Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1851-04-26
The ReEgaaims OF John Paul
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fI9gate st. Lawrence, which convey
ed TO London the articles of Ameri-
can industry, destined for the univer-
sal Exhibition, had also a commission
to take back TO the United States the
remains of Commodore Paul Jones,
now buried in Paris.
On that occasion, is reported an
anecdote about this celebrated man,
who was the Dugudy Trouin ofwar
1t was in l779, during the war of
lndcpendence-thanks to the skilful
temerity OF his manmuvre, and to the
superior sailing of his frigate-Paul
Jones had happily reached the port
OF Brest' He had escaped the Eng
lish cruisers who surveyed PIroise,
and desired to be reyenged on an in
trepid sailor for the immense losses
that he had inflicted upon their navy
and their commere.
Paul Jones was received in our
first military port, with the distino
ton ouc to his rank, and above all, to
his high reputation, justified by cele-
brated actions. When his mission,
which was to agree with the French
military authorities, had been accom-
plished, he fixed the day of his de-
parture.
The night before, he went to the
coffee-house of La Dromedie, where
all the marine officers used to reunte.
All admired the brave American
captain; some Of tenn were jealous
of him.
a general conversation followed,
they spoke of the dangers that Paul
Jones was to meet in trying to es-
cape, for a second time, superior for
ces which expected him as a sure
prey. A young liuetenant OF the
marine, proud of Il great name, seem
ed TO seek to attack him by illusions,
first yelled but which, encouraged
by the cold dignity with which Paul
Jones received them, degenerated
soon into positive provocations.
The American hero lost nothing of
his sclfnossession, which was one of
the principal traits of his character.
Lieutenant,' said he to his aggressor,
calmly but with Iirmness, my coun-
try has not too many arms with ali
Of her children. 1t is for il, and not
Tor vain quarrel, thatI must be pro-
digal of my blood. / cannot have
the honor Of cutting my throat with
YOU
To tiis unexpected declaration,
a murmur of disapprobation spread
between the officers present. Paul
Jones spoke again, after having look
ed around with fiery glance which
he fixed then on his aggressor:
Dir, said he, you have provoked
me;you owe me satisfaction
The lieutenant bowed.
'Welll' pursued Jones, i am TO
take leave of M. the Intendent.
Will you have the goodness to fol-
low me3 hope with my credit to
be able to obtain for you the per-
mission of embarking with me. I
sail tomorrow, at the break Of day.
Twill be attacked by superior forces;
that is an indubitable fact, and
swear to you ] willaccept the combat.
You will be seated near me on the
deck. We shall see who of both of
us will turn pale first. Will you do
me thathonor?'
All the officers, witnesses of this
strange scene, had passed from dis
satisfaction TO surprise, then to adj
miration.
Ihe lieutenant, out of his senses,
was going to try to answer him; but
Immediately impulsed by a generous
sentiment, he advanced towards
Paul Jones, with his hand extended:
Captain said he with quick G.
motion, i acknowledge my errors.
Forgive me for my folly, and honor
ae with your friendship-believe,
Enough, enough, my brave young
Aan,' Interrupted the American hero,
seizing the hand of the lieutenant,
which he vigorously shook according
to the English fashion-'lct us be
fricn ds,'5
Lacc qsistency The Southern Pa
triot proposing a re, ledy for the
wrongs OF the South, which it asserts
have not been inflicted upon her peo-
plea plan.of security against ag-
gressions which exist only IN The hea-
ted imagin" tions Of fire caters.
Caricat;lre is now defined to mean
the publishing Of q likeness of old
Sam Houston in a Southern newspa-
nor nc ON on,boIIiobp,o,,t Noubo,y,,