Literary cadet and Rhode-Island statesman. [volume] (Providence, R.I.) 1827-1829, 1828-02-09

Cd beneefh the awning oftbc boat, deiiDcrate-
ly contemplating the bosom Of the ocean, and
enjoying the fumes ola Spanish Cigar; and
Immediately approaching him, he said to him,
sir. yeur conduct towards me, in the early
part Of the night. was exceedingly remarkable
ond strange. and you will not consider mt un-
civil. i'll ask Of you an explanation sir you
viii oblige M by informing what you mean"
The stranger. at first, paid no attention to
the address Of Haloran, and seemed not to
regard wha, was said. and evidently wished to
avoid any conversation with him. Blu, Hal
oran, was mol thus to be treated, and seiz-
ing the stranger by the collar. in an angry man.
nor, demanded All immediate explanation, and
reminded him that unless a satisfa Glory one was
instantly yielded. the consequences attending
his ohstinacy and silence, might be such as he
would wish to avoid.
AZ he spoke. the wind blew open his cloak.
displaying the uniform Of an officer attached
TO his Majesty's service. which had a decided
effect on the feelings Ct the stranger, who now
Enclosed his lips, and rising from his seat. as
sured Haloran that his intentions were pure
and beyond reproach, Blu. sir. said he, at this
moment, I beg that you will excuse me-, but be
assured tina, the moment we arrive at the city
Of New-York, all that you can command shall
be conceded, and | pledge myself to make a
satisfactory, vet to you, a painfai explanation;
land handing ~I!aloran his card, hdst:i7
moved towards the bow Of the boat, leaving
Haloran 10 conjecture the reasons and the eau
sss, which led to such singular department
Confounded, and amazed, with the incidents
Of the night, Haloran, paced the deck ill ;he
break Of day, without noticing that the gale
had subsidized, or ;h1, the vessel "a. CALAMITY
brcasting TIE pillows, aud rapidly ascending
the sound, towards her won.ed haven.
The sun had noS burst from the edge Of the
eastern horizon, and as no broke from the bos-
ON Of tho deep, his golden rays reflected upon
the yet troubled surfa &C Of the ocean, gene
rating ten thousand r~ain-bows, and presenting
q scene, we'll calculated TO captivste the
senses, and to convince the sceptic, Of the OK
isience Of the God Of Mercies-the eternal Je-
hovsh-tho Lord Of Hosts.
The passengers had assembled on the deck.
and each and all, grateful for their deliver
ance from tho dangers which had threatened
them, sscended to the ruler Of the skies, their
thanks and. praises. for HIS incorporation and
extended mercies. Joy ~psrvaded every form
save one -ana The check Of beauty. which bad
been bathed with tears, was now bedecked
with smiles;-for danger was Ear AVA" and
they yet lived for their friends. for happiness
and their loves.
The sun, as he marched on towards the re-
NTH, dissipated the last remnant Of the storm
and as is usual, q dead calm succeeded, giving
to the waters Of the sound. the appearance Of
q silver lake, unrufled even by the breeze of
the gentle zephyr. But though the wind blew
not, the gallant barge moved on with the ra-
p:dIty Of n reindeer, defying the elements
themselves, for she was propelled over the
wave BY the inventive genius Of the lamented
Fulton-the master of the ocean. As she
moved onward, the band struck up a lively
strain Of music, which added to the witchery
Of the scene, gave new life and new hopes TO
every passenger. At a distance, was seen q
feet of ships, lying still and as II were l~ifelesS,
on the wa.e ~, with sails unfuried and hanging
loose and heavy;-yet nearer, the shallop OF
the fisherman, lay moored and motionless,
~. ~ l...I- oro.y u,ha ,ccnvpponind hor
INDUCED in a Joyous song, which was broken in
its successive echongs, by the noise Of the
steam boat. The adjacent bills Of Long Island,
refreshed BY the rains Of the night, looked like
tufts of velvet, and their sides and base, were
checqured by focks of lsmbkins. who frolicked
amid the Insurance of the clover. The milk.
maid, returning from the barn yard, with hel
snow white pale. ceased her song for a mo-
ment,to gaze upon the gallant-bark, and then
accompanied by the hay-makers, INDUCED IN
q loud laugh, as they sazsd upon what thei
rustic lives, had taught them to believe, were
the foliies sad phsntaaes, Of a modern life o.
esshion.
To q stranger, there 10 no scene in NORTH
America, which Is more imposing or more in
tcresting. than that which is offered by the ro'
maatie, rude, yet delightful country, situated
at wha, is called, the head Of Long Islant
SQUAD, and that which 10 in the immediate vi
cinity Of Harl Gate. Travellers, may talk o.
the charms Of the bay of Naples, and Of the
beauties Of Lake George, but for ne, there i:
no scene so imposing, as that which is present.
ed, by The country Of which we are speaking
and "a which the steam boat had now arrived,