Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1854-08-02
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Some weeks passed, and the Yankee Pri-
vateer had not as yet returned, though Jo-
than looked out every day, anxious for the
brig to greet his longing gaze. However,
one day as the sun was casting its expiring
radiance over Portland and its extensive
harbor, and gliding every thing with bur-
pished gold, far out in the ofing too sails
could be seen. The wind was blowing off
land aud the vessels slowly eat their way
in. lothian stood chewing his finger nails, !
and impatiently stamping his feet at the
perversc wind. At last the vessels could
be plainly seen aud made out from the
wharf. The one was beautiful brig, with
long, sharp hull reed like bowsprit and Ia
pering masts; the other was a large tender,
such as was then used in British service.
The joy Of Jotham knew no bounds, as the
two ships coming up hoisted to the main
peaks the American flag; and as a heavy
gun rcverberatcd over the still waters of
the bay, the heavy anchors with rattle
and plunge sought their muddy beds -
a boat was quickly seen leaving the brig
Sea Gulls side, for it was she, having cap
turcd n tender in her homeward bound
cruize, after a slight struggle, having on
board valuable commodities, and the regu-
lar sweep Of the oars soon placed the boat
longsdo the landing. Napsey, the brave
second Lieutenant, was met by the gallant
Jotham, and a hearty embrace the two
messmatcs took.
lothian was indeed surprised to learn
that Reginald was not on board, and Nap
sey taking him out one side, told him the
whole affair. You might as well expect to
leap to the bottom Of the burning Vesuvius,
scatheless, as to depict Jotham's surprise
and anger. At first he swore that he would
sail that very night in quest of the darned
lnglish lubber, but was reminded by Nap
sey, who was more considerate, that the
men having not seen their homes for some
time, and now almost in stones throw OF
them, might grumble at such a measure
SO Jotham put it off until the next evening
Again we scan the ocean for, and board
the brig Ambition on which Reginald was q
prisoner. The sun was about two hours
and half high, and riding through clear
serene sky. A stiff breeze had set in and
the brig was drawing, allow s.,d eloft
Dowa in the cabin, whicE was furnished
as nicely and neatly as boudoir, we de
scend. There are three occupants. The
first that claims our attention is an old mar
about fifty-fye years of age. He is still
hale and hearty, and presents a good ap
pearance His face is covered with care
lines and his tall intellectual forehead be
speaks with its many wrinkles, the miser,
that has, if not now, dwelt within. TIL,
other two are the young English Captain
and Reginald, the Yankee Privateersman
Well, young man. spoke the old ma
to Reginald, you say that you were bor
in England, and raised in America, the
why turn against the land that gave the
birth And as the old man spoke, hi
eye rested somewhat sternly on the youn
Continental. The other slowly raised hi
head and answered, "Tis not against m
mother country, that l war, 'ts not agains
the peaceful land that gave me birth, bu
IT'S against the foolish whims and unjus
demands of still more foolish and wea
despot. IT'S against intriguing and amb
tious mobiles, that REBEL and until Britis
tyranny shall cease to harrass and CONVEX
our heretofore peaceful continent into
raging hell Of discord, murder and civ
war, fight against King Georges hir
lingmyrmidons." The young continenti
had risen, and as he pronounced his la
words, his form dilated and he stood mo-
like proud king than a Privateersman.
The old man was evidently astonishe
as was the young one, and as he gazed {
the young man he gave a quick start, tht
gazed hard at his own son (the Engli
Captain) then muttered, my God, what
likeness Oh if it should be here
was broken off by the young Englishma
who exclaimed, Il thought we would ha
fallen in with the Antwerp before now.
My uncle's craft cannot compete in spe
with the Ambition
No, Charles, | myself cannot accou
for not falling in with him. Surely
Perhaps | can enlighten YOU spc
Reginald, somewhat sarcastically, if y
will listen. just about four days ago, h
ing just weathered a heavy gale. 1 v
bowling along
Come to the point, come to the poir
exclaimed the old man, petulantly.
To the point, to the point exclaiu
the young Captain
Under reefed foresail,' continued R
inald, enjoying their impatience, {;
bursting mainsail, when my lookout
scried sail on the Northern board
'Well, now to the point
'That ship proved to be the Autw
man of war, in the Navy, and under
control of an idiot king. l crossed her p;
cut away her fore and mainmast, aftt
slight fight took her with my brig,
sent her a prize to Portland, where sh
before now The young Captain said
boldly and carelessly, and slightly tir
with the braggart. The effect was trer
dous on the two Englishmen.
'Whot you take the Antwerp!
decker, the pride of the British Navy,
that oyster hauer Of yours? Can't bel
it WE'LL exclaimed the old man.
beats any thing have ever Desc
the English Captain
Certainly answered Reginald afa
and he proceeded to give detailed an
curate description of the English Cap
After some few moments of silence,