Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1861-11-06

"Hi0h hau oeeh interrupted by the cry from the
masthead,
$ am but plain seaman, Mr.. Bartlett. said
he, and tits only nat'ral how l should know more
about things as belong to a sea fariig life nor to
| shore-golng matters, more specially matters as
relates to government but if understands right
1t seems to me how if people be taxed it mighter
be with their own consent-leastways II ey aught
to hev vice in the matter. Now, as l takes it''
Mr.. Grant," interrupted the young man,
somewhat warmly, % what would become of the
dis ipline board the Indian Chief if the seamen
insisted upon knowing the why and wherefore
before they obeyed the officers orders ?''
:" That, sir, take it, is quite another affair.
The men sign articles to obey orders, and know
beforehand it is their duty to do so,''
Well, my brother Tom is a lieutenant on
ard British cruiser. The colonies are in re-
bellion, and he is colonist. Is it not his duty
to take up arms for the British government. to
which he has sworn allegiance, even though the
rebels be his own countrpmen ?'
'' Why, sir, l can't exactly answer that cues
ton ; but seems to me I'd resign my commission
sooner than fight agin my own kith and kin, and
my native land -
90 Are you not, are not all of us lawful subjects
of Great Britain ?''
Why, Mr.. Bartlett, in a sense s'pose we be
at least we weIe; but this here country of ours
is broad and fai land. Many of our forefath-
quilted it for conscience sake or through per-
secution. Now were willin' to be friends sup
pose we're treated with justice; but it don't ap
pear to be just the thing for the people or the
F.
to rule over and regulate our conduct, willy
nilly, without asking whether we're agreeable or
We helped ourselves-nost us-to the
position we row occupy. and if we be colonists
that amt reason why we should be slaves"
see you are a down right rebel Grant,
said the young man, half in jest, half in earnest.
For my part" he continued, 50 Pm what is
termed tory, and boast of the soubriquet. l
can boast ne added, drawing himself up proud
ly of being connected by the ties of blood with
some of the Oldest and proudest families iu Eng
land. and 1 reverence the father land. There are
many such as l in South Carolina and Virginia.
to which portions Of the colonies my ancestors
originally emi grated. True, there are many 9TH
ers, even amongst the first f,ulilies in the Old
Dominion, who have become tainted with the
leaveu of disaffection, and blush for them. As
for you Yankees of the North, most of you being
the descendants of different class of people, l
don't so much wonder at the course you appear.
generally speaking. to have taken; but, mark
my words, you'll live to repent it."
The young man turned away as he spoke. and
walking to the weather bulwark, stood gazing
Iistlesslv towards the distant land his face flush
ed, and his naughty upper lip curling with con
temptuous sneer. The honest but plain spoken
mate glanced towards him for moment, and
then muttered half aloud.
:. 1t makes me laugh to hear them southern
chaps alters boaStn' about the frs. families of
old Virginy. Guess there's as good as any on
'em to be found in old Massachusetts,, any how
there do be some right good fellows among the
southerners if they weren't so almighty proud"
q Sail no ~ shouted the man from aloit.
ssWhere away ?''
Close under the land, sir"
What does she look likeP'
g She's a brig, sir. can make out Eer two
masts. She's under the shadow of the land, and
seems to be standing this way"
The mate took up the spyglass and peered in
the direction pointed out by the man aloft. At
this moment a bright CLEAN of sunshine burst
right ovel the spot, and showed the vessel to be
much nearer than the lookout man had thought,
the shadow of the land causing her to appear
more distant.
Il can see her hull now, sir,' he shouted to
the mate 'She'sa long, low craft looks sum'at
like coast guard"
The mate waved lis hand in reply, signifying
that he could discern the vessel from the deck,
and then stepped to the companion way and
called to the captain, who presently appeared on
deck.
A sail, Mr. Grant 2" said he. Sc What do
YOU make of her 2"
g. can't well say as yet, sir; but she looks
like revenue cruiser. She's too long and low
in the water for coaster, and her masts rake
well over the stern"
The captain took the glass. The wind was OH
the land, and the stranger coming down night
before it. soon became more distinctly visible,
especially as the ship was close hauled and hedS-
ing in towards the land.
she's heading right for us" said the skipper
as he lowered the telescope. Keep her Oh
couple OF points more, Mr.. Grant. We shall
soon know his intentions. If he be an outward
bound coaster he'll keep on his course, II not'
why, if ne don't NEEDLE with US, We'll let him
alone"
The character of the stranger was quickly as
certained, and his intention 10 overhal the ship
apparent, inasmuch as he hauled up point as
the latter changed her course, and, as he drew
nearer, the pennant flying from his main royal
mast head proclaimed him to be kings cruiser.
Zone o. King Georges fire eaters, an Pm a
Yankeel exclaimed the old skipper. i guess