From the Metropolitan. SNARLEYYOW;o on, THE DOG PEND BY CAPT. MARRyATT.

 CHAPTER I.
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 It was in the winter of 1899, that one- inasted vessel, with black sides; was run ming along the coast near Beachy Head. at the rate of about five miles per hour The wind was from the northward and blew keen!y; the vessel was under easy sail, and the water was smooth. It was now broad daylight, and the sun rose clear of clouds and vapor; but he threw out light without heat. The upper parts of the spars, the hammock rails, and tho small Iron. grfis which were mounted on the vessels decks, were covered with white frost. The man at the helm stood untitled up in a thick pea jacket and mittens, which made his hands appear as large as his feet. His nose was pug of an intense blush red--one tint ari-