The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-04-14

and aable to those benea th him as we'll as courteous
and respectful to his superiors He had gained
and respect Of his crew, and was captain more
eneerfuy obeyed and trusted than was Roland Aryey
of the priyateer schooner Amelia. He was . man OF
about thiryeght years of age tall and stout in appear
ance with clear olive complexion, black halr, which
hung in heavy curs around his manly shoulders deep
brown eyes, over which hung pair Of brows, dark and
lowering, thus forcing his eyes it we're nwards max
ing them appear more penetrating and herce than the
features of the Roman type He attired in heavy
jacket Of blue pilot CLOTH white pantaloons, close fitting
sen shirt, slippers or Shoes and bear skin cap. He
carried under his that quarterback companion 1.-The
glass. n oe 44 esds h9v91ut sa,. =.
The brave crew of the prvateer we're commanded by
officers who had earned for themselves wide spread
reputation for worthness and nautical experience
In Short never did better craft sal with better crew
of officers and men, than did the prvateerng schooner
sAmea.' s.a y ests -e.s, gsss
Captain Arvey now walked the quarter deck with
rapid strides be scanned the lowering clouds which
came up from the north, in dark and mountainous
glimmered for instant the foam crested waves
The breeze blew fresh and strong and the creaking Of
the yards gave warning of approaching storm. se
1t was now eight bells, and dolefuly sounded the
gong it struck the hour, mngling its sounds with
the rising gale. The sky was now black and murky-
gloomy and cheerless, The dark overhangng clouds
spread like funeral pa and covered the heavens with
the blackness Of night while every and then the
low murmuring of thunder would be heard overhead,
and fash Of lightning would for an instant part the
clouds with streak of fire. and then relapse into its
former darkness. The feeling the influence
of the rising hurricane, lashed wildly to and fro
white with foam, and with terrific fury beat the sides
and bulwarks Of the aboring schooner she plunged
%ss 2. nd y s ;'ss% waves Y:
mountains high and with awful crash burst
the buwarks sweeping the deck with sheets of slvery
spray. Crash after crash the maddening surges
appalling their fury they their foam crest
ed heads over the little craft if to mock at its fra
ness while struggling against their fury The sky grew
it were, blacker still, the rain down in drench
ing torrents, while at intervals the artillery of heaven
pealed forth its deafenng thunder the lightning flashed
forth its Kissing and terrific fire illuminng the dark
vault above revealing errors before unseen, while the
rushing Of the bosterous hurricane and deep roar of
the ocean, formed scene of terrible and awful gran
deur. set--'.g.
In the midst of this storm and strife of the elements
Captain Arvey rose like hero. His voice was heard
through the storm it rang above the tumut In
tones of incredible strength he shouted his commands
be stood there the quarter deck, and in
bis orders invariably heard the cheerful and hearty
response, sAy, ay, SIR e 80 ..-...<
Through that long and dismal night did that brave
work and toll, but not till the dawn did there ap
pear the least sign Of abang Of the etor At length
the morning came and with It the appearance Of calm
The thunder ceased the lightning died away in the dis
SOUTH the winds ceased their tury the pillows
and ashed each oher but their strength was we'll nigh
exhausted, and the rain gradually abated its showers
and now fell in soft liquid drops over the deck.
The clouds rolled back their dark columns, from be-
fore the morning SKY and gradually retreated before the
quickly opening dawn, and the noble vessel if
exhausted BY ncessant struggling with the late storm
oow rose and fell with the angud motion Of the
ln two hours all traces Of the hurricane had dis.
appeared, and the sun rse in magnificent glory in the
horizon Of the far east ngng the waters with dood
Of golden red. - 5..e - a.,f'..t ~ -
thoughtful countcnance, be paced to and fro looking
down towards his feet, he evidently abored under
secret cause FIR melancholy . 500 Il
At eight bells Mr.. Morton, joined him on the quar-
ter-deck. Mr. Morton, or Frank Morton as he was
called By his shpmates and friends on shore, was ma
tive of Paterson New Jersey and had from bis child
hood been passionately fond Of the He now
twenty two years DID, and had sailed with Captain Ar
vey over two years. and by bis generous hearted noble
and brave disposition, he won not only the confidence
and respect Of bis Captain who in hours of relsxatp
would converse freely with him, but also the love spd
confidence Of the crew to whom be was an especial
favorite. As Arvey saw him, he sytepdsd 6is
manu. Win Stle, AZ hucy
deck together saastS var sa3ffe 20 ba7s3av, :
We have nothing Of the brig yet, Captain. and
this is now our tenth day out in search Of her. We
surely caunot have got the wrong what think
you 2? inquired Frank after the usual morning greet
ings had passed between tbem.n II aeort o~s ere.~s,
Well, Morton, M & the opinion that if this breeze
holds steady for couple hours longer that We shalt
ere that time expjras'see the brig, answered Arveys
81 Then, Mp Arvey, may expect chance to avenge
the late outge on the ship GAUNTLET, and our pn-
fortunate bihrel who fell in her deence were car
ried away in that same brig ne re after Fury
burn th i&patsRce to grspple with the blood thirsty
ourippatienee will be appeaaed ere long # mis-.
take mott and 90 will mine for have prior claim OF
vengeanse, to return that cowary Captsq, to yonrs
my friend The victims Of his trreachery we're my
faths and BROTHER who we're Captain aud mate Of the
st8p sGAvErLET,' q merchantmen which by chance
4me across this brig You know the resNtl the yes
sci was attacked which scarcey contained sufficient
hands to protect her. and Ny father against the odds,
resolved ia die in its defence, and nobly be did So
They were boarded, few Of the who yet remain
ed after that conflict bound chains and carried
to bondage, the sh p, the fated Gauntlet fired,
and the dead and bleeding bodies of my father, ny
young brother, and those brave who fell with them
in defence Of that craft left to be consumed On
the scene Of their death-the deck that boae them
rhis Mr. Morton, ia she stiD,aant Chat fires my heart
for revenge, and with this object in view, procured
permission from my commissioners to make chase afte,
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