But the Baxter's times have been developed by a model which would require one-third of a common boat to be rebuilt—one-sixth at the bow and one-sixth at the stern—it is, therefore, proper to state, that if we put her machinery and steam capabilities into a common boat—and the seven thousand such boats cannot be dispensed with—it would be very slow, as her speed would be reduced by three causes:
1st. Because of an increased velocity of bow displacement at a reduced speed of boat.
2d. Because of an increased velocity of stern replacement, at a reduced speed of boat, against the mechanical or counteracting propelling currents.
3d. Because the percentage of wasted power is increased, and of utilized is diminished, by greater resistance to motion.
The Wm. Newman left New York Oct. 30th, and arrived at Buffalo Nov. 7, in 8 days, with 120 tons of freight.
Relations of Time—Twelve Years Ago and Now.
The Wack's through time from Buffalo to West Troy, with boat in tow, is the same as the Baxter's average without tow.
The Ruggles' net time, from Buffalo to New York, with boat in tow, is only 21 hours in excess of the Baxter's shortest net time without tow.
The through times of the Eclipse and Gold Hunter, from Buffalo to West Troy, without tow, are just equal to the Baxter's first and second trips.
The Rotary's through time up, with half freight, is nearly one day less than the Byron's, Baxter's or Newman's shortest through time. Her net time is 17 hours less than the Baxter's shortest net time.