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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

ID OBERT BELLS STEEL PENS.-I have
~ Just received, direct from the manufacturers
in Birmingham, 100 groce Of Robert Bells Extra
Fine 1903 PENS, and 100 groce of Robert Bells
Quill Pen. My supply now consists Of
Extra Fine 1913, similar to GillVtts
Extra Fine 35l, OF School Pen
Double Tempered Amulgam
Amalram Bank
Extra Fine Elastic, like Perry's
Fine Albsta
Celebrated Quill Pen.
These PENS are made of the best materials, and
by the best makers. They are fully equal to Gil
lofts and Perry's best PENS, though furnished at
a much lower price. They have given perfect sat
~isfsction wherever they have been used. The
new "QUILL PEN" derives its name from it,
similarity to the Quill Pen; and for rapid, busy
purposes, tho Bank Pen is unrivalled. For sale by
nv 4 ROBERT BELL.
NEW BOOKS, MAGAZINES, NEWsPA-
IN PERS, DC, for sale at FRENCHS Book
and Periodical Depot.
The Knickerbocker for June is a splendid num-
Der, Is cents.
The Horticulturist and Journal of Rural Art
and Rural Taste, Isl cents or So per annum.
Our Musical Friend, No. 26, contains-"Come
Laugh and be happy" Song; Big Ben Polka
for the Piano" by Heller; Columbia the Gem of
the Ocean," Song; all for 10 cents.
Our Musical Guest is full of choice music, price
10 cents.
The London Illustrated News, the only paper
which correctly and fully illustrates the European
wars, Is cents.
The Albion and British, Foreign and Colonial
Gazette, weekly, 10 cents.
Johnson's Original Comic Songster, II! cents.
New York Ledger, Mercury, Weekly, Leslies
Illustrated Paper, Harper's Weekly, Flag, Pictori-
al, Waverly Magazine, Family Journal, Police
Gazette, Stars and Stripes, &c, &c.
NV ri
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

TNHE following Scheme will be drawn by WOOD,
Il EDDY d CO, Managers Of the Sparta
ACADEMY LOTTERY, in each Of their Single
Number Lotteries for June, 1859, at AUGUSTA,
GEo., in public, under the superintendent of Com
missioners.
CLASS 90 Draws Saturday, June 4, 1859.
CLASS "a Draws Saturday, June II, 1859.
CLASS % Draws Saturday, June IS, 1859.
CLASS 26 Draws Saturday, June %, 1859.
ON THE PLAN OF SINGLE NUMBERS.
$4,000 TICKETS 5,4s5 PRIzEs!!
NEARLT " PRIZE TO ETERF NINE TICKETS
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NOTICE TO WHOM II MAY CONCERN
~ Being in receipt of a splendid stock %:
SPRING GOODS. | beg leave 10 call your o..
tentiOn 10 the same, cOnsis ting OF CLOTHS, CAST
MERES AND NESIlNGS, among which YOU 81.
find the brightest Shade undbest ]qualitics manu-
featured in Europe. Feeling confident that | saa
please all, as 10 quality, shade. price and III. !
earnestly solicit "a visit from any who may he
in want Of any thing in my line. Also Il tue
assortment of GENTLEMENS' FURNISHING
GOODS, such "a Linen and Nett ,hirts, D.HW
ers, HanderchiefS, Gloves, Shirt Collars. Caya'
among which you will find a new style Neck rr.
A small quantity of READY MADE CLOTH
ING, which ! am determined To- close "ut ~ very
low prices. Thankful for the liberal patronage
heretofore extended. | am determined {" m.g' d.
continuance of the same. 10y making an exits e..
fort 10 please all who will visit
ap Ii WIN. ARNOLD. NJ. g.. King -.
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I INVITE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS

INVITE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS o.
l. call at M MAsurACTOEy, No. al kisG SIRffr
BETWEEN WAsHINGrOS ASp Sr. AsAPB SrRrrI-
and examine my large and hand,"rne u..orin'ur
Of SADDLERY GOODS, ~ ! 10 not intend 10 We
surpassed in my line of hus ine.> by any other or.
/ have on hand, and am daily manufacturing 70.
fine and superior an assortment as cSu b" found In
any Of the Northern cities. NJ took cDmrris,
as great a variety "a can be found in any orhr.
house, consisting of HARNESS OF all tinds, trm
the fine guilt work down To the dray, cant, aui
plough Harness; TRUNKS Of every kind, inc
Sole Leather, Steel Spring Iron Frame Laiis-
Trunks and Bonnet Boxes, and all other birir,
down 10 the common Packing Trunk Saddle,
Brides, Martingills, WHIP. &C.. a. fine o. Ire
finest; Buffalo and Fancy Robes. Driy ing G!u,tr
Horse Covers, Carpet Bag, Yalices, DC, &c, "i
ali kinds. Call and see for yourselves.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
fore extended, | solicit a continuance of The .rne,
and pledge myself 10 spare no pains 10 give ats
faction. All goods warranted to bee - represented.
oct 3l-tf WV. +. PADGETT.
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LOTTERY ADVERTISEMENT.

WOOD, EDDY & CO.'S
SINGLE NUMBER LOTTERIES!
CHARTERED BY THE STATE OF GEoRGIA.)
Es~ CAPITAL PRIZE, $50, 0O0!-42
TICKETS ONLTSIOi
WOOD, EDDY & CO., MANAGERS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04
LUMBER, LATHs, LIME, &c.
IUWDLn' LhIHo, LIME, &C,
e00 000 FEET assorted Whit. Pine
UUU,UUU go OOtcr: Spruce Oist and Sea-

IIHE
100000 feet assorted Georgia Pine Timber
100000 " South Carolina Flooring, Alry.
andria dressed
100000 Eastern Latin. just laid in. and fer
sale by WATERS, ZIMMERMAN a co.
auyb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

DRESERNE CANS.-We offer for sale at No.
l. - king street, Il new article in the way Of
Preserve Cans. Ia he used without wax, warranted
To answer well. Also for sale at manufacturer
prices. another CAN. To he used with wax, at less
prices. Call and examine both kinds.
JOHN I. CREIGHTON.
ap % SO King street.
HAMMERED BAR IRON, Plough Plates,
IL and Land Side supply of the above arti-
Gle, now in store, and for sale at the lowest market
rates. Also. an assortment of ROLLED PLOUGH
PLATES, made of Refined Iron.
GEO. T. BALDWIN.
ape No. IL. North Fairfax street.
\NATER COOLERS-will lie received this date
w J supply of Water Coolers, handsome pat
terms at low prices. j.. +. CREIGHTON,
ap 20 ss King street.
LIP BATHS, THILDREN's BATHS,
IL CHAMBER BUCKETS, Slop Jars, Foot
Tubs. &c, are offered at low prices, at ss, King
street. by Zap 27l JOHN T. CREIGHTON.
TAKE PANS, BREAD PANS, CRUMB
" WATERS, Spice Boxes, Ice Cream Freezers,
&C., just received at No. IS, King street.
ap27 JOHN I. CREIGHTON.
BRUSHES OF ALL KINDS, at No. SO, Ring
ID street, including handsome Feather Busters.
spT JOHN I. CREIGHTON.
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GPRING AND SUMNER SUPPLIES Ul
y GENTLEMEN'S FASHIONABLE GOODS
4. $. ROBINSON.
MERCHANT TAILOR. No. s South ROYAL II .

~ GENlLEMEN D hSn.ONh u " DS J,
4. S. ROBINSON.
MERCHANT TAILOR. No. s South Royal 81.
Has just opened Il splendid assortment OF GOODS
in his line, embracing everything necessary tor the
full equipment of gentlemen. III ia" most fashion
able suits. Also, SuIRTS. COLLARS. CLOVIS,
HOSIERY. NECK TIES, &c. liaN iug bought 'ul
cash, and greatly reduced his expense. he !. pc
pared to furnish his CANH customers with al ana
Giles in his line, at the very luwc.t iigurcS. All
orders will he promptly and faithfully attended Co.,.
Don't forget the numbers South Royal street
Ef- Persons III want of Goods in his line, are
respectfully urged to give him a call, AZ in I'll. make,
quality, and price, be challenges Il comparison with
any house in this or any other city. ap
BROADWAY, NEw YORE, OR KING STREET
ID ALEXANDRIA. NA.-The former the lead o.
the fashion o! New York, and the latter Of eur
good old town, Alexandria. Broadway, y. lWk,
displaying the novelties Of London. Paris, and our
own American fashions, and Schoolhcrr 4 Bro
of the latter place, los King street. Thus com
prising the fashions of the world into enc cstah-
lishmcnt in that now particular branch OF Dusiuus.,
the Clothing Trade. IL will be gratifying Ia tie
public 70 select ut their own doors, near at home,
and With little or no expense, the ZANE goods tor
which they would have to 20 or s,nI abroad tor
their supplies, and even pay more at the larger
cities than right ut home, al the old established
house. They are receiving now. and continue Ia
receive during the season, weekly. yes daily. from
their own manufacturing establishments at the
North, all the novelty, a. soon n they make their
appearance, to which they invite til" attention ct
their friends and customers, in Mems. Boy, aud
Children's CLorHING. Also, Gentlemen, Fur
niShing Goods. small profits and quick SALE,
not to be outdone, and entire satisfaction. i, the
motto Of the House. Call early, YOU will not Ir-
greet it. Remember well,
S"CIiO0LIIERR 4 BRO.
lOS King ST., 3 doors below the Marshall Iou.e,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

DIAN0 AND ORGAN TUNING.-Nr. b. +.
i DENNIS, ten years in Chickering and Hal
let and Davis Piano Factories, the last four years
with Richard Davis, Washington, and tuner 10
Thslberg, will tune and repair all kinds Of instru-
ments, in any section Of the Country, saving own
ers the risk Of having them injured (as mauy are)
by i~tinersnt tuners.
Genuine letters of recommendation from the
above ran be seen il desired. Address or call ut
B. r. DENNIS Music Store,
NH No. 3, Exchange Block, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

SALT! SALT! SALT!,!-loOo sacks G. A.
- SALT, now landing, and for sale low from the
vessel. by fan l2l C.. +. SUBTLE 4 co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

rABINET, CHAIR. AND SOFA MAAUFAC-
" TORY, W. 100 King sn.o, Ahsr'Ddyi1, -.
Having lately fitted up one Of the handsomr.'
and most spacious WareroOms in the city. fOr ne
FURNITURE BUSINESS, | respectfully invite
public attention to my large stock "f TURNl-
TURE, which / am constantly increasing. PEI
sons visiting cur city will find il to their ads AZ
tags to give me a call, a. the range of ny GOODS.
in respect to quality and price, i. such As 10 over
the wants and views Of all. Ny stock con ris,
Mahogany Sofas, Rocking, Cane and Wood Seat
Sitting Chairs, Sideboaris, Dressing Bureau,
marble top and plain,) Marble Top aud PLAIN
Wash Stands, Marble Top Sofa, Gard, Book, AMI
Fancy Tables, Cottage Set, BedsisadS OF all pat
terms, such as High, Fielding, French, Low Pot,
Trundls Bedsteads, several patterns Of Cottage
Bedsteads; Hat Racks, Warirohes, Looking Ola
SEES, and 3 large number Of other articles embraced
in the business.
~ Beds, Boosters, Pillows, Mattresses, &c,
constantly on hand.
oct 1T JAMES ii. DEyAUGHN.
OTRAWBERRY BOXES, for sale by
y HERRING 4 EVANS,
sp l8 ROYAL street, 3 doors South Of klng.
GHILDREN'5 CARRIAGES, for ssls by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

FISH. FISH, FISH,.
WI SHIN GTON Il CO.,
HANE IN STORE, and offer for sale, upor
III the best terms
800 bbls. No. | EASTERN HERRING
275 q" " ALEWINES.
y. b. We desire TO call particular attention I,
our large stock Of FISH, as we have made ar
engagements which will enable u to offer great in.
duccincmt>. my -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

SCTIOUIIIEKR I BKO.,
l0S King ST., 3 doors below the Marshall IIou-c,
Alexandria, Va. NH II-t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

JRvING'S LIFE OF WASHINGTON, COM
i plete in Five Volumes, ~ no., cloth, $7.5U-
Vol. S sold separate at SL.5O. The Life Of Gen.
II. Havelock, X. c. b., by J. T. Headley, author
Of "Napolean and his Msrsbals," &C., II mo-,
cloth, 1925. Ryle's Expository Thoughts on the
Gospels, Matthew, Mark and Luke, now published
at 81 per vol. French without n Master, in six
easy Lessons, by A. II. Monteith, 2jc. Davenport
Dunn, q Man Of Our Day, by Charles Lever, COM
plete in one vol, s vo., paper, SOC. Sixteen Way
side Books, in packs, for general distribution, pub
lishcd by the American Tract Society, l5c. One
Hundred and Fifty Handbills, assorted, in packs,
15c. A Warning Cry from Niagara, by the author
Of "Come to Jesus" &c. Fear Not, Believe Only,
or tie Power of Prayer exemplihed in the Conyer-
sion Of G.. c. IL, &c. Just received and for
sale by JAMES ENTWISLE Il son,
nv II No. 95 King-st.
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Philosophical and Clas-
steal Works.
Historical and Miscel-
laneous.
Poetical, Theological,
Religious,
Law, Medical, Masonic.
!, Standard Fictions.
Prayer, Hymn, d dlee
|, Books.
!, Text Books for Schools
&c T.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

N0PARTNERSHIP.-Wc have this day form
" cd a copartncrship undcr the name and style
of ALBERT W. GRAY & CO., for the purpose of
conducting the COMMISSION and FORWARD
ING BUSINESS, in all its branches. We have
leased that large thrcc-story firc-proot brick ware
house, on the northeast corner of King and Water
streets, opposite MessrS. Gray, Miller & Co. We
will keep II stock Of GROCERIES. PLASTER,
SALT, FISH. GUANO and SEEDS, suitable for
the wants of the farmers and Mill owners. We
will pay particular attention to the forwarding of
Goods committed to our care.
ALBERT W. GRAY.
NH 3-tf WM. T.. GRAY.
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The following is a partial list Of property which
will be given to the purchasers Of Books at the time
of sale: worth from
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

DREMIUM PIANO FORTES.-Just received
i three more of Num- 4 Clark's unrivalled
Pianos, also in store Knabe 4 Co.'S. justly cclebra-
ted instruments, and Newman 4 Bros. Cabinet
Piunos, all Of which have taken the highest pre-
miums, selected by the best judges, and warranted
in every respect, making a large and elegant stock,
at the lowest Factory Cash prices.
Persons wishing to purchase a splendid toned,
highly finished, and durable piano, call AT
b. +. DENNIS Piano and Music Store,
No. 3, Exchange Block, King street.
fs- Old Pianos taken in part pay, and a writ
ten guarantee given with each new instrument.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

DLACkLOCk, MARSHALL, Il CO., are now
ID receiving and have in store their SPRING
STOCK of LIQUORS. SEGARS, TOBACCO, &c:
WHISKY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-04

; Kegs Rough and Ready do; - boxes me
dunn do: 10 bbls. and eases Smoking Tobacco: ~
boxes Scotch Snuff: ) bblS. do. do; 10 kegs loose
do: 20 jars Ruppce do: also. a large stock of Sc
CARS. We have bought our Tobacco, Scgar-.
&C., on the most favorable terms. We invite an
examination of our stock. as we will sell rs low rs
can be bought here or Baltimore.
j. II. MCNEIGH & son,
NH II Prince-strcet Wharf.
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W1NES.-2j {! casks Madeira: 25 do. Old Port;
% do. Pale and B.own Sherry 10 do. Sicily Ma
deira ) do. Muscat; Is do. Sweet Malaga; 100
baskets Champagne and 90 boxes Claret Wines.
StNDRIES.-5 pipes Holland Gin; ) pun
cheons Jamaica Rum; % bbls. y. f.. Rum; % do.
Anchor Gin; Is do. Peppermint and Cinnamon Cor
dials.
SEGARS.-2OO,O 900 Segars Of various brands,
some very superior.
TOBACCO.-2o boxes Baynes'" lIoney-dew =
II DO. "T%ecumseh :" 20 do. Walkers :" - do.
Cooks; :" II do. John W. Terry" 30 do. "An-
derson Rose Twist :" > do. L. L. Davis" lbs.;" 10
do. '.Iohn Hcadly, lbs; and IL do. Flora TEN
pie" ) aud los Tobacco. NH 30
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~ " Kispberry 10; % 10. BIarkbcrry
do: - do. MADEIRA Wine; 20 10. Old Port do; -
10. Pale and Brown Sherry do: 10 do. MuScat do:
% DO. Sweet Malaga do; 10 baskets Champac nc
do: % bbls. Swan Gin; % de-. y. T.. Rum: also. a
large stock OF fine bottle LIQUORS. which We
offer to the trade at lowest market prices.
j.. III. MCNEIGH 4 son.
NH IL Prince street Wharf.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-02-18

man was dead The false strength Of mental
excitement that had enabled her to tell SO
long and dreadful tale, had been the last
haring up of the flame of life. that almost im-
mediatoly went out.
81 am not sorry, upon the whole, for now
shall have the game in my own hands y
muttorcd Old l1auicane TO himself-"Ah !
Gabrielle lie Notr better you had cast your
self down from the highest rock Of this range
and been dashed to pieces below, than have
thus fallen into my power
So far we have followed the lovely heroine
and her friends but the foregoing is all that
we can publish ia our columns. The remain
der Of the narrative can only be found in the
New York Ledger, the great family paper,
which can be obtained at all the periodical
stores where papers are sold Remember to
ask for the Ledger, dated February -, and
in it you will get the continuation of the mar
ratiye from where it leaves of here. II there
are no bookstores or news offices convenient
to whore you reside, the publisher of the
Ledger will send you a copy by mail if you
will send him five cents in letter. Address
Robert Bonner, Ledger office, A Ann street,
New York. This story grows more and more
interesting as it progresses.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-02-18
lourtrp.
DARE AND DO.

BY WILLIAM G.. CAMERON.
Opvard--onward fellow.workman
Ours the battlefield uf ifc
Nicer foot to foomcu yielding.
Pressing closer midst the strife
Forward in the strength Of manhood
Forward in the Are of youth
Aim at something ne'er surrender
Arm thee in the mail Of truth.
Though thy ways be s;rcwu with dangers,
summer rain-drops lay The dust
Faith and hope are two-cdqcd weapons
Whch will meier belle thy trust
shrink not, though host surround thee,
Onward dutys path pursue,
All who gild the page Of story.
knew these brave w1rds--dare and Do.
Miller was a rough stone-mason
shakespeare, Goldsmith, Keats and Hood,
Franklin, Jerrold, Burns. and Clifford,
Had 90 toll as we for food
Yes these men, with mind majestic,
Sprang from ranks the rich call poor
Cast halo round brown labor
Had 70 wrestle-hghi-endui
Forward, then bright eyes are heaming
Fight nor lose the conQueror's crown
Stretch thy right hand-scizc thy b.rihright-
Take it--woar tits thine own;
Slay the giants which bcsct thee;
Rise to manhood-glou-fam
Take thy pen, and in the volume
OF the gifted, write thy name.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-02-18
THE HIDDEN HAND.

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t,,,to,or,. W., g,,,. ot,, r,,,, ), - rio D.,,r,,5
WHc," cc, &C.,. cc
tcmunucd
"'Havo you got thr"ugh' asked the man
at the door, rapplng impatently.
NO, no. SAID l. as directed
"He resumed hs tramping up and down.
and ! went back 90 my patient. She beckon-
ed me to come close and whispered
"'Saye my child the living one ! mean
hide her. oh. hide her from him! When be
demands the babe. give him the poor little
dead onc--he cannot burt that And he VIII
not know there was another Oh! hide and
save my child.
MASTER was used to queer doings, but
this was a little the queercst But if was
to conceal that second child in order to save
it, 10 was necessary 20 stop its mouth, for IT
was squallmg Ike a wild cat. So took
vial Of paragoric from my pocket and give 1t
a drop, and it went off to sleep like an angel.
! wrapped 1t up warm and lay 1t along with
my shawl and bonnet in dark corner. just
then the man wrapped again.
"'Come i'm, MASTER said l.
Ono, bring me the babe, he said
81 took mp the dead infant It's mother
kissed It's brow and dropped tears upon its
little cold face and | carried it to the man
outside.
"'ls it asleep; the villain asked me-
es master, said l. as put It, well
wrapped up in his arms, very sound asleep.
$50 much the better, sand the knaye,
walking away.
81 bolted the door and went back to my
patient With her fee hand She seized mine
and pressed IL to her lips, and then held up
her left hand, pointed to the wedding ring
upon her third finger
"'Draw it off and keep it,, she SAID con
ceal the child under your shawl and take her
with you when you go; save her and your
fortune shall be made.
81 declare, mastor ] hadn time to think,
before ! heard one of them wretchcs rap at the
door.
"'Come get ready TO GO. he said.
"She also bcckonod me. fastened to her.
With eager whispers and lmplorns gestures
she prayed me To- take her ring and save her
child.
"'Bnt you, sand who IS to attend YOU;
al do not know nor care Save her
1.-The rapping continued. ran to the cor
nor where had LETT nay things. put ON my
bonnet made a sort OF sling around my neck
OF the SILK handercher opened the large part
/ of it like a hammock and laid the little sleep
f inc hal there 'Ihon fuIfp1 my bfr shawl
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-02-18

spoctivc stations quietly, but with cheerful
look. which betokened perfect confidence in .
their vessel. and especially in their officers
An hour passed. and the vessels We're now
hull up ahead, yet Captain Soawaif gave no
orders either to alter the course or shorten
sail
"What about our colors, sir p asked the .
lieutenant
"You can run EN- up in rolls to their
places, ready to pull out when ] order it, Mr..
Doolittle, said the captain. still keeping his
glass directed toward the approaching ships.
The enemy were now rising fast, not more
than four or five miles off; but the merchant
men, obeying signals from the sloop-oi-war
which had evidently discovered the nationali-
ty and character Of the schooner. by her rig,
hauled on a wind and shortened sail, while
the man-ol-war held her course under a cloud
Of canvas.
Take your stations for working ship !"
cried Scawaif The men bounded to the
sheets and braces. "Hord up the hcm-easo
off the sheets. and round ia the weather
braces !" cried the captain.
"Tarnal thunder you're not goin' to run
from one sloop-o-war, are You, sir ~ asked
the lieutenant, in agonzod wonder.
"Get ont and rig two spars. with iron
enough on them TO sink them. for drags drop
one over each quarter. and ask NO impertinent
questions. Mr. Doolittle." said the captain.
ouictly
II beg your pardon. sir. hundred times
Thought Won was goin' to run {" said the
now delighted officer, as he hastencd to obey
the order.
"Double-shot with grape and canister
gunners to your stations r. cried the captain.
now. dctorminedlv. "Ncn. make no noise
when announce IL. but within an hour that
sloop-of-war shall strike her flag. or wen 20
down with ours Ayine when She is taken.
the merchantmen will be easy prizes.
Had they not been cautioned. the men
would have cheercd SO loudly as to have been
heard on board of the sloop-of-war
After the drass were rugged and lowered
over the side held bv stout hawsers. and not
seen because sunk beneath the water, the
schooner did not 20 more than three knots
although-undcr full spread of canvas-she
seemed to be running away from her antago.
mist. which now could bs seen coming up
hand over hand. her decks crowded with men.
and her ports showing battery of TWENTY
four Guns