The Council Bluffs nonpareil. [volume] (Council Bluffs [Iowa]) 1857-1867, 1860-06-02

s4Aa, In. aetiksly saerg. vsli ga mp, hst
we are not quite green enough % hstsn %
sucA eammcD,s and the officer nodded to
one Of The men who seized GfiIshas BY
the collar, and gave Il . switch an o gsusle
reminder that he must be mcviDEs
GLANDS %, yoa yi.saia 20 exclaimed
Grimshaw. esDonr you knor WHO you are
laying ybur unhallowed pays upon 7" and
be shook of the grasp of ihe esailsr, aud put
himself 10 hostile asti,ade.f u
''0h, ho, that's your plav, is is Z" cried
the commander of the press-gapg. ssWs
must take. lutte of the stiEenins out Of
you. my fns fellow. Down with him.
boys !" = a. q
AID greatly to The assonishment and dis
pleasure Of The wrathful somuander Of The
A1taxerxe., he vas feiled to the earth By
the application, of some two OF three blud-
geons 10 his uncovered Uranium, and was
pretty thoroughly dfubbed afterwards in
ihe bargain. BY way of making keep quiet
after be was down, and case his terrible
imprecAtieas and threats. Fa &sa'a'
He was again ordsred = IS stsud,Y and
assisted 70 HE feet by = couple of stout
sailors, who grabbed Ain blythe collar, and
pressing their knackles firmly against his
throat, prevented him from uttering any
further reuonstrance in any other than an
inaudlbls voice. And in this inglorious
manner, his face covered with blood. his
features swollen and distorted, and his head
barked and covered with mousings-was
the distinguished captain Of His Majessy's
ship .of-the-li line Artaxerxes, dragged along,
handcutfed, to the naval rendezvous, and
showed pet only unceremoniousiy but rudely
into an inner room among some half dozen
poor, fororn-looking sailors, who had been
ruthlessly seized while pursuing their lawful
business or pleasures, by force Of srms, and
destined to the harsh discipline, drudgery,
dangers, and brutal treatment Of British
man of war. .8t9 srhaa
Grimshaw suffered much anguish from
the open wounds md Commissions he had
received in bis struggle for freedom, and
remained for some time silent, rejecting
on his awkward situation, and occasionally
giving utterance to q deep groan, extorted
by anxiety and pain. At length he fixed
upon . course to adopt, and commenced
kicking away at the door at great rate.
SWhat's the row, now ?" grufy demand
ed one of the gang who was stationed out
side.
81 want to see the officer who commands
the rendezvous, Immediately" replied
Grimshaw, in q tone somewhat suhdued.
"The dickens you do! Well, rather
think you'll be disappointed. He docsn't
look to advantage by candle-light but shows
better by Daylight. You'll sarsainly see
him in the morning" Thus saying, the
sailor slammed too the door. S.
Grimshaw muttered some words and
phrases which did not place his character
for piety and resignation in the most favor.
able light. After a delay Of a few minutes,
he resumed his exercise of kicking at the
door, as if he would shIver it to atoms.
The sailor again thrust his head into the
gloomy dungeon. ssCome, belay that, ship
mats!' cried he, "or we'll find way of
bringing you to your bearing with pair Of
shackels, so no more of that; tits contrary
to oil rules.' rzatss Es IB
"One word, shipmate! Only one wordr'
said Grimshaw, in nm imploring tone, and
he managed with some difficulty to abstract
with his manacled hands piece Of money
from the pocket of bis trowsers. s'Here'is
a guinea, my good fellow! Take it, but do
procure me five minutes conversation with
your commanding officer" .,...s.rg..
The sailor looked at the gold; a grim
lures. He consigned the guinea to the
depths Of his trowsers pocket, and closed
the door, saying as he turned away, "Tll
| try"
The gold, as usual, operated as charm.
He did try, and succeeded. In a few min
utes, the door was again opened, and m
officer with a swab on his left shoulder
made bis appearance. a1
Sand what do you want, you mild-man-
nered and delicate looking beauty! 20 he
inquired, as he turned the light of lantern
on the battered and dis6gured countenance
of the unfortunate Post Captain.
81 want to say few words to you in
private" zeE 3E
SIN private? What can you have to say
that all the world may not listen to, you
smooth-faced Adonis? But never mind,
Jack bring the fellow into the long room,
aud will listen to his palaver." t p
They entered the apartment, and Grim
shaw and the lieutenant were left together.
swell, beauty" said the officer, 6 heavs
ahead and twist your yean. What is iii
'sI am an officer in his msjesty's seryice,''
said Grimshaw, "and request that you will
give me my discharge
"An officer, hey9 A pretty looking off.
Ger you are," replied the incredulous heu-
tenant, highly amused, and again peering
into his face. "What ship do you belong
to?o s fsst5
"The Artaxerxes." zma a
| "What? the ship >sommanded by old
Grimshaw, surnamed hredevil p That's
likely story! What Would the old fellow
say if be knew one Of his officers was picked
up ashore, sky -larking at such q rate in the
streets of Halifax, the FIRST night after
entering port9 You are not lacking in i'm
pudence, my friend" s.-f
"My account is true, nevertheless re-
piled the badgered and irritated Post Cap
tain. rF .n
"IIere, Jack, take this fellow away"
resumed the officer, sand If be gives any
more lip, clap q gag between his grinders.
10 the morning he'll most likely be sent on
beard the Artaxerxes, when he can make
the acquaintance Of old Grimshaw at his
leisure.n s4
"Avast there,'' exclaimed that persecu.ed
worthy, in Q voice of thunder, startled at
the bare iden OF being introduced to his
ship's company in euch . plight. elm soid
Grimsbaw, myself!"
"Wheugh % whistied the lieutenant, "the
mans evidently drunk or crazy. 10 either
casc-o sd
"Neishsr drunk nor crazy,' shouted the
maligned hero. "My nameis Tobias Grim
shaw, and am captain Of the Arsaxerxss,
as you may End to your cost, il you will
take the trouble to send this iil-fayored
looking son of basnacle down to the quay
where my boat is now lying, to tell Bob
Harding, nv coxswain, to como up 10 the
rendezvous"
The lieutenant seemed staggered By the
! earnest and peremptosJ tone Of the sailor
With the rueful phiz who stood before him.
While be still hesiiated, unwilling TO believe
that Post Ccp.ain would be caught in
such disgracefoi scrape, Grimshaw con-
tinued, "1t will take bat a few minutes 70
, ascertain the truth or falsehood Of my state
ment; neglect to do 50, and rely on my
sord, the word of Post Captain in the
British navy, that sou viii have cause 70