The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-11-02
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JACK IN THE FoRECASTLE; or Incidents in the
liie of HawSer artinSale: BY the author Of
Tales Of the Ocean, Salt water Bubbles.
etc. Boston: Crosby. Nichols, Lee & Co. I.
NJ. HOWARD, ST. Johnsbury.
Mr.. J. S. Sleeper, formerly of the Boston
Journal, has collected some of his nautical
yarns, and has had them published in very
neat book by Crosby, Nichols, Lee & Co.
This book abounds in accounts of cruises,
rambles and adventures Of the author during
some eight years of his early life. 1t is quite
a readable book. The following extract H.
lustrates the enchantment lent BY distance
to attractive objects, as we'll as the power of
sentiment to elevate and refine natures appa-
ren,ly the most obtuse:
mo one can imag inc the ten Ter, thrilling
ard holy associations which cluster around
those words. 'Sweethearts and Wives, unless
he has been long separated from those he
loves, wanderer on a distant sea. That
Saturday night toast came home to the bosom
Of every man who carried heart beneath
blue jacket. The gallantry of the sailor has
often been spoken of. His devotion to wo-
man is proverbial. With few opportunities
to mingle in female society, he can, neverthe-
! less, truly estimate its value, and appreciate
| its advantages. Indeed, have known old
sailors, whose rough and wrinkled visages.
blunt and repulsive manners, coarse and un-
refined language, were enough to Danish Gu
pid to an iceberg, exhibit the kindest and
tenderest feelings when speaking Of woman,
whom in the abstract they regarded as be-
ing not merely to be protected, cherished,
and loved, but also to be adored.
shall never forget the we'll deserved re-
buke once received from sturdy old tar
for an il-timed comment on woman's per-
sonal appearance. 1t was in St. Salvador.
The captain of Portuguese ship was going
on shore accompanied by his wife. The boat
crossed the bows Of the ship was in; the fem
} mime garments attracted the attention Of all
hands, who suspended their work and gazed
upon the charming object as if they beheld
something more than mortal. AS the boat
passed onward, and We resumed labors which
the glimpse of petticoat had interrupted,
with want Of gallantry which trust is for
eign to my character. for which l cannot e.
ven now account, and of which | was after
wards heartily ashamed, casually remarked
We'll, there's nothing wonderful about her
after all; she's homely enough, IN all con-
science"
'Hawser,' said my old shipmate in solemn
ard impressive manner, gracefully waving
the marlinspike which he held in his hand
there is no such thing in mater as homely
woman"
The KANGAROO HUNTER; or Adventures in thu
Bush. By Anne Bowmal. author Of "Esper
anza," 1.-The Castaways," The Young Exiles,
etc. Boston Crosby, Nichols Lee 4 Co
7 For sale in st. Johnsbury by /. NJ. HOWARD.
This book is designed more especially fo
S the Young; and abounds in descriptions OF
these animals; lite and manners in Australia
etc. 1t is fictitious narrative, and quite a
!, mnsing'
Messrs. Thayer & Eldridge, Boston pub
S fishers, have in press, "Harrington; Stor
of True Love-" by the author of "Wha
Cheer" etc. Also "Aspbodel," novel o
/: Ada Clare. Also "Half-battle words fror
Theodore Parker" Theodore Parker in Me
moriam;" "Incidents in the Life of Slav
I: Girl;7 by Lydia Maria Child; and ne'