The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-01-27

WcdtucT UT iOul-duu TIC ihan WIN SiuiuDleS
at breathing the same air with pretty wo
man is no sailor, and deserves to be kicked to
death by donkeys."
That's true, Jack ~ chimed in his gallant
ship-mates, and the boatswaln was compel
led to close his clamshell.
Capt. Wilcox went upon deck, with Mrs.
Henderson hanging upon his arm. He or
dered the crew aft MY lads" said he.
You have behaved nobly. We have cap
tnred this British East Indiamau, of heavy
force, without firing guR-and she is law
full prize 10 the Wanderer. But we cannot
man her and take her into an American port,
and therefore The ship and her cargo are of no
value to US. Her captain is the principal
owner Of the vessel. He is worthy man al
though an Englishman-and the loss OF his
vessel will strip him of all his property, and
accomplish his ruin. His wife, whom you
see here before you, has been pleading elo
quently IN bis behalf, and l have promised
that the ship shall be given up to the captain,
with all her effects, with liberty to proceed
on her voyage. What say you, my lads =
Have | acted right J"
"Ohl" said Mrs. Henderson, stretching
her fair arm towards the rough-looking tars,
and addressing them in melodious voice
"Oh do confirm the promise which your gen
erous captain has given me, and Heaven will
ever bless you!"
The sailors stared at the lovely woman
with ds much ardor and admiration as if she
had been superior being, dropped among
them from the skies; and when the captain
repeated his question, Have | acted right J"
he was replied TO by ringing shout of"Aye,
aye, Siri'' and Three cheers for Mrs. Hen
dersOn."
And the cheers were given with hearty
good will; even the handcuffed Englishmen
Joined in them, with the exception Of the boat
swain, no still looked sour and sulky under
the rebuke of Jack Spendall.
The Englishmen were liberated and con-
veyed GU board their ship. which was given
up to Captain Henderson. The parting be-
tween Capt Wilcox and the interesting couple
who had so unexpectedly honured his cabin
by their presence, was extremely impressive.
Captain Henderson expressed his gratitude
IN the warmest terms and solemnly declared
that he would repay the obligation, the first
time it would be in his power to serve an A.
merican citizen. AS for Mrs. Henderson,
words could not express her grateful feelings.
Her sense ef gratitude seemed to overcome
her sense of propriety-for when her words
failed her, she threw her arms around the
neck Of the worthy Yankee Captain, and kiS-
sed him-much TO the surprise and gratifica
ton of Captain Wilcox, who was subsequent
ly 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-established between the NV o countries
which nature never intended should war a
gainst each other. Capt. Wilcox was called
TO take the command of a fine ship, in the
East India trade. Hesaled from New Eng
land and in due time arrived at the Cape Of
Good Hope. On landing and reporting his
vessel, he was asked if he was the same Cap
tain Wilcox who commanded the brig Wan
derer during the war.
The same" replied he.
Then" said the officer .'allow me TO re-
turn you my thanks for your kind treatment
of countryman, whom you captured off the
Cape, but generously restored his vessel and
CARGO
He soon found that the story was well
known at The Cape, for the Alnwick Castle
had put into Table Bay after The vessels had
separated. and Capt. Henderson and his fair
companion were loud and eager in their prai-
He was treated with great hospitality du-
ring his short stay at Cape Town. The Gov
ernor showed him many atientions-fetes
were made, and parties given, for his especial
sratIhcation-and the ladies in particular
welcomed him with their sweetest smiles
And all this for obeying the dictates of gen.
erous heart and refusing to act on the high
seas in manner more becoming in a lawless
bucaneer or pirate, than in member of a
civilized and Christian community. The
more he reflected on the course which he was
prevailed on to adopt with regard to the Eng
lish East Indiaman, the better satisfied he
was with himself. "What nnny | should
have BEEN" said he TO himself, ''ifI had set
the Alnwick Castle on fire with the flmsy
plea of doing my best to cripple the resources
of the enemy"
He left the Cape of Good Hope, and next
touched at the Isle of France. After the
ship was anchored in Port Louis. he started
in his gig for the shore. large English
ship lay in bis track, and as he drew uear. he
saw lady beneath the awning on the poop
engaged in reading, while breathing the CRATE
full sea air. As the boat was gliding past the
quarter, she raised her eyes from the page,
and eaZed upon the features Of the American
Captain. Her visage was instantly lighted
up with astonishment and delight-"Captain
Wilcox" she said with eagerness-"Hus-
band, here is Captain Wilcox" she repeated
looking down the sky-light. Then running
to the side of the deck, she snatched scarf
which was lightly reposing on her shoulders
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 Alncick Castle.
He was received at the gangway by Capt |
Henderson and his lovely wife. | hardly |
need say that he was welcomed in the kindesi |
manner. After the frs: warm greetings were |
over, Mrs. Henderson, with the agility of
fairy. descended into the cabin, which was
elegantly fitted up, and returned on deck
heariug in her arms bright-looking child, a.
bout two years old-who was, indeed. min
atme edition of herself. His name" said
she, while her eyes were suffused with the
ears of joy and gratitude. "is Charles Wilcox
Henderson,
AS Captain Wilcox stepped over the gang
way, after bidding his friends temporary a
lieu, he was heard to mutter TO himself.
What an unmirigated scoundrel should