The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1858-01-30

place every week, 10 nevertheless, matter
Of deep interest. Hundreds Of persons are
drawn together to witness the departure,
some out Of idle curiosity, and others, to
wish their friends goodbye. Now, in this
separation, mark the national traits. There
is the gay and light-hearted Frcnchman--he
wishes his friend farewell, and though it
should be . parent, child, or wife, ho
trips Of a joyously - if he was just going
to Boston. Then comes the thoughtful and
sober English, or German, and as they grasp
their friend by the hand, and talk Of the
dangers of the voyage, and the long sepa-
ration, strong emotions swslls the heart, and
chokes the utterance. There too, il the
true American, as busily engaged with his
friend, in learning the latest news from Wall
street, about bank exchange, and railroad
stock, that he has scarcely time to say good
bye, even when the Captain exclaims-s'Let
60 the ship"
1t is a beautiful sail from New York down
tho Bay to Staten Island, distance Of 20
miles. We have behind Us, in full view,
Brooklyn, New York, and Jersey Cities, and
before US, Staten Island, which is beautiied
with gardens and lawns, and prinsely man
sions, in which, the millionaires Of New
York spend their summer months. Herewe
put of the agents that have come down to
see the ship clear of. Here too, alittlein-
cident occurred, which enabled Us to learn
much Of the character of the Captain, and
thereby the character Of his ship. eome-
thing displeased ono of the sailors, when
he began to swear, but the Captain in q
moment exclaimed, 'sStop that swearing,
nothing of that kind is allowed on this ship"
This was highly gratifying to the passengers
that stood around, for though doubtless
many of them were accustomed themselves
to swear when on land, yet that now they
were about to enter upon the dangers Of
the sea, they felt grati6ed and moro secure,
from the fact, that the ship was command
ed by one who had the fear Of God before
his eyes. .....
Now, We have fairly entered upon our
long voyage of $500 miles, with clear,
bright sky, and smooth and tranquil sea;
our ship is running ten miles IN hour, and
fast leaving in the distance, the beautiful
scenery of the American coast. Tho shades
of evening gather around Us, but it is mot
dark, for the full moon 10 rising clear and
bright, and pouring a food Of light over the
mighty waste Of waters, and the passengers
are promenading the deck in high spirits At
the beautiful weather We have for tho com.
mencement of the voyage. The ships bell
rings for ton O'Clock, and We retire to our
state-rooms.
Sabbath morning. The wind is fair, the
sea is smooth and the sky il clear. The pas
ssngers one after another, come on deck, and
look around for land, but there is none to
be seen; nothing now skirts the horizon,
but the deep blue sea. began to enquire
if we were going to have preaching on the
ship to-day. A German lnfdel being pres
ent, began at once to ridicule the Christian
religion, which brought on . controversy,
and drew around US agood many people
The Captain seeing the crowd, and hearing
loud talking, came near, and began at once
to plead for the Christian religion, 30 that
between us, the Iniidcl got badly whipt, and
appeared rather reserved on the subject,
during the remainder Of the voyage.
The Captain stated that he should like
very much to have public service on che ship
to-day, but he did not know there was any
minister ON board. told him, that ! was
one, and that | should like to preach. He
thanked me, and said that he would have
the Steward put up written notices about
the ship, and wewould have service At three
o'clock. Accordingly At the appointed time,
the ships bell was rung, and near two hum
dred persons came together to hear preach
ing. Among them, Vas the Captain and his
officers, and before ne, sat the German
scoifer taking down the sermon in short
hand. After service, took como pains to
learn If there were any professors Of re-
lig,on amoung our passengers, but ! was
sorry to End, out Of one hundred Germans
and French, but two persons that sesned.to
interest on the subject, whilst the
great body Of them were Skeptics. This
led me to redectupon the wisdom and good
ness Of God in settling America, not with
German Inadels, nor with French Catholics,
but with English Puritans; men Of God who
have given character to our laws and insti-
buttons, and have nade the Americas Re-
public the desired glory Of all nations.
After the Sabbath the wind began 10 in-
crease, and for Eve days II blew . heavy
gale 90 that The ship had 10 DO run several
points out Of her course to secure her safely.
With the return Of Sabbath, No wsrs again
favored with cain aad beautiful day, %
that weagain bad preaching. According 70
the ships rcckonins We are now shout ll0o
miles from England, al arc nov getting
Tired Of the voyage. Aftr ths fr,s Two q
three days there i - good-dsal Of sansness
It sea, and our thoughts md eonvsrsation
'cgir TO turn toward. the different coun.r;..