The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1840-03-04

" Bat To what ship :" said Stauntou.
" What ship" said the captain" why 10
10 the Boanrrges. Captain Squire, pierced for
thirty SIX long guns wlIh the shifting one asiern.
D-n II sir, there II is. don't y0u see the light
nnder the mzzen top! Suppose sou 60 on
board with me. yonngstei. as you seem curious /:
4 always like to meet a counlryman in foreign
land. especially after diuner, Come. bear hand
my boys. aud bring up The boat"
4 boat was soon ready, aud after numerous
efforts. the captain compromised the matter
with his legs by rolling M on couple OF oars.
ouce ou board. by force OF habit, he rallied into
iae stern sheets IN an upright position, aud
gave the order" Shove off,.
" The boalmen. however. refusing 10 move
until they were pad, Captain Spnfre seemed
TO eulIe AT this insult to hIs dIsuily, and was
about to roll out upon the quay ia The same
manne, haI he rolled in. when Stsunton. re-
collecting his shilling. pulled il cot, and show
ing IL TO The boanen, said, Ii this will COM
pensate YOU for ysuf ltoUble ii is at your SER
vice"
Thank you, NY MASTER said The first oars
man. 1t is small but il will do" and hsilmg
his companou, Who Immediately joined him,
the boat showed sf trom the quay, and sonn
lay alongside ofihe lrlsate Boancrges, one OF
representative othis tounIy's honor, was soon
housed in his state room aud Henry Slaunton
having been iu'lIed below by the masIer.at-
arms, located himself on grating between the
two forward guns on the siarboard side of the
gun deck, aud wis soon lost in sleep far more
sweet Than any that had blessed his syelds
since hls departure from his native home. to
lead the ways otdanning vice IN q guilty. land
Seven BELLS cried the master Al AIMS oi
the Boanerges. as he came up the forward
hatchway. Turn out, iurn out you lazy lub-
bers, aud administering few gentle hnis with
his rattan. soon had the crew upon their feet,
busIly lashing rptheir hammoeks.
Henry Staunrol heard nothing OF this din
until gallon OF golden wafer came rlash IN
his face from the bucket oi one of the after
guard. who was tusy employed in washing
down the deck. lie started To his feet, aud
with good humor acknowledged the fitness OF
the oblaiion, aud then gazed about HIM. 1t
was morning, aud golden Que ,oo-the shores
of Aliemela and Lisbon were balhed with The
paudy coloring of nalure--'he land breeze
came of from thr orange groves and purple
hllls-,he cry OF the smuggler was heard as his
train Ui asses came down the steep bank Of the
shore. while the cheerful yeo hea,e oh OF
the lugRer's crew, As they took on board The
wine OF &.,es aud OpouO. awoke the echoes
OF the winding rivers shores.
II WAS "a long lime beioro he could call TO
mind the Occurrences Of tue previous night ;
and while he stood looking aDxiOusly out Of
the bride pOrl, his lorl0in condition attracted
the sympathy Of the British Iars around him,
who kindly gave him an invitation 10 their nirss,
aud babe him brush up for his interview with
&" Old Smoke pipes" the nickname given 10
Their commando by them.
Henry Slaunton soOu cleared himself from
all remains OF his did habiis-hs atIered suit
went down on the bosom of the golden river,
and his old shoes served 10 toll out two or
three unwelcone sharks who had entered the
bay for the purpose OF uyerhaung the shoals
pi marrow bones that had been thrown over
board until they had nearly overturned tie
admiral. Ailrr undergoing the nIanyrdom
Df being shaved by tie baIIer Of Ihe sbip.
Staunton dressed himself in a neat suit Of sal
ors clothing his hair he combrd over his
wounded lorehea ad, aud as he paced the lure-
castle with the quarter master n! The watch.
awaiting the commands OF the houorable cap
tain Spilfre, he seemed like Que OF the iaucy
men Ot The BOanerges just returned from
liberty week on shore.
Just before the iop-gallant yards were cross
I'd. captain Spitfre made his appearance IN
nea, dress, and with seamanke alacrty, en-
deavored to make up for his evening dcbauth
by his strict scarh for tho faults Ot others.
Alter inspecting the ship throughout. aud ind
ing every thing As usnal 10 proper order, he
sent iur the master at. arms, aud bade him bring
into the cabin his scrub acquaintance OF The
previous evening.
Henry SiauntoD was soon 10 The presence OF
the commander. who b.de the master alarms
retire, aud then turning To him. sad IN gruf
tobe, "youngst.r. tell me your history"
Staunton detailed the principal events OF his
life IN spirit of deep contrllion, aud when be
had finished, he leaned his aching head upon
his hand aud awaited his tate.
Captain Spiifre looked at the fine form aud
inielligen, face before him for some minutes,
aud then striking his hand upon the table SAID
- yOungster. III make u man oi you ioT ne
whom the laud cast, off, the sea must swallow.
You have improved sisibly in your outworks
since last night, see that you keep as clean
here. (sriking his hand upon his brsastD DIT
aud discipline never sail IN cUmpsny-and he
that Keeps his copper foul in my ship must be
worthy Of condemnation :" then turning ne
rang a bell--ihe orderly entered. Tell M
SIops, the purser, to bring up the rating iisi-
another sou Gf thunder is waiting TO be christ
ened"
The purser had expected morning call
from bis commander. aud soon euIeted the
cabin OF the BUanergcs. with his shipping ar
ilcles 10 his hand: aud 10 \ few minutes Henry
SiaUbton wa. rated mIdshIpDan IN the g.l-
Iaut Navy Of Prnan.
" Here SIR" said the captain, handing Staun-
ian a doubloon, " here Is sufficient 10 buy you
4 Jacket snd tiifk-sct well yonr pat, aud from
ihe glance Of your top-lighis, J feel confident
hat you will d. his majesty some service
Recoileci, there il your shilling, with interest
study the Necessary part of your profession.
aud let fancy business go to the devil. where u
belongs. Abhor white gloves and coiogne wa
er-spssk %. little cursed French as possible
.nd never call ms old Smoke Pipes on dniy.-
Be OIL won't be thanked. bsye read you
lse book. Go TO the first lieutenant, aud
study the ropes. and be careful how you LEI
Mp Cheeselthe purser) finger your doubloon.'
Thus saying. the escsi.snt-hear'ed captain
bowed the newly dubbed midshipman ot the