The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-07

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kshe Australian Mall Service and tn Pa
tHr. mama Railroad.
A rurnser Of capitalists, who proF'" 70 establish
M.n Al p.sn steamers between Ea,d and the British
.s;oDss IN the Pacific and who App be fully alive TO
No ADVANTAGES TO be gained Hy no establishing of such
me- via Panama, have though Nj. Joshua F'nner, oh'
II thssr number addressed communication to the FAH
na Railroad Conpsny, with Wow OF asoer''","s
induoernen,s may could offer and what eon'ee' ,'
wcski be wiling TO mako TO the proposed s''"'f
pax.y.
rn,ax,.., IF ur F,nner with the reply OF Mr. Hoaa-
49, vs.., Of ,,s railroad which We give below, VIII
- IVA WIN m"''S' Nsw York, Doc II, 1859.
- pxvp HoApur, Esq, President OF the Panama Ha''
me object OF the present is TO ascertain from You
special privileges your company Toa s., &c eomeny
. Irving mails passengers, specie and freights from
Great Britain and the Uni,ed States to the British colonial
rssseseious In the Pacific via the Panama RAILWAY, US
also the Of the company steamships On 'ne
Pacific station. -. $500
Ss reasons why tho British government have oeeh OPP
posed W making Of your road or the cohyeyahcs OF
10 Australian msiis still, such the case as names 70
vSu a. late interview inconssant AS II mSat appear,
when IS well known that very large amount ot VAC
stock Of your have even advertised Tor
tenders via Panama Nov, the route oy fanama mas
ivnv been
eonaunsy OF Great Britain even before the successive
3ures Of gish Steamship Company, who FOR some
VINE endeavored 70 maintain regular communsnon oy
circular" published in England In that year, IN previous
ntiusen 10 mail matters, state AZ toiowst must oe
stated the present mail regulations are put
ADEQUATE for tho wants Southern colonies, but
until the Australasian and Pacific Nail Steam cket
CDnpany get fairly started for tho performance Oh rg
N scr zoe via PAnama-which lshmus must eventually
BE the great high road for passenger ana m.l
AruHc TO the South Seas-therc can be 20 dcpcn-
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You WIN remark, doubtless by the ahsve what seven
years since / opined fixed even.aauty. THIS was
star the Australian Royal Mail Steamship Company had
ss their contract for carrying letters 70 the coones ana
s.xe o. the mail Should be regulated by periodical
psltisa, and advertisements had been issued inviting
nsss 20 lussraa the which ike all the other arrange
en, fell 70 the ground; ergo, all has since renamed III
apccsiue II to be immstcriai to the British government
vach route the contracting parties used always pro-
Va that the mails delivered within the limits Of
tine allowed they would undoubtedly choose the ono
sGsrng the most economy in time and money There are
rec distinct and routes at present existing by the
e.sz e the shortest Mr. Rowland Hill, the well known
Secretary General Post Once In London and an I'M
aoubted authority all mail routes has been understood
. say sshat mails could be carried quickly by the
Chpe routes as by those of the isthmuses"
Looking the of the late unfortunate screw steam
uip Royal Charter her last passage OF sixty days
Am Australia to England it shows the same result as
as Of the Penips'ar and oricnsa! Company who have
un Sydney 70 London in The time; such was how
oeer, accomplished believe, one accession by the
steamer Golden Gate 10 Panama, aud thence 10 England,
WLockDg these facts Mr. Hill does appear far out
his Judgment II must not however, be overlooked thai
OF the existing has yet had fair trial.
szsept that Of the Cape by clipper Ships which have beat
me Great Eastern was built for either the Austria
m Indian China trade, Of Sufficient tonnsge to carry
1sel on board for her voyage; her approaching trial trip
. Gibraltar will give an idea Of what she IS cap able OF
performing on long voyage so far as VIC know Of her
rake he Distance from Engnd Australia inside forty
a.ys ~ -, u,.,. ,.. =, nam. ,,,, ,,,,,,n
the past twelve months was engaged in examination
e The Central routes Of transit from ocean TO
my en- s on xbe
bu& fevorabiy in "Narrauve and Notes Paoished in
London months since
IN somng tbs gst Of this communication, 10 treatng
- varisus matters which have, still, believe could
that there exist three distinct and available routes
Aun England 70 Australia, each possessing ts own
SAaa il might be optional the parties 70 whom the
nAl contract in question: between England and Australia
- awarded by the British government, to adopt ei'hsi
vas understood ere left London few weeks since
oss!.s, s led 10 Seeye that the same viii be deaa,
arranged by The British government the proxmo month
Again rcvcrtng TO the point ut issue the Panama Railway
treat, i wish TO know what Inducements your company
- onsr to British royal mail company 70 adopt th'
sae a-what, indeed would they be willing to conoe Il
q their charges for the conveyance OF passengers
Asir baggage the also, regard,
1Aih, specie, freight and coals9 What would be the
olss Afforded At the ports Of Colon (AspnwAlp, and
Han.ma, a. respects wharfage accommodation and the
There s no doubt that the Panama route will compare
ue with the suez route, In facilities and economy, pro
Mod The directors OF your company willing enter
hin liberal feeling in the matter. ! know they have
beam led 70 believe that reduction Of the passenger fares
% no. think this idea will hold good as regards EnSisn
omgrants proceeding 70 Australia
purpose returning 70 london in the course of short
and man uubt Chol q vrn vpI rraplu
servant JOSHUA FINNER
OFFICE PANAMA RAILROAD COMPANY
New YORK, Dec. q, 1850. (
aR-I had the honor duly to receive your communica
Ton Of the 18th inst and the same was presented TO the
Board of Directors OF this company at meeting held
After discussion the subject presented by you
neral resolution adopted TO the effect that Is in
psdisnt make concessions in the rates OF passage
eght established by the company, In favor either OF
beg TO remark that this resolution was adopted to
applications similar to that contained in your letter
which likely be presented by other parties II has
always the policy OF the company TO trea. all alike
whose interests lead them TO seek business via the
lsthmus Of Panama. and the directors cannot their
clear 70 make an exception IN the case OF yourself
You will no. fail therefore, TO perceive that this policy
Il he company which feel assured will be adhered TO-
guaranty that you and the parties associated with you
will always be put equal footing with Others in any
business they may have 10 connection With the Panama
Railroad.
Thanking you interesting information contained In
aent nducement establish line of steamships between
xh3and and the British colonies Of the Pacific, the
seedsn. PaSf HoxbsEY presaeS
JoegrA FSSxs, Es4, care Of Alex. Holland Esq, ADs-
y>naa Express Company, New York
PERSONAL IntsllfKeMce
7he Savannah RPub1soans Washington corresponds oe
1Aus describes Col l. n Keitt-Ar, Ke OF SOUTH Caro-
kpa, n just the man had pictured In my mind from
reading his speeches. He about I'VE feet ton inches
height well and coulpscuy formed, though by means
robust has intelligent yet nerce oounteuAnce giving
hn the appearance Of always being in 1t Of irritation
Hn complexion quite DARK, hair black long and bushy
shout the neck weas black goatce and mousache and
very genteel In bis appearance. AZ . white spot Is
gradually working its way through about the upper
Vton d the occput take him 10 DO about thirtye or
Ssy years Of age. He appears well saLs6ed with him.
sh and though an energtc and ucnt speaker he goes