The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1851-05-17
Tho Romans Of John raul Jones.

Translated from he Journal du llavrr. March 20
We lately announced that the United
States irigate St Lawrence. which convey.
ed to London the articles Of American in.
dustry, destined for the universal exhibition,
had also commission TO take back to the
| ni;ed States the remains of Commodore
Paul Jones, now buried in Paris.
On that occasion is reported an ansc
dnte about ms colebrated man, whN WA,
tao Daguag. Jrosm of the New World.
II VS. in 1919. during the war of indie.
pendcuce-; thanks To tho sklllhl tcnerito
Of his manenyer, and tie ;le superior sail
lug OF his irigaie-paul Jones had happii,
reached the pori o! Bres;. He had escaped
the English cruisers who surveyed TlroIse,
and desired to be rcycnged on the intrepid
sailor for the immense losses tina, had been
Inflicted upon their navy aud their com
nercc,
Paul Jones' WAS received in our frs, mill.
tary port, with the distinction due to his
rank, and above all to his high reputation
Justified hy celebrated actions. When bis
military aaioriiies, bad been accomplished,
be fixed the day of his departure
The night before, he wen. to tho coffee.
house Of La Domcdie, where all the ma.
rue officers used 10 rcuni;e. All admired
the brave American captain: some of then,
were jealous OF him.
4 general conversation followed they
spoke of the dangers that Paul Jones was
to meet in trying to cseape, for n second
time. superior force which expected him as
sbure prey. A young lieutenant of the
marine. proud OF great name, seemed to
seek to attack him hy illusions. first yeiIcd
but which, encouraged hy the cold digniiy
with WHICH Paul Jones received them, dc.
generated soon into positive proyoea'ions.
The American hero lost nothing of his
sell. possession. which was one of the prin.
cpsl traits Of his character: Lieutenant
said he, to his aggressor, ealr ~ but with
nrmncss, "ny country has not too many
arms with all her children. II is FOR it. and
not tor a vain quarrel, that must be prod
ignl Of my blood | canuo, have the hon.
or Of eating my throat with you.
To this unexpected declaration, muir
mar of disapprobalion spread between the
officers present. Paul Jones spoke again.
aiicr having looked around with fiery
glauce which be Fixed thea Oh his aggressor
"Sir." said he, "you have provoked me ;
you owe me satisfaction
The lieutenant bowed.
"Well," pursued Paul Jones, " ! am t"
,ako leave of ~, the fn.enden.. VIII you
have tho goodness to follow the hope
with NV credit 20 be able to Obtain for gu
the permission Of cmbarkiug with me. ]
sail tomorrow at the break OF the day. !
will be attacked by superior forces; that "a
an adubi.able fact, aud swear TO you !
will accept the combat Non will be seat
ed near mo on the deck. We ehsil see
who of US both viii tarn pale first, win
YOU do me ths, honor ="
All The officers. witnesses Of this strange
scene. had passed from dissatisfaction to
surprise, then To admiration.
Th, lieutenant, out Of his senses. wa,
going 10 Try TO answer him; but 'nmcdi'
aielv, impulscd hy generous sentiment, he
advanced towards Paul Jones, with his hand
extended
Captain" said he. with quick emo
ton. T" acknowledge my errors Forgive
me for my folly. aud honor me with yon'
! friendship believe -
Eaough, enough. my brave young
man." interrupted tho American hero, se.s'
Ing the hand Of the lieutenant, which ~
vigorously shook. according 10 Eng''sa
I fashion lot us be friends"
During the las, session Of tho Circui'
court Ia lexington. kentucky, most 'A'sa
1 full ugly man wa. seen daily. lie was VI
wsys On hand aud psrtessly hidsous. O"'
0, The lawyer. could boar u no longer
aud said 10 him
.Wsll. YOU srs shs uglisst white asan
sves saw
Y wa I esat help Il. can | =
= No, 19<Nsrsd tho son Of BlaehsAoee
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