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gether I was glad to vacate for the nonce so uncomfortable a place for the more agreeable though chilly and damp atmosphere of the deck , which , as the captain , it was understood , would be on board in the morning , and the chief mate had received orders to prepare for weighing anchor , was now in much seeming confusion , from the laying out of spars , booms , and sails . But I found my advantage in this move : for seeing a Bengal cadet in a similar plight , and like

myself anxious to escape from his companion , we devised , and pondered together on the feasibility of securing a cabin betwixt us for the voyage . Prom the non-arrival of an expected passenger , ^ we ultimately succeeded in accomplishing our object , gaining jointpossession of a large and excellent one , that of the lower stern or port side .

As day dawned , our party were aroused from their slumbers by the wheeling of the capstan , the rough and jarring noise of which would awaken the most lethargic subject . The scene now became of a very heterogeneous character : combined with the weighing of the anchor , were to be heard the loud voices of the mariners , all actively employed in making sail , mingled with the unceasing clamour and cackling of some hundreds of fowls and ducks , styled in nautical

phraseology , sea-organs , all huddled together in the hen-coops— - squeaking of pigs , bleating of sheep , and last , though not least of all , the barking and yelling of a pack of hounds in a crib , destined for some sporting gentleman in India . The morn was a delightful one : the sun shone forth in unclouded majesty , and the clear horizon was in striking and pleasing contrast with the wretched weather of the previous day . "While we were viewing Tilbury Fort on the one side of the Thames , and Gravesend on the other , ruminating on a

start , our skipper arrived , bringing with him two gentlemen , owners of the ship , who , after a brief inspection , and satisfying themselves that all was snug and right , left ns to our own meditations , wishing us , on their departure , a short , safe , and pleasant voyage . " Teo , ho ! my hearties , ho ! yeo ! heave and go ! " sung the Jack Tars , as , hauling in the cable with might and main , the more immediate preparations for sailing commenced . Our anchor being in , the rotatory movement of the capstan was at an end , the pilot ' s loud and sailor-like voice was heard fore and aft with deferential silence and

attention , and by noon our sails being fully spread , a fine and stiff breeze in a moment filled them , and off we started onthe passage , scudding under unfurled royals with all possible expedition . Majestically gliding through the waters , our bark bore in some degree a resemblance to many aboard her . "With fair prospects she had set out on her voyage , and so too had the youthful soldier started on the passage of life .

" The wind sung , cordage strain d , And the ship crcak'd , the town became a speck , JJrom which away so fair and last wo bore . " There is something Jar higher and more fascinating , I conceive , in witnessing the departure of a ship in full sail , than that of a steamer ;

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THE MARK DEGREE. Article 1
PENCILLINGS FROM THE SKETCH-BOOK OF A MADRAS OFFICER. Article 3
THE MONK OF ST. DUNSTAN. Article 10
A MASONIC BURIAL AT SEA. Article 13
MASONIC BONG. Article 14
TO THE OCEAN. Article 14
REVIEWS OF UEW BOOKS. Article 15
MUSIC. Article 18
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 20
MASONS IN THEIR HOURS OF RELAXATION. Article 29
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 30
METROPOLITAN. Article 31
PROVINCIAL. Article 32
SURREY. Article 46
ROYAL ARCH. Article 50
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 53
MARK MASONRY. Article 53
SCOTLAND. Article 54
COLONIAL. Article 55
INDIA. Article 56
AMERICA. Article 58
SUMMARY OE NEWS FOR AUGUST. Article 61
Obituary. Article 63
NOTICE. Article 64
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Pencillijstgs Feom The Sketch-Book Of A ...

gether I was glad to vacate for the nonce so uncomfortable a place for the more agreeable though chilly and damp atmosphere of the deck , which , as the captain , it was understood , would be on board in the morning , and the chief mate had received orders to prepare for weighing anchor , was now in much seeming confusion , from the laying out of spars , booms , and sails . But I found my advantage in this move : for seeing a Bengal cadet in a similar plight , and like

myself anxious to escape from his companion , we devised , and pondered together on the feasibility of securing a cabin betwixt us for the voyage . Prom the non-arrival of an expected passenger , ^ we ultimately succeeded in accomplishing our object , gaining jointpossession of a large and excellent one , that of the lower stern or port side .

As day dawned , our party were aroused from their slumbers by the wheeling of the capstan , the rough and jarring noise of which would awaken the most lethargic subject . The scene now became of a very heterogeneous character : combined with the weighing of the anchor , were to be heard the loud voices of the mariners , all actively employed in making sail , mingled with the unceasing clamour and cackling of some hundreds of fowls and ducks , styled in nautical

phraseology , sea-organs , all huddled together in the hen-coops— - squeaking of pigs , bleating of sheep , and last , though not least of all , the barking and yelling of a pack of hounds in a crib , destined for some sporting gentleman in India . The morn was a delightful one : the sun shone forth in unclouded majesty , and the clear horizon was in striking and pleasing contrast with the wretched weather of the previous day . "While we were viewing Tilbury Fort on the one side of the Thames , and Gravesend on the other , ruminating on a

start , our skipper arrived , bringing with him two gentlemen , owners of the ship , who , after a brief inspection , and satisfying themselves that all was snug and right , left ns to our own meditations , wishing us , on their departure , a short , safe , and pleasant voyage . " Teo , ho ! my hearties , ho ! yeo ! heave and go ! " sung the Jack Tars , as , hauling in the cable with might and main , the more immediate preparations for sailing commenced . Our anchor being in , the rotatory movement of the capstan was at an end , the pilot ' s loud and sailor-like voice was heard fore and aft with deferential silence and

attention , and by noon our sails being fully spread , a fine and stiff breeze in a moment filled them , and off we started onthe passage , scudding under unfurled royals with all possible expedition . Majestically gliding through the waters , our bark bore in some degree a resemblance to many aboard her . "With fair prospects she had set out on her voyage , and so too had the youthful soldier started on the passage of life .

" The wind sung , cordage strain d , And the ship crcak'd , the town became a speck , JJrom which away so fair and last wo bore . " There is something Jar higher and more fascinating , I conceive , in witnessing the departure of a ship in full sail , than that of a steamer ;

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