Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Mass.) 1828-1830, 1828-07-22

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latter occupying high precipices beyond tho
reach OF man. The limpet is the only she'll
ISM anu small hsh called the trumpeter
the only species of the scaly fy,' known
70 lhhaolt the contiguous shores and waters.
Inc circumference of the island is THOUGHT
10 De from tlfteen to twenty miles.
upon this desolate place two men. named
rroudIoot ana Palne, one forty, and the 9TH
er twenty-five, years of age, were landed
from small sealing vessel in September
1910, having probably mistaken the island
Tor ITS southern neighbour, st. Paul. They
landed IN the evening, with but small
quantity OF provisions, and the boat returned
tor four other men and further supplies
But gale came on after the boat reached
the vessel, which drove the latter to leeward
and she was never afterwards seen NV tho
poor fellows thus left behind. Necessity mr.
phllosophy taught them however to make
the pest OF their situation, which was indeed
as torlorn and uncomfortable as can well he
imagined. They were destitute offire-arms.
TOOLS, or any other implements that might
ENABLE them to pursue with success, such
tenants OF earth, air, and water as MIGHT
occasionally come within their observation
and serve them for food. Luckily thew had
a finder box, and were enabled to kindle a
nre IN wretched hut which they found al
ready constructed, the charitable bequest of
some former adventures to all aftercomers
ny dlnt OF extraordinary exertion in running,
they were enabled once in two or three
months to knock down pig with the trunk
OF saplIns-with large nail found on the
beach and transformed into a fish-hook.
they now and then caught small ashland
with long and patient searching, they gath
cred few birds eggs, shell-fsh, &C., while
their drink was from the hollows of rocks.
or the accidental pools discovered in their
rambles, and for which they were often
compelled to wander several miles.
In this manner they sustained life for the
space OF fourteen Notwithstanding which.
besides suffering incredible privations, they
were at times inconceivably tormented at
the sight Of distant sail, the attention of
those on board of which they had no means
OF attracting. Once they succeeded in max
ing their condition known to the people of a
vessel bound to Van Diemen's land, which
approached within few miles of the shore,
and sent out boat to fish. The officer in
the boat stated that he would represent the
case to the commander on his return to the
ship: But what were their feelings on per-
celvng the vessel weigh anchor, and depart
without paying any more attention to the
circumstance! The name of this vessel
was the Hope, and we hope the captain has
already received, or will at some future day
meet, due returns for conduct so base and
lnhuman. On the 4th of November 1897.
however, they were released by the Palmira,
bound to Calcutta. which approached near
the island, in consequence ofhaving discov-
cred qnaA.sity of sntei.a, proc oodine fion,
a fire made as signal by these men when
they discovered the vessel. When taken
off, they exhibited most squalid and mis-
cradle appearance, having long boards, be-
ing clothed with skins rudely fastened about
their persons, and pretty thoroughly wealth
er-beaten, having suffered the seventies of
every variety of season. The narrative of
their residence on this forsaken spot is quite
interesting, and affords an actual parallel to
the distresses of the fabulous heroes of
Defoe.-Bost EUe. Bulletin.