Martinsburg gazette and public advertiser. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1826-1833, 1827-01-11

al ttftHSiN, OStOF<o h~~ /" '~"NJ
10 whom | reposed the highest conf
dence, and my affections were devo
ted to one; but, she Is gone--she Is
gone. and Yes we shall meet a.
gaie: here he paused, dashed tear
from his eye, and then proceeded
'My friend was lathless; ne robbed
me OF the dearest treasure Of my heart,
aud blasted every hope of future hapPI-
Bess. | left my native land to serve
my country; have fought her battles,
and bled ia her defence. On the 29th
May, and glorious lst June, 1891, |
served Oh board the Queen Cnlrlo!tc,
under gallant Howe; and was severely
| wounded IN the breast; but | did my
| duty On that memorable occasion
| a circumstance occurred which added
10 my bitterness and melancholy
The decks were cleared, aud guns
cast loose, and every man stood IN Gag
er expectation at his quarters Ii IS an
Xfu moment, aud various conflicting
emotions agltate the breast when, III
the calm stiffness that relgns fore and
aft, the mind looks back upon the past
and cOntempiates the future. Home.
wife, children, and every tender re
membrance rushsd upon she soul 1t
IS different in the heat OF action, then
every faculty. Is employed for conquest
that each ,nan may have to say, Il
have doue my du'y.' But when bear
ing down to engage, and silence is So
prO'ouni that every whisper may be
heard, then heir state of miEd--it can
net be described. - Slilors know what
it's, con9aerIng ii by cool deiermlna-
ton and undaun,ed bravery Eobly do
their duly. | was stationed at The star
board side of the quarter deck, and
| looked around me with feelings mel
dent to human nature, yet wishing for
and counting death. The admiral
with calm composurc, surrounded BY
his captains aud signal officers, stood
upon the back of the poop, while brave
Bowen. the master occupied the lad
der and gave directions to the qaar
ter master at the helm The enemy
opened thrw fire, and the captains OF
the guns stood ready with their match
es in their hands, waiting for the word
The work OF destruction commenced,
and many OF our shipmaies lay bleed
ing on The deck, bat not a shot had
we returned - Stand by the, upon
the man deck cllrd the first lieuten.
ant. Steady, my meni wait for com
mand, and don't throw your fire away!
All ready, Sir was responded
fore and ait At tins moment a sea
man advanced upon the quarter deck
attended by young lad zone OF the
fore top men) whose pale face and
quiver,ng lip betrayed ,he tremulous
agitation OF fear. The lieutenant ga
zed at him for a few seconds with
marked contempt and indignation bu,
laIl stood silent The officer turned
towards the admiral, and on again
looking round, perceived that the lad
tainted and lay lIieless IN the seaman's
arms, who gazed upon the bloodless
coun'enance of has charge with look
OF anguish and despair Garry hm
below said the lieutenant, and let him
sku'k from his duty, this day must be
q day OF glory! The poor fellow seem
ed unconscious that he was spoken to
but sllll continued TO gaze opon the
lad TIE officer heckoned 10 a cou-
pie Of men, who Immediately advan,
ccd and were about TO execute his or
ders; " hen he seaman put them back
with his hand; exciaiming. No, sd.
is mine. and we will live or die to
getheri' oh! lady, what a scene was
that, The frown Quilted the lieutenant.
brow, aud tear .remhled in his eve
The generous Howe and his brave
companions gathered round. and there
was not heart that did not feel what
it as 10 be loved Yes! mine alone
was dreary, like the lightning blasted
wreck We were rapidly approach
ing the F,euch adrlirai's ship the Mon
'ague, the m~in decks fired. and III,
lower deck followed the example
The noise brought her to recollection
she gszrd wildly Oh all aod then cling
ing closer to her lover, sought relief IL
tears g. said his lerdship
mildly, thus must not be-Go, 90, M,
lad; see her safe an the cockp AM
then know you will do your duty,
A smile Of animation lightened up hi