The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1845-10-25

the promise which your generous captain has CIV
en- me, and heaven will ever bless you"
The sailors stared at the lovely woman with as
much ardor aud admiration as il she had beena
superior being, dropped among them from the
skies; and when the captain repeated his question,
shave acted right?" he was replied to by aring-
ing shout of .'AYE, AYE, SIR" and ''THREE
CHEERS ron Mas. HENDERSON, "Hof. .4aaq
Ard the cheers were given with hearty good
will; even The handcuffed EDglishmen Joined in
them, with the exception Of the boatswain, who
still looked sour and sulky under the rebuke OF
Jack Spendall iulg.n iu .aulf.g ads IN
The eeglshmen were liberated and conveyed on
board their ship, which was given up to Captain
Henderson, The parting between Captain Will
cox and the interesting couple who had 80 unex-
pectedly honored his cabin by their presence, was
extremely impressive. Captain Henderson ex-
pressed his gratitude in the warmest terms, and
soIemnly declared that he would repay the obli-
CATION, the first time it would be in his power to
serve an American citizen. As for Mrs Hender-
son, words could not express her grateful feelings,
er sense of gratitude seemed in some sort TO over
come her sense Of prop'iety-for when her words
failed her. she threw her arms around the neck of
the worthy Yankee Captain, and kissed him
much to the surprise and qualification OF Captain
Wilcox, who was subsequently heard to declare
that the kiss fingered upon his lips for fortnight:
even salt water could not wash away the taste Of It,
Two or three years passed away, and peace was
re-estabshed between two countries which nature
never intended should war against each other.
Capt. Wilcox was called TO take the command of a
fine ship in the East India Trade. He sailed from
New England, and in due time arrived at the Cape
Of Good Hope On landing and reporting his ves-
sci, he was aked if he was the same Capt Wilcox
war. .
The same, replied he .'
"Then." said the olfcer, allow me to return
you my thanks for your kind treatment of a couu-
tryman, whom you captured off the Cape, but gen.
erously restored his vessel an d cargo"
He soon found that the story was well known at
the Cape, for the Alnwick Castle had put into Ia
Bile Bay after the vessels separated, and Capt Hen
derson aud his iair companion were loud and eager
| in their praises of the generous hearted Yankee
Captain.
| He was treated with great hospitality during his
sholt stay at Cape Town The Governor showed
him many attentions -fttes were made, and parties
given for his especial caion-and the ladies
in particular welcomed him with their sweetest
SMILES. Aud all this for obeying the dictates of
generous heart, aud refusing to act on the high seas
in manner more becoming in lawless bucaneer
or a pirate, than iD member OF civilized and
Christian community. The more he reflected on
the course which he prevailed on to adopt with
regard to the English East lndianen, the better
satisfied he was with himself. :. What ninny
should have been,' said he to himself, elf had
set the Anwick Castle on fire. with The fiImsy r!es
of doing my best to cripple the resources ofthe en-
emy!"
He left the Cape of Good Hope ,and next touch
ed at the Isle of France. After the ship was an
chored in Port Louis, he started in his gig for the
shore. large English ship lay IN his track, and as
he drewinear, he saw lady beneath the awning
on the poop, engaged in reading, while breathing
the grateful sea air. AS the boat was gliding past
the quarter she raised her eyes from the page, and
gazed upon the features of the American Captain.
Her visage was instantly lighted up with astonish-
ment and delight" Captain Wilcox" she said
with eagerness-" Husband, here is Captain Will
cox?" she repeated, looking down the sky-light.
Then running to the side Of the deck she snatched
scarf which was lightly reposing on her Shout
ders and waving it towards the boat, attracted the
attention of that gentleman, who recognized her
now, and in moment he was along side of the
.9inSUick Castle. tal t's'f Ho19
He was received at the gangway by Captain
Henderson and his lovely wife. | hardly need say
that he was welcomed in the kindest manner. Af-
ter the first warm greetings were over. Mrs. Hen
derson, with the agility Of fairy, descended into
the cabin, which was elegantly fitted up, and re-
turned on deck bearing in her arms bright-look-
ing child, about two years of age-who was, in
deed, a miniature edition ofherself. His name,'
said she, while her eyes were suffused with the
tears Of joy and gratitude, "is CHARLES WILL
COX HENDERSON,"
As Captain Wilcox stepped over the gaugway,
after bidding his friends temporary adieu, he was
heard to mutter to himself. /" What an unmitigated
scoundrel should have been, to have burnt the
Alnwick Castle" H' 7.iaAaH7 lfi
WONDERFUL IF TRUE.-The Paris Ga zette
des Tribuneaux relates the following anecdote, to
the truth Of which we should be sorry to pledge
ourselves:
an. P-had two enamel shirt-studs sur
mounted by smay fly Of Furnished steel, so beau
tifully wrought that he frequently deceived his
friends by feigning to be annoyed by flies. One
Of these studs was lost. NJ had certain
suspicious, but for want of proof thought it pru-