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The Rhode Island Republican
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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Young Smith, son of Mr. Smith from Cheapside-street, survived a sloop's wreck in a recent gale by hiding in the binnacle. Found safe on Rockaway beach while all others perished, his return ended his parents' grief and spread joy. (Providential escape.)
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The wreck floated on the beach at Rockaway, and in the binnacle, safely stowed, young Smith was found, safe, drenched with wet, and half starved. His return home, as may be well imagined, was looked for, and diffused great joy. It was a Providential escape as all hands perished.
N. Y. Advocate.
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Rockaway Beach, On Board A Sloop
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Late Gale
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A lad, son of Mr. Smith of Cheapside-street, returning home after a pleasure excursion to resume studies, was on a sloop lost in a gale. Presumed lost, his parents grieved until the wreck washed ashore at Rockaway, where he was found safe in the binnacle, drenched and half-starved, while all others perished. His return brought great joy.