Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-02
ENEW BOAT HERE.
Informal Reception On The POcahonias Amer
It's Arrival.
A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION.
r,,saot Salons and Berths-A Fine
o,ch.,,r,on-Ths New steamer to Ply
Between Here and Old Point.

who were anxiously awaiting the coming
into this port for the first time OF the
snlendid new ship. The inclement wea~
Their prevented o larger crowd from as
semblIng at the wharf, but those VINO
were there were rendered hearty
welcome aboard tho Pocahontas: M
the hours of 8 and O'CLOCK
and the boat was thrown open to the VISIT
ore who were shown all over IL oy poHte
end afTable officers. As soon as the gang
nlank had bean fastened the crowd made
n rush for the beautiful new SNIP anu uu-
III the hour set for the entertainment 70
close there was large party Of VISITORS npon
the boat. Al the, Workings Oh tne dotaI
hontas, down TO tho most f1lhuto uota.i'
were explained, and the spectators were
thoroncbly charmed with the mechanism
and general design Of the ship.
THE TRIP UP TIE RIVER.
The trip UP the river was devoid Oh my
.necial tncIdents. The Pooahontas lett
Washington at l1:45 A. Nj. Thursday ana
arrived at Old Point Of 4:3O A NJ frlu"yi
making on the trip an average run 9I
twenty-one miles an hour Win the ''"0
and seventeen against tho tlde.,
Al Old Point she was visited by num-
her of people, who were loud IN their
nraises of her. After adjusting her com
Masses she steamed for HOmewood, the
home of Mr.. f. Il. Barney. the president
of the Virginia Navigation COMPANY
where she remained until YESTERDAY morn
ing, when she proceeded to hlChihonuii
Alono her course she was greeted ana
soluted NV passinp boats and was an Oh
iect of admiration wherever she was seen.
Al Homewood oil on board went ashore 10
insnect the beautiful home OF Mr.. barney
In this tract Mr. Barney has $1,000 acres
a large number in high state or cuI IVA wv,
ton IN various crops. The lana - "eIt
drained, and has upon IL some Oh inc oes.
pastures in that section. he is great
stock raiser. his herd Of jersey cattle pc
inc among the finest in Virginia. Inc
visitors 10 Homewood were kindly SHOWN
around tho plantation IN Vehlcies iuI-
njshed by Mr.. Barney. At I. NJ. they
returned TO the house 20 SIT down 70 hu
elegant lunch prepared under the direciloh
Of Mr.. William Il. Langley, OF tne Nlyuo
Line.
The pocabontas was built by the Har-
Ian a. Holhnesworth Company especially
for tho Virginia Navigation Company;
Sbe WAC launched from the shi0-yards OF
this concern in Wilmington, Dell, hprh
1tth and christenod by Miss Lila L. HuD,
bard. of Virginia. lineal descendant Oh
pocahontas and q very pretty young IauE'
BgtOTG
test was made by three trips over the nlle
course upon which all craft turned out
from that celebrated yard are tried.
Upon the first mile her speed was
yo,nntes and 81 seconds with 45 pounds OF
steam and % revolutions OF the wheei per
minute. The second trip was maze III
minutes and seconds, 50 pounds OF steam
and 81 revolutions. The third ZIP ln 90
with 60 pounds OF steam and 33;1 roVoiu-
tions. The sea was heavy coming down
and the vessel behaved beautifully.
DESCRIPTION or TIE sHrp.
The Pocabontas is magnificent three
decker. handsome IN appearance, conVe-
mont in arrangement. and elegant IN APP
pointment and furnishing. She was buIt
nj n cost of $50, 600, 10 ply almost cNc!u-
siyely IN James-Tlver waters. heI nun II
of steel and her length over all Is 2Ol teet;
breadth of beam 81 feet. and deptn OF
hold no feet. When light the draws five
feet of water, and her speed IS reckoned
OF TWENTY-FIVE miles an hour when her en-
Clnes get in good working order.
ON the main deck there 10 more than the
usual space for freight. Then there IS the
dining.room, the social hall lsize 5ix3i
and mems tollet-rOom, the Offices Tor tho
limited States mail agent and the pursef
ON this deck also Is the toilet and wash
rooms TO first and sccond-class pa,sen-
pers and the white and cOlOred wOmenS
APARTMENTS, which are entirely separate.
The promenade deck is reached by
Grand staircase. at the head OF Which Is IN
orchestrion. made by NJ. Wette Son, oil
Germany. The instrument Is run oy elec-
tric mower and dlscOurses the compost
tons of the most celebrated and popular
musical authors. over the instrument Is
u dome lit by electricity.
MAFNIfIcENr LADIES APARTMENTS.
On either side Of the grand staircase are
seml-circular private parlors. furnished III
mink and old gold, the carpetings being OF
an old gold and blue pattern. The alter
open deck has stairs to the hurricane DECK.
Gong forward on the promenade deck are
found the ladies' tollet-rOoms. the linen
closets, End bridal chambers, size lOxl2,
furnished in rattan furniture OF white ana
gold and brass bedsteads. On this deck
are two card parlors, feet square, and two
family state-rooms, en- suite, lOXl4 each.
These comprise bed and sittlng,,rooms
and are furnished with brass bedsteadS
and painted in white and gold.
The forecastle contains fourteen berths
and is roomy. light. and handsomely htted
ont. II is 20x20 feet and has apartments
for second-cass passengers. ms place
shows the water-tight iron buiK-heaus.
KITCHEN AND DISINo-RooM.
One oe the most beautiful and attractive
parts of the b oat is the dining-room. IL Is
iOxls feet, finished in white and gold.
panelled ceiling, holding eight tables, and
accommodating fifty people. A handsome
china closet and locker for plate-glass
stands in the centre of this room. The
stewardess's rooms open IN rear OF the
dinlng-room. They are large and roomy.
with extras berths. The kitchen Is fitted
with complete steam-range and steam
tables and the serving pantry, 1Ox2O feet.
On the hurrIcanedeck are the pilot
house and the rooms of the captain, chief
engineer, mate, steward, .quartermaster.
and assistant engineer. all elegant ana
comfortably fitted up.
There is an immense seating capacity
around tins deck and two largo lfe-ratts,
also two life boats. % feet long.
The bridal chamber on the saloon-deck
is furnished with old.gold carpet and
upholstered with blue-fgured satin, lace
curtains, and handsome .plate-glass mir
rors. The card parlors, of which there are
two. are upholstered IN plush velvet,
while the saloon IA furnished with hand
some rattan chairs, and Is painted IL ivory
and gold.
STEAM AND ELECTRICITY.
The Pocahontas Is lighted by electricity
and heated by steam. Excursion parties
will have every comfort in winter That
they will have in summer. IL requires 200
electric lights TO illuminate the ship oil
upper deck of the boat search-ight OF
5000 candle-power.
From every standpoint, as far as the ap-
pearances go. the Pocahontas is splen-
did ship.
The upholstering and curtain-hanginGs
are of silk and the chandeliers and electro
Tiers are In wrought-iron and bronze. The
conventional bell, hanging In front OF the
pilot house, is a copy of bell from an old
inn in England made of wrought-iron.
and is suspended by a bracket OF quaint
and unique design. The state-rooms are
models of comfort and are furnished with
hair mattresses. new and rich carpets. best
bed-hnen, niekel-plated washstands, and
electric-lights.f
THE OFFICERS.
The officers of the Pocahontss are: W.
G. Geoghegan, captain; q. Q. Graves,
pilot; james Earnest, mate; q. 4. Bell.
chief engineer; William Hoffman, assist
ant engineer; W. q. Baily, steward; Fan
ME Summons. stewardess; j. III. Mayer,
purser.
The officers of the company are Ed. e.
Barney, OF Homewood. president Major
A. II. Drewry, of Westover, first vice
president; Captain j. w. McCarrick. of
Norfolk, second ice.president: James ID.