The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-31

tween Providence and New York Now II this was not
putting the vessel TO given speed would ask only for
day be useful 10 me- Furthermore, was informed
ersl times during the morning that The vessel drv
ing aong at about fifteen miles hour, both by Mr.
Dickers0n and Mr. Gardner; and at one time o double
ender supposed 10 be sister ship, made her appear
race: but Judging from the speed we were actually
making fortunate for that the vessel altered her
course therefore sparng the dsagreeable feelings attend
ing q defeat
Ny statement regarding the consumption of coal was
based the assertion Of one whom had every
TO believe had correct account Of the log but by
referring said log, copy Of which is my pos
session. that there mistake of something less than
four TONS the total consumption amounting to 80 1874
tiy which required to get up steam in the morning
after having been at anchor six hours but excluding the
A. 200 lbs which used 10 raise steam the morning
Of departure. Certainly have the right TO
charge one the other Mr. Gardner probably differs
will certainly find that he has slight mistake even
in summing up that portion which he refers to.
The "annexed certificate OF one Mr. johnson may be
all right and proper. take data and give results
suit myself also can any one His, though SO far as
he is concerned do not dispute, but hardly think Mr.
johnson would assert that he five hundred pounds,
and only Ave hundred pounds, weighed and used per
hour. No data that have taken can show such
ceen results however we have had but poor chances
of judging OF any trial. the official ninety six hours,
which showed the results which have mentioned pre-
vously In few days though, am under the impress
sion she will have fair and impartial trial. and with ac
curate results, which will determine her fate / anx-
i0usly await the result.
In regard TO the Nassasoit question, am compelled,
in standardization, 70 repeat conversation whish oc-
CURED this morning between her chief engineer and
myself He acknowledged having made the remark that
his vessel would make twelve knots per hour with mr.
teen tons Of coal per day in the presence Of Mr. DECKER
But he further remarks that IL said only in
joking manner for the purpose of drawing him out or
suppose of hearing him talk. But he yet asserts that
said vessel could "move along easiy' at the rate of
eleven miles per hour mine and half knots) with con-
sumption of from twelve to fifteen tons of coal per day
Even that shows decided superiority the Algon-
quin since that vessel made actually less than ten miles
an hour, with over sixteen tons Of coal per day.
In conclusion would state that nothing but sense
of justice induced to enter into this controversy.
The Bureau Of Steam Engineering had been assaed by
Mr.. Dickerson and statements palpaby false had been
made by him in regard to IN his first card. My only
intention has been to place the matter in the same light
before the public as 1t will appear at the department.
Those who know Mr.. Dickcrson will appreciate my
notice and understand my reasons, for have been
more strongly denounced by him than those Of our
corps Respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES H. MORRISON.
First Assistant Engineer United States Navy.