New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-04-01


When wrote next-that think, WAS from De-
marara, wasntiti
That be thinks was from Demsrsrs, warnt il 7"
said the Captain, looking hopelessy round
Il said - proceeded old Sol, that still there
was no certain information got yet That found
many captains and others, in that part OF the world
who had known me for years aud who assisted me
with passage here and there, and Tor whom was
able now and then 10 do little 10 return, 10 my
own craft That every one was sorry Tor me, and
seemed to take q sort Of interest in my wanderings
and that began To think it would be my fate TO
cruise abou. in search of tdiDgs OF my boy, until
| died"
Began to think as how he was scientific fly.
ing Datchman :" said the Captain. as before and
with great seriousness.
But hen the new came one day, Ned-thst was
to Barbados. after got back there-that China
trader home ard bound had been spoke that had
my boy aboard, then. Ned, took passage in the
next ship and came home; and arrived at home to-
night to find il true, thank God said the old man.
devoutly.
The Captain after bowling his head with great
reverence. stared all round the circle. beginning
with Mr. Toots and ending with the Instrument
Maker: then grsvely said:
Sol ellis The observ alton NJ m sgoing TO
make is calc'lated 10 blow every stitch Of sail as
you can carry clean out Of the bolt ropes and bring
you on your beam ends with a lurch. Not one OF
them letters was ever delivered TO Ed ard Cutie.
Not one O. them letters" repeated the Captain, to
make his declaration the more solemn and i'm
pressive, twas ever delivered unto Ed ard Cutie,
Mariner, OF England as lives at home at ease, and
doth improve each shining hour
" And posted by my own hand And directed
by my own hand, Number nine, Brig Place :! ex'
claimed Old Sol
The color all went out Of the Captains face, and
all came back again in glow.
What do sou mean, Sol ellis my friend, by
Number nine, Brig Plscel" inquired the Captain.
Mean Your lodgings, Ned returned the cid
man. Mrs. whats her-nsmel shall forget my
own name next, but am behind the present time
| always Was you recollect-and very much con
fused Mrs. -"
"Sol ellis I" said the Captain. as IL he were put.
ting the most improbable case in the world, 1t
amt the name Of Mac Singer as you re trying
TO remember"
"Of course it isl" exclaimed the Instrument.
Maker. ITO be sure Ned. Mrs. Mac Stinger!
Captain Cutie. whose ewes were now as wide
open as they could be. aud the knobs upon whose
face were perfectly luminous, gave long, shrill
whistle of most melancholy sound. and stood
gazing az everybody in state OF speechlessness
Overhaul that there again. Sol ellis, will you
be so Kind T. he said at last.
"Al these letters" returned Uncle Sol, beating
time with the forefnger of his right band upon the
palm Of his left with n s,eadiness and distInctness
that might have done honor, 70 the inialliole
chronometer in his pocket posted with my own
hand, and directed with my own hand to Captain
Cutie, at Mrs. Mac SINGERS, Number nine Brig
Place"
The Captain took his glazed hat of his hook,
looked iuto it, put i on. and sat down.
why friends all said the Captain, staring
round in the last state of discontinue, IL cut and
run from therel'
"And no one knew where you were gone, Cap
tain Cutie :" cried Walter, hastily.
Bless your heart. Walt" said the Captain,
shaking his head, "she' d never have allowed o
my coming To take charge o this here property
Nothing could be done bat cut and run. Lord love
you, Wal'rl" said the Captain, you We only seen
her in n calm But see her when her angry pas
sons rise-and make a note on T.
"Id give it to herp remarked the Nipper softly
Would you. do you think, my dear !" returned
the Captain with feeble admiration. We'll my
dear it does you credit. But there ain I no wild
animal woul1n t sooner face myself | only got
my ches. away by means OF a friend ms nobody =
match for was no good sending any letter there.
She wouldn t take In any letter, bless you, said
the Captain, under them circumstances why
you could hardly make it worth mans while to
be the pOstmanI
Then it's pretty clear, Captain Cattle. that all
of u.s. and YOU and Unce Sol especially" said
Walter may thank Mrs. MEG Singer for no small
anxiety"
The general obligation in this wise to the deter
mined relct ofthe late Mr.. Mac Singer was so ap-
parent that the Captain did not contest the point
but being in some measure ashamed OF his posi-
tion though nobody d~elt upon the subject, and
Walter especially avoided II, remembering the asst
conversation he and the Captain had held together
respecting IT, he remained under a cloud Tor nearly
five minutes-an extraordinary period tor him
when that sum- his face, broke out once more shin
lag on all behoders with extraordinary brllllancy
and be fell into IL Of shaking hands with every
body over and over again.
At an early hour, but not before sncle Sol ana
w alter had questioned each other al rome length
about their voyages and dangers, they ALL except
Walter vacated Florences room. and went down
to the parlor Here they were soon aiterward Join-
ed by Walter, who told them Florence was little
sorrowful and heavy hearted, and had gone 10 pea
Though they could not have disturbed her with
their voices down there they all spoke in whis
per after this: and each, 10 bis ditieren. way elt
very lovingly and gently toward walters falr
Young bride; and long explanation there was OF
every thing relating to her. for the satisfaction Of
Uncle Sol; and very sensible Mr.. Toots was OF the
delicacy with which W alter made his name and
services important, aud MS presence necessary W
their little council.
"Mr Toots" said Walter, on parting with him
at the house door. I'VE shall see each other TO-
morrow morning.
Lisutenant Walters" returned Mr. Toots,
erasping bis hand fervently, II shall certainly be
present.
This is the last night we shall meet for long
time-the LAST night We may ever meet, SAID
Walter. "Such noble heart as yours, must 'eei,
think. when another heart 10 bound to IT, hope
YOU know that sm very grateful to your
Walters" replied Mr. Toots, quite touched, l
should be be glad to feel that you had reason 70
be So"
Florence" said Walters, "on this last night oil
her bearing her own name, has made me promise
it was oaly Just now, when you LETT US together
that | would tell you. with her dear love-
Mr. Toots laid his hand upon the doorp and
bis eyes upon his hand
=" with her dear love- said Walter. that she
can never have friend whom sne wiz 'aue aoo'c
YOU. That the recollection Of your true considera'
ton for her always can never be forgotten oy ner'
That she remembers you IN her prayers to-nlgnt'
and hopes that you will think OF her when she IS
far away. Shall | say anything for you 7
Say. Walters" replied Mr. Toots indistinctIy,
that shall think oi her every day, bur neye,
without feeling happy to know that she Is married
10 the man she loves, and who loves her. Say II
YOU please. that am sure her husband deserves
ber-even her and that am glad OF her choice
Mr.. Toots got more distinct as he came to these
last words and raising bis eyes'ieom the door.post
said them s,outly. He then shook Walters hand
again with a fervor that Walter was NOT slo" 10
return and started homeward.
Mr. Toots was accompanied by the Chichen'
whom he bad OF late brought with him every even
Ing and left in the shop. with an idea that uni~e-
frnm without