ing the showers that were incessantly falling. At noon, St. John's bore W. by N. I N. distant 148 miles. On Saturday, July 2, having rained hard during the night, the cold became so intense that almost every person in the boat was unable to move. Their hands and feet were so swelled that many of them turned quite black, owing to their confined state and constant exposure to wet and cold. At day-break each person was served with a quarter of a biscuit, and a third of a wine-glassful of rum, and before noon, a small quantity of spruce-beer, from which they derived great benefit. During the early part of the day, it blew strong from the southward and westward, with thick fogs, which, towards noon, was succeeded by moderate breezes from the northward and eastward. The late occurrence had raised their hopes of deliverance to the highest pitch, but the excitement beginning gradually to subside, a corresponding despondency succeeded to such a state of artificial elevation, that no argument or entreaty could rouse some of the men to the ordinary exertions of making sail. The captain now, for the first time, served out a wine-glassful of water to the French captain and several of the people who appeared to have suffered most, and earnestly cautioned the crew not to taste the salt water; some of them, nevertheless, took large draughts and became delirious, while others were seized with violent cramps in the stomach and bowels. This day divine service was again performed at noon. St. John's bore W. by N., distant 110 miles. On Sunday, July 3rd, the cold was intense; indeed, it is hardly possible for language to describe the suffer At half-past eleven, A.M., they discovered a sail to the eastward, standing to the north-west, the sight of which inspired them all with the hope of immediate deliver-ings and distress of this miserable crew from cold, wet, ance, and animated them with new life. The captain immediately ordered the people to sit as close as possible, in order that they might not appear too much like an armed boat; and, having tied one of the ladies' shawls to the boat-hook, he raised himself, as well as he could, and waved it from the bow as long as his strength would permit. Having hauled close to the wind, they neared each other fast, and in less than a quarter of an hour, to their joyful surprise, they perceived that it was their long-lost consort, the jolly-boat. They would have recognised her sooner, but an additional sail had been made for her out of one of the bedsheets, which had been accidentally thrown into the boat, and was set as a bonnet to the foresail. hunger, and thirst. At eight, P.M., having a strong breeze from the southward, the cutter stood under all the canvas they could spread, with the jolly-boat following in her wake, and pulling her oars to keep up with them. The French captain, who had been for some days labouring under a despondency which admitted of no consolation, in a fit of delirium jumped overboard, and instantly sunk; and the cutter was going at such a rate, with the oars lashed to the gunwale, that it would have been impossible to have attempted to save him, even if he had floated. One of the prisoners also, in the jolly-boat, became so outrageous that it was found necessary to lash him to the bottom. This circumstance deeply affected them all; indeed, It would be impossible to describe the various sensa- the most trifling accident was sufficient to render their tions alternately expressed in every countenance-joy irritable state more painful. The captain of the Lady at the unexpected re-union with their long-lost friends Hobart was seized with a violent shivering, which and companions in misfortune, and disappointment to returned at intervals, and having refused all sustenance, all their hopes of relief from their perilous situation. his situation became very alarming; however, towards As soon as they approached, the cutter threw out a tow-night he enjoyed, for the first time, three or four hours rope to the jolly-boat, and bore away to the north-west. sleep; perspiration took place, and he awoke as from a They now mutually inquired into the state of their dream, free from delirium, but painfully alive to all the respective crews, after the late dreadful gale; those in horrors that surrounded them. the jolly-boat had suffered from swelled hands and feet, the same as the others, and had experienced the greatest anxiety for the fate of the cutter, as they concluded she must have perished. The most singular circumstance was, that having steered for two nights without any light, they should, after such tempestuous weather, meet again; which could only be attributed to the interposition of Divine Providence: but fearing a similar accident might occur, they made a more equal distribution of the provisions; the cutter having received of the jolly-boat two bottles of wine and some biscuit, gaveness of their misery. them some rum in return. The sea continued to break over the boats so much, that those who had strength enough, were obliged to bale without intermission. Those in the stern of the cutter were so confined that it was difficult for any one to put his hand into his pocket, and most of the crew lay in water at the bottom of the boat. The return of day brought them no relief but its light. The sun had only once cheered them during the whole of their perilous voyage, and those who obtained a few hours of uninterrupted sleep, awoke to all the conscious A very heavy gale of wind came on from the south ward, with a tremendous sea, so that the utmost vigi- | noise of the blowing of whales, of which they saw a lance was necessary in managing the helm, as the great number. smallest deviation would have broached the boats to and hurried them to destruction. They scudded before it, expecting each returning wave to overwhelm them; but, through the providence of Almighty God, they weathered the storm, which, towards night, began to abate. They had now nearly run the whole distance they had supposed themselves from St. John's; but the thickness of the fog prevented them from seeing to any extent. Towards evening they passed several pieces of rockweed, and soon afterwards Captain Thomas saw the wing of a hackdown, an acquatic bird that frequents the coast of Newfoundland, and is much eaten by the fishermen. This circumstance inspired them with great hopes of their approaching the land; and every person was employed in attentively observing what passed the boats. Soon after, a beautiful white bird, web-footed, and not unlike a dove in size and plumage, hovered over the mast-head of the cutter, and, notwithstanding the pitching of the boat, frequently attempted to perch on it, and continued to flutter there till dark. This circumstance, trifling as it may appear, was considered by them all as a propitious omen, and awakened in them a superstition to which sailors are said to be at all times too much addicted. As they had every reason to conclude that they were well in with the land, the few who were able to move, were called upon to make a last exertion to save their lives by rowing, and take advantage of the little breeze which they then had. It was strongly urged, that should the wind come off the shore in the morning, and drive them to leeward, that all efforts to regain it might be too late; for, independent of their feeble state, the provisions could not, with the most rigid economy, last more than two days; nor could the water which had remained untouched, except in the instances before mentioned, hold out much longer. They had been six days and nights constantly wet and cold, without any other sustenance than a quarter of a biscuit and one wine-glass of liquid for twenty-four hours. But the men who had appeared totally indifferent to their fate, now summoned resolution, and as many as were able to move, applied themselves to the oars. On the morning of Monday, July 4, the fog grew so thick that they could not see far from the boat. During the night the cutter had been under the necessity of casting off the jolly-boat's tow-rope; and having lost sight of her, this unlucky accident gave them some uneasi Soon after daylight, the sun rose in view, for the second time since they quitted the wreck, and at length the fog began to disperse, when they caught a glimpse of the land about a mile distant, between Kettle Cove and Island Cove, in Conception Bay, fourteen leagues from the harbour of St. John; and almost at the same moment they had the inexpressible satisfaction to discover the jolly-boat and a schooner standing off towards them from the shore. It is almost impossible to describe their sensations at this interesting moment. Many burst into tears, some looked at each other with a stupid stare, as if doubtful of the reality of what they saw; while several remained in such a lethargic state, that no language, however animating and consolatory, could rouse them to exertion. At this moment the captain, though overpowered by his own sensations, yet impressed with the recollection of their sufferings, and the sight of so many deplorable objects, proposed to offer up their thanks to heaven for their miraculous deliverance. To this they all cheerfully assented, and as soon as he had opened the prayer-book, which he had secured the last time he went down into the cabin, a universal silence prevailed: a spirit of devotion was manifested in such a striking manner on this occasion, that to a sense of religion in uncultivated minds, must be ascribed the discipline, good order, and exertion, which even the sight of land could not produce. The schooner being now within hail, and being made acquainted with their situation, she hove-to, received them on board, and took their boats in tow; but as the wind blew with great violence off the coast, they did not reach the landing place at Island Cove till four o'clock in the afternoon. All the women and children, with two or three fishermen, the remainder being absent, repaired to the beach, and appeared deeply affected at their wretched situation. They assisted in lifting them out of the vessel and carrying them over the crazy rocks, over which they were obliged to pass in order to reach their habitations. It was fortunate for them, that they fell in with the land about Island Cove; as the coast a few miles farther northward was inaccessible, and lined with dangerous reefs of rocks, for which they would certainly have steered had they seen them in the night. The three ladies, Colonel Cooke, Captain Thomas, and Captain Fellowes, were conducted to the house of Mr. Lilly, a planter, who received them with great attention and humanity; but as this small village afforded neither medical aid nor fresh provisions, Captain Fellowes resol ved to lose no time in proceeding to St. John's; for which purpose he hired a small, vessel, and placing in her the most infirm, they embarked on July 7, in three divisions, the master's mate having charge of the cutter, and the boatswain of the jolly-boat. Such, however, was the exhausted state of almost the whole party, that the day was considerably advanced before they could get under way. suffered. The ship's company were left in the charge of the master's mate, with directions to conduct them to Halifax, where they would be enabled to procure a speedy conveyance to their own country. On July 26, Captain Fellowes' party fell in with an American ship, the Bristol trader of New York. The owner, Mr. William Cowley being made acquainted with their distressed situation, and their having been shipwrecked, immediately hove-to, received them on board with a benevolence and humanity that reflected honour on his character, and brought them safe to Bristol, where they had the happiness to arrive on August 3rd. Thus by the merciful interposition of Divine Provi At two, P.M., they made sail with the jolly-boat in tow, and the cutter in company, standing along the coast of Newfoundland with a favourable breeze; but towards dusk, it began to blow in squalls off the shore, when they lost sight of the cutter, and were soon obliged to come to an anchor outside of St. John's harbour. They entertained great apprehensions for the safety of the cutter, as she had no grapnel, and they feared that shedence, the crew of the Lady Hobart were rescued from might be driven out to sea. dangers the most appalling, under circumstances the The party above-mentioned, conducted by Mr. Lilly most disadvantageous; and of twenty-nine persons whose in the jolly-boat, left the schooner where she anchored, lives were committed to two open boats, only one peand, notwithstanding the bad weather and extreme dark-rished, and that by his own act. Never had a body of ness, reached the shore about midnight. There being men so much cause to be gratified for the blessings of no house open at that late hour, they for some time Him who rides on the whirlwind and directs the storm. wandered about the streets, till at length they obtained admittance into a small house, where they passed the remainder of the night upon chairs, as it contained but one miserable bed for the ladies. Pirates of Cuba. THE following horrible particulars of the pirates of Cuba, were given by a seamen who had been forced into their service. At daylight, to their infinite satisfaction, they observed the cutter and schooner entering the harbour; the former having had the good fortuue to fall in with a fishing vessel, to which she made fast during the night. A quarrel took place between two of the crew, and a Early in the morning, their circumstances being made desperate fight with knives ensued, of which the rest known, hundreds of people crowded down to the landing-were cool spectators. The battle was for a long time place. Nothing could exceed their astonishment, when doubtful; at length one fell with a severe stab in the they saw the boats which had carried twenty-nine per- left breast, bleeding profusely. I was instantly called. sons over such a boisterous sea; and when they beheld upon to administer to the wounded man; and it was in so many miserable objects, they were unable to conceal vain for me to declare that I knew nothing of the healtheir emotions of pity and concern. Captain Fellowes ing art. The captain swore at me, and said he knew to waited upon Brigadier-General Skerritt, the commander the contrary; for the master of the Zephyr had informed of the garrison, who, on being informed of their situa-him that I had cured and saved the life of his sailmaker, tion, immediately ordered down a party of soldiers to take the people out of the boats, and with the utmost kindness and humanity, directed beds and every necessary article to be prepared for the crew. The greatest caution was found necessary in administering nourishment to the men, as several of them were so frost-bitten as to require constant surgical attendance. It was therefore determined that they should continue at St. John's till they were in a fit state to be removed to Halifax, for which purpose the captain hired a schooner. Being anxious to return to England, Captain Fellowes engaged the cabin of a small vessel bound to Oporto, on board which he embarked on July 11,with Mrs. Fellowes, Colonel Cooke, Captain Thomas, Mr. Bargus, the master, and the Colonel's servant, who, during the voyage, lost several of his toes in consequence of what he had who had fallen down the hold; and, therefore, if I did not cure him, he would serve me in the same manner. I saw it would be useless to make any reply, and therefore, having procured bandages, I stanched the blood and dressed his wounds in the best manner I was able. I was then obliged to turn my attention to his antagonist, who had not escaped unhurt The captain went below, and inquired of the least injured of the wounded men the cause of their quarrel. He told the pirate, "that his antagonist was one of the party formed by the chief mate to assassinate him and the whole crew, and take possession of the ship and plunder." That officer, he informed him, had gone to the Havannah for the express purpose of bringing some more men, and that they were to put the plan into effect, when himself and the crew were either asleep or inebriated. I saw that his brutal temper was excited by | racy was a wicked and artful fabrication; and the conthis information; his eyes flashed fire, and his whole stancy with which this unfortunate being underwent countenance was distorted. He vowed destruction these tortures, served to confirm my suspicions. I reagainst the whole party, and rushing upon deck, assem-solved, therefore, to hazard my interference; and, after bled the crew, and imparted what he heard. The air much entreaty and persuasion, prevailed upon them to rang with the most dreadful imprecations; they simul- endeavour to mitigate his sufferings, and to let the poor taneously rushed below, and dragged the helpless, wretch die in peace, as the injuries which he had already wounded wretch upon deck, and, regardless of every sustained, were sufficient of themselves to occasion death. thing, proceeded to cut off his legs and arms with a At first they hesitated; but, after consulting some time blunt hatchet, then mangling the body with their knives, among themselves, they consented to go to the other threw the yet warm corpse overboard. Not contented side of the island, where they would be secure from with having destroyed their victim, they next sated their observation, and untie him and put something over him. vengeance on his clothes, and every thing belonging to When we had reached that place, we lay upon our oars, him, which they cut in pieces and threw into the sea. and set him loose; but the moment he felt the fresh breeze, he fainted away. His appearance at this time While off cape Buonavesta, a boat full of men, of the chief mate's party, appeared coming towards the schoo-was no longer human; and my heart bled at seeing a ner, when the captain ordered his men to fire, and five were killed; another jumped overboard, but was taken, and most barbarously treated. Wounded and bleeding, he was exposed naked to the scorching heat of a July sun of a tropical climate, in order to make him confess. fellow creature thus tormented. When our time was expired, we again tied him as before, to prevent the fury of the captain for our lenity, and once more pulled for the passage on our way to the vessel. On our arrival, his appearance was the source of merriment to all on board; and the captain asked if he had made any confession. An answer in the negative gave him evident disappointment, and he inquired of me whether I could cure him. I told him he was dying. The man persisted in his plea of innocence, declared that he had nothing to confess, and entreated them all to spare his life. They paid no attention to his assertions, but, by order of the captain, the man was put into the "" Then he shall have boat, pinioned, and lashed in the stern, and five of the some more of it before he dies," cried the monster, and crew were directed to arm themselves with pistols and directed the boat to be mocred within musket-shot in the muskets, and to go in her. The captain then ordered bay. This having been done, he ordered six of the crew me to go with them, savagely remarking that I should to fire at him. The man fell, and the boat was ordered now see how he punished such rascals, and giving direc-alongside. The poor wretch had only fainted; and tions to the boat's crew to row for three hours, back-when they perceived that he breathed, a pig of iron was wards and forwards, through a narrow creek formed by fastened round his neck, and he was thrown into the a desert island and the island of Cuba. "I will see,' cried he, exultingly, "whether the musquitoes and the sand-flies will not make him confess." Prior to our leaving the schooner, the thermometer was above ninety degrees in the shade, and the poor wretch was now exposed naked to the full heat of the sun. In this state we took him to the channel, one side of which was bordered by swamps full of mangrove trees, and swarming with the venomous insects before mentioned. We had scarcely been half an hour in this plaee, when the miserable victim was distracted with pain, his body began to swell, and he appeared one complete blister from head to foot. Often, in the agony of his torments, did he implore them to end his existence, and release him from his misery; but the inhuman wretches only mocked and laughed at him. In a very short time, from the effects of a solar heat, and the stings of the musquitoes and sand-flies, his face had become so swollen that not a feature was distinguishable; his voice began to fail, and his articulation was no longer distinct. I had long suspected that the whole story of the conspi sea. Thus ended a tragedy, which, for the miseries inflicted on the victim, and for the wanton and barbarous depravity of his fiend-like tormentors, never, perhaps, had its equal. ON A SHIPWRECKED FRIEND. I looked on the pale blue waves of the main, And the waves were rolling placidly; I thought on him, who in youthful bloom I looked again on the pale blue wave, In thy false waves, whose hearts beat high, Loss of the Admiral Rowley, Captain Power, off St., liable to be swept away by the overwhelming fury of the Kitt's, 1780. blast. At length the dense mass of pitchy clouds, which had In the latter part of the year 1780, occurred one of for some time overhung the sky, began to announce those dreadful hurricanes, which, though common in the their surcharge: a deadly and awful stillness, accomWest Indies, so far exceeded in the terrific effects of its panied with a burning heat, the effect of those long visitation, any of these previous scourges of Providence, calms in tropical climates, seemed to the panic-struck that it was generally designated the hurricane of hur- spectator to pervade the whole face of nature; while ricanes. So frightful were its ravages, that the following the re-echoed peals of thunder on the volcanic mountain, vessels of the British navy were sacrificed to its fury. called Mount Misery, which is 3711 feet perpendicular The Thunderer, 74; Stirling Castle, 64; Phoenix, 44; from the summit to the base, together with the liquid La Blanche, 42; Laurel, 28; Andromeda, 28; Deal fire, apparently pouring out of the clouds which surCastle, 24; Scarborough, 20; Beaver's Prize, 16; Bar-rounded the mountain in every direction, caused the badoes, 14; Chameleon, 14; Endeavour, 12; and Victor, most intrepid to lift up their hands and hearts to an all10 guns. For several days, previously to its bursting merciful God, in earnest supplication for deliverance forth, all the well-known precursors of this awful visi- from the threatened danger. tation tended to warn the inhabitants to take every prudent precaution to secure their lives from impending destruction, and that portion of their property which was Prior to the loss of the Admiral Rowley, it had been the general rule for vessels engaged in trade with the West India islands, not to attempt making more than |