Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1850-06-13

wish, sir" said the lady, snappishly, "tha
you would call away that nasty dog, instead Of
setting him on to annoy everybody who is no,
accustomed TO have such dirty animals abou,
them."
| The gentleman said nothing but bowed and
walked forward; and / soon after saw him enjoy.
ing cigar, while Lion played the agreeable. in
his own rough fashion. to people who knew how
to read the expression of his honest and ntelgen,
physiognomy.
Little Adeline, deprived of the attraction which
had hxed her attention to the inside Of the boat,
began to see amusement in watching the foaming
water, as it rushed from the paddle wheels, and
dance in long lines behind them. She knelt on a
shawl which fellow passenger had lent as a cush-
ION Tor her lle knees had leaned quietly over The
side. watching the roaring water: so her mother
was for time relieved from the thousand mos
quito winged vexations which had hitherto beset
her.
We were within few miles of Gravesend.--
The tide was just at the full, and the broad expanse
Of the river lay around us in all its majesty; and
to those who have never beheld the Hudson or the
Mississippi, old Father Thames is majectic, ay,
and If we place in the balance the historic, and po-
lisical and commercial Importance fthe transac-
tons Of which his broad breast is and has been the
highway, our time honored river will not lose in
dignity even when compared with those giant
foods of the west.
Such thoughts as these, however, did not troub-
le Adelines pretty head, which began, could see,
to grow giddy with the continual whirl beneath
her. A large sea-weed. that was dashed from
the paddle-wheel, caught her attention. It sank,
then rose, turned around in short eddy, and then
darted out in the long wake that was left behind
the steamer. She leaned forward to watch its
progress further stll-her neck was stretched
she lost her balance, and sumbled over into the
roaring food. In moment all was confusion
aboard Men were shouting for ropes and boats,
to stop the steamer cries of IA child overboard!"
"Who can swim I" and a thousand other cries and
questionings; but, above all, were the poor moth
er's heart-rending shrieks, too painfully in earn
est now and she alone, in the fond, instructive
devotion of maternal love, needless that even
should she reach her child she could only sink
with her, endeavoring to leap into the water to
save her.
Suddenly, Lion, followed closely by his master,
came tearing along the deck, knocking the people
to the right and left like nine-pins. They sprang
into the boa. that hung at the stern everybody Civ
ing way before the determined energy of both
man and dog Lion looked anxiously into his
masters face, and uttered sharp, low bark
"Wait," said the latter in reply: "where was
she seen las. g.
There sir" replied the sailor promptly there
beside that piece of plank
How often has she risen =
Twice
The gentleman drew long breath, and said to
his dog in a low tone, :" Look out! !"
And Lion did look out, with wild flashing eyes
and limbs that trembled with anxiety. What a
that was! Every one else was passive.
every other attempt was laid aside, and all stood
in mute expectation. Those who were near en-
oueh watched the third rising of the poor child,
and those who could not see the water, kept their
ayes fixed upon Lion.
In another instant cry was raised, as golden
ressed head was seen to emerge from the water.
The noble dog had seen her first though; and ere
he warning cry had reached his ears, he had
dashed from the boat with wonderful rapidity, and
vas swimming towards the little sufferer as though
,e knew that life and death depended on his eff
orts.
His master marked bis progress anxlously His
ace was pale as death, and it was only by tigidly
them that he could control the ner-
ous quiverng of his lips.
He has her, he exclaimed, as Lion rose to the
urface, after long dive, holding the little Ade-
ne bv the hair OF her head in such manner that
er face was out OF water. He has her, and she
saved /,
Down went the steps, and on them stood cou-
le of active sailors, encouraging the brave dog by
houts and gestures. and ready to receive his pre-
ious burden when he should approach them Il
Slowly he came on. wishfully eyeing the steps.
nd now and then looking up at his master, who
as leaning over the side encouraging him with
IS well known voice.
Here you are 2 cried the sailors, seizing the !
Tile girl. She was handed from one to another
nd at last deposited in the arms of an active look
"a gentleman, whom every one seemed inssinct- q
ely to recognize, as surgeon, and by him car {
ed below. <as q
Now come up, that's a brave fellew, said the
Iilor, retreating to make way for Lion to climb
Q steps. But the poor creature wnned plseously
ID, after one or two fruitless attempts to raise
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