The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1853-01-08
Nv First and Last Nightin London.

Nwa. the fall of IS, that the ship to
which belonged, after a voyage Of four
months in the northern Atlantic, hove in
,cht Of the Sicily Islands, and, as We were
bound for London, shaped our course up the
channel. and in few DAYS, were anchored
in the Downs Having been short of provis-
ion. for some time back, we were obliged to
rop and rcpensh. The next day, however,
were towrd up the river, and entered the
Commercial Dock on the 2Sth of October.
IS 1t was grand sight to me, for | had
never been in London, and the city seemed
IKE the world. in comparison to nv hum
bleyiIlarc in the west of ENGLAND. We were
to be paid off on the morrow, and deter
mined as soon as was at liberty. to take a
stroll and see some OF the sights about which
hal 80 often heard Az twelve the next
day all hands proceeded to the Office in
leaden-hall street, and received, Sevcrally,
the amount due them There were lust ten
pounds coming to me-. and started off to see
how could best make it conducive to nv
pleasure. had been strolling round for
some time, looking at the Tower, and other
places of note, and finally walked into one of
the parks, to see what could of the London
fashions was leaning against tree. watch
Ing a party which attracted nv attention.
when was suddenly accosted by female.
apparently about eighteen or twenty. neatly
dressed and with an expression which, al.
though pleasing, was somewhat sad.
What IS 1t YOU wish, my good LADY,"
ad l.
She looked at me a moment and said
y gu are sailor, suppose 2"
Yes"
How long have Won been in London ?"
i arrived Yesterday"
"llav. YOU been here before ."
Never"
well, then perhaps can be of some as
H'anrr to You. Suppose we take cab, and
lrve out to Nauxhall this evening.
ih'>itated for moment, for, thought to
myself she no doubt thinks have plenty of
money, and wishes to obtain share. But
then again, ! thought it makes no difference
Ill spend it any how-and consented.
She called cab; and in a short time we
were at NanShall. pulled ont nv purse to
"y the driver, when she anticipated mo
sni sad
Never mind, sir, have plenty-hesides !
'o'''ed YOU here therefore bear all exnen-
p,"
vas astonished, for had never doubted
.'' mat my money was the principal attrac-
'''' ""' was puzzled to think what could
," her object.
'N'er ordering some refreshments of which
,"' 'e and drank very little. but which sbo
,'''''d upon paving for, we strolled round
'' saren' listening to the music until TO-
''''s evening, when | remarked il would ho
'e't to return "
w. 1t Will soon be dark, and we had bet
So but" said She "vou are a STRANGER
. A'n''' and it would be folly for you to look
'''ei t"-night-and besides i worIa ho
'"'''u' IN me to allow You to- reside
49, ''ree' and ifyou will accept room
ana "T'sy' You will be perfectly welcome,
w1rI husband, who is fond of company.
wi, DE- Cad TO see YOU.
-.,,r .''e nrsI'ating, she called a cab and
-'.' forced ne in. >"'' "'''
,.,', "ns" til" cab stopped we got out. and 7
ID ,,5; VII In narrow street, dimIy light
,.,, ""' before large brick house, with iron
'NcS IN front
,'' opened the door, and asked me 10 g,
moment when she went into room
,.4..., and returned almost immediately
,.. .H'; MY husband has retired: I'll in.
E'a to him in the morning. Here is
r,.. ''-''Ae the room at the head of the
H''. GOOD night" '
.. went " stairs to the room she had no;,.
H. "i"ny! the door and wen, in, I, wv.
y,,, ,'.r' You miyh, say, richly. The be1 cd
.-.,.. u" NE further corner, with blue dama.k
y, ans IN front, unlressed quickly as
.,,s' Somewhat tired by my days adventure n'
1 % the bed and drew aside ,hs cnr
,,1 ~, and here lay man. wel,er;nr in M h;.
~, with his throat cut from car to oa ~,
..-, .r be in vain to attempt to de.cr;fs Is' m'
,..,, Immediately dressed MYSELF Ds with my
A.. "'v Of mind which have never baa''
.,o, "a '','nn' for. then tried to omen tho
~ which to my horror found w,s ele" ,e", the
Sc ,,.s. around the room, my eye fell ynon
"a. ~, n'n' IN the FIRE place. ! snatcbsd
= ''4 with one stroke broke ,be ,o,.t /