The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-05-21
LOCAL MATTERS,

HE New AMERICAN Sup BoMBAY.-We had the
pleasure yesterday OF Visiting tho fno ship Bonn
ody, Capt T. U. JORDAN, now lying at Pier No. I
Union Wharres. Tho merchant mariuo OF Charles.
ton was always ono Of her boasts and since tho
war many Of tho coast and foreign lines havo boon
ro!established, and some Of tho aanlo keels nov
plough oar harbor; but during tho four years In
which wo wero isolated from the world, many
changes occurred and now vessels were built TO
take tho place Of those Lost during that period.
Tho Bombay is new vessol, designed for tho
Charleston and foreign trade, and is not long
from tho stocks, this being her first trip. sho
was built at Bath, Maine; is registered as "a, -"
for ten years; her tonnage is s55 by tho meas-
nroment and 800 by tho old, and on her passage
out sho made ten knots by tho wind. To an o1pe-
rienced oyo the Bombay appears as o model Of
marino architecture; hor hugo wooden wal 8 are
symmctrically shaped, and combine beauty with
solidity, and the whole ship fs furnished with
cYory improved appliance known to sailors. Tho
decks aro cloan, overy rope is neatly coiled in
it's proper place, md at glance II will be secn
that tho Bombay is superior craft, In good hhnds,
and worthy Tho attention bestowed upon her.
There are four pumps in different parts Of tho
yossol which are made Of live oak, and are 80 ar
ranged that whom not in uso thoy can be closed,
but are srryiceable at any moment. There is also
foroo pump on board, which has tho necessary
hose connected with it, and in case Of fire n
heavy stream can be sont to every part Of the
sci aud oven over tho main yard. The rigging Of
tho bombay is mado entirely Of wire and was i'm
ported from the samo factory that mado tho At
lantic cable; this style Of rigging has becn found
to bo for superior to rope, It has tho Same e1i-
bility and Is for moro durable. 'ft:t3
Betwoon decks. and in tho lowor hold, the
atrcngth OF the vessel oan be fairly Observed for
tho tiinbors arc rivotod together by strong iron
bolts that it would SOON impossible to destroy.
Each timber was aecured in this way before the
planking was put on, and, Notwithstanding thoir
thicknoss, all arc dumped together. Tho Bombay
was designed for the cotton trade and her sailing
qualities and strength alono should mako her IA
yorito with morchants and underwriters, as she y7s
built undcr the Dyes OF tho agents Of both Amerl-
can and French LLoYps. .ir.,M
Tho cabin OF tho bombay is in keeping with the
whole vossol, and though not intended t, carry
passengers there is ample room for fow parties
who mny design Waiting tho Exposition. tN
The Bombay came out with full cargo Of hoy,
consigned 10 Messrs. GEoRaE A. JooKE d Co., the
veteran ship grocers of East Bay, and her outward
cargo will be furnished by Messrs. iCounrEHAY g.
TnFNHoLM, who advertize her for Liverpool.
Captain JonDos. Of tho Bombay, has sailed for
tho house Of JouH FRASER & Co. many times be-
forc tho war, between this port and Liverpool but
had tho misfortune To looso his ship the Nary Jane
during tho war, and now comes. back 10 his favor
ito port with new chip, and We hope he win got
q full freight and at good rates.
THE GoLcoNDA AND TEE LBRR1AN Eli1aRANTs.-
The Golconda, Captain D. LovRrr, the packet chip
cY.~
this city on Saturday, and took her position at
Mnrshall's wharf, We, psid: her viait yesterday,
aud wore pleased to- find her in overy respect
superior vesse Although not built for an omigrant
ship, she ia admirably adapted for the purpose,
and can comfortably carry ESQ to 700 emigrants.
She is handsome vessel, heavily spared, having
o round stern and tap6rng bow, and sits grace
fully on the water. She IVES built in Warren,
Maine, in 1858, bpt has undergone most thorough
repairing since her purchase by the Society, and
now hns height Of soven to eight feet between
decks, and three large ventilators and three
matches, which Afford sufficient ventilation. Her
cooking apparatus is Of the first; order, and Ia
capable Of cooking, At tho Same timo barrel Of
salt meat with rice or potatoes, and baking bar
rel OF flour into bread. .rai. -. -aIa
At tho time of our visit, Marshalls Wh ,rf pre-
scnted picturesque appearance, as the emigranta
wore bidding their friends farewell and preparing
for their long voyage. Steps had been arranged to
load from the vessel to the wharf, and tho colored
damsols were assisted to and from tho boat by
ther attentive beaur. The emigrants were in tho
highest spirits, and spoke Of The promised land as
tho old country, and seemad to anticipate pleas
mt and successful trip.
/ The Golconda cleared at the Custom House
yesterday with 800 emigrants, which is only
rNnS SnT- NJ 4t,Na ,,,Ia
1900 having agreed to 20 to the lnnd Of eugar and
palm oil, but we're induced to change their minds
by tho recent political moyements-the right to
vote, and the foolish belief that Congress would
yot givo them land.
Mr. War. CoPPNoEn, the Secretary of the Az
sociation, is now in this city, and Is engaged in
forwarding the interests Of the society He has
nearly completed his arrangements, and il the
wind and tho weather should be fair, the Col
eondd will leave for Liberia to-day. - ~ -
Among the number OF emigrants are ono hun
drcd and twenty from Mnllen's Depot, Marion Dis
trict; twenty frcm Aiken fifty from Newberry,
and thirty from Charleston. The remainder we're
principally from Georgia, Virginia. and few from
Pennsylvania. There are in the three hundred
six native Africans, who we're Brought to this
country before the late struggle, one Of them
having been passenger on tho Wdnderer. These
are now returning to their native country and can
speak from experience Of its resources and the
advantages Of emigration. There is certainly o
great charm to the colored people In being free,
and living in q country and under q government
formed by Themselves, and ne sincerely hope that
they may never regret their emigration, but viii
continue 10 send, not only cheering sccountsJ but
substantial Inducements In the way OF freight,
which will make Liberia more popular than abe iH