Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1829-11-14

oh. If we should get her safe into Moun's
p,v Grandfather" said jones, "and a good
s.Ixaee awarded, what would mother say to us
,h.n, I should no, mind the loss Of the. nets.
uIe, US save their lives" said Ned, at all
events: and if we can save the ship so much
the brtter.
In the course Of another hour. the smack was
hsilinp The shin, and found that her rudder had
been knocked away upon the ROCKS, a. the same
time that the mssts and howsprit had fallen
with the shock. She had also sprung leak
under the bows, and the pumps could oareiv
keen her free. AS, however, no immediate
danger was apprehended, the smack keP' near
the shattered vessel until daylight, when me
father Of the youths contrived to gel on ooaro'
by running close alongside and catching a rope
with Moose al the end, which he Passea Sc
cure!y round his body, and was hauieu 'hroue"
the water by the ships crew. Inc sma, neh
dropped astern with a stout rope, ana oy ner
judicious movements acted as rudaer 20 Tue
large vessel, which was got before the wind for
tbe Bristol Channel; but the tow rope parted
soon afterwards, and the gale increased TO
downright hurricane.
Upon an eminance on the coast, between Pen
zance and the Lands End, stood a substantial
dwelling, which, though designated cottage,
presented every token Of homey comfort. "A
quantity Of fishing materials, hung out to dry,
showed il to be tenanled by those hardy sons
of the ocean who brave the greatest danger to
procure fish for the maj kets; whilst the air OF
neatness and enjoyment also proved 1t 10 belong
to one Of tina, class Of men who risk their ex.
istence to save the lives and property Of others
the undaunted pilot. A winding and decilv-
Gus pat led TO the shelving rocks below. which
formed small inlet or bay for vessels OF light
drau ght, that had received the name OF the
SINUS lers' Gap, from it. having been frequently
used by those daring outlaws in their Illegal
trade.
On the same evening that has been already
mentioned, an anxious mother Quilted the ora-
die in The cottage to look out towards the sea
for those whom next to Heaven she loved best.
Her fornodlDg eye had witnessed the same
prognostcs Of he gale, and with heavy heart,
she resumed the mothers watch over her sleep
ing infant A fair aud beautiful female, about
fifteen years Of age, was attending 10 the duties
OF the house; boy Of ten years sat bv his
mothers side, gazing on her care marked
coun,enance; willis, a girl of three years W as
sharing her supper with rough but favorite
dog, on the hearth before the fire.
u mus, feed poor Dorey, mother said the
little one; for James oId me 20 be kind TO him.
Poor Dorty,' continued she. pat'ing his head.
wish James was here
"You should remember, Mary replied the
mother, there are alsn your father and grand
father And Edward added the boy: i miss
him much;' for he used to help me up the
rocks; and am afraid 10 scramble alone.
"All are eouslly dear 10 US, William" rejoned
the mother; "and all are equally under the care
Of Providence. Yes trus, the Fis"erman's
Family is safe"
Who gave her that name, mo'her?" inqui-
red William "you promised to tell me-"
did; my child; and as my hear, is heavy,
will now relate to you how ii hapned Your
grandfather, in his younger life, was brought
up TO expect genteel competency; Tor his Ia
Their was wealthy ship owner at Liverpool
He was sent to sea early, whilst his brother
remained at home 10 manage the business. But
that brother was cruel and treac hcrous; he
weaned his fathers affections from the poor
sailor, aad go, will made entirely in his own
favour: Your grandfather, not suspec ting the
wick.dness OF his brother, was frequently alb
sent on long voyages; and when only in his
twentieth year, he married poor girl who had
no other recommendation than her beauty OF
person and integrity Of heart. He married. too
without the ion of his fatber, who from
tina, hour forbade him lis presence, and never
saw him more-for the angry parent died few
months afterwards On arranging his fa'her',
affairs, your grandfather found himself disln-
heriled; aud hIsbro,her who had dissipa'ed a
grea, portion Of the properly previously 10
the old mans dissolution, gathered the residue
together, md embarked for the East Indies -
Blu, your GRANDPA her was not wholly destitute;
he had saved somrthi' z handsome to hegi
life with, and purchased share of ship, Of
which ne obtained he command. Sill adver.
sity pressed upon hin: his ship was captured
by the enemy, and he returned (for they did not
de,ain the prisoners ,hen) TO. England almos,
pennyless NV mother had relations a: ST.
Ives, and thi,her the poor sailor and his wife
rep.ired They were received with welcome;
and he, unwilling to leave my mother for any
length of time. commenced his career as fish,
erman and pilot.
Success crowned his labours; and he not on
ly obtained handsome maintenance, but was
enabled to purchase a vessel Of his own. In
this house was born, and when grew up,
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