Columbus Democrat. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 18??-18??, 1851-12-06
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Is, and The following is
LETTER FIRST.
SHIP WATERLOO, Carr. H.pv,.
Banks Of Newfoundland, April "a :,
Acknowledged Of risi,iag E.,
Reasons for going-Preparati9s f.r u.
ags-par.iag ri.k fricnis--Tls w..
Passsngsrs-TAs steam tvg-Nsp Y.,E D.
Fight among tie SailOrs-Tis Hsii.risb,
Of Mwder- Nan orerboard-Ssrnoa =, G.
Storm near he 3anks-Ics Bsres, Dr.
I'm on the sea I'm on the sea,
| am where have longed 10 b.
With the blue above and the blue bs,,v
And si,sass wherever 60"
For some years past have cherished tho h..
hat il would be ia my power to raalizs he crs
est dreams Of a life passed in literary pqr,p,.
and professional du'ies-and make a tour in e.
ign lands. whose hislory--language-
institutions and customs, have heard and 70
50 much abou', but which no one has written -
repres 'nled as to euabl' me to appreciate what
now anticipate. Some persons are content jftbsv
nave we'll written history, or bool, Of tara,
yer which they can 90 into eciacies wibop, re-
roubie OF iocon1iion, and at tde same fine nm
10y the coy fire side, aud perfume Of he well.
ii ed meer.chaum; but with me il only create.
desire to see with my own eyes, and learn Co.
myself things have failed to realize in book,
Through some freak Of fortune or misfortune a.
time may determine. found my inclination "a
cave home became so strong | was vi.!iprn
Weld 10 the solicitations Of those who desired INV
company leave my business-and part with nv
family and fiiends, and all who are Dearand da,.
to me and be a rover for eighteen months or
more in foreign cimes. As the day fixed for
our departure drew near, my anxiety became in.
tense. was ready even before the time to hid
adieu to my native land, with heart full of an.
ticpaied pleasure.
On Saturday the l2h u at noon, found my.
self on board the splendid ship Waterloo, belong.
ing To the Star Line, bound for Liverpool, and
commanded by Capt Iluyey. Here found as.
semhIed those who were to constitute m, fellow
passengers across old oceans wave, numbering
some thirty-fye persons, great and small, for The
cabin, and oHy-fve for the Storage Here al
50 fuad assembled few chosen friends whom
| had known in college life and who had come 10
he dock to take leave, express their good wish.
es Gr my safe return aud happiness. AGera
shor line allowed hy QUE accom- aodatj5g an.
tain tor leave taking we were dragged by the tul
Achilles out iR'o the middle OF East river, AMID
the shouts and waving Of those on SHORE. We
stood IN the stream for about haf an hnlf wait.
ing for two of eur party who had gone oni to pur-
CHI H. d
ing they had ample time. They soon returned
and found, much to their surprise, lha, We had
leit the dock Their only clance was to get
some one to Tow them out in a yawl. which they
soon found without difficulty. A. they were pull.
ling Out to Us we laughed at them most heartily,
which dspeDled for time The gloom which
seemed to pervadn all on deck A heisg shonrd,
The tug comes up and hilches o., and off we
move for our destination. While wending our
way slowly out 10 Sandy Hook, we had fine op.
pprunlY OF lndnIginI on ronInic ideas aud Ell.
loyng The beautiful scenery on New York Bay,
which is said by some to surpass any in the world,
nor eScep iug even the Bay Of Naples, rendered
by the pen OF the gifted Byron. The
great city Of Now Yo'k, the emporium Of tie
new world, with her lofty spires and immense
surrounded by a forest Of mass in
dlcatng her commercial importance BrookAn
her sister city Just opposite, with her beautiful
residences aud public edi.ices, together with Ilp.
bokon, Jersey City, Governors Island and other
places, all possessing their attractions, combine
TO render the panorama exceedingly beautiful
About dusk the steamer left US out side the Hook,
and returned 10 the city, leaving US to make eur
way across old oceans wave as fast as the wind
nay carry u. la few moments the hoArso
voice of The mate was heard crying all hands
lhoy but instead Of the comm md being obelei
I was fol we'd by the cry of Gght-6ght-tg
when oil on deck simultaneously made their
way to the torecasle from whence the cry pro.
'eeded-as expected, the crew were all pretty
much fad He'd, and as usual on starting out they
'eemed it necessary to take round SO, in
rider TO prove each others pugilistic attachments.
he officers Immediately interfered, and finding
hat John Barley>corn was the cdaSa belH, orr
ere1 him 10 lie Laced under lock and key
which being done, order was resto ed, and Jack
vent kindly 10 the masthead singing the Jolly
eamens song.
All sails being set, and night having begun
ook one last lingering look at the highlands OF
Newbrunswick, aud repaired 10 my state-room,
where found my trunks snugy stored away and
il the little conveniences requisite for sea voy-
ge. The cabin found to be larger than usual
n Imuch better furnished, while the appointments
this noble vessel Of over one thousand tons
re admirable, and the attendance without auIt'
n crossing the Atlantic, | would advise all lraV'
lers who prefer real comfort and quie;ude, ana
ave the time, by all means to take packet
hip in preference TO a steamer. In the Amer'
an line will be found every luxury and conVe'
fence one lcan desire. The commanders gen.
rally are the very best of seamen, and conduc'
themselves at table and wherever duty calls them'
$ gentlemen and men of intelligence Inc
rev excellent, being selected from the first clas'
eamen, who always know their duty, and arc
'llhu! in lis execution. Aside from these coA-
ideralions | would prefer going Eastward ID
acket ship on the score of safety ana drJnes'U
le deck: you are more liable to accident ~
teamer from various causes; while their ue'Ns
re always damp, being forced through The "s's'
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