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l< can recompense, but as a mark of my par- “ ticular esteem.” Bagge, somewhat astonished at the offer, re­ plied,—“ Worthy Sir, in what I have done, I “ was not influenced by any desire of gain; “ I have simply performed my duty as a man; “ but though I cannot accept of your kind- “ ness, my gratitude shall be equally great.” Due thanks, from those present, were of­ fered to the worthy Bagge, and the modesty with which he received these testimonials of general approbation, served but 'to increase their esteem and gratitude. I was a witness of this noble transaction, and therefore constantly picture to my fancy the interesting groupe as they stood! I see the grateful eyes of Bagge raised up to heaven ! I behold a hero laureled, not for having killed, but for having saved, his fellow creatures ! Oh ! that the human race would only joy in such a spectacle ! That brotherly affection would again unite man to man, and suffering huma­ nity be released from all its pangs!