New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-02-11

the large experience Of the ferries had suggested or
taught has been profted by an applied in building them
been connected with these ferries there has not been
solitary instance Of the explosion OF boiler or injury by
boats on the Catharne and Fulton Ferries 1t would be
inexpedent to run larger boats 'aan are n9% USED on
navigation across these ferries whichwoud result from
the narownes Of the river az those points on the three
no occasion orlager boats than are now used on
hom the Rosyn Is one Of our tse 0oats ana was ss
strong, good boat was built In 1860 and is perfectly
sound. u .,.r,
Being duly/sworn, says am CHEZ Engineer OF the
have eSsfre OF The boats machinery and their repairs
in consequence Of the ice this season we hse had very
dnT IN be Ice in forcing the boats through
t they were of wrought ron the wheels OF the boats
n. we could do to repair them have tried various i'm.
proyements In sheathng the bows to prevent injury rom
o Which was fonpd not to answer account of rust
we have now put them extremely hesvy copper 10
On sverS boat we have Worthngons powerful steam
pump capable OF throwing five streams eaon as aige 40
eb Of hose Of 50 feet at all times attached part the
upper and part the lower deck then there are on eaen
boss on account OF the great power Of these engines are
put in reQuistiOn frequently In case OF lire on the aocks
me mt Which No are about applying which win drenSh
the interior Of the engine room amld1nps'
Amos SandfOrd, pilot IN the employ OK the Union
also made on affRlaVt winch was Ieilu'
The substance was that the witness had been pilot IN
the employ of the Company for six years lie was nn
charge OF the ROsyn her trip spoken or Dy MT oV1o
I'm his evidence before the Committee In BROOKLYN 10
explained the fact OF the Rosyn being unable 70 MAKE
tba tn by saving that tho tide and current were against
her and the Republic being in better position nade tne
two trina without more than ordinary Inconvenience con
sdetng the condition Of the river lie considers the
Rosyn good servcablo boat and OF sufficient power io
VISIT TO STATEN IsLANp. -,
The Committee invited by Dr.. bwinDurni itehitn
Officer nj Quarantine visit and inspect the SITES lor
gers I'm The Lower Bay and Saturday afternoon mde
very nleaeent trim nrOund Staten Island In the anD
lance boat Gov fenon, returning to this city III the
evening, - e..,o. Y-,a,d r,o,,io.
were 10 be the subject OF Investigation but the Norm
field" had renovated for tho reception OF tDe IO
mittee who wereexpected 10 leave whitehall sup al p
m and when the boat left the marks OIL new DfOs WeIe
nounced the thing call right" and stepped upon me
Island after which their attention was occupied WIFI
more agreeq bio subjects Of investigation than amy Terry
boats afford at any time.
,THE MEETING TO-DAY. a
To-day at 10 O'Clock a.. IN, the Committee neets at
Washington Han, Wiamsburgh, ana u Is expected tna
mora serious charges against the ferry companies OF the
Eastern District will be made than any other company
has vet been called upon 20 several officials OF
the tcrent companies In the Eastern Dslct nave Dceh
subnenaed and.wiu he sworn and examined Dy the Ooih
mlttee II Is expected that one day WIZ suffice TOT inc
hearing these charges; but elOuu lurtner e po ~
Ouired the Committee will continue To sit
NEW-JERSsI FERRIES.
As practicable Is intended that the Conlhl,
ing committee from the NewJersey Legislature. Ihls IL
considered essential by the NewIoIk committee since
they cannot exercise control over the companies tha
have obtained their charters from ho Legislature Oh
NcwerSe EXCEPT when their vessels cutter tue waters
OF NeYor or when at their slips built within the lin
Is of the State OF New YORK.