Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-04-01
THE LAST BULLET.
Incident of Com. Stewards Algsrine Experience

Incident Of Com. SteWarrS ilgeFine Experience.
The United States ship-of-war, Con-
was anchored in the harbor Of
Algiers, whittier she had proceeded un-
der command of Commodore Preble, ,hav-
ng on board among her officers, Charles |
then an acting lieutenant, aud |
the man the old Commodore looked to for
assistance in fighting the Algerines.
1t was the watch of young Stewart,
and he was pacing to and fro on the deck
about half an hour after sunset, when he
saw small boat, containing single per-
son, coming off from the Old Port, as the
western part of the town was called, and
heading directly for the ship.
This person was rowing with all his
might. and Stewart was not long in dis
covering the cause. Close behind the
single boatman was seen a large sallee
rover, filed with men, whose presence
was announced by continual firing at
him of whom they were in such deter
mined pursuit--holding on their way un-
til they were under the very guns of the
ship.
Now, by my soul, cried Stewart, may
| be shot if | don't teach those fellows a
a lesson. Stand by, Mr.. Rogers, he ad-
ded, addressing favorite gunner, to
throw a little grape into that fellow
An instant later, a wreath of smoke
curled up from the shore side of the yes
sci, and as the report went booming over
the water, the iron messenger sped on its
way, crashing into the pursuing boat, Sc
verely wounding two Or three of the
crew. She instantly turned to put back,
at the same time that the fugitive reached
his destination, and came up the side, In
to the presence of the officer of the deck
| He was an elderly man, with a stou
frame and brownish features; but it die
not require but single glance from thC
lieutenant to see that he was of EBglisf
or American descent. As soon as he
was sufficiently recovered from his ovel
exertion to breathe, he went on to tell hi.
story to which Stewart listened with mucl
excitement and interest.
The new conner was an American citi
zen named James Collins, a native 0
New York, who, with his wife and daugh
ter, had been taken from an American
vessel at the same time as its commando
and crew, two years before, by an AIger
inc pirate. His wife had since died, AM
he and his daughter had been enduring
since bis capture, all the horrors of
8 hopeless and aggravated captivity. Blu
the worst part Of the poor mans story
and that which moved Lieut. Stewart th
most, was tie announcement that hi
daughter, gentle and beautiful girl, wa
on the very eve Of being forced into a de
testable union with the very wretch wh
had bought her and her father as slave.
My agony at these circumstances Gu
minated not two hours ago. finished th
, father, when struck the prosecutor II
sensible to my feet, and fed. By dint
, exertion, managed to reached the wate
side, and embarked before the pursuel
: could prevent it. But, though / hay
succeeded in reaching this place Of saf,
ty, my poor Alice is still in the power
= her tormentor, exposed TO his vengeanc
- and ! am almost crazy at thinking thi
a she may even now be subjected to a fa
worse than death. IF / could only guiC
!. a good boats crew, under your orders
'One moment, interrupted Stewar
/ Stay where you are till have sec
r. Commodore Preble.'
II One moment the young lieutenant VI
engaged with bis commander in the ca
:. in, and then he came forth with a stel
7 smile Of satisfaction on his features
>, Ten minutes more had not passed ere
- cutter with twelve chosen men pushed ,
in the darkness with the lieutenant al
m the stranger in the stern, and rapid
struck out for the shore.
d Our owner, said Mr. Collins, resid
in the western part Of the city. The
~ is coast guard established, but do I
Dy apprehend that We shall have espec
trouble from that source. / think
pe can land below, 60 up the streets to {
aIl house, and carry off my child, ard
without losing a man.
"a The boat landed, after twenty minui
Of rapid progress, at small wharf ne
If the GaIeta, in the western part Of
RI town. The arrival was certainly v
e. messed, but not 3 great deal Of attenii
was bestowed upon it by the stupid