The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-23

ana new OTledHS PACKET, WHICH WIN VIC ~ pol
to day:
We have seldom looked with more pride upon any
specimen Of home architecture than upon this splen
did steamboat. From stem to stern she Is as well ap
pointed could be wished for. All the modern con
venencies and improvements can be found about her
and sure one could be well satisfied to ira
vel upon her, to live at the best hotel that any
city of the Union affords. The cabin Is one OF tn
very neates yet the beautiful and chaste we eve
saw. Captain Applegate has shown consun ate tastt
in not overlooking it with ornament. Iii all white
except the grained arches supporting the roof These
are bordered by a light golden yine with leaves
gold traeery, giving light and airy effect, ana re
leylng the blank white of the cabin Al either enc
there beautiful sketches of American scenery
Those representing the Ohio and Mississippi rivers
remarkable for their fidelity The state-rooms are
very eommodlous, each containing toilet stano
with all It's appointments; thus affordlng privacy
seldom enjoyed in steamboat travel. ALI the beds
upon patent springs, which o6vlates the unplea
SAINT Earring caused by the unsteady motion OF the
boat In the after part, the nursery IS situated Inns
fitted especially for the comfort OF those who travel
with children and nurses. Around the whole OF the
outside guards Of this department IS lattlced frame
work. to prevent children from falling overheard and
still allowing them sufficient space for play ground
! Near to this room the water closets and wash
room. The pantry and BARRIERS shop are models IN
their way; the former, has apatent steam table Tor
keeping meats and entrees warm.
Inc cdTpSIS ana furniture OF the c1tbu o0oi ll1o
fitted for oriental dyan than American steam
boat. No possible expense has been spared IN this
department. and the whole reflects the utmost credit
upon the taste and skill exhibited IN her beautiful
cabln. The tableware is all of the finest porcelain
made very thick and strong the sugar bowls cream
pitchers, and cake-baskets are of the newest and
most beautiful patterns fresh from the manutactur-
ers, and made expressly for this boat No boat for
many years has left our wharf with fine an outfit
in this line The Grand Duke. The chandeliers are
rlNyt all 1Aftl
corations AS the whole of this boat is the work Of
Louisville mechanics cannot but be proud OF 1t,
viewing it, do, noble monument of the
skill and ability of those who have left specimens of
their handieraft 1t demonstrates our superior ab-
t3es in steamboat fitting and is only more of the
many beautiful specimens which sailing over the
bosOms Of our numerous western rivers. Captain p
plegates craft viii need exraneous putting atour
hans the hands of any ons else for 1t requires but
a single visit to assure one that every ord have
said is true. Certainly every one who travels once
upon this floating palace will be sure to make apoth
er trip.
The Grand Duke has been built expressly for the
New Orleans and Red River trade, in place of the
old Duke The new boat, under the same guidance
and control, will prove serVIceable, she Is
larger, faster, and finer boat in every respect. The
dimensions are as follows: Length of the hull 205
feet with 80 feet beam and 81 feet floor giving her
carrying capacity for 5000 bales Of cotton. The hull
was built by D. d j. Howard, Of the jefferson ship
with feet stroke and water wheels sc feet in diane.
ter, with ID feet length Of buckets. She has large
boilers, each % feet in length and So inches in di
ameter, made by Jas. Mitchell, of the bestiron She
is also provided with doctor engine, apstan,
and niger engine, or freight holster The black
smith work was done by A. Baker, a faithful work
man. The copper work, stoves, etc. provided
by Wright & Brdgford.
The cabin was designed and constructed by H. Nc
Claran Co.. of the great steam factory, and per-
! IL, ii I
J mo. Bnner, and the gliding, designing, landscape
sketches, by Hogan d Eseott The magnificent out
fit, carpets curtains, etc furnished by the ia
nous house Of Hite Small, while the upholstery
was put up by Hugh wilkins. The rich and unique
furniture was made by John Simm, and the import
ma queensware, chandeliers, silver service, pantry
ware and bar fixtures
The Grand Duke was built under the immediate
of captain Apologize who may well feel
proud of his boat, and can assure the people of
Red River and Shreveport that she is the best and
most complete packet they have had in the trade
Captain Applegate has command of the boat, and be-
ng Il thorough experienced man, ceyerman and
favorite in the trade. She could not be in better
lands. The clerk, L. L. Murdock, Is a ceveras well
he trade, and We commend him to shippers and pas
engers.
CLAIMS AGAINST FOREIGN GoyERNMENrs,-
The president sent to the senate in compliance |
with a resolution of that body, document, /
showing the condition of our unsettled claims
against foreign governments, together with
hose which have been adjusted 1t appears
hat Capt. William Webster presents bill
against Great Britain for over Sc, 900, 900, for |
oss and indemnity for lands purchased from
he chief of New Zealand, and of which he /
vas dispossessed by English officers. Claims
are also urged by other parties against that
government for damages done to lawful COM
nerce by the seizure and sale of vessels.
RUssIA.-Against this government there are
wo cases; one for S16 900 and the other for
1886, 900, preferred by j. w Perkins, of Mas
charging a violation of a contract
OF arms furnished during the Crimean war.
FRANCE too, has unsettled claims. She has
elected several, including that of the owners
# the ship America, for loss and damage sus-
aimed in 1889 for violating the blockade of
3uenos Ayres and property thereby destroyed.
robert A. Parish tenders bill for $4,000, 600
rancs, in fulfIlment OF verbal agreement en-
cred into by Mr.. Fould and the minister of
nance and confirmed by the emperor, to pay
i'm this amount upon the demonstration of
he existence of gold mines, similar to those of
and accessible to the French army,
S soon as the French flag can be raised in
oxen of sovereignty in any part of the terri
Dry indicated. He alleges this performance,
nd hence seeks for payment.
SPAIN.-There is a long account against her.
'wo claims involve nearly S1,o00,000 for an
LEGGED violation of contracts and formda-
lie list is preferred from loss of vessels by cap
are, John S. Thrasher, of Cuba notorety,
hose case was involved in political questions,
laims $3.50, 600, while there are eighty eases
u losses and damage caused by the repeal of
lie Cuban ordinance Of 1914, admitting proyi-
ons and lumber free Of duty from the United
tates.
MExIoo.-There is a list against her of large
5ttled or unsettled claims.
BELGIUM has settled her accounts for losses
property at Antwerp by the bombardment
here were twenty one such cases.
HOLLAND and Denmark have not yet made -,
ABSTRACTION. c
Prussia is asked to make an explanation for t
le arrest and il-usage of naturaIlzed citizen,
no returned to his native country and was f
ED liable for military duty due before his /
migration. This is one of number of SINH
II cases.