Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-05-27

and plunge in and suiiiDg the action
to the word, he threw of his own coat,
hat, and vest, tore of neckcloth and col
lar, pulled of his boots and plunged into
the water, and was soon rapidly cleaving
his own way towards the drowning men
and women. Dozens Instantly followed
his example I; and n murmur OF approba-
ton, and words of hope and cheer ran
through the crowd,as they saw the brave
swimmers each moment shoro ming the
distance between themselves and those
whom they wen, TO save. With strain
ing eyes, suspended breath, and clasped
hands, Albert Lindsey, who could not
swim, stood immovable, his gaze rive,ed
upon tho water; while others threw over
board rails, plnnks, aud boards, which
they hoped might be Of service 10 their
companions in their benevolent enter
prise.
On they moved through the yielding
waier-t those noble and determined men
Us though in their native element |;
nearer they approached the drowning
creatures-,hen they shouted to them to
be Of good courage, for help was near
soon they were amidst them, each aiding
a sufferer and then, in an instant, they
were retracing their way more slowly
through the water, breasting the tide,
and bearing in their arms, precious OBJ
jects of love either to themselves or those
on shore. They advanced again to the
landing, nearer and nearer they came,
and then, with trembling eagerness, und
heartfelt congratulations, they were as
sisted to the land.
Thank God Thank God /" burst
simultaneously from the vor.iraught
hearts Of the lockers on--whilo the la
dies, who had been agonizod and fearful
spectators of tho whole scene, from The
piazzas and windows Of the hotel, now
hurried below, with anxiety and gladncss,
10 aid in the resuscitation OF their uDlor
tunaie friends.
Five, en,ilteeD minutes passed away,
and most of the haplcss creatures who
had been taken from tho water, uncon-
scious, and scarcely living were restored
10 animate lie but over Emily Lindsey
they still bent in dreadful fear lest the
spirit had fed Blankets were wrapped
around her, cordials administered, and
the cold hands and temples were chafed
but still no signs Of returning life re-
warded their efforts. All gladly made
way for the physician, who had just ar-
rived-all, save the statuelike figure of
the husband who stood immovabe and
speechless, save by his nnguished and
questioning looks, gazing down upon the
still, pale face OF her he loved.
A few moments of terrible suspense
elapsed-dur,ng which none seemed to
brcathe--tho skill Of the medical man
was extended to his utmost-and once
more she brcathed- once more she open
cd her eyes She lived-the danger
was past the sudden revulsion OF feeling
from despair to hope was too much for
Albert Lindsey and staggering towards
the door, he caught at chair, and fell,
swooning, upon the floor.
On the evening Of that same day, as
the hour oftwilight was deepening round
tho earth, and stars were here and there
in the diadem Of night, Emily
Lindsey awoko from the deep slumber in
which she had lain the long afternoon,
and opening her eyes, me. the gaze Of
her husband, who had been keeping
watch beside her, lad that she slept SO
swcetly, yet anxious that her slumbers
should DO broken. Tears were chasing
each other down his cheek, for the heart
of tho man was full, and it could find no
other vent. Almost prepared for the
death Of his wife, he was hardly prepared
for her lfo he had feared that she
would be lost to him, and that the JOY OF
his existence was to be bloitcd out and
now, when Emily once more gazed up
into his face, and spake TO him with her
own sweet voice, and called him by his
name, the gladness of his soul could only
be expressed in tears.
Emily he said when he could speak
holding his heart as though he feared he
yet might lose her, Emily, does this
not seem like resurrection from the
dead Never before have | known
what it is TO feel grateful but now, our
Fathers continuance of your life, his
blessing to me, at time when feared
il was about TO be terminated, has flood
ed my soul with grateful emotions for
which can find no language And
together, they wept tears Of gladncss and
gratitude.
Albert replied Emily, disengaging
herself from her husbands arms, do you
know to whom owe my preservation
My power to hold on the boat was nearly
gone, and half conscious, | felt myself
sinking, and thoughts Of your grief when
my lleless form should bo washed
upon the beach, woro floating through
my mind, when strong, but kind arm
oncircled me, and sna,chod mo from my
perlIous situation. DO you know whose
II was Williams ! lie saved my lie,
Alber, but for him, should not now be
living, for few moments more would
have sealed my destiny. He whom you
will not forgive, whom you detcst, whom
you -
NO, no, Emily, not now ; hate no
one, now my heart is soiloned | shall
be a different man henceforth William
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