The Wilmingtonian. (Wilmington, Del.) 1823-1824, 1824-02-26


trusting his cnt,sss into my cravat. cut il through
completely. felt the cold iron glide along my
hroai, and even now the very thought makes ME
,dder The worst idea had ever formed oe
human cruelty seemed now realized. and could
lee death stare me in the face. Without stop,
ring to examine the cravat, he put il in his peck
t, and in a voice Of thunder exclaimed, "Levea
,ous." accordingly rose upon my feet, and he
,nieued my hands behind my back, led me t,
the gunwae of the vessel, and asked another Of
The gang in Flencl,, whether he should throw m:
overheard. At the recollection of that scene
am still staggered. endeavored 10 call the pros-
poets of eternity before me, but could think Of
nothing except the cold and qulyerless apathy Of
the tomb. His infamous companion replied. "H
est trop bonnie hcure l'envoyer an diabe," and
led the to the foremost where he tied me with my
face to the stern Of the vessel. The cords were
drawn so tight round my arms and legs that my
agony was excruciating. In this situation he
left me.
On looking round found them all employed
in plundering and rams Icking every thing We had,
Over my left shoulder, one of our sailors was
strung up to the yard arm, and apparently III the
last agonics of death; while before me our gals
liant Captain on his knees begging for his lifes
The wretches were endeavoring to extort from
him the secret ofpur money; but Tor awhile he
was firm and dauntless. Provoked at his obstina,
Icy, they extended his arms and cut them off at
the elbows. At this human nature gave way, and
the injured man confessed the spot where wa
luad concealed our specie. In few minutes it
was aboard their own vessel. To revenge them,
selves ON our unhappy captain, when they had
satisfied themselves that nothing else was hidden
they spread bed Of oakum on the deck before
me, and after soaking it through with turpentines
tied the captain on it. filled his mouth with the
same compustbles, and set the whole on fire.
1.-The cries of the unfortunate man were heart
fl,pa and ct hau hAAn
liable, but they were soon over. All this | was
compelled to witness. Heart-sick with the sight.
Il once more shut my eyes, but musket dis
lcharged close to my ear, was warning sufficient
! o keep them open.
Il On casting my eyes to the stern OF The vessel.
III discovered that the boatswain had been nailed
TO the deck through his feet, and his body spiked
Through to the tiler. He was wrhing in the
asst agones of crucifxion. Our fifth comrade
vas out Of sight during all this tragedy; in lew
! moments however he was brought upon deck,
gIplindfolded. He was then conducted to the muz-
iizie Of the swivel, and commanded to kneel. Tho
ilswivcl was then fred off, and his head was dread
.lfully wounded by the discharge. In moment
lafter it was agonizing 10 behold his tormens and
llconyusions, language is too feeble to describe
iIthem. have seen men hung upon the gbbet,
|but their death was like sinking into slumbcr
rlwhen compared with his.
|" The flesh will culver where the pincers tear,
lrhe blood will follow where the knife is driven"
Excited with this scene of human butchery,
:, lone ofthese wretches fired his pistol at the cap.
itItan's dog The ball struck;his shoulder and Iisa
nishu al Iasr by euitfng dtr his torgue! Az this
dllast hell-engendered act, my blood boiled with
yIindicnation at such savage brutality on helpless
..linofensve dog But was unable to give utter
ance or action to my feelings
]. There's always burning in the freeman's soul,
e "A sacred flame, tenacious of controul;
From heaven descended and to heaven allied,
lrhat glows with lustse on the sufferers SIDE
Seeing that the crew had been every one d
tIpatched, | began to think more OF myself
:, old enemy, who seemed not to forget mes o.
,lmore approached me but shockingly besmea
With blood snd brains. He had stood by the S,
,.lof the unfortunate sailor who suffered before 4
rlswivel and supported him by the point OF his ba
,,lonet He drew steto from his side, placed IL
p point upon my heart and gave it heavy thrustA
II felt its point touch my skin; but the quitting OF
S. lmy bank bills prevented its further entrance.
etrhis savage monster then run it up my breast, as
elf intending TO divide my lungs. and in doing 80
dlthe bank bills fell upon the deck He snatch@d
llthem up greedly and exclaimed, "Ah laissez
illinois yoir &c qui reste" My dress, in few Hha-
,s ments was ripped to pieces at the peril OF my
u life He frequently came so near, as to tear my
r. skin and deluge me with blood; but by the meg
Icy OF Providence, escaped irOW every uaiiSe's
At this instant, heavy flaw struck the schooner,
land heard one of the pirates say" VOLTA un Nals-
seau" They Ill retreated precipitately, and
s gaining their own vessel, were soon out OF sight
eJ HELPLESS as now was, had the satisfaction Of
:kIknowlng that the pirates bad been frlghten'
died BY the appearance Of a sail. But it was inn
opossbe for me TO see it. Still tied to the fore-
,yImast, knew not what my prospect OF release,
lyIAn hour or two elapsed after they left me- It was
rlt,,n, Nos nala ysHp n.
is and felt anguor and debility that indicated
fever. My head gradually sunk up
erlon nv breast, when was shocked by hearing the
II, water pouring into the cabin windows. The
dlwretches had scutled the vessel and left me pn'
asEoned to go down with her. commended my
,plspirit TO my Maker, and gave myself up Tor lost
n h felt myself gradually dying away, and the last
althing remember was the ioaming noise OF the
O waves. This was occasioped by ship passing
1t 10y me- was taken in, restored to health, and
IS am now poor ruined helpless man.
I'd
We LITERARY CURIOSITY.
!. 1.-THE following Consultation between four
learned DOCTORS in Latin, can be read in Engiish'
oby joining the letters Of some words to others as
u lit stands, and by separating other words. II IS
81 .,laltogether literary curiosity, and may anoIo
VI some exercise in the ingenuity OF our readers
\, consultation between four learned DOCTORS ne.el
III in Latin, respecting the case OF Nooie LORD
III LIST D. Is his honor sic? Pra latus tens pulse
.e Ia do es beat veris Lotto de.
III Oh II No motifs as aui cassi yer fel tn melri I