Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-02-09
Thrilling Incident.

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ror Of an EV-MercAo"t-Ge"era er-
citement, dc.
On Thursday last, we Witnessed one oil
the toughest rivers and encountered one OF
the most terrible storms we ever witnessed
encountered. We embarked that evening
4 o'clock on board the splendid steamer
Pvrona. Admiral MAnKuA@, commander, ior
the famed city of Baton Rouge. The weath-
er being fair and everything appeared pro-
nitious for our voyage. Hardly had we lett
that beautiful garden spot OF Louisiana, ga"
.hieha. before the SKY became overcast and
the winds seemed to come from all four quar-
tiers of the compass at once.
The admiral upon these threatening APP
ncarances Of the weather, gave his orders
with the accustomed GOODNESS for which he
is proyerbial, and made all necessary preFa-
~rations to meet the raging Of the ooistFoas
elements, such as taking a reef IN the ensi-
neer's coat tail, securing the roast-beet, tight
eaing the pilots whiskers, &c, and Tor a
while all on board seemed comparatively
safe! But alas for the fraiitg of human
hopes! The gale was now at its height, and
as she pitched and plunged, she teil III the
trough of the sea (river 2 The engineer
rave a veil and rushed from the engine, leaV-
. A. " - - ;r,l,- +n 4ha ~ of
the waves! a&.
go ahead on the engine,a beloved the
pilot through the speaking trumpet.
eShant toch yer darnea ingine agin till the
storms over yelled the terrified engineer
as he chung TO the ratings of the boat TO
steady hiraself.
It was at this moment the cool-daring and
intrepidity of of the Admiral shone forth:
his quick eye instantly observed the eondi-
ton Of things. and siezing his s~peaking-trnnl-
pet which he never suffered to leave his side
during the storul-he exclaimed
"Alt hands to the pumps! y His clear mel
low voice sounding above the roar Of tire
clements; its effect was electric; with a
cheer, the men rushed 10 the deaaIohn and
they pumped with auch hearty good will
that II was easy 10 see their spsriis were
raised and cheerad by this timely command
ard its good effect was soon visible.
While tais scene took place on deck, the
pilot was not an i~nattentive observer Of what
was going on, and feeling unable alone to
manage the boat unless he participated-gen-
erous heart!-in the pumping. roared Justify
for assistance at the wheel, i passenger
| who should ever be remembered for his daring
on this memorable occasion. rushed at the
eminent peril OF loosing his hat, to the pilots
assistance. and with their united efforts sue
ceeded in bringing the boats head to the wind,
and she then rode out the storm in. perfect
safety. ga M .e
1t was with feelings of the deepest admi-
ration NC Observed the gallant form cf the
Admiral dufing these p~eriIous hours, pacing
the deck Of the noble steamer, as she sat like
a thing Of liGe,2 upon the turbulent bosom
Of the Father Of Waters, giving his orders as
calmly and cooIly as if nothing had happened
OF was going to happen.
The congratulations Of 'ali hands, upon
their narrow escape was gratifying in the
extreme. and one would haze scarcely sas-
pected that they had Just escaped from a posi-
| ton OF extreme peril at witnessing the JOY
that sat smiling upon each countenance !
| Who would have supposedly that hour OF an
ger that a craven-heart could have been
found Z But there was one! A Gascen Egg
Merchant on the first approach OF danger lied
dastardly from his post-waEnins hlmselfln
front of the fre-and was found after The
storm ceased under ere of the benches of the
boat, holding on has basket CT eggs with grim
desperation !! To pull him forth. and to con-
sign him toeternal shame for poltroonrey, was
but the work OF a moment. The contempt
which the Admiral evinced for this individ-
aual was gratifying. simply charging him
twenty cents for his fare and allowing hin,
to depart in peaeei ta&Lts
As one OF the passengers on that memoir
able trip, we shall ever feel grateful to those
who contributed so largely to the general
safety, and who placed themselves entirely
under the orders of the Admiral 1t is bat
rendering an act Of due justice to state to all
concerned that no lives were lost although
the Spirtts We're called up. sA*~ -N @s.
KENTUCKY LEGlsLATURE.-On Saturday
in the Senate, Mr.. King proposed the follow.
ing resolutions, which were adopted, viz %
Whereas, 1t is represented to this Genera
Assembly, that it is contemplated by tins
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