The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-24
man Of the Directors Committee and proposed thai he

man of the Directors Committee and proposed thA he
should read H.
GREAT EAsrERs NEW YORK, July 10, 1860.
DEAR siR-As you are about 70 repair 10 Baltimore,
directors Of the Great Ship Company imited) are as 70
the appearance OF this ship in the Chesapeake IL
would be impossible tor the directors TO move the snip
so far and at snch expense without feeling sure thai
some portion OF II would be reimbursed and with this
view they would suggest that the kndest and most use
f return they cou receive would be the productions OF
the coal fields. any sufficient guarantee could be given
for the delivery of 500 tons of semi btumnous coal on
board whilst the ship Is lying IN Annapolis Roads there
Chesapeake and opening the ship for all Corners at the
rates " ach were received In New York, vz:-dfy
cents We not however, nsensibe 10 the great and
mutual advantages which may arise from personal
and decided intercourse between the representatives Of
Southern interest and ourselves II the advent Of the
Great Eastern 10 Southern ports would tend render
temporary into permanent bonds then, indeed It would
be an object worthy Of sacrifice for the moment on Ell
ther side But do not feel ourselves either asking
or comforting favor, II We hope that our approach TO
Washington may be facilitated. needs very little to
port not for purpose but fer many. You know my
Individual opinions but you must not allow them TO innu-
ence you. s. 7 CARRAGI,
Mr. CoIroS inquired If the coal was to be given as
gratuity!
Mr. CoITos did not know whether the Council had power
TO do 40.
Mr. ELLIOTT inquired what would be the amount in dol
lars.
Mr. GARRETT thought IL would be about 10000, or -
d per tor, including freight.
The CHAR thought IL q subject In which the whole
city interested II would be the Of opening
direct trade with Europe The fact OF the directors
ignoring the proposition from Phiadeloha and avorng
the 10 TO Baltimore matter Of very great
interest to tho whole community commission has
been engaged for many years deepening the channel
and have succeeded in deepening 1t from sixteen TO TWEEN
ty.three feet, a vessel drawing twenty-five feet six
inches having been brought up TO this port This vessel
the Empress of the Seas, Capt Wilson, The Chair in
qured Of Mr. Jarrett what depth Of water would be re-
qured to float the Great Eastern
Mr.. JARRETT stated that the ship would draw twenty
four feet six inches on even keel.
The CHAIR thought there would be no difficulty In bring
ing her Roads, and that next she could
be brought up 10 Baltimore.
Mr. sPxppES OF the First Branch askei for more time
for the Council to consult together the proposition
which granted, when they retired to the committee
room.
After consulting together for some few minutes they
came out asked further indulgence In order to wait
OH Mayor Swami which was done when the committee
returned in fcw minutes with the Mayor and retired to
an ante for consultation The committee remained
together for nearly hour and finally adjourned under
the expectation ofreassemblng on Monday morning next
to take positive action in the premises.
After private conference OF the parties II under
stood that Mr.. Bruno would Ill a meeting of the Board
OF Trade for the purpose Of presenting series OF resolu
lions the Council expressive OF their sense Of the i'm
porance of the visit of the ship to the Chesapeake On
behalf Of the Ohio Railroad Mr. Garrett stated that the
company would defray third Of the expense necess
~, whilst his Honor the Mayor expressed his willingness
approve any bill 10 relaan TO the matter which the
Council might pass The Council will hold Informal
meeting this afternoon.