Bristol news. [volume] (Bristol, Va. & Tenn.) 1867-189?, 1882-02-07
De Longs Wife.

Captain Nye, VINO KNOWS more aDou'
Capt. De Long and the lost Jeanncttt
than anyone else In the country, says OF
Mrs DE Long:
"Lieutenant DE Long, needed and
had no more competent adviser than his
wife. She is noble, highly intelligent
woman, and like himself, an enthusiast
upon the subject of Arctic exploration.
She has read and studied everything
that experience and science have made
known upon that topic, Is familiar with
the minutcst details Of every cndeavor
ever made for the penetration of the
profound veil of mystery oycrhanging
that field of most daring adventure.
Could she possibly have done 10 she
would have been most glad to have nc
compaDicd him upon his expedition,
sharing his lardships, his pcrils and his
fate. That however, was manifcstly
impracticable, rs she had the good sense
tO recognize. think one of the most
touching episodes ever witnessed was
the parting between Lieutenant De Long
aud his wife, and know that the pang
of separation was heightened by her
regret that she could not share his trials
In the heroic cndcavor for the attainment
of the purpose IN which her heart was
~ much bound up Ms his. We went out
Of the Bay of San Francisco with n tug
following uS 10 take back those who were
TO return, and not n word was spoken of
the separation momcnlarily drawing
nearer. Finally, when we had got pret-
ty we'll out, Lieutenant DE Long came
TO me and said, 1T is time to GO A
small boat WAS lowered from the side
and manned. lie and Mrs. De Long
got into It. | followed them. and he
gave the order to pull away for the tug.
During the trip the silence III the little
boat was oppressive, painfully beyond
description, the only sound being the
ihump of the oars In the rowiocks and
the swnsh of the water. When VIC reach
eel the tug Lieutenant Dc Long pressed
his wic's hand and simply said Good
by" She stepped upon the tug, and,
turning bent upon her husband look
IN which there was expressed the most
poignant feeling, mingled with dcvOut
silent prayer for his safety and success.
For All instant he seemed to hesitate, ms
" lOT lllt NlulutlIl NIUNlNNu w ItI W.
ttudc md look, then recovering his
sclf-control, turned 10 his men aud In
Il full strong voice commanded, Pull
away, mcni" Soon their swiftly piled
oars placed him alongside the Jeanette.
We saw him mount the side, saw the
vessel bear away aud watched her In
silence until she was n mere spcCk upon
the distant horizon, without n word be-
ing spoken. Then, finally when the
Jeanette was fading from sight, Mrs.
De Long said to me, "Pleosc let's 70 be-
low, want to be alone for n moment"
complied with her request. soon,
however, almost Immediately indeed,
such was her power OF self-control aud
believe also her confidence IN her hus-
bands ultimate success aud happy re-
turn to her, she regaincd her self
possession and entered Into conversation.
II was such q manifestation OF bravery
on the part OF woman as never saw
before aud never expect TO witness again.
hut slc has never had nny doubt and
has mono now OF the safety Of her husband
and his ultimate return TO his native
land. She was here n few days ago, aud
we have been In almost constant consul
tatlon or communication during the two
years or more IN which tho fate of her
husband has been shroudcd In obscurl-
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