Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1846-10-08

with others Of almost every creed and nation, mus
reminding MS of the promise of Scripture, hey
shall come from the Fast and the West, the Nortn
an the South, and SIT down with Aoranam anu
Isaac and Jacob. in the kingdom OF 900.
II was a most solemn scene. Mr.. Baich hrst
read the service appointed for storm at sea, after
which the whole communion Office. The terrible
conflict of the elements which ragged without was
rendered vet more striking by the impressive still
ness which pervudod that company of Christs dis
cples within.
Gathered around the table they received into
hearts deeply moved the consecrated enblems OF
the Redeemer's body and blood All felt comfort
ed by the blessed ordinance of grace. Many a
bosom before tossed with fear was now Tranquil
through faith. Once more all renewed their vows
and realized the peace of God shed abroad IN their
hearts. and felt with vivdness perhaps never be-
fore known, Your life is hid in God with Christ"
OH 1t was a night and communion long to be
remembered.
After the communion, I returned to my state
room The gentleman who shared 1t with ne had
gone below to die. as he expected, in company with
his daughter and son.in.law. Left therefore alone,
taking last look at the pictures of my little taml-
~, and co amending them, and all dear to me, to
the grace aud protection Of God, laid down and
SLEPT peacefully.
Monday 2ls II 80" continues the log, "the
storm commenced raging again in all It's fury, and
the sea perfect foam, TIL a. NJ, at which time
rous Got the ships head to the n. w. and haul
ed the yards round the sea still raging as before,
and nearly ahead, curling aud breaking over The
ship in every direction AT the storm ceased
but the sea continued more violent Till F. NJ, at
which time it ceased gradually with the wind
having lasted about 30 hours during which time,
it gives me much pleasure to state, my officers and
crew conducted themselves with great GOODNESS and
presence Of mind"
AT half past five o'clock on Monday morning, we
were III the greatest possible danger
Mr.. Stevens, one of our passengers who was an
eve witness, says Of it: "a peculiar lifting of the
haze in the East, with an appearance Of an amber
colorcd belt Of light, low down on the horizon,
warned us Of al. approaching blow. Presently il
came a perfect tornado, driving before it the clouds
of sprav and as it neared us, fairly lifting up the
white foam from the waves, like shower of rain.
AS the squat struck us, the ship careened over and
buried her gunwales in the ocean, and lay for a few
moments stricken powerless, and apparently at the
mercy of the savage waves that threatened to en-
gulf us This was the trial, the last round fought
between the elements and our gallant vessel. AT
this critical moment, the engine was true to her
duty. Sill went on its revolutions, and round and
round Numbered her iron water-wlngs. Gradually
recovering her upright position, the good ship with
head quarerng the sea, came up to her course, and
all was well. 1t was the climax of the storm the
last great effort of the whrlwnd king, TO send us
to the sea giants caves below"
On Monday, about IL, the storm had abated suf-
ficenIy to admit of standing on the upper step OF
the companion way with safety 1t was sublime
but an awful spectacle. The ocean still labored
under the effects of the hurricane. The wind
veered 20 points in 36 hours it is impossible Ia
imagine or describe the wild and tangled confusion
of the waves. Rising 10 hight apparently great
er than that of the malnmast they leaped aud roar
ed around the ship as if hungry and Inaddened al
the loss of their prey. At times the Great Yves
tern seemed as if lowered by unseen spirits into
her watery grave; and every moment you expected
1t to be filled in, and her requiem sung by the winds
amid the wilderness of waters.
Bet our danger was past, and with grateful hearts
on Tuesday morning, all assembled in the cabin tc
render an act Of common prayer and thanksgiving
Rev. Dr. Smoker read psalm and made some
appropriate Introductory remarks, and Rev. DIR
Beecher addressed the passengers at length and
with much force on the mercy we had experienced
and prayer was offered.