The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-13

adjourned TO the piazza, which fronts ON the see;
and there | sat and listened, and gazed on those
ceaseless and ever coming bill0Hs az they rush
nom their ocean homes curl their arched lines along
the coral plain, and wake from their poutng lips
their sea music in ever recurring monotony, but IN
ever varying and solemn murmur from the oceans
hesvng bosom. By day and by night, when the sun
comes up at mornings earliest hour, and when the
sun goes down at evenings latest fall. still they
murmur on, loud and monOtOnous, their solemn
moan. One feels at times as If they sure would
tire; but their voice Is never hushed, their
melody is never stilled, their cadence from the
solemn sea never ceases TO break
In front of these premises is an octave OF halt
grown cocoanut trees, and the garden grounds in
the rear are furnishing with plants, shrubs and
trees, which soon will embower these houses in
tropical foliage, blossoms and shades.
At night occupied the rooms formerly appr0pfi-
ated to Col. T., the chief engineer and superiuteod
ent of the railroad, who has been the prime agency
in all its advancement during the construction Of
this magnificent transit when contemplated as the
highway between the two mightiest oceans OF the
world-the Atlantic and the Pacific seas.
In the morning / walked with Mr.. Center, my
courteous host though the spacious freight house.
just now being constructed by the company three
hundred feet in length by eighty feet, more or less,
in width. This building contains, also, specie SAFE
which, with its heavy stone walls and p0nderous
iron DOORS will be impervons to all cunning devices
and assaults of burglars Time did not permit me
to 20 through the workshops Of the company, but
they ample for all needed means for repairs and
building at the station. Everything is being laid
OUT OH SCALE Oh large O'uicuSiOus III view VI buo
expanded and heavy commerce of the Pacific seas.
which this company hopes to divert from the Horn
across their lsthmus track. And they will do 1t.
it depends upon the profer to all the world Of all
needed power, expedition, safety and speed.
The telegraph between Aspinwau and Panama
had already announced the arrival of the California
passengers at Panama and their leaving that station
in the cars. The train, therefore, was momenty
expected. Ere long it came. was on board tho
steamer and one Of the officers OF the Independence
still lying in the bay of Panama, approached me
with handful of letters, which had come for me By
mail from San Francisco. With other officers OF the
squadron be had come over to accompany some
friends. and to take leave of others at Aspnwall
The New Orleans steamer was first despatched.
The George Law began to fire up. At the gateway
the passengers we're exchanging their tickets. Ere
long gun was heard 1t doomed from the bows Of
the stea ner and announced to the passengers that
the good ship was ready to receive them. The dock
and steerage passengers crowded the dock; and
without confusion, in les ample space, gathered to
the side steps OF the steamer, and regained her
decks. little after dark, Oh the 9Th inst, the lug
gage and spec'e we're on board and slowed Two
more guns were fired, and the fine steamer was seen
moving from her mornings and standing out OF the
NAVY BAY is fine sheet of water, two and half
miles broad by four miles long. On its bosom now
rode her British Maestys line of battle ship Orion,
of ninety-six guns, frlgate and bomb ketch. The
captains of the line of battle ship and the figate
came over from Panama in the cars with myself
They were courteous, and proiered me boat to visit
their ships. l declined to do so for the
want of time; ! was particularly pleased
which is said to be one Of the finest
ships in her Britannia Majesty's service and fitted
up with great beauty and completeness. Capt. +.
has a deeptoned voice and is clever and accom- accom-:
the Independence. The United States ship CyaAe,
which has succeeded the Saratoga on the Atlantic
side, lies close in to the town. The George Law
passed these ships, and now We are on the wide,
wide sea- standing north ward and West for the home
that we seek
On Supday-three days out-relgious services
were held. The skies were fair, the decks cleared
up the ships company gathered to the upper deck.
Prayer books were In sufficient numbers among the
passengers to insure the usual responses; and Ser
mon was delivered by the Rev. Fitch w. Taylor. Of
the United States Navy, chaplain of the United States
ship Independence, now on Temporary leave 70
visit the States. The passengers gathered around
the temporary desk, near the speaker. or occupied
their seats, undsturbed by the action Of the ship ~
she stood on her even keel and course, while the
Sabbath passed quietly and peacefully away the
ship glided on her passage way with good run, 70
the haven where we would be-"
There are great variety OF personages on board
the steamer, and several consumptives, who are re
turning from California to die among their friends.
The table on board the George Law Is well sup
usual variety. The bill Of to-day, eight days out.
when we are nearing New York, after q passage
without accident or any Incident Of particular In
terest or of alarm, and over generally smooth see,
George Law. And what Is a matter OF surprise to
me Is, as 1 am assured. all the provisions for the
table are taken by the steamers with them from New
York. This rs done by means of q spacious ice
house board, into which months rations of fresh
provisions for several hundreds Of persons Is slowed
and kept frozen, until the various articles Do
veoped for the use of the day when they are brought
to light Thus, turkeys, other poultry, fresh fish,
and every variety OF fresh provisions. are amply
supplied IN the most perfect state OF preservation
freshness and tenderness. This supply is for the
steamer both from New York &, Aspinwau and from
Aspinwall back again 20 New York.
The sea being quite smooth, the skies all bright.
and the air ali mild and bland, the ships COM
pany are In the very best OF spirits, while the
steamer In plougbing onward nearer and still
TO her destined port. Another day, II Ia presumed,
the ship will be snugy at her dock, at tue foot OF
Warren street. OF the great city, the home OF some
of us and whence sill others will disperse for their
homes wherever they may be Ia our happy
land. The ship has been quiet, all things In order,
all things ORDERLY carried forward. Those who have
been dropping and dull under the influence OF that
old grumIaced discomforter, seasickness, have re-
vivef = onderiuly within the last twelve hours,
have put on smiling faces, and now are speaking
cheerful words, which sometimes amount 10 clever
and sprightly wit, with an abundance OF kind
wishes Tor many present and ali absent friendS-
With these more than usually cheerful cir
cumstsnce-, and as consequence more than
usually awakened appetite, the passengers took
their seats at the dinner table today and discussed
10 their apparent and general satisfaction the parti
cuars Of the bill Of fare before alluded 10. H. j.
Dorand the steward deserves credit Tor the manner
in which the tables have been spread and served.
Wines and complimentary wishes were quite abun-
dainty INDUCED In by those who desired to DO and
say kind things apparently, rather than from any
special love Of champagne or sherry And so, cheer
fully, the last but one, II not the last dinner has
passed of; while the good steamer Ia on her rapid
course 10 the port for which she steers
Captain Herndon has shown himself courteous 10
those passengers who have been near him-doubt-
less to ALTO whom as one much obliged I
would make all due Acknowledgements. Cap
tain II. has navgated his ship boldly, care
fully and successfully along . track whore
our line OF battle ships and frigates and sloops
of war would sail with some solictude:
and yet securely we have the seas, crossed the
banks, doubled capes, weathered all though but few
seen dangers, and nearing the inlet 10 the
ssiler waters than the ocean, which will soon well
come us, through the Narrows, TO the almos
world unnvalled hay OF New York.