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

steamship paramatta, lost her first voyage to 81
Thomas Anagada reef had been postponed until Do
cember in order TO give time for witnesses to appear who
we're hhsent in the West Indiea. n-ssa
Tie shannon, which figured in the American war Ia
her action with the Chesapeake Ia now In Liverpool
school for the instruction Of boys entering the royal
navy. !seS III
WEDNESDAY the 9th Inst, witnessed the usual great
show the occasion Of the Inauguration Of Alderman
very imposing, and the streets through which passed
we've crowded. with people, business being suspended
ts tho smse portion
Of the community particularly, with children In their
arms lined the streets, and all the windows aud the
people Cockneys are particularly fond Of sightseeing
Tie Great Eastern, since her arrival in Southampton
from Iolyhcad, has been visited by but few persons in
size is 10 winter there Her directors, The Great Show
Company as they are now called, are in fix, for the
Board Of Trade will not give them certificate for sea
worthncss and the carrying Of passengers until certain
alterations and improvements, involving considerable de-
which are only three inches thick and cannot bear cau
ing will have to be taken up and relaid the
manner she was turned out Of hand. So far as
her machinery is concerned the engines
have worked well, and every credit is due to the
makers; but is ten chances to one II the paddle
engines up to expectation As for speed, with con-
sumption OF three hundred tons OF coal daily no doubt she
will be able TO par with the Persia and vessels OF her
class although her power nothing great proportion
10 the Persia and other ocean going steamships believe
the captain and officers are sick and disguised with being
exhibited frequently 70 the public company with
Show Company" could make would engage Barnum to
take charge OF the Great Eastern and exhibit her, with the
Chairman and directors, (who could be ared in some
suitable uniformly at the various ports capable of ad
mit.ng the show ship throughout the United States.
Fact is, We look at the undertaking in England great
commercial failure and the chances going to burst
up Of the conspicuous parties interested therein
The public pretty well disgused with the way IN
which matters have been conducted, and indeed, with
reason Never was incapacity so glarngy shown as III
the steps taken by the directors in the management Of
this noble Ship They now talk of sending her to Gibra
tar IN two months time on trial trip. She IL make her
last trip allowed to remain in the hands she
is at present. that's certain Some efficient, energetic
good bye Great Eastern Let the shareholders look out
for such man. He IS to be found in Engandit won't take
long TO hunt him up-there no time to losedeays are
dangerous. l fear much the great ship will not visit
the United States at all at any rate not for long time
hence.
The Peninsula and Oriental Company have Just launched
their splendid new paddle steamship Delta. She OF
$50 TONS and her model by Mr. Ash OF the Thames Iron
Ship Company, considered one OF the most beautiful
ever turned out OF hand. She at the rate OF l4a
knots hour trial trip Her nominal power is 400
horse and Indicated 1920 She intended for The East
EN- trade
The magnificent rev hospital at Southampton, capable
OF accommodating 900 people, IS rapidly approaching
i completion.
AT present there are but few Americans in London.
The season beginning to open, and the theatres and
other places OF amusement will soon be in full blast.
The Ocean Marine Assurance Company, lately formed.
show strong list of directors Sir Cuuard Mr. Nor.
gan, Of the firm OF Geo. Peabody Co, together with
other influential men, have been recently added TO the
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There has been talk lately Loyds respecting the
frauds practsed by New Granaans insurance compa-
mics. New Granada, like all such other repudiatng dis
honest South American republics, stands somewhat
slderaby below par on Iloyds books; and case has
recently come TO Light regarding the loss of a
vessel called the Delegate, which loaded at Santa
Marta for New York, with an alleged cargo OF
hides dyewoods, Panama hats, &C., the cargo being
1t is said, fully insured in the New York Offices, aud
claims to recover have been sent in the loss
OF the said vessel at sea- which loss looked upon
preconcered, and involving the reputation OF than
one house in Santa Marta of high standing gentle
in New Grenada for some time and who has largely
engaged ia commercial enterprises aud steam shipping
matters in that country and has been always looked upon
as an authority in New Granadian affairs, happening
be in London al the present time consulted respect
ing the loss named, but believe, with satisfactory
result il will be just we'll for the New York offices
look out pretty sharp for their South American neghbors
various queer things being reverted to now conse
queat upon the loss of the Delegate
The Cunard steamer for Boston had detention at
Queenstown last week. in taking board the mails
passengers under the arrangement this being the
hrst call made at Queenstown by the mail steamers 1t is
to be hoped such won't occur again At present the Bos
ton boats only touch at Queenstown Certainly the Gu
nard line deserve every credit for the facilities they afford
the public, but STILL they must not do things by halves
and there Is good reason shown why the New York
steamer should not also touch at Queenstown.
The Anglo inso Brazilian Royal Mail Company have just
despatched their second snip from Milford Haven Lis
bon TO Brazil. The establishment Of this line v
great accommodation to merchants in the uu.tea IS,
who will be able to correspond with their ag,n- i no.
VIA Liverpool and Milford Haven with pGnct ll.y and
certainty.