New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-26

BE Captains resolution and power of endurance.
Presently he hoisted sal and set ont more. il
being quarter to 10. The fact that he was now on
the Ridge, and on the wrong side of flowing 10
that unlucky twenty minutes spent on the stock
ings-was judiciously concealed from him. So far as
l can make out he now actually being sucked
back to the English shore-all the while manfully
padding and sailing on, "a he supposed in the con-
trary direction. The pilot was for picking him mp
and transporting him in the steamer straight across
the treacherous network of currents in which he
was caught, but this evasion Of difficult
ties 10 which the Captains brother and friends
would not consent Still less would he himself have
consented had he known what was proposed. Then
a mist on, and after that nobody on board the
steamer seems tohave knOwn-or TO have been willing
TO tell-what their position was, how far they were
from the French coast, and whether they drift
ing toward it or away from it. The sea was
rough and night coming The captain
of the steamer declared it would be dangerous
for his men TO remain in boat astern-the only
means of keeping Capt. BoytOn in sight. The pilot
declared that after daylight he would not be re-
sponsibe for Capt. BoytOns safety The two were
seemingly at variance about the position of the ship
though agreed that the time had come to put stop
TO the experiment. There was consultation, shared
in by the journalists on board, which resulted in a
be taken on board. His brother protested. When
the Captain was told he demonstrated even en-
ergetically alleging that he was good FOR another
twelve hours. AT last he was told pumply that no.
body knew where he was. or which way the cur
rents carrying him. and that il pure chance
whether he would reach the French coast or the
English, or be left butfeting about in midchanne To
this statement he perfOrce yielded but before going
board padded round the steamer at speed TO prove
that he still had plenty of strength left At Gl5 he
was taken in having Travelled, it is computed, not
less than so miles of actual distance, and having
been Just 10 hours in the water On examination,
says his physician, he was perfectly calm and col
lected and showed signs Of distress. He was per-
spring freely his respiration natural, pulse so
and feeble, temperature o. Iu the doctors opinion
he could have continued his exertions six hours
longer. He was rolled up in a blanket and put into
berth. and upon the steamer reaching Boulogne re-
sumed his swimming dress, and went ashore as if
nothing had occurred, aud was enthusiastically re-
ceived.
1t may strike You as odd that directly they had
got Capt Boyton on board the tug the pilot and
captain seemed to a knowledge of their pO-
sition. 1t was perceived, says writer that the
tug was some few miles to the eastward of Cape
Grsnez, and she at once steamed for BOulogne. l
am inclined to doubt whether there was ever any
real uncertainty as TO the position. What worried
the pilot and others the gathering darkness the
rough sea- the great probability that Capt. Boyton
and the steamer would part company, and the ter
rible doubt whether in that case his strength would
hold out or the currents would he obliging enoueh
to carry him on shore. have heard il whispered.
may add, that among the nOn-sealaring part Of the
company there were those
Whose souls would sicken DER the heavinc wave
did sicken, IN fact. that they scarcely in
mood for giving courageous counsel BE thar as it
may. Capt BoytOn had beyond all dispute done
enough 10 prove his own courage and strength, and
the transcendent merits of has dress as a means of
sustaining life for prolonged period in the water
1t is almost vexatiOus 10 be told that two channel
captains, commanding the SOUTHEASTERN COmpany's
steamers, which crossed within the same ~ hours
are of opinion that lad Capt. BOyton remained in
the water, he would have reached Cape Grisnez in
two hours more, and that the turn Of the tide would
have brought him thence 10 BOulOgne by IL that
night. 1t is stated that he will renew the attempt
in contrary direction, and in the hope of more
favorable tides, currents, and winds Meantime, he
has no reason TO be dissatisfied with the comments Of
the press, or with the narratives published by those
who witnessed his gallant effort. G. ". q.