American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-05-05

i lie BOAT lose galIautly on the waves, sildklilg
like duck the spray from her sides, and for IL
few minutes was seen momently cutting the
outline of the gloomy sky as she attained the
summit of the billow: then she gradually pass
ed into the darkness and was seen no more.
For more than an hour the crowd remained
on the beach, almost incrcdulous of the lover s
success, and yet lingering in the faint hope,
that he might return with his precious freight
That he had the good wishes ofall was evident
fiom the eagerness with which they strained
their eyes into the gloom to see if he was re-
turning, and the audible prayers for his success
which were breathed by more than one of the
women. Apart from the general crowd stood
| the fisherman whom the mser had last appeal
ed to, surrounded by few kindred spirits who
were discussing with him the chances of the
young mans return.
at was madness to attempt it, -" said the fish,
ermaD, 'but when found ne would 90, | IN
sisted that he should make his conditions with
the old man, before he ventured; for you see, if
his daughter was once restored to the usurer's
arms, mighty little gratitude would we have
for her preseryer, and Harry would stand az
bad chance as ever. Between us, think
she thought as much of the young man as he
did of her, and if her father sent her away,
and more than suspect to drive Maltin from
her thoughts, her present danger seems some
thing like the retributon of higher power as
punishment for his conduct. But bark was
not that hallo!"
Every eye was turned seward in the dlrec-
| ton the fisherman had indicated that he
heard the hail, but nothing could be seen eX-
cept the white foam of the breakers in the fore
ground, and the lowering clouds behind form
ING a chaotic mass of darkness. Nor was any
J cnnn1 that nf tho rin hoTOn tn
the ear.
clark" at length said another one; "there
it is again"
Every one listened, and now a halo was
heard family through the thick gloom seward
! One of the fishermen shouted and a reply was
distinctly caught in the lull of the tempest. A
few minutes of brcathless surprise followed,
during which every eye was strained to the ut
most.
"There it is, there it is, at length cried one,
"see-just rising on yonder wave
81 see it, shouted another.
"I1ere they come huzza? a miracle, mira
cle-ah! how CALAMITY she breasts the SURGE"
were the EXPLANATIONS that followed from the
crowd.
All rushed to the edge ofthe surf But now
the fear arose that the boat would swamp in the
breakers, and many heart trembled as she
rose and fell fiightulIy on the surge, showers
of spray flying over her, and the water con-
tinually pouring into her sides. The crowd
watched her struggles with silent awe.
A few moments removed all doubt, and saw
the hardy crew and their lovely freight safely
landed on the beach. The miser had started
from his seat at the first intimation of the APP
preaching boat, and stood tremblingly gazing
at her as she butfetted the waves; and no soon
!. a Il, 49, bod,
to the retiring surf, and clasping his daught-
er ffantically hung around her so that the fish
ermen were forced to carry them both to dry
land. There they would have separated the
two for moment, but when they spoke to the
old man toey found he was leless. The emotion
of the last two hours had been too much for
his enfebled frame, and he had died in the re-
vulsion from despair to Joy.
The good folks of that seaboard village can yet
tell you how after the accustomed period of
mourning had passed the miser's daughter gave
her hand to Harry Martin, who received with
her a fortune, whose extent even the most SAN
gune confessed to be beyond their expectations.
But this was the least part of the treasure
brought him by his wife and in her virtues he
had ample recompense for the long years ofop-
position on the part OF her parent
PRESENTATION OF THE AMERICAN MINIS
: TER's LADY AND DAUGHTER TO THE QUEEN
The London correspondent Of the Boston Ira
! weller gives the following account of the draw
ing room recently held by the Queen of Eng
:, land
At one of the recent drawing room receptions
held at St. James Palace, the lady of the Anne.
rican Minister, Mrs. McLane, and her accom-.
: plished daughter, had the honor of being pre-.
> sented to the Queen. Mr.. McLane has been
: confined to his house by ndsposition for many
u weeks, and therefore has been compelled tc
decline numerous invitations 10 the grand
u entertainments of the fashionable season, az
II we'll as ministerial dinners, and also to be
u absent from the Queens drawing-rooms anc
y levees 1t is necessary that some person, alrea
l. dy introduced at Court, present to her MaJes
tv those persons who visit her for the first time
On the occasion referred to MIR. McLant
y was prevented from attending, and MADAME
u Bunsen, the lady Of the Prussian Minister
!, presented Mrs. McLane and her daughter
~ The latter wore a tran of rich pink lace
d trimmed with fulings of tulle and ribbon
u double pettcoats of pink Grape over glace
trimmed with tulngs of tulle and bouquets Q
III apple blossoms. The head dress was composed
of feathers and blonde lappets. The orna
~ ments consisted Of pearls.
"a The Queen wore dress of white tulIe illu
y, sion, over itch white satin slip, trimmed wit
% bouquets of cerise flowers; train of cefise an
~ y, silver brocade, lined with white satin an
- trimmed round with cerise and silver blonde
~ the body and sleeves were ornamented wit
= diamonds. The head dress was composed of
.: wreath of cerise flowers and diamonds, wit
10 feathers and silver blonde lappets. The who
costume was superb and was entirely con
posed of British manufacture.
S. JACK CANTER. An expert and dangero'
ny counterfeiter by the name of John A. Cante