Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-03-17
Another Trip Around the World.

The little boat now in course Of construction
by Mr.. W. b. Smith at o street, South Bos-
ton, to convey Mr. Lewis J. Goldsmith and
his wife on u cruise round the world is be
coming an object of much interest at City
Point. The boat is Is feet long. feet beam
and feet inches deep. 1t is now panked
and beamed, built of hard pine rs of an inch
thick, fastened with best galvanized nails and
bunged. DIR. Marshall of this city furnishes
two anchors of some 80 and - pounds, weight
Two of the latest improved compasse. will
also be used There will be ample space for
provisions. The fresh water will be pla ed
in iron tanks on the floor amounting to some
POO gallons. The sleeping accommodations
will be limited to the locker, and periods Of
rest will be arranged by the cruisers. Oil or
gas will be used for cooking and light. or Mr.
Goldsmith may make his own gas by NV
process. The trunk and slide will afford pro-
lection against the weather.
Such an undertaking seems hazardous and
almost foolhardy but how much better than
when Columbus started to find the western
world on an unknown path. Now with
scientific appliances, ocean charts, and ability
to make use of the winds, the enterprise does
not seem so momentous. 1t does seem, how
ever, adventurous in Mrs. Goldsmith to ac-
company her husband. Yet one of her own
sex has pioneered the way alonc-Madanc
Ida Pfeiifer, who some years ago made a ike
circuit and who had formed lifelon. desire
for that object, and in later years circum-
stances conspred to help her. She il well
known to many people in Boston.
Lewis j. Goldsmith is native of Copenha-
gen, Denmark, and is in his fortieth wear, but
looks ten years younger. He is of medium
height, stout built, has a frank, honest de-
termined cast of face, a clear blue eye, and is
grand specimen of Jack Tar. He fol-
lowed the sea for several years, served three
years in the American navy, took part in an
engagement at Soles Point, Virginia, and at
Roanoke Island with General Burnsides's ex-
petition; was at the capture of three rebel
steamers, one schooner, and a fort with four
than half an hour.
Under promise of promotion he and three
others accompanied General Spinola's abide
camp, intending to reach Little Washington,
distance of II miles, under constant fire
Of 81 rebel batteries, with a despatch to Gen
eral Foster, but when half way were met by
steamer also bearing despatch for the place
they left, which prevented their entire Jour
ney. Afterwards Mr.. Goldsmith was the ONLY
volunteer to carry ammunition over the same
dangerous route for three DAYS in succession
but has not yet received the promotion ex-
pected. He entertans the thought of vet ap-
vancing his claims for medal Mrs. Gold
smith is his second wife, is 90 years old quite
hopeful and good-looking, has lived in Boston
since she was five years old and was cdu-
Gated at the Bowdoin-street school She ha.
not had much seatarng experience. Her
husband has tried in vain to dissuade her
from the journey, but having shared his love
she Is willing to share his fate
They propose to start on their expedition
about the 4th of next July, and the line at
present mapped out is to proceed to Belfast.
ireland, possibly thence to some English port,
whence, after rest, they will proceed to Den
mark, and remain couple of months at
Copenhagen, with relatives Subsequently.
they will return to Leth, Scotland, try and
get through the Sucz Canal in March, sail to
Eden, Bombay, Ceylon, Penang, Singapore.
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Yokohama and Cali
fornia, exhibiting the boat in the various cit
les, and return to Boston in the fall of 1881.
Mr.. Goldsmith has had such project in his
mind for six years, but it was more firmly
fixed two years ago, ard is now quite hopeful
Of success. He will leave four children ia
care of friends. - TTareller