The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-06-25
A LITTLE TOO PUNCTUAL.

Inc hour was approaching Tor the de-
parture fthe New Haven steamboat from
her berth at New York, and the usual
crowd OF passengers, newsboys, fruit ven
ders, cabmcn and dock loafers were as
sembIed in and about the boat. Wewere
gazing at the motley group from the foot
OF the promenade deck stairs, when our
attenion was attracted by the singular
action Of tall brown Yankee, in an i'm
mense wool hat, chocolate colored coat
aud pantaloons, and fancy vest. He
stood near the starboard paddle box and
scrutinized sharply every female who
came OH hoard, every now and then con.
sailing an enormous silver bulls eve
watch, which he raised from the Depths
OF capacous foh by means of powerful
steel Chain. After mounting guard in
this manner, lie dashed furiously down the
gang plank, up the wharf, re.appearing on
board nstantancously, with flushed face,
expressing the most intense anxiety. This
series OF operations he performed several
times. after which he rushed about the
boat wildly and hopelessly, circulating
What's the time er dav Wonder il
my repeater's fast' Whar's the Cabin
whar's the steward! whar's the boss tha,
owus this ship"
What's the matter, sir p we venture,l
to ask him, when he stood still for mo
mept.
ilain't seen nothin' of a gal in a blue
sun bonnet, with a white Canton ctapc
shawl, (cost fifteen dollars pink gown and
brown boots, hey come on board while
was ookngtor the Cap'n at the pint end
9t the stip--have ye? heyi"
No such person has come on board
"Iormented !ightnin'! she's my wife =
he screamed; married yesterday. Al
her trunks and mine are aboard, under s
p'Ie OF baggage as tai! rs Connecticu
St ~. Thodarn'd black nigger says h,
c""'' hand 1t out, and | won't leave m,
baggage any how. My wiEe-only ,hinl
on twas to come on board at half pas
four, and here its most five. What's be
come oi her! She can't have cloped.-
You don't think she's been abducted, d,
ye, msterl Speak answer! won't We
On, I'm ravia' distracted What ar,
hey ringing that bell fora Is the ship ;
! ire ~
at is the signal for depar,ure-th
/ Erst bell. The second will be rung i,
four minutes"
THUNDER! you don't say so? Whar'
the Cap'n!"
That gentleman in the blue coat
lhe Yankee daried to the Captain
side.
"Cap'n, stop the ship for ten minutes
won't yea"
81 can't do it, SIR"
g But We mus, ] tell YOU. III pa
you for it. How much will ye tax g''
| could not DO it,"
"Cap'n, I'll give We tew dollars" gasp
ed, the Yankee.
The captain shook his head.
"Fll give ye five dollars and half
and a haIf.-and a half.-and a halfl
he kept repeating, dancing about in hi
agony, like mad jackass on hot ro
plate.
"Tbe boat starts a, five precisely" sal,
the Captain shortly and turpe awav.
so, you stunny hearted heathin
murmured the Yankee, bursting int
tears. "Pariin' man and wife, and W
just one day married"
At this moment the huge paddl
wheels began to paw the water, and th
walking beam descended heavily, shakin,
the huge fabric to her centre. All win
were not going. to- New Haven wen
ashore. The hands began to haul in III
gang plank; the fasts are already cas-
loose.
"Leggo that plank" roared the Yam
kec, collaring one Of hs hands. "Dro
II like hot potatoe,. Or III heara We. ial
the dock"
Io-yo" shouted the men in che
rus, as they heave on the gangwav.
"Shut up, you hraying donkeys !" vel
Cd the naddaned Yankee, or ,here'il b
an ugly spot Of workm
But the plank was got on board, an
the boat FLASHED past The pier.
In an instant the Yankee pulled off b
coat, flung his hat beside il on. the decl
and rushed wildly TO the guardg
Are you drunk or crazy r. cried
passenger Selling him.
"rm going to fling myself into the doc
and swim ashore !" cried the Yankee.
g. mustn't leave Sara Ann alone i
New York City. You may divide III
baggage among you. Let 60 me!
can swim."''
lie struggled'so fnriously that the cor
sequences of his rashness might have bee
fatal had not sudden aparition change
his purpose. A very pretty young ",
man in blue bonnet, white Canton crar
shawl, pink dress, and. brown boots, can
toward him.
The. big brown Yankee uttered or
StentoIan SHOUT Of "Saria Ann" claspe
her in his asms in spite Of her strugelin,
and kissed her heartily right before all th
passengers.
Where did you come from ~ he in
quired.
| From the ladies' cabin" apsyere