Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1857-09-11
STEAMER GEORGE PEABODY.

To The Ed.tore n TIE Ep2g'rsr.
DEAR srRs:-As you have always manifested a
lively interest ID nll improvements pertaining to The
public wsal, and awarding due credit TO the contrl-
butors beg to Introduce suitable subject for com
nent The above named splendid steha'or. like Us
noble god father is destined TO % the medium lot
the distribution of large benefits 10 mankind, and
particularly to goody portion in Maryland and V!r'
ginia have, on former occasions. noticed The IN
dnEitable enterprise Of the owners OF the Baltimore
line Of steamers. IL is further manifest IN the fur.
nish Of the "Paabody, when Vessel ls worthy OF
special note To show her capacity and safety either
for freight or passage. Merchants and travellers are
Interested The length Of the keel Of tho peabody"
is 23G feet breadth Of beam - feet depth of hold Is
feet, and deck capacity for paying freight bust
ness; the wheels ar. 81 feet diameter which shows
their vast propeins power. They are arranged on
new and improved principle, supported by an i'm
meus- BEAM detached from the outer side OF the
vessel, which, il stove ill., would not injure or stop
the propeng power, IA has frequently been the case
in the old arrangement. The hold presents Il
strength of build suited to the traverse OF the rgd
zone, with its arch-bracng and hanging knees Sc
cured with numerous bolts. The entire hull is dou
BILE planked, filed in with salt, for the preservation
of the timber and plank. There ia bulk head in
the stern 81 feet in size, water tight, acting life
boat. The "Peabody" il the nrplus ultra OF freight
boats. Indeed she will compete with any passenger
boat on waters, in symmetry, speed and strength.
The finish throughout is of so chaste and handsome
appearance, to call forth the admiration OF all who
have visited the vessel.
To levy on the enterprising owners further de-
nand, after the expense incurred might appear un.
reasonable; and YET humty conceive that the ira
yelling pablc have claim upon them 10 convert
portion Of the vessel TO passenger This can req
Oily be- accomplished by soms few alterations. The
on the upper deck Is bid from view by
handsome enclosure, affordins protection from oil
and smut The promenade deck Is 24D feet IN length,
where the passengers enjoy as much comfort as
on shore, there being no Earring motion of the boat,
and yet it gides with rapidity and moves Is thing
of life. There is another reason for accommodating
the public with this change. 1t is the certainty OF
their receiving the polite attention Of the noble COM
rnander of the Peabody, Capt Pritcbard: No per
son is better acquainted with the art Of giving sats.
faction to those under bis charge; it is not sudied
effort. but sort of magical influence. effected by a
quelude which is characteristic of him, Observable
in the superior management of his vessel. and the
cleanliness OF every part md portion of it. The ca
bin is HI clean and neat as fairy's bower With
we'll spread table, the eatabes cooked in superior
style and the kind attention of Capt. Pritchsrd his
guests must feel at home. Such qualifications should
not remain dormant. Let the change suggested be
made aud the public will appreciate it, by encoura
gng one of the most pleasant and safe routes to and
from Baltimore. VERITAs.