commercial Intercourse by the river for trade
well by the railroad 70 the interior The Meherrin,
which alonside Of the town, continues for
twenty miles, where empues itself into tho Chowan.
Its shores well supplied with timber and the river
varies In depth from twenty 70 twenty i've feet with good
navigation. The town contains about thousand inhab
tants and wants but twelve miles Of railroad
with the seaboard and Roanoke Railroad. II may be
cassed among Of the prettiest inland villages and
truly garden spot that should claim the attention Of those
who seek quiet and repose from the turmoil and hustle Of
city life. IL numbers churches, two hotels, Of
which, the St Nicholas although somewhat antqussed
tavern, where am sojourniDg for short season, liz
well worthy the patronage Of those who seek summer
retreat where they viii be properly cared for by its whole
soued sosthern landlord Mr.. james H. Trader 1t also
boasts Of two immense structures female colleges which
for beauty Of architecture and size will compare with any
In the whole country. The Rev w. Hooper, LID. Is
President Of one the Baptist College, and the Rev Mr..
Davis, President Of the or the Methodist Ooilege They
are located extensive lawns, within half mile OF each
vther the immediate suburbs Of the town, which for
beauty Of iituaton picturesque scenery has supe
ri0r am cannot be SURPASSED