To Maj. Gen. George II. s,euart, Baltimore.
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SAILS FOR STEAMBoATs.-The melancholy fate of the steamboat Atlantic has given rise to n number o suggestions respecting tho construct ion of steam boats navigating lhe Sound, or Lakes, or coasting the ocean. It is urged that all small sleamboats hereafter be provided wth mast and sails for use in case of disaster. Thus provided. the Atlantic could have been brought safely into port alier the bursting of her steam pipe For want of such re- source she drfed unmanageable at the mercy of the elements. The British stesmboals navigating wide waters said 10 be provided with sails The New York Sun says

 "We think that new class of steamboats is re- quired for the navigation of the Sound. Iron ships, having wafer tight compartments properly rigged, with heavy anchors and chain cables, if they should get on shore in gale of wind. would moi go 10 pieces as rapidly as the light Sound boats. Instead of costly ornaments for cabins. let propriers sub. stitute comfort and safety An iron ship with all it's complete steam apparatus, of 800 tons, carefully built, will not within s20 000 the prlce of inc Atlantic steamboat, just os. In the winter the nav gaIion of the Sound is more dangerous than the navigation of the Atlantic. without having. the sea- room. The wind rushes as if it camc through lun- mel, and ihe horizon being always dark and gloomy, 10 make port in storm is extremely difhcult.- Good ron ships, of light draft of water, safe and comfortable. are required for the navigation of the Sound.