The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-05
Oar Genoa CorxssPsndenes.
UNnxp STATES STEAMSHIP IRoQuoIs,
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UsnxD STATES STEAMSHIP IRoQuos,(
GENOA, March 9, 1880.
Dg~tws IT TIE IroqSois from Ne,O Yrk-Her EncelIan
Sslsg QSalities- Very Uncomfortable Vessel IN Rough
WaasA1-Shot Trip from Nco York 10 GibruNar-Ds
strptoS Of e Fsrtiacations at the Later Psaoc-Reee
Asss1 ~ 0s6rdAy-TAer Condition. United States Con-
NJ for fdngier, Kr. Brown, sci his Fhmily, T,kss on
Besrd TIE Hequois at Gi6raEar- Fhmgier-ls Appear.
asce from he Ses-Landix0 Of the Consul fhere-Te I,o-
qssis Ordered Back from Genoa 7angt1s rake Awsy
as Consul Jest Land,d-rAe kacedonsas--Wm Il. Het5
asd Fa~ily, Of Neso York, &C.
Yos doubt interested In the progress Of the Iro
que and will be pleased to learn that thus far she has
proved every way perfect The light breeze
with which LETT New York freshened on the second
day sut into strong westerly gale lasting nearly week,
during which time the ship exceed ed everybodys expec-
aoa Of her sailing qualities Her great length admits Of
more sail being safely carried when before the than
ON shorter vessels ~ several occasions she made
high fourteen TO fifteen knots under Canvass alone But
must be confessed that in rough weather moro unoem.
Portable ship cannot be found than this Iroquos She
rolls in most unreasonable and capricious manner do
ugag the deck fore and ATT oftener than agreeable to
those who prefer dry clothes to wet.
though opposed during the last week by strong head
winds, We came in sight Of Cape st. Vincent on the Sd
u and the morning the 9Th dropped anchor before
Gibraltar thus making the whole passage in les than
eighteen days. most successful trip for new ship on
her FIRST cruise.
We remained at Gibraltar two wceks-smpie time for
one 70 admire and discover the many objects Of interest
this place-perhaps the most celebrated snd undoubt
eddy the strongest fortress the world seems 10 have
been especially designed by it, present uss
Improved and extended by It's different masters in suc-
cesaive ages for than thousand years. the English
nave spared NO skill or expense IN making absolutely
impresnAbe The numerous galleries cut in the solid
s sScs, lar above the town, communicating with
s'n'; ss n' h,osss
port holes in the face OF the rock have
small portion Of ito deiences Nearly thousand cannon
most Of them esq., here in the different batteries
reaoy for use a moments notice. directed upon
possible point OF attack and though there would
TO be NO roem or necessity for improvement the English
are not content but areRconstany at work terrifying
GLASS, building and furnishing magazines OF provi
scns and war material In the crooked streets
areADout 5000 troops stationed there and these, in
tcwn having population OF 20 COO gives red coated
appearance to ALL Close to the foot or the rock
EngAh side OF the neck Of land connecting with the
main land Ia the encampment OF the refugee Moors from
1anger-seversl hundred Of them, in army tents sup
Piled by the British goyernmenta dirty. squald, good
bread per day nom the authorities Of the town. p0 "
The Goth fangier having board our Consul 70 that
place, Mr. Brown, and family; anchored OF that place
general appearance Of being whtewashed situated
size Of range Of low hills enclosed by tolerably well
fortified wall, and possessing no harbor.
After sending the Consul ashore morning and firing
salute which was returned from the town. left for
this place arriving here early the mornng Of the 2oh
under steam the whole distance AMI against light head
winds part Of the time.
Mr.. Brown, however II would seem, had no sooner
found himself safely In TAngier than he wished himself
a safely out OF it. Accordingly ws are instead Of
tnung our cruise Of the return to Tan
gier-certatny not . very pleasant change However,
not probable We shall remain there very long, but visit
other intermediate ports more interesting OF which will
advise you in due time.
The Macedonian has been lying here for several months
but will soon leave. II 10 expect sd that abe will return
homo IN the latter part Of next aummer
NJ. William Il. Webb OF your city, the well knswn
builder Of the Russian ship General Admiral family,
ne here route for home The construction Of that mag
M1cent ship OF war and her excellent performance
established for him most excellent reputation in Europe,
and will no doubt lead 70 other contracts fRtterng 70
american skill q they must be gratifying TO him.
We start foe 9anger In few hours, and in my next
bitter shall probably have something say the Aoors
md their troubles.
Naples.