The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1847-09-23

saIl against head wind, ~ to think Of
such thing"
"Bu. meant all said, }" added the young
man.
well, f you think il possible, you mny
try it," said the captain.
As som 10 breakfast was over, the oldest
and most profnnc OF the sailors seated him.
self on tho quarter deck. to smoke bis pipe.
The young man entered into conversation
with him, and soon drew from him history
Of the adventures Of his life. From his boy
hood, he had followed tho ocean. He
had been tossed on the pillows in many q
tempest; had visited several missionary
stations in different parts of the world, and
gave his testimony To the good effects Of
missionary efforts among the natives Of the
Sandwich Islands. Proud Of his nautical
skill, he nj length boastcd that he could do
ANYTHING that could possibly be done BY .
~ni.or.
Il doubt it," said the young man.
81 cam" answered tho hardy tar, "aud
will not b outdone, my word for it,
"Well. when sailor passes his word, he
ought 10 be believed. know sailor who
resolved that he would stop swearing; and
did ST."
"Ah!" said the old sailor, "you'vc On.
chorcd me; sm fast. but cnn d. it,"
~ know you csn," said the young man,
.'and hope that you will anchor oil your
-hipmsies' osths with you're"
Not word Of profanity was afterwards
henrd on board the vessel. During the day
ms opportunity presented itself, no CONVEX
scd with each sailor singly, on the subject
If his souls salvation, and gained the
hearts Of oil.
After supper, he requested Of the captain
The privilege Of having worship in the cab
in. lie wishes were complied with. and
sam oil on board, except tho man at the
helm, were assembled. The captain
brought out Bible, which he said was Civ
en- him in early lie BY his father, with q
request that he would never part with il.
We listened 40 our friend read Mat.hew .
account Of Chriss's crucifixion and resurrec-
'ion and then looking round upon ", he
said, "lle 10 risen-ycs, Jesus lives, let u
worship him."
Il was \ melting sccnc. Knees that
seldom bowed before, now knelt at tho altar
Of PRAYER, while the solcmnilics of eternity
seemed hanging over ~. After prayer
We went on deck and sang a hymn. Il
was happy place, n floating bethel. In
stead ofconfusion and wrath there wss q
sweet pence and solemnity. We ceased
just as the setting sun was ninging upon
~ his last cheering rays.
The captain, deeply affected. went into
the cabin, lii his la,ap, took his Bible, aud
was engaged in reading until we had re.
tired 10 rest.
After this, for three days, We regularly
attended family worship, and had much in
teres'ing conversation on various subjects,
ur there was nothing in the religion If the
Young stranger TO repress the cheerfulncss
of social intercourse. From his familiarity
with the Bible, his readiness in illustrating
its truths, and presenting its motives; and
from his fearless, but judicious snd persc.
vering steps, We concluded that he was q
minister Of the gospel. From all he saw,
he gathered lsurcls 70 cast II his Masters
feet; and in all his movements aimed 10
show, that eternity wss not 10 be irifcd
with. A few hours before We arrived in
port, We ascertained that he was . me.
chnnic.
Before Ne reached the wharf, the cap.
tain came forward, and with much feeling
bade him farewell; declared that be was
resolved to live ~ he had done, no longer
his wife, he said, wss Christian. and he
meant to 60 and live with her; and added,
Il hive had ministers a. passengers in my
vessel sabbath days, and week days; but
never before have been reminded Of the
family altar, where my departed parents
knelt." A. We left the vessel, every coun.
,ennnce showed that our friend, by his do.
ciled, vet mild and Christian ia.hfulness
won the gratitude Of many, and the esteem
of all.
DAVIS REVELATIONS.
Our readers may or may MOT have heard
something Of tho marvellous work recently
issued from the press, titled - above, and
protesting to b tho revelations Of IN unsd.
uca,ed young man while IN the state ol
clairvoyance under the magnetic influences.
We have seen several notices Of il, but the
following from tho New York Sunday Dss-
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