, 1861-08-08
sTE1AcooM WASHINGTON TERRITORY THURSDAY AUGUST 8,

horizon round. Having been 90 wonderfully
preserved for many hours, was again led to in
dulge in faint but hardly acknowledged hopes
that might be rescued from the waves BY some
passing vessel. 5Al
As daylight became clearer, could sec to .
considerable distance in every direction, but no
object met my view except the SKY above and
the dark water beneath and around me. The
last spark Of hope seemed extinguished, and !
made up my mind to die like mani
But as the sun rose above the horizon, an OBJ
ject in the west caught my eye, which reflected
the rays Of the sun and shone like Awhile speck
afar off, knew at once that il was ship, and
my heart throbbed again with expectation and
hope. kept my eyes steadily fixed upon that
object, anxious TO know whether It was approach
ing or receding, and ! soon became convinced
that it was coming toward me.
The vessel came nearer. l could soon count
her sails and see between her masts, and became
aware that the ship was on wind steering to the
northeast, and that II she kept on her present
course would pass me at least . couple Of miles
to the northward. Nevertheless, watched the
course Of that vessel with intense interest. Every
maneuvre, every motion, was closely noticed,
and fervently prayed that some circumstance
would occur to change her course and bring her
within hail But when,a ,ap hour passed, and she
continued steering in the same direction, my
hopes were again destroyed. AT that moment
the wind hauled To the porthward and headed
the ship of couple Of points, and to my great Joy
she was put about on the other tack, heading
almost directly toward me.
As the ship approached the wind became un-
steady, and sometimes was on her weather
bow and sometimes on her lee bow, and some.
times she headed directly for me. No ono can
imagine my agonizing suspense as l watched
that vessel. As she came near, haw struck
her and headed her of accuple Of points enough
to carry her past beyond the reach Of my voice.
Knowing this was the only chanee, !. quilted
the hatchwav, which had tnus far sustained mo
in the water, and swan off in direction TO in
tercept the passing vessel. Fortunately for me
the wind was now light, aud the ship was dull
sailer, and soon reached . position directly in
her hawse, which was eoufdent would enable
me 10 communicate with her.
As soon as thought my voice could be heard
by the men upon her deck, | began 20 hail
sShip a-hOy Ship a-hoyl Ship a-hoy p'sl gu
hailed several times, and was nearly along
side to leeward, before could attract the atten-
ton Of any one on board. At length the man
at the helm called out, +" Capt Holfax, believe
sOmebody Is hailing the ship there 70 leeward.p
The captain, mates and al hands rushed 10
the side Of the ship, and were half frightened TO
death at seeing my ugly-looking bead sticking
up out Of the water, and hearing me N = hoarse
and husky voice urging them for Gods sake 70
send q boat, for l was almost perishing.
This appeal brought them to their senses Il
al 1t once flashed upon their minds that | was
no marine monster, plotting their destruction,
but poor fellow creature, floating on the water
and struggling for life. The captain waved
his hat, the men gave three cheers, tho most
welcome sounds ever listened 10 The main.
top-sail was thrown aback, the quarter boat was
lowered, and IN less than five minutes ] was
taken from the water. kindly welcomed and ten.
derly nursed on board the ship Janisalry, bound
from Providence to Gibraltar and MnrseiIlesl
Yes, shipmates, was treated IN the kludest
manner on board this ship, supplied with clothes
and made comfortable IN every respect But
the Janis,arg being no clipper, We were long
time reaching Gibraltar; and on the afternoon
on which we entered the bay We espied the brig
Crocodile under way bound Up The AeditsIra-
: i Recognized the brig at once. and told Capt
Hollax, who hailed the brig, and asked the cap.
tain to heave 10 for q few minutes, as he wished
to send . boat alongside. Captain komney com
piled with the request wondering what the stran-
ger wanted. The boat was manned, and took
my seat At the stern, and In iew minutes was
alongside the brig. I bade my kind friends in
the BOAT goodbye, and lightly stepped up over
Che side q the brig. stared Captain Romney full
In the face, and touching my hat said In The
most respectful manner, " Come aboard 81, a
last 1"
/ never saw man 50 astonished as Capt.
Romney was when be caught my eye as passed
over the gunwale. He turned as pale as an ICE.
berg. and stepned back pace or two a. II he
had seen 4 ghost, but when lifted my bat, he
exclaimed, ut & Colin Hartshoru, as sure as
there are alligators In FloFidal BoysN he OK.
Claimed, turning 10 the crew, "here Is our old
shipmaie, Colin Hartshorn, returned to Us eaie
and sound, having managed somehow to get to
windward Of Davy Jones alter all 2