From the Sheet Anchor.
TRY 1T AGAIN.
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In l84l, while on mission to Nantucket.
as Temperance lecturer, having talked and
paeached and persuaded all that would come
to hear, for several nights in succession, l
received an invitation to visit cordage fac
tory out of town. went and was kindly
received by NIX, the worthy agent or
owner Of the walks; and by him introduced
to his workmen, several of whom were
busy spinning yarns, walking backwards the
whole length Of the old dilapidated building,
the bare ground serving for floor, the walls
being propped up every few rods to support
the moss-covered roof, which seemed to


threaten the occupants with instant death.
One among the workmen attracted my atten-
| ton ), and particularly, because lie was a
large, well built, noble looking man, with an
open, generous countenance. He treated me
with politeness, and answered my questions
respectfully. ! walked by his side, as he
wended his way backwards again and again.


related my experience in intemperance
to him, and my reformation; and urged him.
with all the powers Of sympathy and what
little eloquence could rally on the occasion,
to get him to sign the pledge. He said, II
was of no use; that his time had flown he
had been 9whale catcher" (and report
said ne was a whale on board ship.) He had
been first mate the last voyage and the own
ers had given him ship as master some two
or three years ago. The ship was fitted and
ready FOR sea, and only waited for favorable
wind. But in the hour of excitement, he
drank to intoxication. The owners refused
to let him go Consequently, he drank more
and more, until all confidence was lost, and
as he supposed, irretrievably lost. He was
discouraged, and had given up all thoughts
OF going to sea. then reiterated my en-
treaties, relating my own experience, and
what the pledge had done for me. Taking
him by the hand as was about to part with
him, said, "My brother, TRY AGAIN" He
looked at me with earnestness, the big tear
standing in his eye. He signed the Pledge!
He kept it. A short time after this, again
visited Nantucket, and learned that he had
gone to Edgartown to fit out for voyage
He had got ship AS is usual on the island,
with others went to the wharf at the return
OF the steamboat to see all the strangers that
might come and get the news from the main;
and to my surprise, ! met my brother P-s.'
He was dressed in fine suit Of broadcloth,
his noble appearance and manly department
commanded the respect Of his fellow-citizens,
which the inhabitants ofthis hospitable island
are in no way backward in showing towards
the unfortunate drunkard, if he will reform
and TRY AGAIN. J. RI.


4 Ia hal l. L


lay in the ohng, outer roads, waiting for fair
wind