FOOTNOTES1Crojick, alias crossjack; a large square sail which hangs from the mizzen mast. When the wind is aft the crojick “robs” the main sail and therefore is not in constant use; while in some ships it is rejected.2The following is from English “Notes and Queries”. “Feb. 15, lat. 22, 54, long. 55, 28. At 11.50 saw the ‘Southern Cross’ for the first time. This was the only commission you gave to me, and I execute it as a matter of business.” It may not be of any practical use to say that Dec. 6th we first saw it, when it was rising, in lat. 34. 10 S., long. 50. 6 W.3In Lieut Maury’s Geography of the Sea, a most useful book, may be found a satisfactory account of the Trade Winds.4Crew of the Golden Fleece, from New York to San Francisco, Oct. 26, 1869–Feb. 12, 1870.Mates.Isaiah Bray, Yarmouth, Mass.Chas. H. Field, Providence, R. I.Boatswains.John Williams, Baltimore, Md.James Ryan, New Jersey.Seamen.John Reholm, Finland.Harvey Robson, Norway.J. H. Erlandf, Norway.Alvin W. Robbins, Nova Scotia.G. Parslow, Poughkeepsie.Tom Fox, Prussia.A. Fox, Germany.Charles Smith, New York.George Andrews, Scotland.C. T. J. Coombs, Maine.Niel Thompson, Denmark.William Divern, Antwerp.Randolph P. Delancey, N. H.Charles Johnson, Sweden.Carl Helen, Sweden.John Miller, Sweden.Ferdinand Ryder, N. Y. (City.)G. G. Marschalk, Brooklyn, N.Y.W. J. Douglas, Washington.Willie H. Treadwell, Auburndale, Mass.James C. Chase, Vermont.Robert Galloway, San Francisco.Carpenter.Samuel Adams, St. Johns, N. B.Steward.Pedro Cardozo.Stewardess.Anna Cardozo.Summary.—2 mates, 2 boatswains, 23 men and boys, 1 carpenter, 1 steward, 1 stewardess. Total, 29.N. B. Sometimes the names of seamen are fictitious, for various reasons; one, to prevent pain to friends should their real names be published if the men are lost.5It was gratifying that the Sabbath after we arrived at San Francisco, the crew attended public worship together at the Mariner’s Church, filling several contiguous pews. In a week or two the most of them had shipped on voyages to different sections of the globe.6Length of passages by merchant vessels from New York to San Francisco since May 1, 1870, to Feb. 12, 1871.NAME OF VESSEL.DAYS.Pactolus.147Bridgewater.149Thacher Magoun.166Galatea.134Orion.215Imperial.145Jeremiah Thompson.122Great Admiral.121Ellen Austin.134Carolus Magnus.172Ericson.137Arkwright.165Kingfisher.135Anahuac.139St. James.162Ontario.158Huguenot.153Gold Hunter.167Chieftain.160Eldorado.148Fleetford.161Alaska.137James R. Keeler.147Charger.127Dexter.163Daniel Marcy.165Horatio Harris.165Hoogly.150John Bright.147Blue Jacket.146S. G. Reed.137Asa Eldridge.134Freeman Clark.147Young America.122Emerald Isle.127Golden Fleece.1117I may as well give here all the lines of the “old tar,” relating to theshipwreck:—No more the geese shall cackle o’er the poop;No more the bagpipe through the orlop sound;No more the midshipmen, a jovial group,Shall toast the girls, and push the bottle round.In death’s dark road at anchor fast they stay,Till Heaven’s loud signal shall in thunder roar;Then, starting up, all hands shall quick obey;Sheet home the topsail, and with speed unmoor.8Common word for “is.”9Pastures.10Pastures.11Me.12Considering I am his only child.13That great mandarin.14In a little time.15Providence (Joss) provides what my father would not.16That band.17Robber.18Very fierce; chop chop:—quick.19My eye alone watched that robber.20Could not rally any friends.21Two of us soon caught up with him.22We beat him, largely.23Before he had time to shoot.24I am very strong.25Took his clothes; (galo: an exclamation.)26I hear you have war.27“Never mind,” a Portuguese exclamation.28Providence led my way hither—N. B. The Chinese do not pronounce the letter r; for “run,” they say “lun.”29That night-time drew on fast.30That night-time drew on fast.31No matter for the cold.32He had a flag which was very curious.33Sorry.34Each of his eyes.35The same as “mine.”36Strong.37Very curious.38Every room.39Cry.40Old man said to him.41Rain.42I.43Stop.44A Girl said to him.45He earnestly answered.46All the time he kept on walking.47Withered tree.48He would not stop.49That peasant bid him good-night.50The religious man.51Soon.52Religious address.53He heard a voice.54Had to meet death.55With difficulty found him.56Very cold.57The same flag with its curious device.58Chop is brand, stamp, quality; e. g. first chop.59After my return I was preaching, August 27th, at the Congregational Church in Arlington, Mass., when I used the Typhoon to illustrate the safety of those who trust in God. During intermission I was impressed by the action of the branches of the willow trees in the wind, and said, If we were in China I should judge that we were about to have a typhoon. It was a clear day. The wind was not very strong, but fitful gusts would lift the long boughs of the willows almost to a perpendicular. That night something resembling a typhoon passed over the town, bringing down the steeple of the Congregational Church, with the bell, through the roof, with very serious damage to that building and others. Had the typhoon come upon us during the hours of morning service, the illustration in the sermon might have been superseded by the thing itself. In viewing some of the effects of the wind I was forcibly reminded of its action as a Typhoon in China.60George H. Peirce, Esq.61The Faery Queene, B. 10, c. 2. 1.
FOOTNOTES1Crojick, alias crossjack; a large square sail which hangs from the mizzen mast. When the wind is aft the crojick “robs” the main sail and therefore is not in constant use; while in some ships it is rejected.2The following is from English “Notes and Queries”. “Feb. 15, lat. 22, 54, long. 55, 28. At 11.50 saw the ‘Southern Cross’ for the first time. This was the only commission you gave to me, and I execute it as a matter of business.” It may not be of any practical use to say that Dec. 6th we first saw it, when it was rising, in lat. 34. 10 S., long. 50. 6 W.3In Lieut Maury’s Geography of the Sea, a most useful book, may be found a satisfactory account of the Trade Winds.4Crew of the Golden Fleece, from New York to San Francisco, Oct. 26, 1869–Feb. 12, 1870.Mates.Isaiah Bray, Yarmouth, Mass.Chas. H. Field, Providence, R. I.Boatswains.John Williams, Baltimore, Md.James Ryan, New Jersey.Seamen.John Reholm, Finland.Harvey Robson, Norway.J. H. Erlandf, Norway.Alvin W. Robbins, Nova Scotia.G. Parslow, Poughkeepsie.Tom Fox, Prussia.A. Fox, Germany.Charles Smith, New York.George Andrews, Scotland.C. T. J. Coombs, Maine.Niel Thompson, Denmark.William Divern, Antwerp.Randolph P. Delancey, N. H.Charles Johnson, Sweden.Carl Helen, Sweden.John Miller, Sweden.Ferdinand Ryder, N. Y. (City.)G. G. Marschalk, Brooklyn, N.Y.W. J. Douglas, Washington.Willie H. Treadwell, Auburndale, Mass.James C. Chase, Vermont.Robert Galloway, San Francisco.Carpenter.Samuel Adams, St. Johns, N. B.Steward.Pedro Cardozo.Stewardess.Anna Cardozo.Summary.—2 mates, 2 boatswains, 23 men and boys, 1 carpenter, 1 steward, 1 stewardess. Total, 29.N. B. Sometimes the names of seamen are fictitious, for various reasons; one, to prevent pain to friends should their real names be published if the men are lost.5It was gratifying that the Sabbath after we arrived at San Francisco, the crew attended public worship together at the Mariner’s Church, filling several contiguous pews. In a week or two the most of them had shipped on voyages to different sections of the globe.6Length of passages by merchant vessels from New York to San Francisco since May 1, 1870, to Feb. 12, 1871.NAME OF VESSEL.DAYS.Pactolus.147Bridgewater.149Thacher Magoun.166Galatea.134Orion.215Imperial.145Jeremiah Thompson.122Great Admiral.121Ellen Austin.134Carolus Magnus.172Ericson.137Arkwright.165Kingfisher.135Anahuac.139St. James.162Ontario.158Huguenot.153Gold Hunter.167Chieftain.160Eldorado.148Fleetford.161Alaska.137James R. Keeler.147Charger.127Dexter.163Daniel Marcy.165Horatio Harris.165Hoogly.150John Bright.147Blue Jacket.146S. G. Reed.137Asa Eldridge.134Freeman Clark.147Young America.122Emerald Isle.127Golden Fleece.1117I may as well give here all the lines of the “old tar,” relating to theshipwreck:—No more the geese shall cackle o’er the poop;No more the bagpipe through the orlop sound;No more the midshipmen, a jovial group,Shall toast the girls, and push the bottle round.In death’s dark road at anchor fast they stay,Till Heaven’s loud signal shall in thunder roar;Then, starting up, all hands shall quick obey;Sheet home the topsail, and with speed unmoor.8Common word for “is.”9Pastures.10Pastures.11Me.12Considering I am his only child.13That great mandarin.14In a little time.15Providence (Joss) provides what my father would not.16That band.17Robber.18Very fierce; chop chop:—quick.19My eye alone watched that robber.20Could not rally any friends.21Two of us soon caught up with him.22We beat him, largely.23Before he had time to shoot.24I am very strong.25Took his clothes; (galo: an exclamation.)26I hear you have war.27“Never mind,” a Portuguese exclamation.28Providence led my way hither—N. B. The Chinese do not pronounce the letter r; for “run,” they say “lun.”29That night-time drew on fast.30That night-time drew on fast.31No matter for the cold.32He had a flag which was very curious.33Sorry.34Each of his eyes.35The same as “mine.”36Strong.37Very curious.38Every room.39Cry.40Old man said to him.41Rain.42I.43Stop.44A Girl said to him.45He earnestly answered.46All the time he kept on walking.47Withered tree.48He would not stop.49That peasant bid him good-night.50The religious man.51Soon.52Religious address.53He heard a voice.54Had to meet death.55With difficulty found him.56Very cold.57The same flag with its curious device.58Chop is brand, stamp, quality; e. g. first chop.59After my return I was preaching, August 27th, at the Congregational Church in Arlington, Mass., when I used the Typhoon to illustrate the safety of those who trust in God. During intermission I was impressed by the action of the branches of the willow trees in the wind, and said, If we were in China I should judge that we were about to have a typhoon. It was a clear day. The wind was not very strong, but fitful gusts would lift the long boughs of the willows almost to a perpendicular. That night something resembling a typhoon passed over the town, bringing down the steeple of the Congregational Church, with the bell, through the roof, with very serious damage to that building and others. Had the typhoon come upon us during the hours of morning service, the illustration in the sermon might have been superseded by the thing itself. In viewing some of the effects of the wind I was forcibly reminded of its action as a Typhoon in China.60George H. Peirce, Esq.61The Faery Queene, B. 10, c. 2. 1.
1Crojick, alias crossjack; a large square sail which hangs from the mizzen mast. When the wind is aft the crojick “robs” the main sail and therefore is not in constant use; while in some ships it is rejected.
1Crojick, alias crossjack; a large square sail which hangs from the mizzen mast. When the wind is aft the crojick “robs” the main sail and therefore is not in constant use; while in some ships it is rejected.
2The following is from English “Notes and Queries”. “Feb. 15, lat. 22, 54, long. 55, 28. At 11.50 saw the ‘Southern Cross’ for the first time. This was the only commission you gave to me, and I execute it as a matter of business.” It may not be of any practical use to say that Dec. 6th we first saw it, when it was rising, in lat. 34. 10 S., long. 50. 6 W.
2The following is from English “Notes and Queries”. “Feb. 15, lat. 22, 54, long. 55, 28. At 11.50 saw the ‘Southern Cross’ for the first time. This was the only commission you gave to me, and I execute it as a matter of business.” It may not be of any practical use to say that Dec. 6th we first saw it, when it was rising, in lat. 34. 10 S., long. 50. 6 W.
3In Lieut Maury’s Geography of the Sea, a most useful book, may be found a satisfactory account of the Trade Winds.
3In Lieut Maury’s Geography of the Sea, a most useful book, may be found a satisfactory account of the Trade Winds.
4Crew of the Golden Fleece, from New York to San Francisco, Oct. 26, 1869–Feb. 12, 1870.Mates.Isaiah Bray, Yarmouth, Mass.Chas. H. Field, Providence, R. I.Boatswains.John Williams, Baltimore, Md.James Ryan, New Jersey.Seamen.John Reholm, Finland.Harvey Robson, Norway.J. H. Erlandf, Norway.Alvin W. Robbins, Nova Scotia.G. Parslow, Poughkeepsie.Tom Fox, Prussia.A. Fox, Germany.Charles Smith, New York.George Andrews, Scotland.C. T. J. Coombs, Maine.Niel Thompson, Denmark.William Divern, Antwerp.Randolph P. Delancey, N. H.Charles Johnson, Sweden.Carl Helen, Sweden.John Miller, Sweden.Ferdinand Ryder, N. Y. (City.)G. G. Marschalk, Brooklyn, N.Y.W. J. Douglas, Washington.Willie H. Treadwell, Auburndale, Mass.James C. Chase, Vermont.Robert Galloway, San Francisco.Carpenter.Samuel Adams, St. Johns, N. B.Steward.Pedro Cardozo.Stewardess.Anna Cardozo.Summary.—2 mates, 2 boatswains, 23 men and boys, 1 carpenter, 1 steward, 1 stewardess. Total, 29.N. B. Sometimes the names of seamen are fictitious, for various reasons; one, to prevent pain to friends should their real names be published if the men are lost.
4Crew of the Golden Fleece, from New York to San Francisco, Oct. 26, 1869–Feb. 12, 1870.
Mates.Isaiah Bray, Yarmouth, Mass.Chas. H. Field, Providence, R. I.Boatswains.John Williams, Baltimore, Md.James Ryan, New Jersey.Seamen.John Reholm, Finland.Harvey Robson, Norway.J. H. Erlandf, Norway.Alvin W. Robbins, Nova Scotia.G. Parslow, Poughkeepsie.Tom Fox, Prussia.A. Fox, Germany.Charles Smith, New York.George Andrews, Scotland.C. T. J. Coombs, Maine.Niel Thompson, Denmark.William Divern, Antwerp.Randolph P. Delancey, N. H.Charles Johnson, Sweden.Carl Helen, Sweden.John Miller, Sweden.Ferdinand Ryder, N. Y. (City.)G. G. Marschalk, Brooklyn, N.Y.W. J. Douglas, Washington.Willie H. Treadwell, Auburndale, Mass.James C. Chase, Vermont.Robert Galloway, San Francisco.Carpenter.Samuel Adams, St. Johns, N. B.Steward.Pedro Cardozo.Stewardess.Anna Cardozo.
Mates.Isaiah Bray, Yarmouth, Mass.Chas. H. Field, Providence, R. I.Boatswains.John Williams, Baltimore, Md.James Ryan, New Jersey.Seamen.John Reholm, Finland.Harvey Robson, Norway.J. H. Erlandf, Norway.Alvin W. Robbins, Nova Scotia.G. Parslow, Poughkeepsie.Tom Fox, Prussia.A. Fox, Germany.Charles Smith, New York.George Andrews, Scotland.C. T. J. Coombs, Maine.Niel Thompson, Denmark.William Divern, Antwerp.Randolph P. Delancey, N. H.Charles Johnson, Sweden.Carl Helen, Sweden.John Miller, Sweden.Ferdinand Ryder, N. Y. (City.)G. G. Marschalk, Brooklyn, N.Y.W. J. Douglas, Washington.Willie H. Treadwell, Auburndale, Mass.James C. Chase, Vermont.Robert Galloway, San Francisco.Carpenter.Samuel Adams, St. Johns, N. B.Steward.Pedro Cardozo.Stewardess.Anna Cardozo.
Mates.
Isaiah Bray, Yarmouth, Mass.Chas. H. Field, Providence, R. I.
Boatswains.
John Williams, Baltimore, Md.James Ryan, New Jersey.
Seamen.
John Reholm, Finland.Harvey Robson, Norway.J. H. Erlandf, Norway.Alvin W. Robbins, Nova Scotia.G. Parslow, Poughkeepsie.Tom Fox, Prussia.A. Fox, Germany.Charles Smith, New York.George Andrews, Scotland.C. T. J. Coombs, Maine.Niel Thompson, Denmark.William Divern, Antwerp.Randolph P. Delancey, N. H.Charles Johnson, Sweden.Carl Helen, Sweden.John Miller, Sweden.Ferdinand Ryder, N. Y. (City.)G. G. Marschalk, Brooklyn, N.Y.W. J. Douglas, Washington.Willie H. Treadwell, Auburndale, Mass.James C. Chase, Vermont.Robert Galloway, San Francisco.
Carpenter.
Samuel Adams, St. Johns, N. B.
Steward.
Pedro Cardozo.
Stewardess.
Anna Cardozo.
Summary.—2 mates, 2 boatswains, 23 men and boys, 1 carpenter, 1 steward, 1 stewardess. Total, 29.
N. B. Sometimes the names of seamen are fictitious, for various reasons; one, to prevent pain to friends should their real names be published if the men are lost.
5It was gratifying that the Sabbath after we arrived at San Francisco, the crew attended public worship together at the Mariner’s Church, filling several contiguous pews. In a week or two the most of them had shipped on voyages to different sections of the globe.
5It was gratifying that the Sabbath after we arrived at San Francisco, the crew attended public worship together at the Mariner’s Church, filling several contiguous pews. In a week or two the most of them had shipped on voyages to different sections of the globe.
6Length of passages by merchant vessels from New York to San Francisco since May 1, 1870, to Feb. 12, 1871.NAME OF VESSEL.DAYS.Pactolus.147Bridgewater.149Thacher Magoun.166Galatea.134Orion.215Imperial.145Jeremiah Thompson.122Great Admiral.121Ellen Austin.134Carolus Magnus.172Ericson.137Arkwright.165Kingfisher.135Anahuac.139St. James.162Ontario.158Huguenot.153Gold Hunter.167Chieftain.160Eldorado.148Fleetford.161Alaska.137James R. Keeler.147Charger.127Dexter.163Daniel Marcy.165Horatio Harris.165Hoogly.150John Bright.147Blue Jacket.146S. G. Reed.137Asa Eldridge.134Freeman Clark.147Young America.122Emerald Isle.127Golden Fleece.111
6Length of passages by merchant vessels from New York to San Francisco since May 1, 1870, to Feb. 12, 1871.
7I may as well give here all the lines of the “old tar,” relating to theshipwreck:—No more the geese shall cackle o’er the poop;No more the bagpipe through the orlop sound;No more the midshipmen, a jovial group,Shall toast the girls, and push the bottle round.In death’s dark road at anchor fast they stay,Till Heaven’s loud signal shall in thunder roar;Then, starting up, all hands shall quick obey;Sheet home the topsail, and with speed unmoor.
7I may as well give here all the lines of the “old tar,” relating to theshipwreck:—
No more the geese shall cackle o’er the poop;No more the bagpipe through the orlop sound;No more the midshipmen, a jovial group,Shall toast the girls, and push the bottle round.In death’s dark road at anchor fast they stay,Till Heaven’s loud signal shall in thunder roar;Then, starting up, all hands shall quick obey;Sheet home the topsail, and with speed unmoor.
No more the geese shall cackle o’er the poop;No more the bagpipe through the orlop sound;No more the midshipmen, a jovial group,Shall toast the girls, and push the bottle round.In death’s dark road at anchor fast they stay,Till Heaven’s loud signal shall in thunder roar;Then, starting up, all hands shall quick obey;Sheet home the topsail, and with speed unmoor.
No more the geese shall cackle o’er the poop;No more the bagpipe through the orlop sound;No more the midshipmen, a jovial group,Shall toast the girls, and push the bottle round.
No more the geese shall cackle o’er the poop;
No more the bagpipe through the orlop sound;
No more the midshipmen, a jovial group,
Shall toast the girls, and push the bottle round.
In death’s dark road at anchor fast they stay,Till Heaven’s loud signal shall in thunder roar;Then, starting up, all hands shall quick obey;Sheet home the topsail, and with speed unmoor.
In death’s dark road at anchor fast they stay,
Till Heaven’s loud signal shall in thunder roar;
Then, starting up, all hands shall quick obey;
Sheet home the topsail, and with speed unmoor.
8Common word for “is.”
8Common word for “is.”
9Pastures.
9Pastures.
10Pastures.
10Pastures.
11Me.
11Me.
12Considering I am his only child.
12Considering I am his only child.
13That great mandarin.
13That great mandarin.
14In a little time.
14In a little time.
15Providence (Joss) provides what my father would not.
15Providence (Joss) provides what my father would not.
16That band.
16That band.
17Robber.
17Robber.
18Very fierce; chop chop:—quick.
18Very fierce; chop chop:—quick.
19My eye alone watched that robber.
19My eye alone watched that robber.
20Could not rally any friends.
20Could not rally any friends.
21Two of us soon caught up with him.
21Two of us soon caught up with him.
22We beat him, largely.
22We beat him, largely.
23Before he had time to shoot.
23Before he had time to shoot.
24I am very strong.
24I am very strong.
25Took his clothes; (galo: an exclamation.)
25Took his clothes; (galo: an exclamation.)
26I hear you have war.
26I hear you have war.
27“Never mind,” a Portuguese exclamation.
27“Never mind,” a Portuguese exclamation.
28Providence led my way hither—N. B. The Chinese do not pronounce the letter r; for “run,” they say “lun.”
28Providence led my way hither—N. B. The Chinese do not pronounce the letter r; for “run,” they say “lun.”
29That night-time drew on fast.
29That night-time drew on fast.
30That night-time drew on fast.
30That night-time drew on fast.
31No matter for the cold.
31No matter for the cold.
32He had a flag which was very curious.
32He had a flag which was very curious.
33Sorry.
33Sorry.
34Each of his eyes.
34Each of his eyes.
35The same as “mine.”
35The same as “mine.”
36Strong.
36Strong.
37Very curious.
37Very curious.
38Every room.
38Every room.
39Cry.
39Cry.
40Old man said to him.
40Old man said to him.
41Rain.
41Rain.
42I.
42I.
43Stop.
43Stop.
44A Girl said to him.
44A Girl said to him.
45He earnestly answered.
45He earnestly answered.
46All the time he kept on walking.
46All the time he kept on walking.
47Withered tree.
47Withered tree.
48He would not stop.
48He would not stop.
49That peasant bid him good-night.
49That peasant bid him good-night.
50The religious man.
50The religious man.
51Soon.
51Soon.
52Religious address.
52Religious address.
53He heard a voice.
53He heard a voice.
54Had to meet death.
54Had to meet death.
55With difficulty found him.
55With difficulty found him.
56Very cold.
56Very cold.
57The same flag with its curious device.
57The same flag with its curious device.
58Chop is brand, stamp, quality; e. g. first chop.
58Chop is brand, stamp, quality; e. g. first chop.
59After my return I was preaching, August 27th, at the Congregational Church in Arlington, Mass., when I used the Typhoon to illustrate the safety of those who trust in God. During intermission I was impressed by the action of the branches of the willow trees in the wind, and said, If we were in China I should judge that we were about to have a typhoon. It was a clear day. The wind was not very strong, but fitful gusts would lift the long boughs of the willows almost to a perpendicular. That night something resembling a typhoon passed over the town, bringing down the steeple of the Congregational Church, with the bell, through the roof, with very serious damage to that building and others. Had the typhoon come upon us during the hours of morning service, the illustration in the sermon might have been superseded by the thing itself. In viewing some of the effects of the wind I was forcibly reminded of its action as a Typhoon in China.
59After my return I was preaching, August 27th, at the Congregational Church in Arlington, Mass., when I used the Typhoon to illustrate the safety of those who trust in God. During intermission I was impressed by the action of the branches of the willow trees in the wind, and said, If we were in China I should judge that we were about to have a typhoon. It was a clear day. The wind was not very strong, but fitful gusts would lift the long boughs of the willows almost to a perpendicular. That night something resembling a typhoon passed over the town, bringing down the steeple of the Congregational Church, with the bell, through the roof, with very serious damage to that building and others. Had the typhoon come upon us during the hours of morning service, the illustration in the sermon might have been superseded by the thing itself. In viewing some of the effects of the wind I was forcibly reminded of its action as a Typhoon in China.
60George H. Peirce, Esq.
60George H. Peirce, Esq.
61The Faery Queene, B. 10, c. 2. 1.
61The Faery Queene, B. 10, c. 2. 1.