Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1852-06-05
,ERLAND COUNTY, PA, SATURDAY, JUNE s. 1859

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without orutches could not possibly effect
it,. Mr.. Maidmont most kindly chi me
two forkcd sticks but it was with no slight
exerlou and fatigue, in his weak state We
set out together, but soon fonnd that had
not strength to proceed and was obliged 10
r;lurn before reaching the brook on our own
beach. Mr.. Maidment was so exhausted
yesterday that he did not rise from his bed
until noon and have not seen him since,
consequently ! tasted nothing yesterday. ]
know not whether he is in the body, or in
jOying the presence Of the gracious God
whom be has served so faithfully. | am
writing this at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon.-
Blessed be my heavenly Father for the
many mercies enioy-a comfortable bed,
no pain, or even cravings of hunger though
excessively weak, scarcely able 10 turn in
my bedat least a very great exertion; but
| am by His abounding grace kept in perfect
grace, refreshed with a sense of my Sa-
vionr's love, and an assurance that all is
wisely and mercfully appointed, and pray
that may receive the full blessing which it.
is doubtless designed to bestow. My care
is all cast upon G d, and am only waiting
His time and His good pleasure to dispose of
me as He shall see f. Whether live or
die may it be in Him {; commend my body
and my soul TO His care and keeping, and
earnestly pray that lie will take my dear
wife aud children under The shadow o His
wings comfort, guard, strengthen, aud sane
tify them wholly, that we may together in a
brighter and eternal world praise and adore
His goodness and grace in redeeming us
with His precious blood, and pucking US as
brands from the burning 10 besow upon US
the adoption Of children, and make us nher-
ilors of His Heavenly kingdom Amen. .
H'Srp,. 4.-There is now no room 10 doubt
that my dear felow-iaborcr has ceased from
his earthly tolls, and joined the company OF
the redeemed in the presence of the Lord,
whom he served so faithfully under these
circumstances, it was merciiul Providence
that he left the boat, as could not have
removed the body. He left little pepper
mint-water which he had mixed, and it has
been great comfort TO me, but there was
no other to drink fearing might suffer
from thirst, prayed that the Lord would
strengthen me 10 procure some. He gra-
ciousiy answered my petition, aud yesterday
was enabled 10 get out, ana scoop up snf-
llcient supply from some that trickled down
at the stern Of the boat by means of one of
my Lndiarubber overshoes What combined
merces am receiving at the hands of my
Heavenly Father blessed be His holy
name. ....
Sept 5.-Great aud marvellous are the
loving Kindness of my gracious God unto
me. He has preserved me hitherto, and for
four days, although without bodily food
without any feelings of hunger or thirst"
These last remarks are not written so
plainly us The previous days and conclu-
ded that they were the last but find
another paper, dated September 6, addres-
scd TO Mr.. Williams, and written in pencil
the whole being very indisiinct and some
parts quite obilerated, but nearly as fol
lows =. ..... ., ..... .tr. ..-... ..
"Aly dear Mr.. Williams. The Lord has
seen fl 10 call home another of our little
company. Our dear departed brother left
the boat on Tuesday afternoon, and has not
since returned. Doubtless he is in the pre-
sence of his rRedeemer, whom he served
faithfully. Yet little while, ard though
.. 49,. the Almighty TO sing the praises
throne. neither hunger noI thirst
though ,t, days without food e.. :
Moidmeurs kindness 10 me .. heaven.
"'Youl aIectionale brother in ..
........ ... -"tALLEN F. GARDINER,
(" September 6, 1887 ..
From he above extracts must therefore
conclude that the two bodies found al Cook S
River were those of Mr.. Williams and
Pearce, and, considering their weak state,
it is unreasonable 10 suppose they could
have sarvved Captain Gardiner, who could
; scarcely have lived over the 9Th of Sep'em-
ber 1851, ...., ,.....,. ...... ..
will offer no opinion on the missionary
labor Of Capt. Gardiner aud the party, be-
,, yonl it being marked BY au earnestness and
deyolion 10 the cause but as bIolhel
officer, beg 10 record my admiration of hi:
conduct in the moment OF peril and danger
, aud his energy aud resources entile him 'c
/ high professional credit, Al one time had
him surrounded by hostile natives apd
t dreadiug an attack, yet forbearing 10 lire,
and the sayages, awed and subdued by The
solemnily Of his party, kueelIng down IN
PRAYER. At another, having failed TO heave
oil his boat when on the rocks, he digs
! chanuel under her, and dverIs fresh water
! stream into it, and find him making an an
+ chor by filling an old bread eask with stones
heading up, and securing wooden crosses
: over the heads with cham. rrsa a9
There could not be doubt as to the ui'
$ mate success of mission here, if libefaily
j supperled /; but venture 10 express q hope
5 that no society will hazard anolher intrnsl-
ing their supplies to practical men acquainI'
: ed with commercial affairs, who would have
: seen at a glance the hopeless improbahiiity
I OF ans ship mol chartered for the occasion
sailing out Of her way, breaking her Articles
a aud lofieiting her insurance for the freight
!. age ola few stores from The Falkland Is