_On the death of the Hon. John Gore, who commanding his Majesty’s ship Scorpion, was drowned off the coast of Africa, after having by his heroic exertions saved the lives of two of his ship’s company who had fallen overboard, February 18th, 1812._ A few months prior to this melancholy event, I was on board the Scorpion, when its noble commander at the same risk, but with less fatal consequences, rescued from a watery grave two men who had been swept overboard while taking in sail, during what is termed in the West Indies “a white squall.” This intrepid captain without hesitation sprung from the deck into the ocean, and after buffeting with the element to which he was the destined victim, he swam back to his vessel, supporting in each hand a fellow creature, preserved by his courageous exertions. Fadeless is the memory of the Hero, though “The waters have closed upon the passing furrow, and again hold on their accustomed course.” [Sidenote: On the death of the Hon. John Gore.] “Peace to thy noble spirit, gallant Gore; Dried be the tear that steals down sorrow’s cheek; Soothed be their grief, who thy sad fate deplore; Stifled the sigh that does that grief bespeak. Long shall the generous act that brought thee death Live in the hearts of those who love the brave, While friendship hallows with its latest breath The fate that doom’d thee to a wat’ry grave.” ❦ [Sidenote: Abraham to Isaac on his marriage with Rebecca.] Prepare thy mind to meet her, and commune with thyself on thy future moments. It is easier to win love than to retain it, and once fled it can never be recalled: be this thy care. Leave to herself the management of her household, and when she is employed therein reward her with kind looks; commend the fruits of her industry, and taste with double relish that which her hands have prepared. Flatter her not in the early days of marriage, neither subject thyself to her smiles or her frowns; for ill-placed obedience cannot long exist. But though thy helpmate must submit to thee, let thy authority fall so lightly, that she may not feel it; so shall thy hours be rich in new springing delights. ❦ [Sidenote: Zarapha to Rebecca on her marriage with Isaac.]