West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1880-06-05
SHIPWRECKED.

IL was one of those bright and beauti-
ful days In the month of October, when old
Summer, with his fervid heat, seems 10th To
leave us, and fingers yet for a few days, un-
til his forces are gradually lessened by the
cooling winds of Autumn.
AT some distance from the business
haunts of the thriving city of San Fran
cisco, which borders upon the bay Of the
same name, with her thousands of strug-
CLING humanity, may be seen the beautiful
grounds and green parks Of Captain Will
lam Woodwane, a rich and retired sea cap
tain.
After spending many years upon the
briny deep, he determined to give up hiscall
ing, as he was now rich, dispose of his YES
sells, and enjoy these hard-eaned plea ,ures
in his mellow old age. Having lost his
wife, beautiful and accomplished woman,
some eight years before, he was now left
with only one TO comfort him i'm his de-
clining years.
Maud was the only living child, and was
perfect image of her mother, now passed
from earthly view, with eyes of a darl,
brown that one could never look into and
never be able to sound their depths; hair of
dark chestnut, that flowed in sunny ringlets
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and face that might well bc envied by
many fair one
Capt. Frederick Goodwin was a young
and accomplished seaman, having not vet
reached the age of twenty-five: but from
the serious brow and streaks of gray IN
those locks, you would suppose him TO he
fully ten years older With eyes of that
peculiar gray that at once show strength and
determination of character, dark and curl
ing hal shading IA broad and expansive
forehead, giving evidence of intellect; com
blne with these firm and expressive mouth
and chin, broad shoulders, well developed
form, and standing full six feet i'm height
he was indeed fit TO be the guardian of the
human freight placed under his charge.
such were the young people of whom
shall write.
During Capt. Goodwin's short visit i'm
that city, having seen Miss Woodwane at a
private reception, he. was pleased and at
once captivated. 1t was plainly case of
love at first sight. And the object of this
passion How was it with her. She
saw this noble looking stranger, and was at
once pleased with his bearing. After an
introduction, given by their kind host, they
were left 10 chat together until the evening
had finally worn away, and it was time to
depart. BY this time these two young peo-
pie had become the best of friends, aud a
cordial invitation was extended to the cap
tain from both the young lady and her
father to call on the following Wednesday
afternoon. 1t was of course accepted.
He continued his calls for some time.
until at last 1t was whispered through
society's circles that Miss Maud Woodwane
and Captain Fred Goodwin were engaged
October. The birds in the groves were
singing their farewell songs to Summer.
but in the beautiful parks of Captain Wood
wane they seemed 70 carol their sweetest
songs; for great event was about to hap
pen.
One Of the most brilliant marriages that
had ever been heard of this side Of the con
tinent was TO take place ere many hours
passed. Everyone seemed TO be astir with
renewed energy IN the mansion upon the
hill The invita- ions TO this grand event
were beautifully gotten up, and all who
were fortunate enough TO receive one wei G.
expecting something grand in tins they
were not disappointed, for the rich aud
generous old gentleman had prepared sump-
tuously for the occasion, and he was noted
for the grand dinners and other entertain
ments that took place under his hospitable
roof
The guests at last arrived, and at four
o'clock the bridal party entered the spacious
parlOrs that we're filed with many friends
They were a handsome couple. The cere-
mony over, they left the parental roof, and,
with many friends went upon the tiny
steam yacht "Victor," the private boat Of
Captain Woodwsne. All paid a short visit
70 the large and elegant steamship of Cap
tain Goodwin, which for a time was 10 be
the home Of the bride
Gaily dccked with streamers and bunting
and amid a salute from her guns, they
passed upon her decks, where after a pleas
ant hour Of enjoyment, all departed for the
shore, and night settled down quietly over
the bay and city
II was bright and beautiful morning ON
which The ocean Bird was TO spread her
white wings and sail for the distant port Of
Liverpool Now could be heard the merry
"heave-ho ~ Of the scamen, mingled with
the noise OF the rattling chains, and the
anchor slowly assembled from IT'S muddy bed
TO its accustomed place. Flags were float
ing 20 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, prob.
ably dark and gloomy 10 the eye but
within, ali was brightness and CAVITY. She
was manned by az good and bold q crew
~ ever trod plank, with 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 a
bright green gradually this deepened into