The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-06-06

head, nearly blinded him, when he was SUI
rounded by several ill-looking fellows, armet
with heavy bludgeOns, and who ordered him tC
stand"
"Who are you?" demanded Grimshaw in
tone ofauthOrity.
you'll find out in good time" replied tn
leader ofthe band, meanwhile you will pleas
20 with us. You seem to he fond offighting, b.
the cut of your ib and the look OF your phil
and we will put you in the way of getting
double allowance ofhard knocks in his majesty
service"
"Oh," replied Grimshaw, II understand
Tis all right, you are the very men l wantet
to fall in with. There's a gang of fellows jus
up that street who have played me scurvey
trick. lfyou are quick on your heels, you MAJ
pin them every one. Put them fairly on boart
the Artexerexes, and pll give you fifty pounds
ala. ha! likely story, well got up, but W.
are not quite green enough to believe such gam
mon," and the officer nodded to one Of the mer
who siezed Grimshaw by the collar and gave
it twch as gentle reminder that he must b.
moving.
GLANDS off. you villainl" exclaimed Grim
shaw. Don't you know who you are laying
your unhallowed paws upon?" and he shook of
the sailor, and put himself in hostile attitude
ooh, oh, that's your play is III" cried the
commander Of the press gang. awe must take
little orthe stiffening out Of you, my fine fel-
low. Down with him, boysn
And greatly to the astonishment and dis
pleasure Of the rathful commonder ofthe Arta-
xerxes, he was feled to the earth by the appli-
uncovered Uranium, and was pretty thoroughly
drubbed afterwards in the bargain, by the way
OF making HIM keep quiet after he was down,
and cease his terrible imprecations and threats.
lie was again ordered to "stand" and assis-
ted to his feet by couple ofstout sailors, who
grabbed him by the collar and pressing their
knuckles firmly against his throat, prevented
him from uttering any further remonstrance in
any other than an inaudiable voice. And in
this inglorious manner his face covered with
blood, his features swollen and distorted, and
his head barked and covered with housings
was the distinguished captain Of His Majesty's
ship. Of war line, Artaxerxes, dragged, handcuff
ed, to the naval rendezvous, and showed not only
unceremoniously but rudely into an inner room
h fopIorn- -lon1y ~
sailors, who had been ruihlessly seized while
pursueing their lawful business or pleasures by
force o aqmes, and destined to the harsh dis
cipline, drudegry, dangers, and brutal treatment
ofa British man ofwar... :.
Grmshaw suffered much anguish from the
open wounds and contusions he had received
in his bold struggle for freedom, and remained
some time silently rejecting on his awk ward
situation. and occasionally giving utterance to
a deep groan, extorted by anxiety and pain
At length he fixed upon course to pursue, and
commenced kick ng away at the door at great
rate.
whats the row, now?' gruffly demanded
one Of the gang stationed outside.
81 want to See the officer who commands the
rendezvous, Immediately" replied Grimshaw in
a tone somewhat subdued.
"rhe dickens you do. Well, rather think
you'll be disappointed. He dosnt look to ad-
vantage by candle light, but shows better by
daylight. You'll sartainly see him in the NOR
ming. Thus saying, the sailor slammed to the
door.
Grimshaw uttered some words and phrases
which did not place his character for piety and
resignation in the most favorable light. After
delay ofa few minutes, he resumed his exer-
else fkckng at the door, as if he would shiver
it to atoms.
The sailor again thrust his head into the
gloomy dungeon. "Come, beloy that, ship
mattel" cried he cor veil find way of bring
ing you to your bearings with pair ofshackles
"One word shipmate! Only one word!"
said Grimshaw in an imploring tone, and he
managed with some difficulty to abstract with
his manaced hand piece OF money from the
pocket of his trousers. "Here is a guinea my
good fellow! Take it, but do procure me five
minutes conversation with your commanding
officer"
The sailor looked at the gold; grim smile
came over his weather beaten features. He
coutigned the guinea to the depths of his trow-
sers pocket, and closed the door saying as he
turned away, "Pll try"
The gold as usual operated as charm. He
did try and succeeded. In few minutes the
door was again opened, and an officer with a
swab on his shoulder made his appearance.
"And what do you want, you mildmannered
and delicate looking beauty?" he inquired as
he turned the light ofa lantern on the battered
and disfgured countenance of the unfortunate
Post Captain.
~ want to say few words to you in pri.
vate"
"In private? What can you have to say tha
all the world may not listen to, you smooth.
faced Adomis? But never mind Jack bring
the fellow into the long room, and l will listen
to his palaver."
They entered the apartment, and Grimshaw
and the leutenat were left together. "Well
beauty" said the officer heave ahead and twist
your yarn. What is it"'
II am an officer in his majesty's service, "said
Grimshaw, "and requested that you will give
me nay discharge"
"An officer, heys A pretty looking officer
1om are rnnied tha lncredulnnS liente En- mt