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Cxccutivc Department) \ 1
January 18,1838. J t
FLORIDA CLAIMS,
IN pursuance of Resolutions adopted by the Lo? J
crislalure at its late Session, the rjniromnr Kna I
appointed Col. W. E. Martin to collect the claims 1
of citizens of this State for losses iucurred in the ^
Florida Campaign. 1
Ho will be at Wiirnsborough on Monday the (
23d inst. and remain two days, to attend to the
claims of Captain Smith's company; at Newberry
C 11. on Thncsdny the 25tli, and reTnain three days : I
for the Companies of Captains Mathia and Har* 1
grove; at Laurens C. VI. on Monday the 29th, and j'
remain two days, f<?r Captain Jones' company; at
Abbevill C. II. on Thursday the 1st February, and
remain three d iys, for Capt Chiles' company; at |
Varcnncs, Anderson district, on Monday, the 5th !
Febiuary, for Capt Pickens' company. |
Due notice will be given hereafter in regard to .
the other districts *
All claimants arc required Is attend at the place
appointed, at 9 o'clock in the morning of tho first;
day. < I
The officers of the companies concerned, will |
exieuu ir.is information without delay, and afford i
to Col. Martin, all necessary co-operation. By
order of the Governor,
can. 27. 3D 2t. - LAXGDON CHBVES,
Executive Secretar y
1 l
STRAYED-F roin my plantation, on Camp j
Crock, Lancaster Dist." S. C. a small mouse
colored Mule, three years old. with a dark stripo
across his shoulders. Any person takiug up said
mule and delivering him to the subscriber, or to
A. M. Caston, Lancastcrvill' will be liberally rewarded
for their trouble. ISAAC TILLMAN.
Jan, 20 38 2t
"BT OOK AT THIS!?Tlio subscriber resja_J
poettiiIly informs the citizens of Camden and
its vicinity, that they can have their clothes cut
and made in first rule style, by calling on him at
his residence, in Rutlcdge street, two doors below
Mr. L. VV. li-ilhrd's. Ilis terms will be reasonable.
All orders will be thankfully received, and promptly
attended to.
JOSEPH CHARLES WORTH.
Oct 28 20 tf
Taxes ! 'JTaxew ! !
I will attend at the following places nnd times
for tlio collection of Taxes lor the year 1837,
to wit:
Liberty Hill, Monday fith March, 1838.
Flat Rock, Tuesday Gth "
V\ Buffalo, Wednesday 7th "
Lyzcnby's, Thursday 8th "
Schrock's Mill Friday 0th "
Curcton's Mill, Saturday 10th.
At Camden, previous to, and after that time,
until the first of Mny, when the books will be
closed and double. tax executions issued against
cclaulters. T. C. BRYANT, t. c. k. d.
January 27, 3D tf
'
THE Bradford Springs Englsh, Mathematical
nnd Classical School, Re-opened on the 8th
January. The exercises will continue uninter-1
ruptedly, throughout the scholastic year, closing
in November. The principal designs this to be a
limited boarding school: nnd will nni
a , ..... ??w. ivvtlfU Uliv
more than lie can do perfect justice to. The advantages
of a school of this kind, are great. The
whole tiine of the teacher being at the disposal ofi
ais pupils, and they so restricted in numbers, as to
enable him to teach most thoroughly, each one, !
and, at the same tunc, (what is mostly; it not altogether
neglected in larger schosls,) to cultivate i
carefully and assiduously their habits,both mental
and moral.
Pupils received at any time, but for no less period
than one session
TERMS?$100 per session of five months, for !
tuition and board, including fuel, lights, washing, i'
&c?in all cases inadvanco
Jan 25 3D 4t I1ENIIY P. HATFIELD 1
? ? i
^fOYICE. 1 have placed the notes and ac- '
counts of the estate of James F. ilryant in '
Mr. Smart's hands for collcciton. In doing so, it
is due ni3self to say, that the situation of the es- '
late, and my duty as Administrator, require me to
have the debts collected withont delay. If it were
a matter 1 had a right to control, 1 would not be so
urgent in these diiticult limes. Ail persons indebt- |
ed to this estate, arc respectfully requested to call |
at Mr. Smart's oiTicc and settle by the last of Feb. j
next. rp ' ni'VAMT.
Jan 5 3G 4t- 1
_ i
IN THE CO W HO N PEE AS, > 1
KcrHhaw l>i*trict. J i
Joseph M. Marshall,^
vs. > Dccla. in Foreign Al'chmt.
llenry II. Schrock.y
WHEREAS, the pluinlitT has (his .day filed
his declaration in this office, against the J
defendant, who is absent from and without the J
limits of this State, as it is said^tiful having ncith- J
er wife nor attorney known within the same: It is '
ordered that the defendant appear and plead there*
to, within a year and day, or final judgmetit will ]
be entered of record against him.
Nov. <?5 30 J. W. LANG, Clerk. {
ATAWBA SPRINGS.?-The celebrated Wa- J
lering place, situated in Linclon county,'N.
s
\y., n now undergoing a thorough course of repairs,
and will bo opened early in the ensuing Spring for
the reception of visiters, of which notice will be J
hereafter given. JOS. W. HAMPTON,
Feb. 3 40 3 Proprietor.
Da. S. BLAND1NG Will be in Camden on
Wednesday the 14th inst. when he hopes to j
settle with all those indebted to him by note or account.
Ho will attend to any calls in'his profession, .
* ? should it be desired. w ?
m He may bo found at Davis' Hotel
.. Feb. 3 |A tf
4
?mmim*?a <
PROSPECTUS
OF THE
LITCRABY BULLETIN.
Charleston, S. C.
IN offering to the patronage of the public, a new
literary paper, we arc perfectly aware that we
iro but repeating au oft-lrioJ experiment. The remit,
however, we would fain hflievc, Will be different.
We are, it is true, conscious of the possession
)f no tulent or abilily superior to that of our predecessors,
but we relv, (perhaps, indeed, whh too
much of the ardor of all experiments,) upon the incrcasino
taste of the ajw? ??f litnrntn.n .. uo?o *k?
_ _ -pj - ? | ?% M??KV) M?C
jvi.letico of which is before us in the number of periodicals,
engaged solely in its cultivation?in the
lyceams, the libraries and aadi-inies devoted to sci
Wp? and learning. Whilst tho North and the
est aro thus assidiously employedP in the exem
|)1nry task of mental improvement, wo will not suppose
that tho South intends longer to bear the j
eight of that heavy incutnhus which heretofore (
tias whelmed it in an intellectual slumber more (
lasting and profound than that physical one which (
;rcwhile enwrapped the seven sleepers of l.phesus. (
It is with a hope thus founded, and with an in-!
tenlion if we cannot win success, at least to deserve |
it; that notwithstanding the uniform failure of those j
who have preceded us, we have ventured to' olaitn ,
'.lie patronage and to labor for the applause of the
public. The stake shall be played for; how the ,
game is to end, time only can determine. |
Our object will be to render the columns of the ,
Bulletin both useful and amusing. For thiR pur- ,
pose, while one portion is devoted to original Essays,
Tales and Poems, furnished from time to time (
by our correspondents and collaborators, another
portion shall be occupied by selected matter culled
from everv spot of interest and instruction, in the
vast field of literature.
The productions of the press shall pass in leview
before us, and on every work which merits our I
notice, an impartial criticism shall he bestowed.? |
To light literature and to learned science shall alike ;
In mntnri their due portion of censure or of praise,!
and it. ultnll ? t%? i* n
??. uv> w: uur iuuiis ii our pairons do not
know the intrinsic value of every hook, (at least in
onr own opinion) before they begin to read.
He, pays Dr. Franklin, who is good at excuses, iB
seldom good at any thing else; and the same we
opine may be said of promises; lest therefore our
readcis come to some such conclusion as this, we j
will, without further ado, make our bow, and leave
thein in future to judge from our labors whether we
do, or do not, deserve their patronage.
Feb. 3 40
MEDICINES.
Botanic store and infirmary*.?
Th" subscriber grateful for the liberal patron*
age extended him in ine above business, during the
tho last year, would now inform his custom, rs, (hat
he is this day receiving by the Steamer Thomas
Salmosd, a large supply of Medecines, which will
!>e sold on accommodating terms for cash, 01 on
iiirco mom us credit to approved purchasers, either
by whole sale or letail.
1 have now supplied the Infirmary with permanent
nurses, so that in future, I hope to le able to
receive all applicants, who may desire to take medicine
at this establishment.
Seven years ex|icrieiice in this practice, and an
extensive acquaintance in this community, renders
any other promise or pledge of attention on my
part unnecessary.
Feb. 3 40 tf WM. CARLISLE.
The Columbia Times and Cheraw Cazette, will
each give tbe above tlnee insertions and forward
the papers containing the same, and thpir accounts
to the subscriber immediately thereafter for payment.
W. C.
For Two Weeks Only.
Economy is Wealth !
B SoloillOll, Clothes Dresser and Renovao
ter, of London, and late from Philadelphia,
rospertlullv begs leave to inform the citizens of
Camden, that ho has opened an Establishment in
nlo/iA #Vv?? o "I*""4 4* '1
,.mw, iui u iiiuu urur, ui uie OlOTl! opposite J.
Dunlap's wliere lie will attend to the cleaning of
gentlemen's
COATS, PANTALOONS AND VESTS,
of every description, on an entirely new plan from
that pursued by Dyers. By comparing the articles
e'eaned by him, they are pronounc- d by competent
j id'ies equal to new, and which has been noticed by
the public. Spots, gieasc, &c., taken from the cloth,
and apparel put in complete form. When requested
he applies a stiffening, and restores the color to faded
scan s. He can restore u garment to its original
beauty, without an injury to the fabiie; the
Bteaming process not made use of.
j, TO THE LADIES.
Ladieswlabits and Cloaks, spotted or faded of
Ihrir pristine beauty, restored to their original colors
with the greatest care. Specimens of his work
may be seen at his shop, where a fit person will
attend to the receipt of all work with pun duality
and pispatcb.
To persons disposed to pationiso him in his business,
he pledges himse lf if any of his woik is not
lone to their satisfaction, he will make no charge
for his lahor.
Gentlemen who may please to patronise him, can
have their clothes returned in a short time.
Feb 3 40 if. t
IfJOTIt K. 'i he subscriber respectful^ inioims
la those indebted to him, that he will retain their
papers in his possession a while longer for settlement,
say Sumter papers to first of March and
Kershaw to middle of Feoruary. Owing to the
Court of the latter place coming on a week oailier
.ban of the former, after which period, those who
reside in |Snmter will please to make application to
Col. F 1 Moses for settlement, and those ind<btcd
ivho leside in Kershaw, will please make application
to Mai. John M. DeSaussure for aelglnment.
Feb. 3 40 G S. C. DES( DAMPS.
FOR SALE. Town Lots, No*, nine hundred
and ninety four (034) and nine bund ed and J
linetv-fivr (OOol in the town of Camden, belonging
.o the estate of John Dobv, Eaq. do'cd , whereon are (
l-.o two S:or s. one now occupied by Mr. Dunlap ,
he other fv Mr. Br/fcnt. , ,
Also.?The unoccupied lease of the lot in the (
tillage of Kiikwood, together with the dwelling |
v>u-e, standing wherein Mrs Ann Dobv #? ?
? ? ? I
lid' B.
By order of the Court of Eqtiity, I will receive ,
>ropnsals for tlio purchase of this property, either j
ojrether or separately, to nuit purewwn. ,
J. YV. LANG, Com'r.
Fob. 3 40 tf
TO RENT. For the present year, the House
next above the Camden Bank. '
Fob. 3 40 3. JOHN SMART.
N. B. I will sell the above on a credit of three
rears; or exchange it for property nearer the Court 1
LIouse. J. S.
FOR SALE^The Premises on DeKn lb street,
belonging iS^Mre. Teressa Tailor, now occu?
>ied by Mr. Lucas. Proposals for the same will t
,e received by JOHN WORKMAN: <
Feb. 3 10 tf i)
PROSPECTUS
OF TT1E
LADIES* COMPANION,
(ESTABLISHED IN 1(34.)
A popular and highly esteemed Magazine of Generat
Literature and the Fine Arts?em I >e 11 shed
with gorgeous and costly Ciigra\ings, on Steel,
Coopper and Woodland aiso with Fashionable
and Popular \lusio. arranged for the Piano-Forte,
Guitar and Ilaep.
editor a,
Mrs. Ann "S. Stbmiens.
William W. Snowden.
Assisted by many of the most popular writers.
(?4inco the publication of the May number, the de^5
mand tor the Ladies' Companion, as Isen uti
precedented and beyond the m st sanguim amicipa- i
lions. Attho com nieiuement of ti e volun e an ad- j
Jitional numlir of coj ies were printed, which was ,
considered at the time adequate to satisfy all the I
orders which might he received, and leave a const-'
ileraMe no in he on hand h-r snbs< qumt calls The
|>ubl.8her is more than graiifie in slating that the
whole edition was uearlv exhausted before the issuing
of t ho si venth number of th> volume; a d at
this time but very lew complete sets ren uin on
nand, to supply the numerous orders which arc
ioilv received Irotn every section of il.eU.S.
Ill consequence oi this great unforseeu increase of j
now Subscribers, he has determined to double the
number of impressions for the sob equi nt year; :
while he most rale fully apnre.ciat s t e u p ecedented
encouragement extended to the Ladies' Companion,
and at th sau.e time, he begs to assure the
readers of the magazine and the public in general,
that it is his anient resolution to meet it with a corresponding
liberality on his part to inorR its continuance.
SPLENPID STEEL ENGRAVINGS
by our best uitiels, ccompanv e ch num >cr?illus-1
tiated by Tales and spirited Skctc: es?which will,
as heretofore, continue to. I?c magnificent and fur ;
superior to theso published in any other magazine in
America.
The Ladies' Companion contains a larger quantity ,
of reading than any other magazine issued in this
country, and its subscription price is only three dol- <
lars a year, while the great combination of talent j
secured for tho coming year will render it unequal- |
led by any other periodical.
ITS LITERARY CHARACTER!
Will undergo consideiablc change, as the publisher
of the Lacics' Companion, in order to show bin
appreciation of the public favor already extended to
hun so liberally, has secured the aid of
Mas. Ann S. Stephens' |
late Editor of the "Portland Magazine," and author !
of a series of the most beautiful and i?opu!nr tales
ever presented to an American public. IS?? lady
possessing gre tcr vaiiety of talent, or l>ott< r calculated
to aiu in conducting a ladies in.igazme, could
have been selected from the galaxy of feinate ccn:us
which is the glory of our country. In addition to
the powciful tulents of Mrs. Stephens, the- pioprietor
has secured a list of contributors, which combined
will render the Ladies' Companion one of the most
interesting and talented magazines of the day.
Mrs. L. H. Sigourncy, Greenville Mellen,
" Jane. E. Locke, N. C. Brooks, A. M.
' WooJhull, S. E. Becket,
14 Emma C. Embury, James Furbish,
Miss A. D. Woodbridge, Wtlliam Cutter,
44 H. L, Beasley, John Neal,
44 Charlotte Cushman, i Henry F. Harrington,
44 Mary Emily Jackson 1 Isaec Pray, Jr.
u.?' ?
.lummun, | James JZ. Vail,
J. N. M'Jilton, Edward Maturin,
James Brooks, Jonas B. Phillips,
Erastus Brooks, E. Burke Fisher,
Rev. J. H. Clinch, ' R. Shelton Matkcnzie,
Rev. A. A. Lipscomb. L. L. D.
With many othejy who will oocasionally contribute
to the pnges of the work, and every exertion will l?e
made to r< nder the Ladies' Companion, what a work
devoted to the female portion of the community
should be, interesting, useful and instructive.
THE MUSICAL DEPARTMENT
Is under the supervision of Mr. J. Watson, whose
qualifications (?/r the task are too well known to require
our testimony.
This department of the Ladies' Companion, has
ever command* d a large share of attention, and has
been looked upon with no little interest by its readers,
and more especially the Ladies, whom the
{lublisher is in the highest iegree anxious to pie. sc.
t will continue to be a subject of ore than usnal |
pn ro Ki?v? * ? * 1? *"* "
.... ~ aiiu w ine itoicssoi under whose sl
pervision'it is placed, to 111. ke that |>ortion of the
magazine al olted to music, more than evct doserving
of tnc countenance of e?ery lover of music. It h. s
ever been and will continue to he the desire to have
all pieces of music printed correctly and free from
errors.
THE WORK IN GENERAL.
Over every department an equally careful 6upcr
vision will he strict!, exercised by the Editors, and
all appropriate expenditures will he liberally l>estowed
as it is the design of the publisher, with the aid of his
contributors and the ndviee of his friends to make
the L?ndi<s' Companion distinguished for the beauty
and accuracy of its typography?the variety and
high tone of its literary articles?the quality and
value of its music?and the unequalled splendor of
its pictorial cmbelishnients.
It is thedetrr illation of the publisher to use every
means to maintain the sujieriunty which the La
dies' Companion has obtained. For four iears he
has steadily pursued a course of improvement, and
he flatters himself that his present facilities arosncli
as togive the Ladies' Companion eminent advantages
overall other publications of its character.
From the foregoing it will bo perceived that the
Ladies' Companion embraces cvory department within
the range of l.ellcs Eeltres and the fine Arts;
and no exertions or expense will bede. med too great
to render the work equal to any other extant. The
tlattering and general testimonials of nearly every
rontemparary journal in the United States, and in
fact, many on the other side of the Atlunttc, have
4rongly asserted the Undeniable claims of the Lalies'
Com| anion to the support of the public generally.
There is no work that gives its readers such a
(rent return for their subscription.
The Prize Articles will all l>e published during the
^ear. These articles will com irise tho successful
candidates for the premiums of one thousand dollars
1 warded by a committee of literary gentlemen in
A ^ ? -
(vi gust iui.
Terms?'Three Dollars a year in advance, or lour
lollors during the year.
No subscription received for lees than one year.
Letters must be addressed to the proprietor, at No
107 Fullon-St. New York, (post paid.)
WILLIAM W. SNOW DEN.
Proprietor.
FIRE COMPANY Members of.the Camden
Independent Fire Engine Company are notifies!
o attend a regular business meeting on Monday
ironing next, at C. H. Davis' Hotel, at 7 o'clock. 1
Feb. 10 S. ?. CAPfiRS, geo'rf
. - ..? tS
BY AUTHORITY.
/
LAWS OF THE U. STATES, PASSED AT THE
FIRST 8ES8I? N'OF TIIE TWfcNTYFIFTH
CONGRESS.
Public.?No. 4,
AN ACT making a partial appropriation
for the suppression of Ind an Ifstili
tics for the year eighteen hundred and
thirty-eight.
Be it enacted by the Senate and. House
of R 'prcsentatiees of the United States
of America in Congress assembled,
That the sunt of one million of d-liars
shall hi , and the same is hereby, appropriated
out of any money in the Treasury
not otherwise appropriated, to defray
any expenses which have born, or may i
be, incurred, in preventing or suppressing
the hostilities of any Indians; in tin* |
yeai eighteen hundred and thirty-eight;
to b? expended under the direction of th?
Secretary of War, cottf>r ably to the
acts o Congress of the nineteenth of
March and the second of Julv, eighteen
k.,...t-.wl 1 ?i.: - ? " '
uKoini iiuu miiiy-six, anu oi ino lifts
there in ref* rretl to.
JAMES K.POLK,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Rll. M. JOHNSON,
Vice President of the United Slates and
President of the Senate.
ArrRovED, Jan. 30, 1838.
M. VAN BUREN.
Public.?No. 5. '
AN ACT making an appropriation for
the protection of the northern frontier
of the United Stntes.
' Br it cnacird by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States
of America in Congress assembled.
That the.sum of six hundr'd and twentylive
thousand five hundred dollars shull
be, and the same is hereby, appropriated,
out of any unappropriated money in the
Treasury, to defray any expenses which
hav< been or may be incurred in protecting
the northern frontier of the United
Slates, by calling tint, under the direction
of the President of the United States,
any part of the militia or volunteers, ac
cording to the provisions of the Consti
toiion mik! laws; which sum, if required,
shall he expended under ?h< direction of
ihe Secretary Uf War, conformably to
the provisions of the act of Congress of
January second, seventeen hundred and
ninety-five; of the act of April fifth,
eighteen hundred and thirty-two, making
appropriations for the support of the army;
and of the ^ct of March nineteenth,
eighteen hundred and thiity-six, providing
for the payment of v lunteers and
militia corps in the service of the United
S a'es.
Approved Jan. 30. 1838.
??????
The iHuil Captain.
BY THE AUTHOR OF "NEL80MAN REMINISCENCES."
The inspiring tune of the ''Roa^t Beet
of Old England" had just ceoscd its echoes
through the deck of his majesty *s sloop
when her captain, better known
by the name of Mad Mac, then the more
Christian one given by his godiathers and
godmothers, accosting me as officer of the
winch, though 1 was first Lieutenant?
"Kn p her close in shore, sir," And he
stalked wiih all the stateliness of a newmade
commander down the Companion
ladder. How the noble chief had attained
the al ove cognomen 1 have no personal
knowledge, hut refin-t whi?nwroil
^ - J - ? ? V % k'v/IIIV ?
thing of outrageous passion nearly allied
to insanity, and of the reef point of a
top-sail shot from under the hand of
the man who was lying it, by his pistolball.
Be thet as it moy, from long experience
I am convinced of ihe truth of
the observation of a celebrated counseller,
whose out-of-the-way simile having
excited the stare of the coaw, pursued his
address with "My lord, in fact, all men
are mad at times, and this has been tny
mad moment'*
Captain Mac's madness assumed the offensive
form ol pride and austerity, which
nothing could soften but the magic name
?r ui~ ? -i- "
ui ? iimvic i uy,?-some lar-oll cousin, a
hundird- degrees removed. This magical
word sometimes procured me an invite
and a share of a bottle of claret from the
great bashaw.
"Captain Mac," addressing my superior
respectfully, "I think it my duty i?
mention that 1 feel it impossible, being
new to the climate, to keep myself awake
at watch and watch, and liable to all
rails, a - fust lieu eoant, we, that is, the
s? e>-i d lieutenant and myself, hope that
you will pcrndi either him or the master
to take the third watch*"
"Quarter master," said the captain,
'desire my clerk to bring the articles of
war. N??m sir, you will be pleased to nt
tend to this. "If any person in the tire,
shall sleep on his watch, he shall be punLfhvd
with death." So much for the first
41
part of jrour request; For the latter*
master and Mr. Wnnett are ^ll eglii^lp,/ '9
atoned officers, and I am instpwtcd bjitbf' 9
adtnii alty to intrust his pay
with them alone." ' *
Ho issued a written order that nolboat 1
should leave the ship with*tit,bis special a
commands, or sail be shortened, wUboot 9
out liia directions* These ordetrjf - we 9
soon contrived to get rescinded in tlie m
foUoMing manner:?being all ready* we 1
allowed the squul) to press the ship on a
i her bedtn-ends, and then loudly ealled 1
I down into the cabin, that the masts wnuld M
- - ?? r? -- I?- 7 m
go, or the brig upsrt, unless instantly relieved
This would bring a screaming
command from the sleeping commander,
to let fly every thing, and he for his own * i
comfort, saw the necessity of leavingd|fo
shortening of sail to the discretion of the
| ofliccr of the watch.
I The slop anchored ofl'Armba to watar.
'I'his small island is the resort of smog- ,
jglers, runaway slaves, and all kinds of 1
runnwa\ s, from Spanish main. The
captain, after landing*lct his gig return,
without note oi message, towards sunset.
The signal-man reported the captain on
tin- beach, waving his handkerchief. This a
sonvtyed an intimation, but could not set ^
asi.jo the written order respecting the *i
b< nts, which we were told to obey on ourper
l.v
"Are you sure, coxswain, that the cap- * Ljj
lain sent no order about bis gigt" .
"None w hatever, sir, but sheve off", and
go on hoard."
"Very well. Mr. Pipes; turn the hands
up an hoist in the boats." J
"Am't I to go for the captain before '
dark, sir?" said the coxswain. * -
"Certainly nut, for 1 have a written order
that prevents me from sending a
boat."
The coxswain t< uched his hat, and, ]
with a knowing smile, walked off.
When darkness ensued, a fire blazed
on (he beach, but the second lieutenant TJ
and mysefl' were steady-going officers, i
and could not act on a surmise that the captain
might want his boat, and send one, s j
in defiance of his written order?O no; *
we knew the service better. So leaving ^g
orders with the officer of the watch, to ,l$r]
hoist <>ut the boats at daylight and send * '
them for water, agreeable to his written
jjder, before leaving, Dick Grant (the second
lnfl) and myself joined our messmalt
S ai supper, and a merry supper it
was, for one or the other of the mess
popped thair heads up the companion, to
see liow well the captain managed his
fire, am/ their reports of its drooping or
burning hrighilv were received with ,un? <
contioiiuMe bursts of laughter, for his
tyrannp ami oppression hub turned all our
bettei l? clings into intense hatred. Let
th e censorious figure to themselves hell
upon arfh, and they will form but a faint
I idea of tin- misery of a sloop commanded
bv a u omsr, tyrannical disposition, then
itnagiiu the actors overgrown boys, and
they u ill be near the truth.
At 6 o'clock A. M. the officers wer? .
drawn up on the quarter-deck to receive
the captain, who did not appear with his
usual neatness ?f attire, and looked pale
with rage. The boatswain's shrill pipe
manned the side, and the ? fficers uncovered
as captain Mac stepped on 'lie deck
of his majesty's sloop. "I ask you, sir,
as first lieutenant, in the presence of
your brother officers, if you were not acquainted
with my being on the beach, and
waving for my boat, yesterday, about
sunset?" *
**lt was not only reported to me, but I
saw you myself."
Then what could induce you to keep
toe all night amongst a set of villains that
I am astonished did not cut my throat
tor my epaulettes?"
"This order, captain Mac, and the
dread we all entertain of being brought to
a court-martial, for disobedience."
He snatched the paper I held to him,
and tore it into atoms. ;
"If 1 die cf tee fever I am now suffering
under, you are my murderer, and I fear,
gentlemen, you are all aiding ami assisting."
And down he went to his cot.
The doctor in a short time relieved
our anxiety by information that his illness
I rocceded from suppiessed passion more
than the fever of the ct mate. lie recovered,
but with no improvement in disposition.
This has been a long digression; but
HOW to return to mv tale. \\ e were run.
ning off the windf along the island of
1 uracoa, pretty close iu-shore."
Captain Mac," cried I, down the com*
pt.nion, "the course we arc now ateering
will take the l>rig within point blauk of
the Dvk* Fort."
"Keep your course, air; and if the
blackguards dare to fire on us, cast loose
one of th? carronades, and Mow their int.>"?I
should blush to write where.
'Gunners, clear away the foremost ear
r <nade; give it delation, and point it. for
the fort now opening the point.'*
At this moment a twenty-plunder from
the hattery whistled very melodiously
over us. 1
"Their shot carry ontsipc of us, sir.**
This communication was unt.eufiiary
for the captain, ^ith hia mouth
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