The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-04-24

when is not much unlike hrst rate room IN
cafe or CLUB, has setees all round IT, wnich are
covered with ricn morocco leather. while IN the
centre, among the tables, are number OF camp
stools. There are eight lar-e windows on each
side oft with rich silk curtains ana altogether 10
one OF the most spacious and elllurnlshed smoke
rooms TO be found on board or SNIP Next IN
front or this is the LADIES' own ROOM or boudor.
IL surrounds the main and most elegant entrance
TO the saloon and is perfect picture or palace.
having that air or luxury and comfort that Il only
10 be seen IN places ike the palaces VI the sultan
OF Turkey or the Vlceroy or Egypt. Sitting on the
alter seats OF this apartment YOU have cnarm-
ing view, and can II You wish see all around
the ship rom the windows the front OF IL being
oval shaped. Should the ladies' desire to screen
themselves from the sight OF the gentlemen they
may draw across the room the rich hangInRs or
scarlet rep, which match the rich COVERINGS on tue
soft settees ana which contrast Gellclousy with
md it great comfort to themselves that they win
not have to 80 our INTO the weather 10 enter or
reason 10 Will oe found a very useful aud pleasing
retreat for them alter they have dressed Tor DIN
ner, &c.
Leaving this room upon the upper deck you
find yourself on grand promenade, when ~ ono
OF great length, Tree from all KINDS Of stumbling
blocks. such as ring bolts, eye potts, skyligat,
bunker hole, oetheads &c. There is one lolg and
uninterrupted walk over fine nusn DECK
IN THE GRAND SALOONS.
Returning from this promenade aud descending
the nam utrance 10 the saloon, long before you
reach the bottom step OF the spacious staircase
your breath IS almost taken away with surprise nj
the four rows OF tables. with their coverings OF
scarlet throw ont mass OF richness whicn -
violet settees, which with the sofas and
seats are 1pSoIsepsd IN the richest
meets sne , eye so quickly ns rsas a.. You You
Corinthian columns o. walnut wood ana their rich
golden capitals, the panel framing Of varegated
walnut WOOD. the array OF lamps suspended py
ing contrast to the ricn carpet, the crimson SIX
blinds or the side light, the whole Of which are
multiplied by the blaze mirrors at each end oil this
grand saloon, Which runs the whole breadth Of enc
snip. Between the mirrors at one end, there 70
Han an a
IS a select horary Tor the use OF tue passengers.
This saloon Is lighted IN the day time by very
Is painted white enriched with gold mould
ings, while the cofn1ces are richly adorned Ia
toned skyignt there is IN the centre OF every
panel large circular side light quite sufficient TO
keep the saloon wen ventilated. 1t would, indeed,
D. difficult TO exaggerate the richness and beauty
OF TINS saloon. IL seems shat nothing mas been
aud CRAFTY the eyes at the same time. TINS
noble apartment is divided into three spaces bY
two ranges OF handsome walnut columns sur
mounted by elegant Corinthian gold capitals.
In addition 10 the Injuries OF TINS gorgeous
apartment there Is another, when Is especially
Tor the
and Is on the same deck. IL IS q taste'ully fur-
nlshed room, aud may De used as sitting room
or waiting room, Leading out or IL there IL
every convenience that may Ds desired, htted up
in the improved and comfortable style, from
washing hands, &c.. 70 a shower BATH.
THE SLEEPING CABINS
lead out rom either end OF the saloon, and the
nttIng every way are In good Keeping with the
OF great depth and OF extra large tonnage, more
space has been allowed for eacn passenger. ard
as to the ventilation, too much cannot be SAID in
favor OF the great attention tnat has been paid TO
IT, not only IN the chief cabins, but all over the
snip, and the perfect ARRANGEMENTS In this respect
must be the result OF many years OF experience
INTERMEDIATES AND sTEERAGE.
Leaving the saloon part OF the vessel we NOW
come 10 the intermediate and steerage depart
ments In this department there is ample accom-
mediation for 1900 passengers. rne between decks
are very lofty, and the ventilation may be regu-
lated according to the state OF the atmosphere.
Inc arrangements Tor TINS class OF passengers are
somewhat OF an Improvement the ordinary
style, inasmucn as the deck on which they are Is
divided INTO many rooms some having twenty
Jour berths. The doors OF these rooms may
be closed when the occupants desire TO be
private. THIS will be found to De q great COM
tort, and IL in advance or many otner
sells. As adjunct 10 the Intermediate &C
tue spar deck. These infrmaries. or hospitals.
are fitted up nearly IN the same syle as the hrst
they should Dc out OF the way OF the healthy pas
sengers. There are two bars, one on the main
ana one on the spar deck, where drinks may 90
mad IN moderation. There Is also barOeris snop,
the vessel Tor the dtfferent classes OF passengers
are equal to those placed at the best appointed
railway stations. There are steam llits for taking
houses Adjoining the butchers shop tne.e are
Two vegetable rooms and baker shop
Having described the accommodation for the
passengers 10 Will be pleasing 20 many readers 10
letrn tnat the accommodation Tor tue crew nas
VIII carry about 100 OF crew. ana for their ac-
commOdation there has been arranged along the
midship part Of the topgalldns Iorecastie seven
rows OF hunks; bus the SIDE or the vessel mas
been LEFT clear. 80 that the mess tables may be
placed along under the circular side lights, which
both llght and ventilage the forecastle. we are
gdd to notice that the seamen's quarters are kept
might 1--we there. IL Is too often the case that
sailors are placed where no other person could
I've. Another notable arrangement IN connection
with the Sc lmen's quarters IS. that at the end OF
the 1orecastle there are two doors, one on each
s va c.S g 'h' deck rn'' are marked Seamen''
close TO the last mentioned and Just at the
broadcast part OF the bow there are two other
notable arrangements. These are the ships lisht
houses. They are 50 arranged that tne man VINO
attends 10 them TO see II they are always burning
brightly need not unsnip the lamp. lie has ample
rom 10 stand up and see TO the trimming
without ever hiding the light Tor moment
Before leaving the deck IL may be mentioned
that there Is ample room Tor the intermediate
passengers TO promenade the deck az the lore part
o. the snip and there - plenty OF sneter during
rainy or blowing weather under The rails and
houses OF the vessel.
The vessel is propelled by pair or inverted
direct acting engines. Tney are hign and low
pressure and OF y00 nominal horse power, out arc
capable OF being worked up TO i've times that
amount OF power. The low pressure cylinder Is 40
incnes tnat OF the nIgn pressure cylinder Is "
inches In diameter with piston stroke OF ieet .
inches. Sne Is supplied with steam oy y boilers.
which are heated by 36 furnaces, and the de-
tails have been well cared for. As the upper part
OF the boiler space Is only grated over, u VIII
good iigft, not only 10 the stokehole, but To the
lower decks, which are also lighted IRON this
opening The boilers are so arranged that one or
more Or them may be cut of, so that when
the vessel is under sail she might be worked with
only three OF Tour boilers Tue vessel has two sets
OF dstilllng apparatus. equal TO the production Of
loo gallons oil water per hour. Besides thls she ~
furnished with water TANKS capable vi containing
10000 gallons OF water.
Every precaution has been taken In case or ac-
cident. Eight strong watertight compartments
divide the vessel into nine separate paris. She
carries ten boats, OF which number eight are
hieDoats. There IS also on board an unlimited
supply OF lie DuOys ana the vessel carries az least
one certlncated surgeon.
AS mail steamer for the Atlantic or any other
trade she Is not second 10 any In tue world as re-
garGs speed. on ner trial trip sne averaged
nearly 10 knots, or IL. S25 knots.
INTERESTING MfNGTTAE.
She measures ass feet between tue perpendicu-
lars and $50 Ieet all: nef moulded WIDTH ls -