The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1858-06-18
WHOLE NUMBER 267

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asked the mildly.
Not yet. Keep on as we are till the
sloop gets an offing. If we run for her now,
she will take refuge in the harbor,' replied
the lieutenant.
The sloop stood out for half mile, and
then haulding her wind, beat down along
the land. The tender delayed her Chase till
she had got too fa from the entrance Of
the harbor to get back again, and then put
ting about, ran for her as to cut her of. Tho.
sloop seemed to take alarm, and, putting
about, began to make the best Of her way
towards the larbor she had left. Conf
dent Of the speed of his own vessel, tho
English lieutenant felt satisfied that the.
chase was already his, and laughed at tue.
efforts OF the sloop to get away,
At length they oamo near enough TO see
that her decks were covered with pigs and
poultry.
"A rare haul we shall make this.
morning. said the MILDLY, Enough Of
chicken pie for the whole frigate's crew, to.
say nothing Of the turkeys aud roast pig for
the cabin
What a regular slab sided Yankee skip.
per she has at her helm! Man and boy.
she has stout crew = said the lieutenant;
laughing. They look frightened out of
their senses, as they begin to think they are.
gone for it, Sloop ahoy!
'Weat ye wan. 2 came across the wa
ter. in the strongest nasal of Yankeedom..
4 want you to heave to, brother Jona-
than y
I'D rather not, il its all the same to you'll:
I'm in nifty hurryH was the reply.
Frank added the disguised officer, in
an undcrtonc, 'when osder you to let CO.
the jib, yon 'mMst isaw it aft as hatlas your
strength will let you. at the same time
will put the helm hard up so the sloop
will pay sapidly ot, and fab aaoasd of the.
tender, for I'm determined to falljaboard!
Of her. shall curse your blunders, anth
order you to let gos but don't mind me;
keep pulling the jib sheet hard to windward!
Leave tho rest to me, Now, my men, lie.
said speaking through the companion way.
take good grasp of your catlasses and
pistols. When I stamp nay foot ont the.
deck over your heads, throw off the matches,
leap on deck, and follow me-
'Ieave to, or Eli sink you! What ara
you palaycrng aboutH' shouted the Bog
lisbmau.
The two vessels were BOW side by side.
steering The same course, abeam of: escli,
other-the tender to leward, about a.liun,
ired fathoms oA,
wal, don't be too rec with your pow
der, and ] will. Amiulah, let 60 tIiAtjh
Sheet
Yes, WILL answered the yoMag:reefer :
and with hearty viii, he beggau.to ,dtaw it
to windward at the same naomenttlie:kmer-
icau officer put the helm hard up, and the
sloop rapidly paid OF right touards-the ten
der.
Let 60 that pb sheetv shouted the Bng-
lish officer.
'Yes, Aminadab, you tsrnal fool you,. lot
it 60, say! Let it 60! Don't yousse.
we are coming right aboard the captaiuiA
vessel ~
But 'Aminadab' pulled tho harder. and
fairly took torn with the sheet about h be-
laying pin.
The Eaglish officer vas about to. poor
out upon him volley Of oaths, when sssins
that the sloop would cessaialy fall foul Of
him, he turned to give osdess ios,ths pro.
lection Of his own vessel; but ere he eoAl,
utter them, the sloops bows, struck hsu. near
the fore rigging and swung round, stern.
At the same instant the American officer
sta1nped upon the deck, aud fosty sasa
made their appearance. from the hstchss,
soreoastle, and cabin, and leaped asler Rss-
cival upon tue tenders deck. "
The Knglishman taken by surprise.
surrendered without scarcely striking >
blow; and, getting both veaseh andsr
sail, in the very sight Of tho ssigaas. The
gallant young captain sailed wiA bib, prize
back into the harbor, and sa&ly anchorea
her off the Battery after an aksepee Of six
hours and twsnty-sevep minutes
This exploit is doubtless oaesoftbe bold.
est and most spirited afiainas spe OF
during the war, aud the aebosJ eissa
above is faithful narrative oft the sfaHae-
ton.
A gentleman, dined, one day With = dull
preacher. Dinner was scarcely ovss, be-
fore the gentleman fell ssleep; but was aNSk-
ensd by the divine and inSitea 10 apS ana
hear him preach. is|jf0r
! beseech you, SIR said he. s.tosexons