True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-09-02

HIdb, WIN IUUh SICdJ IuJeTeSG III IlIm anu
finally made him chief mate. AT the end
of every voyage, Bob called on Mr.. Rich
ards, bringing some presents 10 George
and Emily, but was never invited to en-
ter the paror. Mrs. Richards was glad
10 hear that he was doing well, and
chopped he would continue to behave
himself" ....
A great party was given by Messers.
Howand and Aspinwall, in honor of Cap
tain Waterman, who had made the shor.
test voyage on record from New York TO
China and back in the famous ship Sea
Witch. Among the guests were Mr..
Richards and his family. When Captain
Waterman entered, Mr., Aspinwall led
him into the middle of the drawing room
and by way of general introduction
said:
Ladies' and gentemen,-I have the
pleasure of introducing to you Captain
Robert Waterman, who, am proud to
say, is every inch a sailor and gentle
man, and who has made in the clipper
ship Sea Witch, the quickest passage on
record"
"Ladies and gentlemen, ,"-replied Cap
tain Waterman,-"here's my chief mate,
Mr.. Winter, Bob Winter, a marline- spike
Of my own pointing, who is entitled TO
two-lhirds of the credit. As you see, he
is the best looking fellow in the room,
and can add, he's just as good as he
looks. Come here, young ladies, and III
introduce you. to him personally"
Emily Richards was nearest, and the
captain eyeing her said, "come here, and
see If can't strike match between yor
and Bob"
Mrs. Richards was red with rage bu
what could she Go? Bob Waterman wa
a privileged character and 10 restrain
her daughter under the circumstances
would subject her to the sneerS Of all pre-
sent, SO she let Emily 60.
1--WE are old friends" said Emily tt
Captain Waterman, "Mr. Winter and
have summered and wnteted in the sam,
house many years" She was pleased
beyond expression to see Bob so favora
bly, noticed in such distinguished society
for she had long loved him. They were
frequently together during the evening
and before parting had avowed eternu
love 10 each other.
AT this time, Commander Crout, of tn
U. S. NJ, gentleman connected will
one Of the first families of Virginia, wa:
paying his addresses 10 Emily, with tn
appreciation of her mother. Crout dis
covered the attachment of Emily to Bob
and had the latter arrested and and place,
on board the frigate, which was comman
ded by his uncle, Captain Brsg.
Bob soon accumulated a fortune i
California, returned privately to Ney
York, and made arrangements with Emil
and her brother 10 have aJoke at Crout'
expense. The day of Crout's marriag
with Emily arrived, and the relatives O
both families proceeded 10 church 10 vii
ness 'he important ceremony. The bene
diction was pronounced, and Crout wa
turning TO his lovely bride TO salute he
with kiss, when down fell the dress, o
went the bonnet, and George stood be
fore them all, exclaiming:
"Sold Emily's been splced to Bo
Winter more than week Sour grapes
amt she 2" :,
Crout swore, Mrs. Richards screamed
the relatives looked bewildered but Nj
Richards, though annoyed, was not di'
pleased. He liked Bob, and when Mr.
Richards learned that lie was rich, sh
too was reconcied.
i Mr.. Crout sent Winter a challeng,
but Bob gave the fellow who brought
! a sound thrasbing, and he was not aga
troubled.