The R. G. Coburn

THE R. G. COBURN.--As we may reasonably look for this new boat within the next ten days, we have thought our readers would be interested to know more about her, and we therefore have made selections from a lengthy description, published in the Detroit Post of June 17;

Like her compeers, [the St. Paul and Keweenaw] she was built expressly for the Lake Superior trade. Although a description may do her partial justice, and her many fine points are richly deserving of eulogy, she needs nothing of the kind, and will best commend herself. The following are her dimensions: Length of keel, 190 feet; length over all, 205 feet; breadth of beam, 31 feet; depth of hold, 13 feet. She has not yet been measured by the Custom-house officials, but her registered tonnage will not vary much from 850 tons.

It is confidently predicted that she will be able to make 14 miles an hour. Speed was not, however, a leading consideration in bringing her out. Nor was beauty, yet her easy lines and her perfect symmetry constitute a most prominent feature to the eye of connoisseur. If there is anything in a model, especially in view of the peculiar traits of screw steamers, which "seem to dare the elements to strife," and which have outlived many a gale when a side-wheel would have succumbed, then will the Coburn make a gallant and trusty "sea boat," and herein not doubt consists her cardinal excellence after nil.

The Coburn, as we have heretofore stated, was named in honour of one of the noble-hearted merchants connected with the Lake Superior trade, who tabernacles in Superior City. Her officers are as follows:"

Master--Capt. Redmond S. Ryder. First Mate--John Hays. Second Mate--John Wilmington. Purser--Edward Major. First Engineer--Amos S. Robinson. Second Engineer--Robert Stage. Steward--Christopher Hinds.

Capt. Ryder is one of the pioneers of the Lake Superior trade, and we hardly know whether to congratulate him upon his reappearance on his old route, or the many old friends whose kindly faces will welcome his return. Mr. Robinson, the first engineer, has been on the Milwaukee Line ever since the introduction of those famous steamships whose glory it has been his for time to outlive. Mr. Major, the purser, has latterly been on the City of Detroit, and will make friends, wherever he may be placed. as to the others, the public may safely judge their by the company they keep.

The Coburn will make a trial trip in a few days, but probably will not leave for Lake Superior under about two weeks.