Next morning Captain Nash, after examining our papers once more, gave us permission to continue the voyage, and before nightfall we were lying in the harbor of New York, rejoicing at having escaped death or a British prison. Yes, we were made much of, once it was known in the city who we were, but of that there is no reason why I should speak at any length. I should add, however, that after sailing and rowing sixty miles or more, the boat in which was our commander arrived at Babylon, on the south side of Long Island, and even then her occupants were not free from trouble. Captain Porter was suspected by the citizens of being a British officer, and but for the fact that he had his commission from Congress in his pocket, he might have been detained. He made his way to New York, where he was received with demonstrations of most profound respect; and when the exploits of the _Essex_ had been told, every city, village, and hamlet in the country sung the praises of the frigate and those who manned her. Phil and I went home as soon as it was possible to escape from those who were eager to show their admiration of what had been done by the _Essex_, and I carried in my pocket a song which was made especially for the frigate. It was printed and sold on the streets; there was in the verses no little praise for all hands; but the lines I set down here pleased me more than all the rest, since they referred to that gallant sailor who by his skill and courage had made it possible for any of us to see home again. "From the laurel's fairest bough Let the muse her garland twine, To adorn our Porter's brow, Who, beyond the burning line, Led his caravan of tars o'er the tide. To the pilgrims fill the bowl, Who, around the southern pole, Saw new constellations roll, For their guide." FOOTNOTE: [5] A ship employed in the exchange of prisoners, or in communicating with the enemy. ADVERTISEMENTS WITH PERRY ON LAKE ERIE A TALE OF 1812 _By James Otis_ _307 pp. Cloth, $1.50_ Characters and incidents largely historical. A lively rendering of a memorable event.--_The Outlook._ Graphically does Mr. Otis tell the story of the naval battle won by Commodore Perry. The well-known tale, rehearsed in a new manner, though with strict adherence to history, is given in the first person by a boy, who, with the Commodore's young brother, was concerned in all the important events of that battle, as well as in previously warding off the capture of Presque Isle. It is one of the best of Revolutionary tales, in manner, facts, and interest, published within the last year or two, and the covers are attractive.--_The Literary World._