The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-17

ana becoming exasperatsd at the captain refusal to
explain his reasons, Tignoh commenced abusing
him, and finally seized him in his arms like an in
FAINT, carried him 10 the ships side, and would have
thrown him overheard but for the interference Of the
mate, who compelled Iignoli 20 desst from his at
tempt. An alteration also ensued between Tignoli
and Hart which ended in breaking UP their intimate
relations and Tignoli then endeayored to cultivate
the friendship Of the first mate.
After leaving the Bashees these disgraeeful scenes
became more frequent and violent; the cabin was
more like mad house than part Of a wea disci-
pined ship. Tignoli conducted himself with such
violence that lie was often on the point of plungng
the knife with which he eating, into thebreast
Of the captain or Hart No sensitive person could
sit quietly IN presence of their ungoycrpable rage
and impous blasphemy; day after day rolled on,
each IN ITS turn adding some new cause TO their al
ready nsuprortablo disgust Of each other until at
last the ship arrived at The Rave islands Here Tig-
nol and Hart went ashore, and the captain soon fol-
lowed them. leaving the first mate in charge OF the
ship, with the Manila and China men, the captain
taking with him those TO whom he could speak in
his own language.
The intrgues Of the French ambassador, Tignol,
Hart, and Laion, were 30 complicated that il was
almost impossible to unrayel them. The only thing
positively known was, that Lafon and Elliott had
sailed in the John Laird, from Hong Kong TO Ia
Ian, for the pupose OF obtainng, through Elliot,s
influence, the cargo prepared for Captain BranGon;
but the fog began at last TO clear away and disco
YER the dangers with which the Enterprise was sur
rounded.
The captain had not been long ashore when Tg-
noli returned to the ship, apparently much excited
and asserted that The captain had set on the natives
10 murder MIN. and that be only saved his life by
coming on board IN a canoe. His plan Of operations
was soon developed by ms proposing 10 the mate to
Weigh anchor and proceed at once to Ualan, where
they should take the merchandise on board and re-
turn to the island for the captain and Hart. This
war ,iae schcmc lie lad in contemplation whom he
insisted on tic shipment Of the Manila and China
men who were NOW IN sole occupation of the ship
and for h carrying out Of which he procured the
III M n. t.t lls and
Ihc mates situation was OF extreme peril
Alone amidst the tools Of groii, direct refusal to
his demand would have been his death-walrant; bat
he adopted the plan OF delaying tho execution OF the
scheme, by reasoning and eSpostu,atiug with him,
and using every cNpyaiont 10 induce him to abandon
the design; but without effect. In the meantime,
ne had despatched letter to the captain by Of
the natives, warning him of bis danger Of being
abandoned; and he returned to the ship in the
very mex Of time. for in another half hour she
would have left the island He brought with him
one George May, and a number of natives and ma
tive women, the latter Of which were a God-send
that saved the ship from destruction and her crew
from most horrible butchery. The captain was
informed OF what had transpired during his absence:
but nc SIMPLY denied having formed any hostile in
tentions against Tgnoli; but through fear or want
OF energy ud not further notice the conduct Of the
latter nor take any precautions against repetition
The ship continued on her voyage, and arrived at
Ualan on the t4th Ct March, having spent FIVE
weeks on q passage that should have been made in
two or two and a-half. There they found the John
Laird ready for sen, having board the cargo pre-
pared for the Enterprise. Hart Immediately went
on BOARD OF her, proving conclusyely his own vii
any, and she sailed next day, leaving Elliott ontG
island
Captain Briaueons FIRST impulse, on The aiure et
h's speculation, was TO return TO Macao. ! which he
was seconded by The mate; but the king ir. Cd n.m
TO remain for two or three months proInis 30 sup
ply hm with cargo at the end Of that tine and in
The interim TO furnish him with provisions for the
ships company. The captain consented to remain;
and then Iignoi, knowing he would not abandon
pose, he intrigued with the crew. the natives and
worse than all, with the white men living on the
island lie succeeded in stopping allwork on board,
OF on shorc-the supply OF provisions disconti-
nued, and every thing came to dead stand.
At length, OF the chiefs with whom the
trst mate was very intimate (hayng been al
me island on previous occasous). informed him
OF the conduct OF Iignoli-tbat be had made
the Eatlves believe he was the owner Of tho
snip, and that he had given many valuable
presents TO the King and chiefs 10 induce them not
TO work., and to discontinue also the allowance of
PROVISIONS. as the mate could not trust implicitly
to the word Of this chief, Che having formerly as
sisted IN the murder Of several ships companies and
TIRE obstruction Of their yesses,) be determined TO
test its Truth. Next morning, the captain being
ashoe TIC mate left the ship, first dsposng Of the
men IN such manner as that they could not con
verse together without leaving their work, and leay-
ing Tignoli on board, and having made n circuit Of
part OF the bay, returned Unexpectedly, and found
lie crew COHpcieu together Knot around llglOl.
who APP cared to be haranguing them. He suisse
quentIy adopted the same stratagem with the like
results, proving inconestibly that the information
ne had received of Tignoli's plans was correct
About TWO or three clock p. NJ, the king and ca o.
tam came on board TO parake Of a repast when the
mate stated has convictions respecting Tgnoli. and
the morning experiences The KING acknowledged
that il was al true, and the captain calling Tignol
INTO the cabin, reproached him with hs conduct
He admitted it. and ayowed his discrimination to
continue the same plan Of action long as the ship
remained at Ualan. This engendcred violent dis
Iute, when the captain gave orders to have Tigno
placed III mons. Mr.. Petty the mate, prepared to
execute the order, when Tigno!i drew dirk knife
nd swore b. would plunge ii into petty's heart #
he attempted 10 10 so. Petty stepped backward
seized his char, and struck Tigno blow with il
that ieiled hIm to the floor he then ATTEMPTED to
iron him. but after violent struggle was unable
10 do so, and Tignoli went on deck and was IN.
lnediatey surrounded with men, who came at his
cal, armed with handspikes, beavers, sc. The
captain ordered the men TO contine Tgnoli. bat re.
cclyed peremptoraIy refusal, and much abusive
language The king then proposed that Tignoli
should be allowed 10 20 OF shore. and that then
ne would have him made fast, and brought
on BOARD again, ana TO this the captain consented
The plan was put into execution, and Tignoi, bound
hand and FOOT was brought on board five o'clock
when he ives Immediately placed in those irons that
he haa destined Tor a very different purpose. For
want OF more CONVENIENT place, one was PREPARED
for him abaft the main hatch. on tic cargo where
he renamed Tor some time, being liberated twice
eaeh Gay. Tor eXer>se. After ths act Of Justice
suhorcinaton was somewhat established, the natives
seemed more inclined to work. and began to prepare
the cargo in good earnest But this 6apry state az
things was again Interrupted
A. the confinement a. Tignoli was not considered
~ The light Of a punishment. being solely for tie
purpose 81 pctcrtLg bis interference with Tie bls.-
ness 81 the ship. he received every Indulgence that
the circumstances would allow. ana which was
the cause q more serious troubles. The buikbcads
Of the orceastlc having been removed 70 give free
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