The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-01

tsculars Of her Toyage-Descrip.ion of 81. Johns de-
The growing importance OF this comparatively new line
of steamships, which Mr.. Lever, NJ p for Galway pro-
3ected last year, and has since, with his colleagues,
energetcaly followed up TO its successful ssue has
ruced to give your readers some particulars respect
ing the company together with brief account of the pas
sage across from Galway to New York the Crcassan.
Those passengers coming from London and the Con-
tneut left Friday night Ilth inst with the mails
prooceding by London and Northwestern Railway and
North Wales TO HoIyhead there embarkng per mail boat
Tor Kngstown and thence by train TO Dublin and after
breastng there, proceeding by the Midland line Of rail
way direct to Galway Arriving there Saturday after
noon, both mails and passengers embarked at on
board the steamer and at eight O'Clock r. NJ. were steam
ing out Of the harbor entering that night the bosom Of
ihe rolling Atlantic, course shaped for St. Johns.
AS in the commencement of all such voyages, the
meals were not well attended the first two three
Gays. Afterwards however, the passengers began to get
their sea legs all tauo, their appetes and
make their appearance at table, of with rather
secdy appearance after their sickness
There quite number OK lady passengers and a
toerable sprinklng Of children. There doctors,
priests captains, and little bit OF everything else,
amongst the gentlemen, the most part of whom being
1rishmen and, consequently lively, witty and agreeable,
made the time pass very pleasantly The third day out,
encountered strong head winds and high sea- the ship
rolling and pitching much TO the annoyance Of those who
making their first voyage, taking away their appe-
ttes more, and making them look anything but
amabe. However, people soon get reconciled TO what
they can't avoid, and evening singing commenced down
below.
We now began feel the cold and steam was put on in
the salooD-a most comfortable apartment, where
passed many pleasant evenings. The northeast wind
brought out extra greatcoas, comorters &C. Singular
how good living tends to keep people on board ship
and amiable We managed 70 discuss daily good sub.
stantal breakfast at 80 A. Nj lunch at $780, dinner at
430 and tea at p NJ
Our bill Of fare was very decent looking docu.
ment daily at dinner time; and, indeed, it rather
puzzled to know how such variety of dishes could
be so systematically arranged IN such bad weather
Capt Campbell trump of a fellow, and Shile pay
ing all kinds OF polite attention 10 bis passengers, did
neglect the duties Of his ship which he carried with
great credit to himself and in which he well aided by
efficient staff Of officers is certainly very satisfactory
to passengers to good discipline in ship.
Two days out from Galway encountered strong head
winds and sea- against which the CIcassian nobly buf
fted until the day previous 10 entering the haroor OF
St Johns during half of the passage to which port
did not get any observations.
On the Esd inst sighted the well known Virgin Rocks,
80 dangerously situated for vessels this track, and the
night at 10 o'clock entered the harbor OF St Johns
after passage Of eleven days from Galway.
The entrance to ST. Johns is very and intricate
In fact may be called gatewayn passing which you
emerge into SAFE commodous and perfectly land locked
harbor, capable Of accommodating large amount Of
shipping most Of which, however, is Of small class with
nightly trips TO and from Halifax The steamships of this
line the only which call here and the accommo
10 be felt ard appreciated.
ST. Johns does not present very entcng appearance at
this season Of the year. sreguary built bu, the roads
are excellent and as one very amusing fellow passenger
1Mr Persse) said perambuating the town. would do
CapitaIy to drive sukeys over. During the winter
months the harbor Of St Johns frozen over but never
30 much as to prevent nge and ress TO vessels when
determined TO move.
The Cathedral is wen worth visit, and the Catholic
Bishop, Dr. Muloch is spoken OF excellent pastor.
SIR Alexander Zimmerman is the present Governor, and
i very popular. call on the United States Consul, Mr.
American gentleman.
Although possessing but thirty thousand inhabitants
yet s. Johns boasts Of some seven or eight newspapers,
email Sheets mostly full Of advertisements which sold
at q higher price than our American papers Some Of
these are weekly, tri weekly and daily
OIL, GOLDFISH and very peculiar description OF Wild
FOWL, something between partridge and grouse, all
the place produces Most of the of the people
supplied from England and the United States 1t was
rather amusing to stranger sold by auction
Tounds of beef mutton &c, looking thing but tempt
ing The houses for the most part built Of stone,
and in very substantial manner. good many are OF
wood
There are tolerably good hotels, and many large
ST. Johns being in communication with the United
States by telegraph, the steamers of the Atlantic Roya
Mail Company will always anticipate the advices Of ohe
vessels nom fact Of their being the only calling
ut ST. Johns. Mr. Ward, the well known indefatigabl
New York is indebted for their late European news b
Telegraph have said the entrance 70 the harbor in
frcate has in fact, some very Objectionable shoals, tn
which should be removed by the government, whic
could be done at little expense and indeed which should
be done shortly and that eectualy they have ALREADY
made it packet station since the establishment OF tn
Galway line, which has made st. Johns kind OF half wal
port between New York and Europe for passengers q
ashore and take little recreation. Newfoundland ha
never been thoroughly explored, but the country nanC
is known to be rich in mineral wealth On the elevated
parts Of the island found numerous lakes The inha
biants Of St. Johns themselves supplied with waite
which procured from adjacent fed by neghborn
springs and which is carried into the city by pipes Ca
neighbors OF the States in improvement and progress
After dscharging what few passengers and cargo WI
had we took in some little cargo and passengers for New
York, and p the oath instant proceeded of thu
harbor to New York. The first twenty fou
hours we had favorable weather. then came our usua
luck, bringing with head winds and The third da,
calm and pleasant, vessel steamng ten knots, weahe
fine, passengers airing themselves on deck We now
perienced what might be called the Indian summer
At9 A. N. the 18th signalcd the Cunard steamship
Asia from New York. bound to Liverpool, distant three
miles.
Nothing further of interest occurred durngthe passage
and after favorable run We arrived this morning oppo
Last evening meeting was held Oh board when thanks
Mere voted oy the passengers to Captain Campbell, DR.
Hogan and the ships officers.
Oar passengers consist of n first cabin and "a steer
age, amongst whom the greatest harmony prevailed.
very satisfactory 70 know that the prospects of thu
way line are all that could be de.red-in fact that the
z1aRs On ne company are in decidedly healthy state
70 prove this only necessary that the whole
q the shares have been subscribed for and in many cases
nave peen PAID w IN fun The greatest confidence has
been shown in Ireland the enterprise and there is NJ
doubt the stock will coon be at premium The prompti
o
directors has enabled them push forward their
ments to complete their contract engagements
Of the four new splendid paddle wheel steamships nov
being built at Hull and Newcastle II expected that two
will be ready for the service in June These shin
are OF great power and tonnage and the arrangements
abe accommodation OF passengers are Of the perfe
description. Capt. Thompson, the company Marine 81
perinenden is actively engaged in pushing forward thc
completion These ships expected TO be the tastes
aioat AID will shorten the passage between Galway
New York direcrto eight days. ii is expected To
St Johns service will BIO distinct one, and will be
ried on By auxiliary boats from New York or Uverpoo
rs preposteous think that the Company will allo,
fhese magnificent ships touch at st. Johns The rs
and oetenhon involved would be too great The subsid
allowed by the British government for the service
1870 per annum, whilst for the New York service it
17sooo The st. Johns contract however, expires mex
month, and might not be renewed
Fnat Tue galway ronte must become popular /
r"tai look At the table Of distances will alone PROV
that - 1890 r. =
Shoytnsss q sen pas
sage IN fdror 0
s,,.-, Nv Miles. Grlcay-Ales
. aaverpool 70 new York =. ........3,l00 36s
f at'rp W., y w iefA s......3,220 40!