The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1848-10-19

ooas VINO Is not accustomed 10 have such
animals about them
Tn. gentleman said nothing, but bowed
aud walked forward; and soon after saw
hun enjoying cigar, while Lion played
the agreeable in his own rough fashion to
people who knew how to read the express
sion OF his honest and intelligent ply siog-
nonlv.
Little Adclinc, deprived ol the attraction
which had fixed her attention to the inside
ot the boat, began 10 sec amusement in
watching the foaming water as il rushed
from the paddle wheels, and danced in long
lines behind them. She knclt On n shawl
which fellow passenger had kindly Lent
as cushion for her little knees, and lean
cd quietly over the side watching the roar
ing " alter; SO her mother was for time re-
l'eved from the thousand mosquito. winged
vcxntions which had hitherto beset her.
We were within few miles OF Graves
end. The tide was just Mt the iull, aud the
broad eNpansc Of tho river lay around US
IN all It's majesty; and to those who have
never heheId tho Hudson or tho Mississip.
pl, old Father Thames is majestic; aye, aud
u We place in the balance the historic, po-
litIcal and commercial impor, sncc of the
transactions Of which his broad breast is
aud has been tho highway, our 'timc hon
orcd' river will not lose in dignity even
when compared with those gian, floods Of
the West.
| Such thoughts as these, however. did no.
trouble Adclinc's pretty head. which he
gan, could sec, to grow giddy with the
continual whirI beneath her. A large sea.
weed tina, WIS dashed from the paddle
wheel caught her attention. Il sank. then
rose, turned round in short eddy, and then
darted out in the long wake that was left
behind the steamer. She leaned forward
to watch its progress, farther still her ill.,
tie neck was stretched she lost her balance
and topplcd over into the roaring flood. In
moment all was confusion on board
Men were shouting Tor ropes aud boats, to
stop the steamers cries Of N child over.
board. who can SWIM? and a thousand
other cries and questionings; but above all.
were tho poor mothers hcnrt-rcndiny
shricks, too painfully in earnest now; and
sue alone, III The fond instructive devotion
OF maternal love, without rejecting that
even should she reach her child she could
only sink with her, endeavoring 10 leap in.
To the watcr 10 save her
Suddenl, Lion, followed closely by his
muster. come tearing along the deck, knock.
lne The people TO tho right aud left like
nlne-plns. They sprang into the boat that
hung nj the stern. every body giving way
before the determined energy OF both man
aud dog. Lion looked anxiousv in his
masters face, and uttered u sharp low
bark.
WHIT said the latter in reply; 'where
WINS she seen IastF
'Therc, sir replied a sniIor promptly ;
there, beside that piece Of plank
sllow often has she riscn2'
'Twce.'
The gentleman drew long breath. and
said to his dog in low tone, look outv
And Lion did look out, with wild, flash
ing eyes. aud limbs that tremblcd with nnx.
'c,y. Whit n n,omcn, TIM: was. Every
one else was passive; every other nttcmp,
was laid aside, and all stood in mute cxpcc
taiion; those who were near enough watch.
ing the third rising Of the poor child, and
those who could not SEQ the water keeping
their eyes fixed upon Lion. In another in.
slant cry was raised, as goden-tress
head was seen To emerge from the water.
The noble dog Ind seen her first though,
and ere the warning cry reached his cars
he had dashed from the boat with wonder.
iul rapldity and was swimming towards the
little sufferer as though he knew that life
aud death depended on his efforts.
His master marked his progress anxious
~. Ills face was pale ns death, and i, wa $
only by rigldly COMPRISING them TINT he
could control the nervous luverng Of his
lips. lie has herr he exclaimed, as Lion
rose to the surinco after long dive, hold
ing the little Adelnc by the hair Of the
head in such n manner that her face was
out Of water. lie has her, and she is saw.
ed! Down went the steps, and on them
stood couple Of actvc sailors, cnco,rac.
ing the brave dog by shouts and gestures,
aud ready to receive his precious burden
when he should approach them. Slowly
he came on, wis.fully cycling the steps, and
now and then looking up at his master,
who was leaning over tho side encouraging
him with his we'll known voice.
Here you are! cried the sailors, seizing
the little girl. She was handed from one
to another, and at last deposited in the
arms OF an active looking gentleman, whom
every one seemed instinctivc!y 10 recoc-
nizc as surgeon, and BY him carried be-
low.
Now, come up, there's brave fellow =
said the sailor, retreating TO make way for
Lion to climb up the steps. But the poor