Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-14
The TALLAHASSEE.
ARRIVAL OF THE ELEGANT NEW
STEAMSHIP.
A SuccessfuI VOYRge-A Pleasant
Informal Affair In POrt-DeRcrfp.
LIOn of the Vessel.

The handsome new steamship Tallahassee,
Of the Ocean Steamship Company's liue,
arrived at her wharf about O'Clock yester-
day morning. having left New York on Tues
day. On Monday, the 9th, she was inspected
at her pier in New York by the patrons OF
the line and the public generally, and was
crowded with admiring visitors.
HER DEPARTURE.
She left New York at half past two o'clock
on Tuesday afternoon, 10th inst. After ad-
iusting her compass in the lower bay, she
proceeded to ses, passing Highland Lights at
7:2O D. m. OFF Cape Hatteras she encoun-
tered a severe cyclone from northwsrd and
eastward with heavy seas, and we learn
from Captain Fisher, her commander, was
easily managed and behaved beautifully.
The engine worked to entire satisfaction,
there being no occasion to stop from the
time of departure until arrival, none of the
journals or any part of the machinery heat
ing, which is rather remarkable with new
machinery. She arrived at the sea buoy off
Tybee at $40 a. m. Friday, making the run
in fifty-seven hours and thirty seven min
utes, having slowed down for twenty min
utes between Martins Industry and the
automatic buoy.
DURING THE VOYAGE,
the average revolution of her wheel per
minute was "a Ito; average pressure OF
steam IS pounds. Her full speed pressure
is 100 pounds, aud her average revolution
with this pressure would be 81.
HER PASSAGE UP THE RIVER.
It was generally known that the Tallahas-
see would come up on the morning tide
from Tybee, and the verandss of the offices
on the north side of the Bay were tbronged
with people to get view of the floating
palace. Numbers also fOcked to the wharves,
and the shipping in port all turn
ed out their crews. About
quarter-psst O'Clock the magnificent
steiner was seen In front of the Savannah,
Florida and Western Railway wharves
proceeding ms1estically up the placid
waters of the Savannah, with her bunting
flying proudly to the breeze. Her decks
were crowded with passengers, and she pre-
sented beautiful sight In the rays of the
early morning sun. Along the entire river
front, from the eastern extremity to her
wharf at the western extremity of city, the
noble ship was greeted with enthusiasm.
Salutes were given by all the tugs and
factories, and the shipping generally
dipped their colors, while the hundreds OF
spectators waved their handkerchief in
welcome, the compliment being returned
by the pleased passengers on board, among
whom was Col. E. G. Anderson, President
Of the Ocean Steamship Company.
PLEASANT INFORMAL AFFAIR
During the forenoon a number Of citizens
visited the wharves to make q personal
inspection of the newcomer, and were very
courteouslv received by the clever COM
msnder, Capt. W. H. Fisher, and the very
worthy and popular purser, L. L. Young,
ESQ, who is so fsvorsbly known
to al patrons of the line. A
tour of the elegant vessel was
made, and her numerous beauties and
comforts pointed out, after which a pleasant
Informal social affair followed, in which
generous Inequalities were extended by
Captain Fisher and Mr.. Young, who Wed
one with the other in rendering the occasion
delightful. Toasts were given to the ITALIA
hassee, her gallant commander and genial
Purser, to the officers of the company
and of the Central Railroad, and the
MORNING NEWS, and remarks were
made by Colonel William Rogers, Superin-
tendent of the Central Railroad, Captain
Fisher, Purser Young, Mr.. John NJ. Harden,
Mr.. VIM, NJ. Gibbons. efficient clerks at the
wharves, Mr.. James K. MunnerlYn and Mr.
B. H. Richardson, of the MORNING NEWS,
aud the time passed rapidly in this pleasant
interchange OF thought aud congratulations
upon the grand proportions to which the
Ocean Steamship Company's line had grown.
A DESCRIPTION OF THE FLOATING PALACE.
The Tallahassee may very properly be
termed floating palace, for she is really
magni6cently appointed and finished. a
description, therefore, based upon per-
sonal inspection, will be of inter-
est, and in this connection we will also
present some appropriate points. The
Tallahassee was launched at Roach's
ship yard, Chester, Pa, on the afternoon of
the goth OF July last, In the presence OF
number of distinguished State and railroad
officials from Florida and Georgia and New
York, and was christened by Miss Maggie
Williams, of Tallahassee, a young LADY Sc
lected for the purpose by Governor Biloxi
ham, of Florida. She LETT Chester on her
trial trip Wednesday, October 4, at O'Clock
D. m, and arrived at New York the follow
ing morning, having averaged over III
knots per hour, and carrying only 60 pounds
OF steam. She sailed on her maiden voyage
from New York to Savannah on Tuesday,
the 10th, as stated, and arrived here yester-
day.
HER DIMENSIONS.
The vessel is schooner rugged, is 315 feet
in length, beam 40 feet, with depth of
hold of "a feet. She is Of 100 tons regis
ter, has four boilers of cylindrical form,
with engines of the compound type, the
cylinders being SO and "a inches, with a
stroke of "a inches.
THE MAIN SALOON.
The steamer is fitted up in palstial style.
The main saloon is situated on the after
part of the spar deck, and is 100 feet long
and 2S feet wide. The sides are built with
raised French walnut panels, with stiles of
satin wood, ash burle bands set off with
mahogany mouldings, all finished in the
most elegant style. At the foot and be
tween the panels are devices Of jasmine,
daisies, geraniums and lilies in msrquetaire
work, with mosaics of fancy wood. Toilet
rooms are placed aft, each decorated with
new designs in grotesque work, giving a
peculiarly tasteful effect. Opening from
the main saloon are Railways leading to
nineteen state rooms, each room being fitted
up with two berths, lounge, stationary
washstand, etc., light being admitted into
each state room through a large French
plate window, giving ample ventilating
facilities.
THE DINING SALOON.
Immediately forward of the main saloon
the dining saloon is placed. which is fur
nished with mahogany tables. the wood