The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-01-13

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tile gulf happy TO have been instrumental in saving
one Of three victims. Some instants elapsed, and
nothing of him, but ut last he re.appeared,
alone, saying that he was unable to find my one.
"There two more,' was shouted all sides.
lie plunged in for the third timo, and returned
with the second skater, motoness and insensibe.-
After having deposited him in the Of those who
were standing round, he plunged into the hole
fourth time, remained under the wuter long he
was able, but appeared ut last with empty hands
His countenance was depressed, and he suffered
much from the cold that he unable to utter
word.
ooh our preserver," cried the young man he
had first saved, edo not abandon dear comrde
he belongs to an opulent family which will recon.
pen you you deserve to be. 1t is young Off
Of the royal guards the Of Baron Descarve.
"Descaryi!lo - exclaimed Joseph, with eonvuI-
sive movement
eyes, tho rich puryeyor, who lives in the Eau.
bourg Possonnierre"
ooh! remember, ''replied the fireman, che once
accused me of having stolen his pocket-book; bat |
forget all that when humanity demands my eXer-
tons"
lie plunged into the canal again, and this time
manned long under the ice that the spectators be-
gan TO repent Of having excited that courage, that
sublime devotion, which might cost him his life. At
last he issued from the hole, bearing the body Of
young Descarvie.
ale is dead he is dead! cried Joseph, despaiTng-
Iy, placing his hand upon the heart of the young odi
Ger; of all the three should have experienced
pleasure in saving this one to avengc myself his
fa,her, and in placing his in his arms, to prove
lie is not dead-his heart beats-oh' if could sue
coed in restoring him to life -
10 Oh ~ ina Iodv nf
willie upon the shore, covered it with his own, glued
his mouth to the lips OF the young man, and used all
his power to initiate the lungs. lie continued his eff.
forts for time, forcing air into the lungs, aud
then pressing upon the chest, so as TO initiate the
process of respiration. Blankets brought by
some of the bystanders, which were warmed aud
wrapped round him; the region of his stomach was
rubbed rapidly with warm clothes, wet with spit,
as produce considerable degree Of friction. After
these forts were continued for time, Joseph
had the satisfaction Of Witnessing signs OF returning
life; lie then left him and into house, TO change
his clothes and make Of the proper means Of
storing animation to his benuubed limbs. Accustom'
ed 10 such circumstances Joseph we'll knew the dan
ger Of approaching fire in his present condition.; he
sent for tub Of snow with which lie rubbed his limbs
and body till natural action took plac e. the blood
again thrown TO the surface, and the skin
cd its healthy functions. AS rs he able, he
returned to the three young men whom he had saw
ed. When they saw him, they seized him in their
urms, and hesPed upon him the li,elicst marks OF
gratitude. The emotion Of Young DescaIvile, who
felt that he owed his life the whose honor his
father had suspected would be impossible to paint
"Never, said he, "has humanity prompted to such
devotion and heroism before; has brother or
friend shown such generous courage aud persever-
nee TO save any one from an inevitable death. Aud
you knew that / was the son Of your accuscr."
sit for lha; reason fell a greater desire to
save you. This is the only means people Of my
humble condition have Of making the great and rich
feel that we are of any importance in society,""
"Ah! believe me, my good Joseph this truth will
be ciIaced from my memory. DESIRE to pub
lish every where what you have done for me. ] will
inform your officers Of this deed, which, however,
will surprise them for with you it is not an extra
ordinary effort and shall not rest satisfied until
you have obtained the just reward for the noble
you have performed, and for the high virtues which
distinguish you" .-..
During this outpourng of the heart, the compan-
ions of the young men emptied their purses into hat
forming together, OF five six hundred francs,
which they came forward to offer q the fireman
as mark of their gratitude and respect; but jo-
seph, taking the hat, threw il on the shore, scat
tering the pieces of gold and silver it contained in
every direction, crying, as he did SO, with noble dig
nifty
''Do you suppose that have been ac,uued by pc
cunary interests? All that accept of you. gem
temen, is little refreshment Of which confess,
am in great need"
Hardly had he uttered those words when he was
caught up in the of the young men, and carried
to neigboring restaurant, where the festival OF the
morning renewed; they treated Joseph as their
equal and honored him a dear to humanity.
Many toas,s were given, but that most rapturousy
received was The following:
$40 the respectable body of fremen"
81 accept, in the name of my comrades said Jo-
seph, Sand dare assert that they will always show
themselves worthy Of the honor you do them
sWho can doubt it, said young DescarviIle,
''when you tho surety Il
The countenances of all were radiant with jiy and
this happiness was increased by tho appearance of
baron Descarvlle, 10 whom his sol had sent word Of
what had occurred. lie threw himse If into Josephs
arms and was s much move TIA. It fist he was
unable 10 utter a snge-word. lie o the hands Of
the fireman, those vigorous hands which had savel