Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1828-1831, 1829-08-03


Come out! Come out, Masther kirl! There's the
Mona Creinu abroad just going down, an every soul
aboard OF her. She never will retch the shore! -
vo! vo! tbs frghtful to see the swell that's round
her. The Lord III his mercy sthretch out his hand
upon ms wathers, this fearful night" I
kyrle started up IN alarm snalched his bat, anu
rushed out OF the room, not paving any attention TO
the recommendation of Mrs. Fawley, that he would
throw the freze riding csat over his shoulders before
he Went out into the rain. Lowry LOBBY, with
many calculations OF terror and compassion follow
cd his master to tho shore, within gun shot OF which
the cottage was situated. sThey arrested their steps
Oh rocky point, which jutting far into the river,
commanded wide prospect on either side. 1t was
covered with wet seawccd and she'll fish, and afforded
slippery footing TO the young collegan and his
squire. i small fishing boat lay at anchor on the
ceward side Of the point, and her crew, consisting
OF sworthy old man and youth were standing on
the shore and Watching the pleasure boat with much
interest.
The situation of the little vessel was in reality ter.
rhc fierce westerly wind, encounering tine re-
cedng tide, occesIoned prodigIouS swell in the
tTr 81 theChdnne and even near shore the waves
lashcd themselves with so much fury against the
rocky head land before mentioned that Kyrlc and his
servant were covered with spray and foam. There
was yet sufficient twilight IN the ky, to enable them
o discern Objects on the rlver, and the full autumnul
moon, winch ever and anon, shot, like flying ghost,
from one dark mass of vapour 10 another revealed
them at intervals with distnctness scarcely inferior
80 that o! day. The object othe pleasure boat seem
ed TO be that OF reaching tie anchorage above alu-
dcd to- and with this view the hclmsnln heJ her head
as close to the wind IS rcnfcd maiuSail and heavy
swell would allow him. The white canvass as the
boat came tOamnC aud rearing towards the spccta
tors appeared half drenched in brine from the break
ING OF the sea against her windward bow. The u y
peardnce OF the vessel such draw frcuueut
Calculations OF compassion from Lowry and the boat
men, aud 10 make kyrlc Days heart sink low with
tear and anxiety At one time she was seen on The
ridge OF broken wave. shocit her keel To the moon
hSt, Gad dcrdinF hrr lrhHe and gistcins sails 0r.l
/ ne dd5h guy upyn hcI ice At another the nquiL
unl l,tf i.rh ttri, 81,
trough, while her vane alone visible To che lands.
men, and the surges leapng and whitening IN the
moons 'nc. seemed hurrying To overwhcn and en-
gulf their victim. Again, however, suddenly cuncr-
gug into the light she seemed to ride the waters in
dersl"n and left the angry monsters roaring in the
wake.
She never II do it I'm IN dread" said Lowry,
bending an inGulsyc glance on the boatman. Tie
latter was viewing intcntly. and with grim smile
the gallant battle made by the little vessel against
The elements.
Ills good boy that has the rudder in lis hand. -"
ne SAID land "a Tor their lives lis the same Lord
that Is OH the water as on the land. When their
hour Is come. on sea shore, It's all the same TO EN-
/ wouldn't wondther II he done it yet. All that
swe" pm i, nan on Tor 1t. lie must take another
iats. It's right good boy that houlls the ruddar'
/ Nv Aat: exclaimed kyrie. "do you think it VIII
be necessary toT them 10 put into the tide araIn:"
| Indeed don't say she'll ever do without IT," said
inc old boaiman. 'sIli keeping h:s eye fixed on the
Nora Creina. There she comes round She spins
about like top, God bless her!" Then puttinf his
huge chappcd hands ut either side OF his mouth so ne
to form KIND OF speaking trumpet, he cried out in
voice as loud and hoarse : What of the surycs that
rolled between them, "Ahoy! Alloy! Have an oar
out IN the bow, or she'll miss stay in the swell"
THANK you, thank you, it is done already" shouted
the hclmsman IN a.swcr-"Kyre, my boy how are
vow: kyrlc, have good fire for US when we 20 in
This is cold work"
Gold work" repeated Lowry Looby-"D;ar
knows II T. for YOU. a then, isn't little he makes
, ot toter all, God bless him, an it flowing parcct
..ritO.'
notwithstanding the vsour and confidence which
spoke IN the accents OF the hardy henIsman, Kyrle
when he saw the vessel once more shoot out in the
deep, fit as # he had been listening to the last
farewell Of his friend He could return his GAL
liant greeting and remained with his head leaning for
ward, and his outstretched and trembling while
his eyes followed the track Of the pleasure bout
Close behind hin stood Lowry--his shoulder raised
against the wind and bis hand placed over that ear
on which II b.cw-clacHng his tongue against his
palate Tor pity, and INDUCING many sentiments Of
compensation for "Masthcr iIardrcss!" and 1.-The
family
The young helmsn,n's figure was tall and distin
gnlslled by that muscuary and iirnncss of set which
charac the nha banrs Of the southwest of En-,
rope Ills attitude As he kept hand on the rud-
der, and his eye fixed upon the oresuil was such as
displayed his form to extreme advantage Ii was
erect, composed and manly Everylnoyement seem
CD TO be dictated by Judgment PERFECTLY at cosc
and viii that, far from being Depressed had caunbt
degree Of fire and excitement from the immigeut
dangers with which il had TO struggle The warm
oH" heCiC HusH upon hiS cheek could not be disco
vcred in the pale and unequal light that shone upon
him. but the settled and steady lusre Of his laroc
dark eye, over which not the slightest contrac-
ton OF the arched brow could be discernpd the per
iec caImness oil his manner, and the half sninr cy-
preston of his mouth Chat feature which of ali 9th
efs Is the most tatOrous 10 the assembling cowar,N
bespoke mind and heart that were pleased to en-
counter danger, and well calculated to surmonnt H.
II was such figure would have at once awakened
associations III the behplders mind, Of camps and ac.
ton ofstatcs cenionled in their councils and natiors
oVerrm ny sudden conquest. His features wore
frightened by lofty and confident enthusiasm such
rs the imagination might ascribe 10 the ROYAL adj
veniurer Of Sweden hc drew his sword on his be-
leagucrs at Belgrade. His forehead was ample and
intellectual in its character; his hair "coal black"
and corIlnr his complexion Of That rich deep. Ginsv
yellow. which, showing IT, did. the healthy bloom
beneath, was far noblcr in It's character Than tho f.,
mnine white aud rcd. The lower portion OF his
physiognomy was finely and delicatcly turned and o
set Of teeth as white as those Of n young beagle
gave infinite viyaci,y to the expression Of bis lipg