Daily gazette and comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-186?, 1860-08-09

Nav Yopr July 9l~.

dereendsnts Of Rip Van Wrinkle, have
slept away the past progressive ages.
Unable however, TO Withstand tins won.
der, they have been foared from their
-lumber's. and thousand. daily gather on
the good ships decks, and minple fsmi-
liafily with their more frightened bfeth-
req.
Various, ofcourse, have been the opinions
and inpressi ,ns, formed by others Of this
Maritime wonJe,," none OF which eou.
veyed to us the slightest idea NJ the reali.
~. Since our own ocular demonstration
has solved the mystery. etc. for which
purpose we made our special visit.
Having travelled mshy miles through
the busy, bu-tllng, thoroughiar,-, Of New
York, we finally reach our destination {:
after few moments walk through an In
tensely dusty, di-agreesble portion of the
chipping region. we find oufseives IN u
perfect labyrinth, Of sheds, tents, etc..
temporarily erected foi the occasion aud
used M ice.cresm stands beer chops etc,
together with every variety ofcsteh penny
shows, from ffurdy durdy. to . living
curiosity Of uuequalled wonder, or Yankee
invention Of various sorts from needle
N AIDED, TO a Sewing Machine. Having
safely made our exit, we rejoice 10 find
ourselves once more beneath nm "open
sky" The bright waters Of the glorious
Hudson, msrtily gliding by, rnd safely
harboring tie noble object which i- now
revealed to view. casting into with ineig
nifcance our most exaggerated impress
sicns, and highest espsctatins.
Being detained sometime near the tick
ct office while the multitude who pre-
ceeded were being served, we had ample
time Cor an external survey, and obtsin
a yerv clear idea OF her iminent dlmen
sicns before commencing an Internal cx-
plorstion-- ascending by means Of heavy
platform, or staging, we enter through y
large aperture or rmt Hole, aft of the
wheel house, and are now upon the third
deck and sllho' some distance from the
main deck, are. nevertheless. far above the
surrounding objects on either land or va
ter bat finding little TO attract ia there,
we hung on to another floor Of unfinished
apartments, whose only distinguishing
feature ia an ingeniously co ,structed
Turn stile " through which we pass in
single file where, upon sconcesled dial the
exact number Of Walters 10 recorded, which
on that day amounted to (ls Oo0) sixteen
thousand. Another fight Of rteps com
pietes our journey Of assent, and for mo
ment we are slmopt bewildered by the ten
thousand objects Of novelty. and humnni.
ty. by which we are completely surrounded
upon the main deck. Our attention IL frat
directed towards the steering apparatus
confisting of four large heels Handsomely
finished. and sourroundsd by all the neoes-
sary assistance to the watching helmnp.
men. There the mariners faithful friend
stands ever ready with its silent voico, and
steadfsrt hand, to direct the course Of the
nigh, chip, and guide the waBderer home.
From this, we pass on to numerous objects
Of interest, and utility, such ns machinery
for hosting sail, cargo, pumping, and any
Of tho mulifarious purroses. where human
muscle Is not equal to the tapk. Costly
fitted up Saloons are scattered here, and
there upon the deck, whore one can enjoy
the frosh breeze, and surrounding view
without exposure to tho sup or gentle
men can quietly while away an hour IN the
enjoyment ofa good segar, or refreshing
"sicsta."
Al length we reached tho wheel, and
paused for moment In admiration OF this
-t,iekingiy beautiful feature, which. stu
pcndious az IL really Ia, l. 30 fragile in np-
rsaranee that we can hnt wonder Mt It's
power to prrpell 30 large body. Ascend.
ing to the top Of the wheelhouse wo End
ample room fora pleasant promenade. and
appreciate tho view from our elevated 20
sition; then continues our journey upon
the bridge, extending across tho deck from
one whoelbouSe, to the other. Here the
officers on watch are posted whilst the ship
is under way here the varous apparatus
are located, connecting with others fore
and AFT, and with telegraphic fash, tran.-
init the orders which control the entire
movements Of the ship.
Having completely surveyed the main
points Of interest on deck, We proceeded to
tho various apartments and saloons be-
low the two dining halls, tho not Of very
extensive dimensions, are plainly, but sui.
tally fitted mp for the purpose, but in the
Grand Saloon our disappointment quite
equals our admiration elsew here surround
ed by agaudy mass Of guided plaster and
paper. entirely devoid Of tarte or fni.h,
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