Columbus Times in Columbus, Georgia

Night afloat and reflections on survival amid a sea voyage

Passage recalls a moonlit voyage, a Fat Gentleman in social high spirits, passengers drifting toward peril, and lingering prayers as boats arrive. It notes the crew’s endurance, then shifts to philanthropy and a donation by Paul Beck of Philadelphia totaling 35,500 dollars to forty-eight charities. Port notices mention ships built, and Bangor, Maine, reports Christmas plantings of potato seeds.