The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-14
CITY OF NN1SGER DAKOTA COUNTY TERRITORY APRIL

gsJerus lem, earthquakes ! exclaimed Ian Dubbs, a
he caught sight of Frank advancing towards him, bu,
don't them ere darned Brtishers wishd they'd cum
deown' leete more qaier-darn thar almighty ugly
looku pctcre, the pepperin they're got sarses 'eu
right, say you, Mr. Morton, don't it?' r5 vas
Trse for you Ian, but stir your stumps, old blazer
and prepare to board, answered Morton he turned
away in another direction
An that III du. right away! Mortal Snakes! but
it wiIlmake s all fired and gori6ed like to think ont
and with this patriotic expression the State Of his
feelings, he made his preparations tor boarding. ,
Captain Arvey ran his craft alongside the brig With
every thing in readiness to grappe With her. All hel
qaiet on board the brg--to quiet forebode any
good The man stationed on the lookout alof at length
gave the alarm. 4-...,
..Ahoy there shouted Arvey, what cheer?'
eTreachery! was the answer, look out for broad
.sA-ha |! Jasper Henley treachery!' then raising
bis voice he shouted, Mr. Morton five them the broad
side in advance, then board them quick
The voice Of the Captain was yet the echo, when
almost insantaneousy the lights applied the fire
cleaned, aud amidst the soke heard the crash o
the broadsde carrying with it death and destruction
cries OF agony PAIN aud alarm succeeded that voey on
board the brig from men bid behind bulwarks thus
timely interrupted in their treacherous design and dur
ing the confusion the graphing irons thrown, the
two vessels baued close and bound together, ami
the pryateers headed by Roland himself jumped the
deck Of he Brtisher Short, but fearful was that hand
hand conflict the hoed Englishmen were compelled
to YIELD and they threw down their and begged
for mercyt was granted. Their cowardly Captain at
this moment game forward, and advancing to Roland
offered his sword in token of surrender. =,
hqanblY surrender myself as your prisoner, and by
the demand for myself and crew safe con.
vSJ aS }6af native port G.s ri s~i1as5.s.
For your crew grant it, answered Roland, they
are not the instgators Of despotsm but the toobut
for you ! DO not grant that favor
How, how gasped Kenley, what do you mean
Meaas' : responded Arvey, Why this, keep your
sword and defend yourself Though the conflict be-
tween our crews is over yours and mine has to be-
gin.,' :. vs.9s. ...-..' -. .s-,.
On what ground do you demand this duel for such
call it, asked Jasper nervousy and trying to appear
und ,unted. @A -2 sa'1l,1s 80 -s@. .'2s - }'R 4a
On this ground you it was who in cold blood butch
cred my father and brother aud left their bodies to be
consumed the deck of their illfated craft you it
who attacked them they being entirely defenceess to
resist your treacbery. For this chased you and for
this have sworn to have my revenge Your arm is
strong, and you bear your sword them for true
az now live, both must fall in this conflict,
and may God defend the right 49,. ,,,., ..;s,
Arvey gave Jasper no time to expostulate, but at
once commenced the attack. Jasper excellent
swordsman but fear and despair took possession Of him
when be saw the fire of hate CLEAN ominously from the
dark eye Of his adversary, his guards weakly de-
tended, and bis thurss were quickly parried by his
more successful opponent At length an illdirected
thurst Of bis being quickly warded aside be slipped hs
footing and in his fall, fell Rolands sword which
pierced him to the hearthe reeled asidefel back,
and died., a - .s.., z. =, .,....-- .t...s.
For moment Arvey gazed on the dead and bleeding
form of bis late opponent it lay at bis feet then
casping his hands together, while tear stood in eash
eye, he gased upwards and spoke. sfa 1ias s&@2
F.thor brother rest now in peace, your murderer
% longer lives and you are this day avenged, N
Great was the rejoicing in New York on the return
Of the sAmels accompanied BY her we'll earued piss,
great WAS the rejoicing sng the shore when those
prison4rs we're landed .seempaned BY the brave crew
"f the prvatser their guard great the rejoicing
Of those glad citizens ID token Of praise to the defend
ers Of their rights abroad and the sea, and when
Roland appeared shout upon shout reechoed in the air
his PRAISE for he had kept his oath and accomplished
We'll, wife, don't see how they send letter on
them ere wires without tearing 'em all to bits '
La me, they don't send the paper but they send the
writing in fluid stste.' 81 a.aaas BIO
kiss says an ingenious authority, is ike the Crea
tiod because it is made Of nothing, and is very good
OF six hundred and twenty young ladies who tainted
last year. more than half of them fell into the arms Of
gentlemen Only three had the misfortune to fall on
the floor. 81. .,..s. ~. ...-..,. -..-.. .s
An Emerader, being charged with stealing a wagon,
swore he had it ever since it was wheelbarrow.
cotemnorary speaking Of the report on gentlemen 3
fashions Says sThere is not much change in gentle
mems pants, this month. Very likely.
julius, what part oh do ceremonies do de ladies most
well, Pompey, ! can't tell what dat is; can you
telty ~, Ase4f'1l.'ls ie .'osa4iafa sa' 1-a sa
- Why, yes, anigger--deaS yeu zee De .bserve De
hsnssFns& ,gg,sg9mA sgo bas aie-sesaa4 "a }2uss
AN UNEXPECTED SpEEcB.- - They had meeting in
our church. writes New England correspondent and
the great question Of increasing the salary ct our excel
lent pastor was up for discussion But the debate was
likethe handle Of pitcber--al on one sde; nearly
every nnetakng the GROUND that it would bs mpossoie
to 60 beyond the present starvation point A. length
to the surprise of all poor ofd man. who was never
known to speak in meeting rose, and holding upon the
pev Ia stsady himself, said :-t u sia.ls h'assaa
sss Mr.. Chairman, they call droll fellow, and 80
am; they call me druoksrd, and 80 am 81 they oall
me swearer apd it IS too true, and I'm ashamed ef
ashamed of all ); but amt half much ashamed Of
it, as am that have to live in town where the pen
ole are too stingy to give the minister decent living
The effect Of this short speech was very happy. II
hamed the people into duty and decency, and the
salary was increased by the unanimous vote Of the con-