The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1880-05-20

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the large and elegant steamship of Capt
Goodwin, which for a time was to be
the home of the bride.
Gayly decked with streamers and
bunting, and amid a salute from her
guns, they passed upon her decks. where
after pleasant hour of enjoyment, all
departed for the shore, and night settled
down quietly and calmly over the bay
1; and city.
1t was bright and beautiful morning
on which the ocean Bird" was to
spread her white wings and sail for the
far distant port Of Liverpool. Now
could be heard the merry 'heave-ho "
OF the seamen mingled with the noise of
the rafting chains, and the anchor
slowly assembled from its muddy bed to
its accustomed place. Flags were float
ing to the breeze, the smoke poured
| out black clouds, the water foamed and
boiled as she slowly and majestically
swung about, setting her PROV for the
head OF the bay. She was a floating
palace-without, probably, dark and
gloomy to the eye; but within, all was
brightness and gayety. She was manned
by as good and bold crew as ever
trod plank, with a generous and noble
hearted captain.
How bright and beautiful were the
waters as her sharp prov cut through
them, and they were hurled aside by the
graceful lines of her huge hull First
they were of bright green; gradually
this deepened into darker hue; then
they changed altogether and became a
dark hue.
Happy and light Of heart were the
passengers. They had caught some in
spiration from this beautiful day, and
wore engaged in merry song laughter.
The city gradually faded from sight,
and at last WAS lost. As they foated
smoothly along, the scene grew brighter
and more beautiful along the banks
Here was . farm house, with its several
outbuildiAgs, all surrounded by large
and shady trees, and the cattle peace
fully 81 zins in the fields beyond, while
overhead could bs seen flock OF crows
cawing continually as they wheeled in
circles over the corn felds- A forest in
the distance covering the sides of
mountain, and extending away at last
into the blue and empty air, while dot
ting the whole Of tho ripping surface
Q; he bay could be seen crafts Of all na
lions
NV fishing smack passed under her
bow, bowling merrily along upon its
co1-se. ! large schooner was moving
slowly - Tie bay, ,owed by tiny tug.
Tasy v..e passing through the Golden
G2.z, one Of Natures greatest and
graz ies. freaks Anon they were be-
rod re had Of the bay, and were
Passing the lighthouse The land grad
ual.y faded sway into long banks Of blue
e.ouis
/ 81 las. they were in the calm Pacific,
vi:h her mild ana balmy breezes, her
c.oudlsss skies above and blue waters
oe,o~. On the morrow they expected
% weather the stormy cape And night
=es.led down upon them, leaving all in
peace and happiness, with nothing to
disturb their calm slumbers.
The morning broke clear and beauti-
! ;ul. with not a cloud to obscure the
/ blue heavens Il was q warm and
/ lovely dav; even the most feeble had
yentured from their berths to behold
/ this beautiful scene. But, as the day
wore on, a cloud was seen in the otiing.
! Al first, it vas Only a small, white spot;
then another rose, to be followed by still
another; they seemed 10 be hurrying to-
eether until they had combined into one
large and widely extended mass, which
rolled along, blackening and charging
until it covered the whole heavens.
a breeze sprsng up, flashing the waves
into frothy foam; the white caps were
rising, now sinking; few remained on
! deck to see the storm which threatened.
The waves were tossing and tumbling,
driving the sleet and rain with great
violence agains. the deck and rigging
The sea grew more boisterous as the
night advanced. At eight bells the wind
was blowing q hurricane. The ship
plunged TO and fro, as she bravely
breasted the angry waters. Now, as
she rode upon the crest Of an angry
wave, her stern sank, and she seemed
Shining backward. down-but as the