i Price of3 insertions.
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. tchanging quarterly, 558.
’ peditious manner.
. than others in the trade.
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Transient advertisements, to insure insertion
‘must be accompanied with the cash. '
NEIVV ESTAB LISIIIVI BN1‘.
Harnesses, &c. &c.
- HE attention of the public is invited to the
new Saddlery Establishmentjust opened
by the St1bsct'lbei' under the Connecticut Hotel.
His stock and workmanship he believs to be ful-.
ly equal to the best, and his attention will be
' assiduously given to meet the wishes,a iid secure
the approbation of all who favor him with their
patronage. Work done at short notice, and pri-
ces moderate,
A good assortment of Harnesses, Saddles,
Bridles, \Vhips. Trunks, Valises, Carpetbags, A
écc. will be kept constantlyjcn hand, and for sale
cheap.
Repairing done in a neat, substantial, and ex-
FREDERICK BRADLEY.
Norwalk, May 2, 1848. 25
1) 0'l‘ASI[.—-Just: received and for sale by
_ S. E. OLMSTEAD.
Dec. 21, 1847.
' Removal.
HE subscriber has removed his stock of
.Grocei-ies, Paints, Oils, &.c’.. from the
Bridge to Cent:i'eville,,about midway between
Publislied Every wed-nes_aa,-y Morning, blyl'BlYINGT‘0'N as non,-... "Two n,,”,,,s 1-,... Anna,“ ,',, Ad,,.a'nce.‘-
-Sadc'l.les,I-Iarnesses,
ace. &c. &c.
FIV HE subscriber would respectfully inform
the public that he has on _haud a large
and extensive assortment ofI-larnesses, Saddles,
Bridles, Maitingales, Trunks, Valises, Carpet-
Bags, &c. which are ready made and on hand.
Also a first rate assot'tment; of Carriage and Ri-
ding Whips, which are for sale at a small ad-
vance frcin factory prices. Harness Collars,‘
wholesale and retail. A good" assortment of
saddk-.r’s silk. purse twist, -embracing all colors
and qualities. Every article needed in theline,
may be found here, of the best quality, and will
be sold as low as c_an be furnished by any other
establishment in the County.
Repairing done at the shortest notice, and in
the best manner. VVM. B. SVVAN.
Norwalk, May 2. 1848.
NEW eggocnav.
Charles '1‘. Leonard
AVING taken the store No. 13 Main st.
recent.ly occupied by Mr. Levi Clarke,
has laid in an entire new stock of Family Gro-
ceries, Crockery, Solar Lamps, &c. &c. which
have been bought at the verp lowest state of
the city market for carli. As he has taken
time to select his assortment of goods he feels
cogfidentdtliat they are cheap, as well as good,
an woul invite his friends and the public in
general to call and examine for themselves.
He has also on hand an assortment of Boots
and shoes which will be sold 25 percent. cheap-
er than heretofore.
All that is asked is a fair exemination of his
goods and prices and he trusts that a share of
public patronage will be extended to hin
Norwalk, April 17, 18-18. '
NORVVA LK
’PllL0ltINt} ES’l‘lBLlSllllIllNl.
-~ CURTIS,
ERCHA1l\i'l"'TAILOR, No. 10 Main
st. Olinstead’s Buildings, would take this
opportunity to return his thanks to his numer-
the Bridge and South Norwalk Landing, oppo-
site his dwelling house. He intends to keep a
good assortment of family groceries, flour, &c.
Also, of Paints, Oils, Glass, Brushes, &c. (Sac.
A share of patronage is respectfully solicited.
Jon»: S. Sauiius.
Centerville, (Norwalk,) Oct. 18, 1847.
DRUGS AND IYIIEDICINES.
W E have been making additions to our for
mer good assortment, of P are Drugs and
Medicines which we offer lower by 100 percent
That is to say, 50
cents will buy asmuch in quantity as can be
bought any where else for 3531- ‘P9-1'S.00S Will
please calland get a printed list of Prices and
1
-compare with the usual price'they have paid
before-we furnish all who call for them.
T. 65 W. E. RAYLVIOND.
New Canaan. March 10.
‘attersalvs HEAVI-I P0\VDER€,
FOR. the radical and permanent cure of
Heaves, broken wind, coughs. C0ldS. glan-
ders and all other diseases that affect the mucous
membrane of the lungs, windpipe, throat and
head of the Horse. For sale by
JOHN A. \VEED.
_
.LUiVIBl3R AT \VES'l‘P'0R’.l‘.
SANFORD has at his yard ne_al' the
0 Bridge, a large quantity of all lf?~"€_l5 Of
Lumber bought under circumstances peculiarly
favorable, and to be sold accordingly. Those
wanting to buy will find it so by coming to see.
I? Cedar shinglcs.—--195.000 ‘North
Carolina cedar shingles, which are decidedly
the best and cheapest shingles to be had this
season for roofs. So those say that have used
them. _
ALSO--White_Lead and Paints of all kinds,
Linseed and other Oils, Varnish. Jillian. Till‘:
Pitch, Rosin, Glue, Spirits Turpentine, Hard-
ware, House Trimmings, Tools. all kinds °f
Nails and Spikes, Glass, Putty. 550- 550-. and
all such articles. 4 Z. SAN F ORD°
‘ Westport, Jan. 10, 1847. ll?
Gnocrinrris.
Provisions, Hardware dc Crockery.
ous friends for their liberal patronage, and solicit
a continuance of their favors. He would also
invite attention to a large and well selected as-
sortment of
BROAD CLOTHS, .
Consisting of' French, English, German and
American Manufacture.
CASSIIIIERES.
Alarge assortment of French, Doeskin, plain
fancy, and Tweeds Cassimere;
VES TINGS,
A large and splendid assortment ever brought
into _Norwalk. ’
The above goods will be sold as cheap or
cheaper than can be be bought elsewhere.
The subscriber pledges himself that all gar-
ments made at this establsliiiient, sha l he supe-
rior in style and workmanship to any thing in
town.
Cutting done as usual.
Sjzring Fashions Received.
Norwalk, March 22, 1848.
c. coclnvoon) & sou,
Merchant Tailors,
AT THE OLD STAND,
'I3ctt’s Building, Main-Street,
IIAVING just added to their former stock,
‘:1 large and well selected assortment of
fashionable Spring and Summer goods, coin-
prising all the varieties now in use for Gen-
tlemen’s \Vear, would invite the attention
of their customers and the public to the same,
assuring them that all-Garments made by them
shall be done in a superior and satisfactory
manner. .
Particular attention paid to cutting for others
to make up.
Norwalk, April 3, 1848.
RANDLI3 & R.-1Y1YIOND’S
Hat and Gap Store,
"WEST SIDE THE BRIDGE.
14
E devote much time in buying the above
articles, and those of good quality. Our;
assortment is generally very large many of,
athem purchased for Cash and weprofess to sell ,
a better. article for.the same money than any -I
store in the County. We do not claim‘ the,-
''faculty of getting rid of inferior articles at,
as good prices as we would ask for the best
quality. It is our intention to be in the market
![|ea,l‘ly every week during the season, Hence
we can take’ theadvantage of buying goods
-low when offered, which will be for the benefit .
.of our customers, as we shall charge only a very
:small profit; in advance.
'1‘. dc W. E.lRAYMOND.
New Canaan, March 10,1848.
IN VALUABLE,
FAIVIILY COIVIPANION.
r IX Lectures on Causes, Prevention and
‘ Cure of Consumption, Asthma, Diseases
of the Heart, and all Female Diseases. 334
ipages, 28 engravings. . Paper 50.cts ; bound 75
‘cut V. Mail to any part—-postage ‘9 1-2 cts.
‘Shoulder Braces and Chest LXl"1"d°"5i $2‘
Mail toil any i>'art. 50 cps» post-age Inlmlw-I
'Tubes, Sil'ver,.$3, by mail, letter postaggl ‘
-dcmiuinal Suppoi;ters,; perfect. $3 ;t0d ‘V0: ft’:
tall" Ruptures, Falling of the Bowelsan Om .
zand Weak Rack. and Chest; 5611!? bl’ "P"’55_
«everywhere. For Braces or Supporters, on
Rupture Supporters. give height from lkiiead to
foot, and circuinfei'ence of person next I: .6 £311-»
‘/faoe, just above the hips. If Rupwlev ‘me’; jg”
which side. Agents wanted for the sacofp 703
-above goods. =Address Dr. S. _S. FIT , .
..Broadway, New York, post paid.» 4 1 13
Feb. 24, 1848. Y
31; An]; ;m=_.u)'l3 C[?.()*l‘ll"ltVlGj j
, UST received a good assortment» of Spring
o and Summer Coats, Yests,,.:Pantalo0n.,S.
Hip Jackets, Shirts, Overal_ls,,&c. w,h_lch, will
be sold cheap for -cash by l . .
. - CHAS. T. LEONARD.
Norwalk, May 18i7."~43- V
I A" I)I'ied:P'('l!:li_3.ll|:"l3‘5” _a'"1 APpIcs’,
JUST received, andfor sale by.
T: L: &l RI
HE subscribers would inform the public
that they liavejust received from the city
one of the largest assortments of Silk Hats and
Caps of every description, cver brought into
this town, which they are prepared to sell at
prices which will give entire satisfaction. We
would also call attention to our assortment of ‘
Palinleaf, Straw and Panama Hats for sum-
mer wear. Also a large assortment of Fur
Hats ofour own making, which we warrant as
very superior. Those in want of a Hat will
do well, to give us acall. Any person buying a
hat of us can have the same Ircned over at any
time free of charge. ,
Norwalk, April 18, 1848.
NEVV ARRA NGEMEN1‘.
l\"0llllllllrll,1l'l.»lllBlrll Yrlllll.
. HE subscriber having purchased the Mar-
- ble Yard recently owned by Messrs E.
Price 6:‘. Son, would respectfully announce to
all who may be disposed to favor him with their
patronage, that he is prepared to execute orders
for Monumental Sculpture, and _Grave Stones
, of every description in a superior style, of Amer-
‘ ican and Italian Marble, which will be furnished
‘as cheap as can be obtained at any other estab-
lishment in the State. A share . of the public
' patronage is respectfully solicited.
' _ ‘ _J. M.‘ SMITH.
Notice.—-\Ve the undersigned having trsns-
ferred our Marble Business in Norwalk, to J.
M. Smith, cordially recommend him to our
former friends and customers in Fairfield
County. E. PRICE & Sou.
Norwalk, April 13, 1848.
J nst Received.
ENRY HANDS has just returned from
New York with a lai‘g9;.and elegant as-
scrtment of gentleme'n’s Boots, Brogans, and
Slippers. Also, Ladies’ and Children’s shoes
of every variety, combining taste and durabili-
ity‘; all of which will be sold on the most fa-
vorable terms. Call and see for yourselves.
"Norwalk, May 9th, 1848.
.. AATLANTIC-WHITE LEAD. _
A F-ULL supply just recei_ved and for:'slilev
A b
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VOLUME 31-NUMBER 26.
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From the Ladies! llfleposilory.
‘Ye may not Go Back.
Br on. A. uiLi..
We may not go back———-how reluctant soever
\Ve journey along in our pathway of pain ;
Tiine’s current sets onward, and never, 0 never
Can mortals return to their starting again.
VVe may notgo back ; the career of our folly
Will cease when life ceases, if never before,
The good and the brave ones, the sad and the
grave ones, _
Are all passing on to return here no more.
\Ve may not go back, though infirmities press us
And deep cank’ring care like a’ serpent may
gnaw—-
Thougl: kindred may weep and our loved ones
caress us,
And all the soft links of affection may draw.
\Ve may not go back, though dark guilt is upon
us-
And glocd stains ourhands with its criminal
ye
'l‘hcugh thc hardened may jeer, and the virtu-
ous shun us.
And kinsfolk and friends from our presence
may fly.
We may not go back, though reluctant we lin-
er,
And pine for the days of our years to return;
For wherever we look, Time’s significant finger
Points steadily OH to the traveler’s bourne.
\Ve may not go back. but move onward forever;
‘The ocean we sail has nor bottom nor shore,
\Vhen once we have launched our frail barks.
we may never
Return to the scenes of the past any more.
We may not go back; for the Power that im-
pels us,
Is the same that moves onward the world in
its track ;
And the whispering voice ofour destiny tells us
No incrtal once started, can ever go back.
Seventeen.
I have a fair and gentle friend,
\Vhose heart is pure, I ween,
As ever was a maiden’s’heart
At joyous seventeen.
She dwells among us like a star
That from its place of birth,
Looks down. yet gathers not a stain
From aught it sees on earth.
I do not mean that flattery
Has never reached her ear;
I only say its syren song
Has no effect on her;
For she is all simplicity,
A creature soft and mild——
Though on the eve of womanhood,
In heart a very child.
And yet, within the misty depths
Of her blue, dreamy eyes,
A shadow something, like deep thought,
In tender sadness lies:
For though her glance still shines as bright
As in her childish years,
Its wildness and its lustre now
Are softened down by tears—-
Tears that steal not from hidden springs
Of sorrow and regret;
For none but lovely feelings
In her gentle breast have met;
For every tear that gems her .eye
From her young bcsoin flows,
Like dew-drops from an cp’ning flcyver,
Or sweetness from the rose.
For e’en in life’s delicious spring
\Ve oft have memories
Wliich throw across our sunny paths
A transient cloudof sighs;
For a wonderous change within the heart
At that sweet time was wrought,
When on the soul is softly laid
A spell of deeper thought.
And she has reached that lovely time———-
The sweet, poetic age—-
When to the eye each flowret’s leaf
Seems like a glowing page;
Fora beauty and a mystery
Around the heart are thrown,
When cliildhood’s merry laughter yields
To girlhood’s softer tone.
I do not know if round her heart
Love yet hath thrown its wing;
I rather think she’s like myself,
An April-hearted thing;
1 only know that she is fair,
And that I love her well-
But who the gentle maiden is,
I feel not free to tell.
I .fill5££llt1t1t_).
Flattering Cbmpliment.—It is remem-
bered by many that Stuart generally pro-
duced a likeness on the pannel or canvass
before printing in the eyes, his theory be-
ing, that on the nose, more than on any
other feature, likeness depended. On one
occasion when a pert coxcomb had been
sitting to him, the artist, gave notice that
the sitting was ended, andthe dandy ex-
claimed, on looking at the canvass—-
“ Why it. has no eyes !” ' E,
“ It is not nine days old yet!” was‘Stu-
arts reply.
The reader need not be reminded ‘that
nine days must elapse from the birth ofa
puppy before he opens his eyes.
“Dear me'!” said Mrs. Partington, as
she dropped for the third time into the
lap of a passenger in a railroad _car, hav-
ing stood up during a fifty ni‘ile'journey,
from scarcity of cars. “Dear me !” 'I’m
all confusioned and bruises,andI shall
get my brains knocked out if _I gqiouvin
this way.. I feel as Elder, Snail said he
“ if it wasn’t for the nainj: of (riding ,he_’_d
1 full as leaf walk.” ,Andl_the old lady com-
on harder.‘
Boston Ifost.»
y \V. C. ,STREE.'I‘., .
May 23, 1848.
- They have wondered what could have in-
did when the boys rid him on a rail, that
NORVVALK, C,T.\WEl.D,N?ES])AY,JUNE_ 28. 1848 E
J OURNAL. OF A FISHING EXCURSIGN
. “DOIVN EAST,”
On Board of the sloop Surplus.
Nonwanx, July‘18‘, 1842.
For some days cur usuallyquiet town
has given indication of some grand event
to “come off,” and no little curiosity
has been excited among the wonder lov-
ing, to learn what‘that event would ‘be.
duced soanany of the lazy into activity,
so many of the sick into apparent good
health, and what peaceable persons could
want of so many stores, ammunition, and
liquors! Well, to day they are to be
gratified, and we (as niotly a crew as ever
put foot on a vessel’s deck), are to make
our debut on the “ deep, deep sea"-some
(alas for their comfort) for the first time.
Our good vessel is named the Surplus,
and we think not - inappropriately, as we
are to have from present appearances, in
surplus of passengers without a surplus
of accommodation.
The morning is pleasant, and our ne-
cessary arrangements to sail has attracted
a large cqncoursedof spectators, who ap-
pear inuci amuse at our appearance in
“sea toggery.” Well, let them laugh-—
it can do no harm, for ’twere vain to mind
the jests of the would be witty, or care
for vacant laugh of the foolish! ’Tis true
we are not in court dress; yet methinks
they would do just as well to court in.
Eight o’cl0ck, fl. ./lI.—Our vessels fasls
are let loose, and our good Barque is now
moving in her element, though there is
not yet wind enough to make her antic.
We have a titled as well as :1 large
company of passengers, as some fifteen
or twenty of the crew rejoice in some
“ lzonorable appellaiive.”
Twelve o’cloc/r, M'.—--We have pro-
ceeded some four miles, and are now off
the VVestport Harbor. The wind is taking
a nap, and our cook is about to give us a
taste ofa dinner in his best style.
(fill/tree, P. .M.--’l‘he wind boo waked fiup,
an we are now going some our or ve
knots on our eastern course. The dinner
was quite as good as could be expected
and mostofthe company were in good
appetite, and Elisha appears well satisfied
with the execution done his viands.
Sis), P. ./l1.—Off New Haven harbor
going eight or nine knots. Elisha prom-
ises soon to give us supper, which I sup-
pose will nct come to a bad market. An
informal meeting of our passengers has
been held this afternoon, and quite a num-
ber are anxious to proceed to Boston for
our first port. This, I imagine will be
quite an undertaking for thirty-seven men
ance.
and many of the residences appears pleas-
antly situated. Suw some blooming and
fair looking young ladies who had thus
early bid adieu to sleep and were occu-
pied, in putting their parlors in order for
the day- After walking about town for
an hour returned on board and found most
of our company up, though some were
MC__
fathers” of this miserable place to'.name
It Greenport is more than I can imagine,
as We could not see anythinggreen, un-
less it were the inhabitants, who, by the
way, appear verdant enough. Some or
our party were disposed -to “ wash down”
their disappointment in a glass of brandy
or some beverage of that nature,‘but after
diligent inquiry did not succeed, in their
endeavors to find it, whereupon they
made a rapid decent to the vessel and
could not be induced again to set foot on
“ Greenporfs sandy shore.” Some of the
good people of this town expressed much
surprise at the appearance ofsuch a crew
as ours, and were anxious to know our
destination. Vile informed one of their
nimiber that we were a party of “ fllge-
riuns,” in search of Gov. Dorr, the hero
ofChepat.chet.""" This excited the curiosi-
ty of the man and his neighbors—and we
had many an anxious looking visitor on
board before we left the wharf.
At four o’clock, having procurred wa-
tor and bait, we made sail and by tl.e di-
rection of some of our directors anchored
opposite the town, and soon threw out
our lines for fish. After an hour’s trial
we found that our company had caught
just seven Dutchmen (or “ Swell Heads”).
This did not suit. our taste, consequently
we determined, after several meetings,to
again make sail, and if possible reach
New London to spend the night. A fine
breeze now sprang up and our little ves-
sel danced o’er the tiny waves beautifully.
On reaching the sound, we heard sotne
“ notes of distress,” and on reaching the
spot found two or three of our brave fel-
lows (those that were most strenuous to
sail to Boston), making wry faces, and
paying the first tribute to “old Neptune”
in the shape ofElisha’s last dinner. Alas
for them, the “Sea King” was not kind,
and they continued to heave and set like
old sailors until our arrival in New Lon-
don harbor, whiclrtook place between ten
and eleven o’clock, I-’. M. On our arrival
several of our number determined to take
the steamboat and railroad from this place
for Boston, and after wishing them a
pleasant tour we retired for the night.
Twentie//L.-—“ Turned out” at 5 o’clock
this morning and took a stroll about New
London, and found an agreeable looking
place, though rather ancient in appear-
Tliis town is built on a side hill
with two and a half barrels of water.
However, as those persons in favor of
making this experiment have never had al
taste of “old Neptune’s” powers,~—-should .
not be surprised if they should conclude
upon the “second sober thought” to be
content with a shorter trip. We shall
see!
Seven, P. ZlI.—Here had a meeting and j
after much discussion voted to proceed
to Newport provided the wind continued
favorable, for water, bait, etc., and there
determine whether we proceed to Boston
or not.
Six, of. .M., l9tli.—\Vas aroused this
morning by one of the passengers, found
that we had anchored during the night
near the east end of the Sound——quite
near Long Island shore; and that. one of
our boats had been lowered, and some of
the passengers were on shore viewing
the beauties of the Island. On examina-
tion, our refrigerator was found to have
produced an arrangement with our milk
that was not contracted for ; having con-
cocted it into a liquid not unlike butter-
milk, and as our coffee would not be
what it should be, without sweet milk, it
was proposed that some three or four of
our number should make an excursion on
shore forthe purpose of procuring some.
Having volunteered to become one of the
number, we soon were rowed to “ Long
lsland’s Sandy beach,” and after a walk
of about a quarter of a mile found our-
selves at a fine farm house, where we
procurred milk, and had the pleasure of
seeing one of the beauties of the lsland
in_shape of a nice girl just out of her
teens, and as blooming and beautiful as
one would desire to behold. After some
friendly talk with the woman and her
pretty daughter, we made our way back
to the vessel in time for the good things
set before us by our own Elisha. -
Seven, .4. .7l{.—Got under way, wind
light from the S. E. bound up Gardiner’s
Bay. Immediately after making sail
breakfast was announced, and shown up
in the following conrses—coffee, very
gcod—_i/oung chickens, very old-veal
cutlets, and Ohio hams. The latter anti-
jew flesh, was of a description not likely
to decrease the number of Judea faithful,
as it appeared as hard as a bone, and the
strongest concentrated salt flesh ever set
before human beings. ‘
One, P. .M.—Came to anchor at Green-
port a‘ few minutes since-—have touched
here for water, bait, and some of_ our
number for brandy. The wind has been
light» during the morning, and no fishing
has “come off” as yet. ‘Spoke :1 Lobster
Boatiandprocurred about 100 pounds" of
lobster which we hope to see “ well red”
on the table at dinner. Went on shore
afte'r'com_ing to anchor to see the l__ioiis of
the place. - , 3
_ . Four, P. -.M.—Have made "our pe_ram-
bulations gabout Greenport, and found
nothing but sand and scorching weather.
4
-niissing.
those of our number that left last evening
lady’s tea, had
town is Groton Hill and monument which
VVas agreeably surprised to find
for Boston, were on board again, having
found the passage to Boston, like the old
“Hz.” Opposite this
is well calculated to interest any who feel
an interest in the struggle of our fore
fathers for liberty. Asa full account of
this spot is to be found in the histories of
our country it will be unnecessary for me
further to allude to it.
Half past Sz'ae.—?.Vlost of our number
are now on board and many who before
were not well prepared with tackle, have
made the necessary purchases, are now
ready to " deal out death and destruction”
to all poor fish that may come in their
way. Orders having been given by our
“Commodore” to get under way, the
roll was called, and four of our number
were checked as among the missing.
Messengers were immediately dispatched
for the delinquents, and after a long
search three of the four were found stowed
away in some garret, where the light of
day never penetrated.
Their object: in thus secreting them-
selves is not quite plain, though, as they
are all “Benedicts,” it does not look
quite as suspicious as it otherwise would,
had their “ states” been different! There
was onc, however, not to be found, and
much speculation exists as to his where-
abouts. Some affirm that he has been 5
spirited away by Neptune’s “busy crew,”
while others say, that being disappointed
with the antics of the “ deep, deep sea,”
he has resolved to stick to term firina.
But as to the facts of the case, “scz°ndi'ler;
incertum studio in contrarria vulgus !”
Halfpasl Seven.—Sailed for Stonington
where some of our number propose to
take the railroad for Boston !
Twelve, JlI.~—Arrived at Stonnington
about 9 o‘clock. Went on shore and
found the place to be neat and -pretty.
After looking about and finding some
agreeable places for chat and refreshment,
returned on _board. Found our Boston
going friends still with us, they having
found the price of passage even more
here than at New London. An “ Old
Fisherman,” tells us we can catch Porgys
off “ Watch Hill,” a few miles distant
and on our way to Newport, and we are
now making sail with all dispatch for the
ground.
T/tree, P. .~’lI.—W'e soon arrived off
V-Vatch Hill, and all instantly threw out
their lines for Porgys. After a few min-
utes suspense, Captain drew up a
fine one, which entitled him to some Of
the “ strong water” below, not in the sea,
but in the cabin. The scene af.ter.catch-
lug the!“ first fish” was _exciting in the
extreme — others were fortunate, and
fish after fish were drawn on board, and
Elisha, with knife in liand,‘stcod ready to
"* Thiaivvas about the time ofthe "Dorr rebellion,”
‘What could have jnduoed the “God-
and a reward was then offered for his arrest.
dispatch the new comers, and prepare
them for our dinner. There wasa ell’:
cutnstjance in connection with catching‘
fish which caused much merriinent on
board. It was this, Professor —: (be;
a novice in Porgy fishing) having got a
bite, began to pull up, and such a pulling,
pufling, blowing, and screaming ne’er be:
fore was seen or heard, and when the lltl‘
lucky fish reached the surface of the was
ter, the poor; thing was obliged, by the
aid of the Professor s arm, to make a tour’
above, to as great a height as be before
had been below in the briny deep. We
continued to fish for about one hour when
owing to the wind’s drifting us from our
course, we made sail for Newport, it ‘be’-
ing 4« bells, P. M. The passage from
Watch Hill to Newport harbor is exposed
to “ old Oceans” waves, and as the wind-
is fresh, we hope some of our fresh water’
crew will have a taste of their powers:
Five, P. 1lI.—-Are now going into New-‘
port Bay, and as the sea is quiet enough‘
for one to write, we will attempt to de-
scribe the scene on board for the last-
three hours, though I must confess that IE-
perfect description would be impossible.
It was soon discovered by our fresh water’
passengers that going to Boston by sea‘
would not be in practice as agreeable as in
theory, as Neptune was disposed to show’
off his power to new aspirants for a sea
fame in a manner not to he laughed at. ln
less than fifteen minutes after setting sail",-
some half dozen of our brave fellows were
seen near the gunwale of the vessel not?
at all timid, and constantly bowing to the
sea. Feeling seine curiosity to know"
the cause of this apparent courage, I»
went near one of them, when lo, I found
he was paying his first instalment to " old
Neptune” in the unromantic coin of
“ Elislia’s last dinner,” which the reader‘
will recollect was nothing more nor less‘
than the unfortunate Porgys, drawn on
board less than‘ two hours before. It was’
strange that such should be the Forgysl
fate, for in two hours they had passed
from the deep to Elisha’s pan, and from
thence to the now yielding stomachs of
their captors, and thence again to their’
native element. Alas’ (for them), twcr
hours ago they were seeking food as good
fish do, now they were but food for fishesr
ln courseof an hour’s sailzwe were fully
exposed to the roll of the ocean’s waves,
and as the wind continued to increase, the
waves grew more unpleasant to the gaze‘
of the curious. By this time all of out‘
number, save five or six had been paying“
tribute to the “sea-king,” and such :1-
looking set of beings ne’er before graced
the deck of a vessel. Their countenan-=
ces indicated a variety of emotions, truly
amusing. Some looked as if the “Rider
on a Pale Horse” had just been paying‘
them a farewell visit—and fear, pain, dis-'
tress of mind and stomach, was depicted-
on the countenances of all. Some were‘
constantly enquiring if_there was any dan-
ger’! others were strewn around the deck
(ncar t/Le gunwulc) and really seemed lost?
to all care or self-preservation ; others
were disposed to conceal their stomachs’
weakness, and were seen staggering to
some by place to arrange their accounts
with their landlord. Our Commodore too
was among the number of “paying pas..-
sengers,” he was seen stepping up to the
place of settlement! “Elisha,” our own
Elisha, was afflicted too with a “ foul-
stomach,” and the vision of his departing‘
dinner, brought tears to his eyes, and a
slight shade of white to his face, which
he solemnly declared was owing to the-
regret he felt in seeing so (many of his
flock “under the weather”—nc doubtl
As we approached the harbor, the coun-'
tenances of the sick began to brighten,-
and now they are looking anxiously for‘
the landing, as the “ mumlame sp/iere”'
doubtless now possesses a degree of
attraction in their eyes, which they never’
before fully realized. As we were near-'
ing the wharf, one of our number who
wished a little more fun, proposed 3'-
meeting, for the purpose of proposing that?
the course of our vessel should be chan-'
god for Boston. He stated to the meeting,
I
‘that having opposed the voyage to Bostonf
in previous meetings he was now prepared
to withdraw all opposition and acqui-’z'
in any course determined upon by the‘
majority—and he had no doubt that most?
‘of those before so anxious could now"
speak feelingly and truly of the probable’
pleasure to be derived from the" trip. On
taking the vote on the motion, not one’
of the before anxious “ Boston-bound-by-‘
water brave fellows” voted in the affirma-"
tive, which fact indicates the effect on
our new sailors, by a three hours sail at?
sea. As we approached the town of New-‘
port the scenery was quite pretty, and the‘
ruins of the “ old Forts” were calculated
to bring to our mind scenes described in
our country histories, the reminiscences
of which served to give to this part of our’
passage an increased interest. _
Aswe continuedto near the town and
shipping, (the masts ‘of which only could
be seen,) curiosity was excited to lean:
where the passage could be which would
bring as near the shipping we saw, as we‘
could not discern any indications of one‘
from the‘ position we were in. VVe were“
not long held’ in suspense however, for as
we passed the “new Fort,” oar vessel’s
course was instantly changed from north‘-
tc east, and in one short minute we had
passed from the rough bay t_o a calm basin
on the _the eastern rim of whichthe beau-'
tiful town of Newport, with its sloping‘
heights, and numerous spires; the view’
of which acted with a magical influence‘
on our “ sick-of-the-sea” number and cor!
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