The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1862-06-19

possession Of little s.ate-room which had been
formerly occupied by Hslcom's mate. The dogs
had for sometime looked out from Juds's pockets
upon the busy scene with some wonder and ap-
prshsnslon, but had finally curlsd down In their
snug quarters and gone to slsep.
In a few moments Moreland came back from
his errand, and announced that be had set a slow
match which would fire tho steamer thoroughly
within quarter Of an hour.
That'll do" said Winthrop. "And now We
may ~ well look after those fellows In the fore
castle. How will it do to merely post a guard
In their midst, and not take the trouble II
binding them Clearly, We are strong enough
10 do sol
Morelsnd was Of the same opinion and one Of
the volunteers was soon posted and instructed in
his duty. The whole fleet commenced heaving
up their anchors, and were soon dropping down
the stream, one after another.
We are not moment too soon," remarked
Captain Winthrop to Colonel Wayne aud Coral,
as they Game out, whilc . cry Of wonder and
ruge arose on tho shore. "Can you see those
figures hurrying to and froi That's probably
Hscom, with some rsinforccmcnts I"
The Captain was mistaken. The men which
had appeared on the shore wero the crews which
had been engaged for the feet by Mr.. Cradles.
That enterprising man himself was with them.
AS he saw the fleet moving away without the
crows he had SO much trouble 10 collecting, his
utonishment, rage and suspicion knew no
bounds. lie fairly raved in his frenzy, denoune-
oil ,;ps, Lo,. Al. II
worth, and calling upon all to help him pursue
the vessels and prevent their departure. In this
mood he continual until Major Goss arrived
andlearnol the character and extent Of his troub-
lej.
Pursue him, Major /" cried Cradles. Pre-
vent him from going
VERY well, said Goss, "I'll signal the bat
teries to stop him lie can't got out I"
The two mon hastcnei away to execute their
purpose, but the crowd they left behind them mo-
mentariiy increased, and grew more aud more moi
~ and turbulent, until it seemed to oven the OBJ
servers on the vessels that the whole town behind
them was in all uproar. 1t is safe to say tina,
brunswick never before exhibited such q scene.
There were men and women, white and black,
many OF them not more than half dressed. To
adj TO the general confusion, the long roll
Vas sullemy sounded at tho hcadquarte Of
MAJOR Co.'s and Tie recruits, as we'll as the Cit
u M, were soon in one of those panics which
have been 40 frequent and n ncral Oh the South
ern coasts, since the Port Royal victory.
The Yankees are COMMIT" voice was heard
shouting, In such a loud tone, that the sound
was borne even to the cars Of Captain Winthrop,
and his companions.
No, " said the Captain, " they are going :"
Major Goss and Cradles let of rocket at thi,
uncturc, which told tie sentinels on both the il.
lands, Jekyll's and St. Simon, that fugtives
were going seward. Never did Mr.. Crail-,
curse and rave with moro fcrceucss than when
the Major stated the meaning the rocket convey.
oil, in all its vasueness, fugitives going sea-
ward
That's wussn tho telegraph !" groaned the
model mere liant Of Brunswick. I'm ruin
ell man! 'sths SANE rocket yoyd send up
at the flight Of a nisger!'
Well, here's another" :. ID Goss, compls-
cen'ly-'one that'll tell them, Tie enemys up
on us u! Will that do p
Yes, yes, hurry |" criel Cradles, and the Ma
jor fastened to let off the rocket.
"Ah that's the game, is 1t ?" exclaimed
Winthrop, a. he witnessed the last signal. "I'll
give them another T.
lie drew rocket from his pocket, and sent II
whizzing high Into the air, thus announcing
to Lieut. Linton that the cotton-aest was COM
ing.
"That1l puzzle the batteries |" Captain Win
throp observed. They'll think the Major Is
drunk, and merely playing with Gre !"
A fourth rocket assembled at this instant, In the
channel seward, between the North and South
Breakers, and couple Of miles beyond the bat.
tsrics. Winthrop uttered an exclamation O!
satisfaction as he beheld It.
"That's Linton, Mr. Crops |" he exclaimed.
He's reached the steamer and Il Just whore !
wanted him to be, In the main channel I"
As u for the express purpose Of puzzllng tho
batteries, Lieutenant Linton sent up fifth rock.
ct, which told Captain Winthrop that hs wa,
puzzled by all these signals, and the direction q
Winthrop, and would walt where he was for or
ders.
IAN right calculated Winthrop, and then,
turning to young Wayne, he added, ~ an
afraid yonr slow match was too slow altogether
The steamer
Even as the word was on his lips, . fash o.
light arose from the steamer, and a hugo volume
Of flame arose from tho after part Of tho vessel
lighting up the whole vicinity. The town, boil
shores, the crowds assembled, and especially til,
river, were brought out In distinct outlines by
tho intensity Of tie flames.
"Eow's our time" said Winthrop "I1
crowd all sail and take tho lead |"
There was quite q strong breeze from th,
southwest at the moment, 90 that the cotton
fleet was especially favored In that one great es.
ssntial. Capt. Winthrop set every sail, and wa
soon sweeping down the river with . speed
which carried him ahead Of the other vessels in
few moments. His example was followed BY
the other commanders SO that the entire fee
soon had the appearance Of being engaged in I
| race.
"There's only just one thing on my mind,
Captain Winthrop" said Moreland. /" My N
tended wife and her father are waiting for mo 81
| plantation OIL St Simon's island, below Fred
erica, and shall have to 80 for uhom before Cal
proceed to Port Royal
You shall have the opportunity Of doing SO,
replied Winthrop. "Oncs beyond the batteries
and under the guns of tho Cochitugss. aud W
can defy any force the rebels can send agsins
us
The cottop-Aset swept on, with the creates
animation snd delight prevailing on every vss
scl, the burnining steamer enabling them to stee
ma well ~ by day. This was particularly th