The interval gained for the unhappy sufferers, was employed by this noble-minded man in procuring them opportunities of escaping their executioners; intent only on their preservation, the imminent danger to which his own life was exposed, appeared not to give him one moment's reflection, although well aware that death inevitably attended the person who should be detected in the act of aiding or abetting their escape; his humane exertions were crowned with success, he saw them safely embarked, and favouring winds bearing them from the ill-fated shore, ere he returned to his home with the sweet consciousness of having been instrumental in preserving the lives of so many of his fellow-creatures, unalloyed by one thought of the future consequences to himself. That Supreme Power who "delights in virtue," and ever made it his peculiar care alone, preserved the life of M'Intosh, whose active benevolence did not rest satisfied with having ensured the lives of these unfortunate people only, but knowing in their precipitate departure they had been obliged to abandon their property, and tenderly feeling for the distress their destitute situation must expose them to, in a strange country, determined to make every effort in his power to secure to them, as much as he possibly could, of what they had left be hind. Innumerable difficulties he had to encounter, innumerable obstacles to surmount from the rapacity of the wretches around him, ere he effected his philanthropic design. Having at length, by his persevering zeal, obtained possession of their properties, he did not turn it to his own emolument or use. No! This generous man felt only that eager anxiety, which minds like his, are capable of feeling, to restore it to them as soon as possible, and on his arrival in the United States, the public papers will bear testimony to the disinterested nobleness of his conduct, as he immediately advertised for each, or by their agents, to come forward and receive their proportions; that they received it, their grateful acknowledgments have put beyond a doubt, and from the general tenor of his conduct, we are justified in saying, we do not believe they felt more pleasure in receiving, than he did in restoring it to them. Previous to his quitting the island, he obtained information that several of the inhabitants, who had fled in the commencement of this horrible revolution, had taken refuge in the woods, where they remained suffering all the hardships so miserable a situation exposed them to, and in constant terror and alarm, of being discovered by their sanguinary pursuers. This was too irresistible a call on the feeling heart of Mr. M'Intosh, to be unattended to; he determined to remain, and leave nothing unattempted until he could complete the glorious work he had began, by saving this unfortunate remnant likewise. The task was as arduous, as hazardous as any he had yet undertaken, but his undaunted soul was not to be shaken from the performance of an act of humanity, by difficulty or danger. At a considerable expense and personal fatigue, for even the hours allotted by nature for repose, were devoted by this amiable man to the accomplishment of his divine undertaking, he sought out the fugitives in their wretched retreats, and having previously made every necessary arrangement for their safety and comfort, received and concealed them in his house, until an opportunity was obtained to convey them in safety from the place, by which he enjoyed the additional felicity of rescuing so many more of his fellow-creatures from the horrid fate that awaited them. The blood thirsty savages, disappointed and enraged at their prey being thus snatched from them, when they had promised themselves the horrible gratification of destroying, directed all their vengeance against Mr. M'Intosh, and as they could not assail his life, his wealth became the object of their rapacity; they seized on his property in all directions, plundering and destroying, as best suited their diabolical purposes, until they had deprived him of all. We cannot help regreting that this generous man should have been so considerable a sufferer by his philanthrophy, although no complaint ever fell from his lips on the subject; on the contrary, with that magnanimity so peculiar to himself, he has declared he thought "the lives of his fellow-creatures cheaply purchased at the expense of his fortune.” When Mr. M'Intosh returned to the United States, he landed at New-Orleans, a stranger, as he supposed, known to but few, even by name. He was recognized, however, by the eye of affection; his arrival was announced throughout the city; his praises were soon on every tongue; and crowds of those who were indebted to him for their lives and present comforts, pressed forward to behold their deliverer and benefactor. His fellow citizens, proud to acknowledge him an American, joined in the homage paid to his virtues. Meetings were immediately held by the St. Domingans, in which, it was determined by every possible means to express the sentiments of affection and gratitude, which they felt for him. In one of these meetings, it was voted that a gold medal should be struck, and an engraving executed, to hand down to posterity, the memory of their benefactor, with a testimonial of their gratitude. It was also determined that a portrait should be painted of him, and deposited with an appropriate ceremony and solemn procession of the late inhabitants of St. Domingo, in one of the chambers of the city Hall; on the express condition, however, that, should circumstances ever admit of it, the portrait shall be sent to St. Domingo, as its permanent station. After this, they invited him to a splendid entertainment, given in honour of his arrival. How sublime and affecting must have been the scene, when he was conducted into the room, where the company awaited him! Upwards of one hundred persons rose, and received, with enthusiastic effusions of gratitude, the man to whom most of them owed their own lives, or the lives of relatives or friends. We will attempt to describe it in the eloquent language of one who was present at this affecting ceremony: "Emotions of love, reverence, and delight, appeared in the animated countenances of the St. Domingans; their hearts seemed too full for utterance; and, while the tear of tender recollection bathed their cheeks, they essayed in broken phrases, and exclamations of gratitude, to express their feelings, passing at once, by their exquisite sensibility, the highest eulogium on his virtues, and their own hearts. The expressive countenance of Mr. M'Intosh, which exhibits all the benevolence of his heart, showed the fulness of content, that satisfied delight, which can be felt, but never be described; for, if to a philanthropic mind, the preservation of a fellow-creature affords the highest gratification, what must his sensations have been in that moment, when, surrounded by so many whom he had preserved, he was hailed as their protector, their benefactor, their guardian angel; every heart partook in the luxury of the moment, every eye bore testimony to the tenderness of the scene, forming one of the most interesting groups, imagination can conceive." On his arrival in Philadelphia, to which he was called by his mercantile pursuits, Mr. M'Intosh again received those attentions his merits claimed, and, from which, his retiring modesty could not escape. A deputation of the inhabitants of St. Domingo immediately waited on him; and, after an appropriate address, invited him to a public dinner, to be given as a testimonial of their respect and veneration for his character and services. On the 24th February, a sumptuous entertainment was prepared at the Mansion House, at which about one hundred and thirty persons were present, all eager to do honour to the man whom they emphatically styled "the Lascasas" of their unfortunate country. Heart-felt joy, intermingled with sportive mirth, and grateful effusions, gave zest to the feast; and, while wit and wine went round, Genius diffused the glow of enthusiasm, by recounting the deeds of "the best of men," in strains the most sublime and pathetic. We have obtained for our miscellany, a copy of an Ode by Mr. Simon Chaudron, and one of the songs by Mr. Garesches, written for the occasion. We hope that some of our friends, who have leisure and ability, will furnish us with an English version of the Ode and Song. ODE DEDIÉE A DUNCAN MINTOSH, Liberateur de plus de deux Mille Français, lors du massacre de St. Domingue. Où vont ces vengeurs de la France? Ces infatigables soldats, Qui bravaient pour votre défense Ils vous quittent, leur chef l'ordonne, Des blasphêmes, des cris sauvages, Ou de l'un, ou de l'autre ecueil. De M'Intosh l'ame sublime, Croit son salut illégitime. Quand tout meurt dans ce triste lieu; Au sein du péril il sélance, "Où fuyez vous mères tremblantes? • Portez vous au devant des coups, "Tant de victimes innocentes "Que n'ont pu sauver vos époux? "Retardez du moins leur supplice, "Dans ma demeure protectrice, "Cachez ces fruits de votre amour: "Demain, luîra pour l'innocence; "Le sommeil de la providence, "Ne saurait durer plus d'un jour. Il dit: mais, dans cette retraite D'un crime a leur fureur surpris. 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