Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1848-07-27
A TERRIBLE ADVENTURE.

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On THURSDAY morning last, seeing mum
Der OF person aurrying towords the Chauldl-
ere Falls, we inquired the cause. and were
| informed that crib OF timber, with two men
! upon il had passed over The Big Kettle, aud
that one OF them had been drowned while
| the other was stuck on the tsble rock, upon
! this SHE OF the Iiser, Immediately opposite
the suspension bridge. Having repaired TO
| the scene OF the accident, we iouad this mel
ancholy tale verified. 1t appears that being
unac,ustomed 10 navigate The channel lead
Ing into the slide, which is perfectly simple
sud easy OF access, they had neglected TO keep
close euough TO the shore, until, too late, they
| found themselves drawn with gradually in
cfeasiug rapidity towards the fearful abyss,
! through which no man living has ever bern
known 10 pass, although miny have found in
III lis deep waters grave. Upon entering
the rapid Immediately approaching the fall,
one OF the men (whose nahe we have since
learned to have been Baptiste Braudran. that
OF the other Paul Filardeau, Jumped off the
crib toward the shore, since when no vistage
OF him has yet been seen.
| But amid the anxious crowd gathered up
on the beach, which could not have number
ed less than 400 persons, sympathy for the
| unfortunate late of the dead seemed almost
wholly merged in the most Intense and alb
sorbng interest for the salvation oil the living.
Standing upon the small rocky island, upon
which the miraculous intervention Of a mer-
| ciiul Providence had placed him, with 'hel
oil waters roaring around him on all sides,
| ms was critical and fearful siuation. In
| comparative safety, save from the constant
exposure TO the heavy spray, some proposed
that he should remain until the water would
ia!l sufficiently to permit his passing over;
While Others, who understood the danger bet
Ter, suggested tina means should be adopted
at once TO convey him TO the main land.
In pursuance OF tins determine tion, stone,
having string attached to it was after several
unsuccessful attempts, thrown across the
water. rope then fastened to the string
which passed over high post, and drawn
across by tllardeau, and made last to the
rock, large iron ring having been put upon
The hawser, smaller rope was tied 10 it,
lew feet al one end being allowed to hang
dowa Tor the purpose OF securing round his
body. This was also passed over by string
as before
The arrangements being completed, the
signal was gwen him TO prepare for his pre-
carlons voyo &c. This he did with great deal
OF GOODNESS, arranging the rope round his
thus occupied the excitement became breath
less. 1t rose to the highest possible pitch,
when, apparently misunderstanding Signals
made to hin, TO await some further arrange
ments on the shore, he poised h,mselt upon
portion OF the crib, which had formed a"jamb"
upon the rock, and launched off boldly. with
naught bat the thin air between him and
eternity. The moment was thrilling one.
a portion OF his body dippedin; the iuamng
waters beiow-we turned to look upon the
elect produced upon the multitude around.
AL seemed to hold their very breath, while
with paid cheeks and eyes lntently fixed, the
gtz-d upon the scene. A moment passed,
winch 10 many there doubtless seemed an age
AMI the rocks resOunded, with one loud deep
shout, IN winch even the roaring OF the tor
rent itsel is lost, Drawn swiftly along the
hawser BY the rng. in less time than we have
taken 10 narrale II, the shore is reached in
III safety. and congratulations are poured up
on the hero OF hts nero OF his adventure, for
ms most miraculous escape from sharing the
unumry tate OF his unfortunate companion.
Long will his extraordinary passag- he re-
memoerrd from this island. which may hence
forward be ap proprldtely designated Filler
drau's Ruck.-Bytopn Cazette.
BytoNn is OF the Grand Ottawa river, far
IN the Interior of Canals. The situation OF
Mr. tildldehu was one OF great p.ril; lite
as much 81 ds il h had been driven on one OF
he small islands directly above the Falls OF
Ndgar4.-Com. AdU.
SUMMER IkAyELLlNG.-All accounts agree
that there Is less travelling this summer tHan
Tor many previous seasons. The STEAMBOATS,
and railroads lind the number OF passengers
srnsinly diminished, and the watering plac-s