Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1853-03-05
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IL Ea9 IN tHe-Iati OF 10, ltal the snip 10
which | belonged, after a voyage Of four
months, in the northern Atlantic, hove in sight
Of the Ssly Islands, and as we were bound
for London, shaped our course up the channel,
| and in 4 few days, were anchored in the Downs
| Having been short of provisions for some time
| back, we were obliged 10 stop to replenisb.--
The next day, however, We were towed up the
| river, and entered the Commercial Dock on the
! 2Sth OF October, l8--. 1t was a grand sight
| TO me, for had never been in London and he
| city seemed ike the world in comparison TO my
| humble village in he west Of England. We
were to be paid Oft on the morrow; and de-
| termined as soon rs ! was at liberty to take q
| stroll and see some Of the sights about which
| had 50 often heard. At twelve the next day
! all hands proceeded to the office in London
| Hall street, and received, severaly, the amounts
due them. There was just ten pounds coming
| to me, and started off TO see how | could best
| make il conductive to my pleasure. had been
stroiing around for some time, looking at the
| Tower, and other places Of note, and finally
walked into one Of the parks, to see what
conl1 see of the London fashions. was lean
ing against tree watching party wich attrac-
ted rny attention, when was sudden! Y accos-
ted by a female, apparently about eighteen or
twenty, neatly dressed, and with an express
sion which, though pleasing seemed somewhat
sad
"What is it you wish my good lady?"-
said |. .-4
She looked at me moment, and said: -
"You are sailor, suppose"
Eyes"
"IIow long have you been in London?'
81 arrived yesterday" .
"Have you been here beforep'
"Neyer."
"Wel, perhaps can be of some assistance
to You. Suppose we take cab and drive out
to Vauxhall this evening""
hesitated for a moment; for Thought 10
myself, she no doubt thinks have plenty of
money, and wishes TO obtain share. But
then, again, thought it makes no difference;
I'll spend it any how, and consented.
She called cab, and in q short time we were
at Vauxhall. Ipued out my purse to pay the
driver, when she anticipated me and said
"Never mind, sir, have plenty. Besides
invited you here; therefore bear all expen-
ses.' .s
was astonished; for had never doubted
but that my money was the principal attrac-
ton: and | was puzzled to think what could be
be her object.
After ordering some refreshments, of which
she ate and drank very little, but which she in
sisted upon paying for, we strolIed around the
garden, listening TO She music, until towards
evening, when remarked it would be best to
return.
ayes, it will soon be dark said she, "and
we had better 90. But you are stranger in
London, and it would be folly for you to look
for hotel to -nght-and besides, it wonld be
ungenerous in me to allow you to. [ reside,
in street; and if you will accept of d.
room in my house, you will be perfectly well
come and my husband who is fond of company
will be glad to see you.'
While hesitating she called cab, and half
forced me in.
When the cab stopped we got out, and
found myself in narrow street, dimly lighted
before large brick house. with iron ratings
in front. She opened the door and asked mo
to sit down moment, when she went into a
room close by, and returned almost Immediate
ly and said: ''My husband has retired; I'll intro
duce you to him in the morning. Here is a
light sir-take the room at the head of the
stairs-good night"
went up stairs to the room she had pointed
out opened the door and went in. 1t was fur
nished, you might say, richly the bed stood in
the further corner, with blue damask curtains
in front. undressed quickly, as was some
what tired by my days adventures then walk
ed up to the bed, drew aside the curtains, and
there lay man weltering in his blood, with his
throat cut from ear to ear! It would be vain
to attempt to describe my feelings. imme-
diately dressed myself, with presence of mind
which have never been able to account for
| then tried to open the door, which to my hor-
ror, found was locked. Glancing around the
room my eye fell upon the irons in the fire.
place. snatched one up, and with one stroke,
broke the lock and opened the door. Running
down the stairs found the front door fastened
ALSO Having nothing to break the lock with,
darted into the first room came to, and jump
ed from the window into a alley on the side Of
the house, and had merely time to conceal
myself, when heard the people around crying
with, followed by several of tho police, enter
me. left as soon as the crowd gathered round,
and passed out unnoticed. .....
The next morning, was reading the paper,
and almost the first thing which attracted my
attention waa a notice of bloody murder in
street, with the reward of fifty pounds
for the apprehension of the murderer. 1t went
further, and, in the description of the supposed
person, described me better than | could have
done myself-eyen to the manner in which |
wore my beard. The first BARRIERS shop receiv-
ed that gratis; and on ehanginng my clothing,
which was also mnutely described, went down
to the docks, and the barque -- being q
hand short, shipped in her for New York, and
have never since nor ever wish to spend anoth-
er night in London.
Curious Cause for Diporce.-A woman in