The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1826-09-07

Capt. Baidscin and John Randolph
Capt Baldwin, with whom Mr.. Randolph
went passenger to Europe, thus vindicates
himself from the misrepresentation made
by the latter of the transactions during the
voyage, ina letter to the editor of the Ma
honal Gazette:
No sooner had we gained the deck Of
the ship al Newcastle, than Mr.. RS irrita-
BILE disposition began to show itself, in con-
sequence of his overhearing one passen-
ger ask another whether Mr.. Il. had paid
his steam boat fare, (his refusal to do
which had become matter OF public con-
versation on board the s,eamboat) for this
he swore he would not do, by reason, as he
alleged, of having been taken 10 this CITY
against his Will, and that therefore they
were bound to return him free OF expense !;
and TO prevent difficulty or detention one
OF the passengers actully paid MIR. RS pas
sage to Newcastle. II is proper for me to
state here, that the stories about the dog
and the duel, circulated in this city after
our departure. wefe not exactly correct !;
although it is true that in the affair of the
dog, between myself and steerage pas
senger, Mr.. X. very particularly and polite
ly requested OF me permission TO take the
animal, and consented and as il regards
the duel. Mr.. r. did display his pistols
OIL deck, but for what object cannot say,
unless for the purpose ofintimidation. On
getting to sea, Mr.. RS quereous disposition
manifested itself III such q variety Of ways
as to defy description. 1t mainly consist
ed in contradiction, severity of remark,
profanity yulgarity, and even obscenity !;
indeed, as regards The latter, such was his
language, that the two gentlemen passen-
gers who had their families with them, ac.
tually desired me to have separate table
for the ladies in their own cabin, and | was
obliged to assure them that if ne did not
mend his manners he should have another
apartment and table for his own private use.
Out Of such conduct, which was either al
ienation Of mind or influence OF drink,
grew the affair on deck which he has so
generally requested should be taken and
Judged by itself without any irrelevant
matter. This irrelevant matter is nothing
more or less than general abuse Of every
thing and every body. 1t was his custom
| to go upon deck, late at night, and there
interfere with the discipline ofthe ship. by
dlverting the attention of officers, helms
man and watch a practice which neither
master nor passengers, as far az INV eXpe-
! ricnce goes, will approve nor while am
governed by my present views Of duty To-
my owners, my passengers and myself, will
| permit. On this oct aston, politely re-
| qucstcd him not to do so, and was treat
| cd in the vulgar manner he has publicly
! acknowledged. The officer Of the deck
afterwards told me he remained in the pre-
else position left him for half an hour,
with largo hunting knife in his hand. |
was also told that he said in the ladies' cab
! in that but for the presence Of the officer
| and helmsman he would hayH ripped the
captain up. The general conduct of Mr.
Randolph had become such that was com.
PEELED, for the safety Of all on board, u
make such arrangements ~ would prevent
him from committing any greater act o.
violence, shouldh he attempt it butI believe
he cot wind of what was in preparation
for he behaved much better afterwards.
am happy to reflect that | am very wei
known in his own State, and will trust m,
character there and elsewhere with per
feet confidence-I have been twelve years
carrying passengers across the Atlantic
aud can truly say that John Randolph O
Roanoke, is the first passenger ! ever hat
a quarrel with on board my ship. l vii
merely add, that all the passengers OH thj
occasion Except Mr.. r. expressed thei
desire, on our arrival at Liverpool, to sigr
paper declaring their entire satisfaction
with my conduct throughout. did no
deem it necessary to procure such testi
mony, but for the fact, ! confidently appea
to any one Of those gentlemen.
Yours respectfully,
. S. BALDWIN.