Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-04-23

IuE DRAF3 ASIOh.-A special 10 tHe
Tribune thus speaks of the brave pastor at
Terrence Bay
The Rev. Mr.. Ancient, the brave man
who rescued Chief Officer Firth, is in the
charge of the church at the latter place Ter
renee Bay. He labors here as missionary
for the Colonial Church Society. His pc pile
almost worship him, and he is as good as he
is brave. l found him yesterday at his home
near the plain little chapel on the hill. He
is a man about &c years of age, an English
man by birth, six feet in height, and strong
ly built. He has genial lace, bright eye,
a clear head, and warm heart He speaks
fuently, but 50 unpretendingly that his no.
bic action speaks more loudly than his own
modest words Since the wreck he has been
busy burying the dead, performing his duty
as minister, and seeing that everything is
done decently and in order
Yesterday 64 were buried The little
church was opened and the people, his poor
but honest parishioners, came to pay the
last tribute OF respect to those whom they
had tried III vain to save. Mr.. Ancient SIM
ply read the church service. There was no
time for sermon, and none was needed.
His example last Wednesday was a far more
eloquent sermon to his people than anything
be could have preached.
Mr. Anclent's account Of the part he
played in the fearful tragedy was vivid and
interesting. When he reached the wreck,
which took place about two miles from his
house, most Of the saved had been landed.
te sought to find them shelter. till his atten-
ton was attracted by the man and the wom-
an IN the rigging and boy on the wreck.
lie went to Mr.. Ryan, the magistrate, and
said, :. he water IS smooth enough; YOU can
get alongside in boat. They were then
hauling the boats On the shore. But you
cannot get at EN- when you get out there,
said Mr.. Ryan. GIVE me boat and some
men: put me on board, and viii get them.
\ boat was manned, bot when they neared
the ship the men would not put him on
board. They loved their pastor, and thought
it certain death to put him On the vessel.
Mr.. Ancient cntreated them. john" be
said to the most soIlct0us of the crew, ''if |
am doomed | won't hold you responsible.
Put me On board While they were back
ing and filling, the boy fell off. They picked
INN up, wrapped a coat around him, and
landed him.
Finally the men agreed to put Mr.. Ancient
on board. The ships side was then at an
angle OF 90 degrees, and the fishermen have
not yet got over their admiration Tor their
pastor skill In climbing il, and IN running
the rail he found piece Of one of the braces
in the main rigging, made one end fast and
carried the other along with him. When he
reached the outer d4ylt he shouted to the
man in the rigging, You are an officer, are
you uot?' ''Ycs, was the reply. Then
you know how to make b0wllne "Yes,
SIR Mr.. Ancient then threw him an end
OF the rope, first taking a turn around the
daYIt, Now put cOpfi lencc in me and
move when | tell you" Mr. Firth followed
his directions, and the minister led him along
by the rope, taking IN the slack as he went.
Whenever he slipped, the turn around the
davlb ana the strong arm OF his rescuer held
him. great sea swept over and washed
the officer of. 30 LJrd,' he cried out, Il
have broken my shins, | have broken my
5hlus " Never mind your shiDs, man it is
your life we are alter Finally he got him
to the main rigging and to the vessels side
and let him into the boat by rope, and the
man was saved.
Mr.. Ancient va. iormoaIy scripture
reader in the British navy, but has been at
Prospect for SIX years. lie passed his ex-
animation, and las taken orders, determined
now become fisher OF men. lie is man
thorCus shlv in earnest, but not 50 serious
that he could not ituEh heartily when be
spoke OF Officer Ftrths soltctIde for his
shins. Like the Il herman preacher Of the
Sea Of GaliIee, he knows how II cast his net
for souls, and If he is MT a Peter himself, he
has in the most literal sense bull5 his church
upon rock; and may the gates OF
hell never prevail against it.