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The New Workers are in ecstases at the finishing
of new boat, to be called II George Washington.
She is designed to run between New York and
Albany, and it is expected will be finished about
the first week in October Her tonnage will sur
pass that OF all other vessels of the kind by about
200 tons (though intended merely for the convey.
ance of passengers, she will be capable of carrying
1000 tons, registered tonnage. Her length is $40
feet, and her accommodations will easily suit be-.
tween 700 and 800 passengers The dome over the
main state room hall is one Of the most splendid
things of the kind which has been constructed
in connexion with any Of our river steam vessels.
This dome will be enclosed and finished off accord
ing to most tasteful design, in stained glass;


which will give it a most gorgeous appearance. The
ladies' saloon is fitted up in the style Of what ar
lists call the 1000 column principle" II is also
painted in white and gold, according to Gothic de-
sign, and, when finished will surpass the saloons Of
every other steamboat the river, in style and fin


ish. The great height Of the saloons, too-between
nine and ten feet--wil strike the eye Of the vister
at once, and these supported by mahogany pill
lars, which polished off in the best style. The
engine is the largest built in the United States


cylinder 81 inches diameter - feet stroke; indeed
it may be considered the largest in the world. The
paddle wheel is 80 feet inches; face of bucket IL
feet inches. The engine is vertical, the same as
that of the Knickerbocker, and when the George
Washington is finished, it will surpass in point of
machinery, finish, and general Arrangements, any
thing of the kind that has ever appeared upon our
waters.--.Nafipe (Pa.) Eagle ..' ..t