The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1859-09-03
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TIE LAST BULLET.

- AN INCIDENT IN cor. STEWARDS EXPERIENCE.
The United States silip-ot-war, Con-
stcllation, was anchored in the harbor
of Algicrs, whittier size had proceeded
under command OF Commodore Probe,
having ON board, among other officers,
Charles Stewart, then an Acting Lieu
tenant.
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 a small boat, containing Il
single person, coming of from the Old
Port, as the western part Of the town is
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 large rover
filled with men, whose presence was
announced by a continued firing at him
of whom they were in such determined
pursuit, holding on their way until they
were under the very guns of the ship.
"Now, by my soul !" cried Stewart,
"may | be shot if don't teach these
fellows lesson Stand by, Mr.. Rogers"
lie added, addressing favorite gunner,
"to throw a little grape into that
fellow"
An instant later, wreath of smoke
curlcd up from the side of the ship, and
as the report went booming over the
water, the iron messenger sped Gu its
way, crashing into the pursuing boat,
severely wounding two or three Of her
crew. She instantly turned to put back,
at the same time that the fugitive reached
his destination and came up the side into
the presence of the officer of the deck.
lie was an elderly man, with stout
frame and brownish features, but it
required but single glance from the
lieutenant to see that he was English
or American. As soon as he was suni-
cicntly recovered from his over-evertion
to breathe, he went on to tell his story,
to which Stewart listened with much
excitement.
The new conner was an American citi-
zen, named James Collins, a native Of
New York, who, with his wife and
daughter, had been taken from an Amer
lean vessel at the same time as its COM
mander and crew, two years before, by
an Algerine pirate. His wife had since
died, and he and his daughter had been
enduring since his capture all the horrors
of a hopeless and aggravated captivity:
but the worst part of the old mans story,
and that which moved Stewart most, was
the announcement that his daughter, a
gentle and beautiful girl, was on the eve
of being forced into a detestable union
with the very wretch who had bought
her and her father as slaves.
"My agony at these circumstances
eliminated not two hours ago." finished
the father, 1" when struck the pcrsccu-
tor inscnsiblc to my feet and fed. BY
dint of cxcrtion, l managed to reach the
water side, and embarked before the
pursucrs could prevent it. But, though
l have succeeded in reaching this place
ofsafety, my poor Alice is still in the
power of her tormentor, exposed to his
vengeance. If could only guide y
boats crews, under your orders -
Gone moment,',, interrupted Stewart.
"Stay where you are until | have seen
Commodore Probe"
One moment the young lieutenant was
engaged with his commander in the cabin,
and then he came forth with stern
smile of satisfaction on his fcaturcs.-
Ten minutes more had not passed before
cutter, with twelve chosen men pushed
off in the darkness, with the lieutenant
and the stranger in the stern, and rapidly
struck out for the shore.
"Our owner" said Mr.. Collins, Gre
sides in the western part of the city,
There is coast guard established, but
/ do not apprehcnd that we shall have
any especial trouble from that source
l think VIC can land below, go up the
streets to the house, and carry of my
child, and without losing man."
Thc-boat landed, after twenty minutes
of rapid progress, at a small wharf near
the Geleta,. in the western part of the
town. The arrival was certainly noticed,
but not great deal of attention was
bestowed upon it by the stupid Alger-
ines. Leaving part of his men i'll the
cutter, with orders for them to lie down
under the wharf, Lieut.. Stewart and the
remainder of his force followed the foot
stcrs OF Mr.. Collins, who lead the way
rapidly up the intervening streets.