The New York herald., 1872-11-21
NEW YORK AND THE NETHERLANDS.

The New Dutch Steamship Limo Rum
ming to ROtterdam-The First vessel
Entertainment ON Board.
On Saturday afternoon, the 10th inst the Meth
erland steamer Rotterdam, as pioneer vessel OF the
first regular steamship line between Rotterdam
and New York, was visited by number OF genuine
Netherlanders, who, to show their appreciation OF
the inauguration Of direct communication with
the Fatherand, presented as o memento to the
Rotterdama nag twelve by eighteen feet bearing
on white field the coat Of arms OF both cities
Rotterdam and New York.
The presentation was made by Rud. C. Burage.
Consul General OF the Netherlands, who after few
remarks, read the following address,
On the occasion Of the first trip OF the Netherland
steamship Rotterdam pioneer OF regular direct
the undersigned, Netherland residents in New
york; earnestly hoping that the efforts may be sue
cessiul and largely tend to increase the CONNER
clal intercourse between the Netherlands and the
United States and establish q more close relation
shin between the two countries, as token OF their
10. Flus. with q nag bearing the coats OF arms OF
both cities-Rotterdam and New York.
New YORK, Nov. 10, 1872
The crew had by this time been gathered on
deck, whence, amid loud cheerings and hurrahs,
THE FLAG WAS UNFURLED,
which is very handsomely made. The commander,
10. Flus, responded most happily, and showed his
ability to act on short notice and under trying Cir
cumstances by having his vessel Immediately
decked with bunting from stem to stern, and in
vied the party into the saloon, where after taking
1t proved in every respect to be
FIRST CLASS SHIP,
having the following dimensions Length, 285
feet; breadth OF beam, 35 feet; depth, 27 feet:
and when laden draws nineteen feet OF water,
with carrying capacity OF 1000 tons; built of iron
pound direct acting engines OF SO0-hOrse power
which worked admirably on the trip out, which,
notwIthstanding n 'n rough weather and heavy
The vessel proved entirely satisfactory and it is
confidently expected that the home trip will be
made In twelve or thirteen days. The Rotterdam
was built by Messrs Henderson, Colburn & Co., OF
GLASGOW; is straightstemmed, brig-rigged and cost
$225,000.
THE ARRANGEMENTS
for about four hundred steerage passengers are
superior to those of most steam vessels being di.
ing from eight to fourteen passengers, making
this an attractive feature for families or friends
monias of the passengers who came In her show
tnat every possible effort has been made to provide
good care and the best OF provisions. The first
cabin can accommodate about twenty passengers.
fitted.
Returning from the inspection tour to the cabin,
which in the meantime had been elegantly deco
rated with flags AMI flowers, and contained table
set with sumptuous repast the visitors were per-
suaded to partake OF the hospitality OF the Rotter
dam. The dinner was composed largely OF Dutch
products, and delighted the party greatly who ad-
ner beyond the realms OF the Netherland King
DOM"
The evening was most pleasantly passed;
A GooDLY NUMBER OF TOAsrs
were drank among which were "The New Line,n
"The Firm OF Platte, Reuchln Co., large owners,
as the energetic Netheranders who hal established
the same; king William the Third president
Grant" and a number OF others. The party separ-
ated at about eleven O'Clock, and with hearty
cheer they bid God speed to the Rotterdam.
The Mas, sister vessel OF the Rotterdam, is ex-
pected here the early part OF next month, and
other vessels are soon to be added to the line