Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-10-21

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An "AGair'' Between n Whaling
Z Captain and a Military Officer.
Perhaps some of myireaders may have
heard of the story of the duel between old
Captain Lovett of New Bedford, and the
English officer in Demarara. 1t has been
variously related, but the only true version
is as follows: IN n IN Al,
Captain Zaeharia Lovett, after having
performed several whaling voyages to the
Pacific, found himself in command of a
small brig belonging to New York, on a
voyage to Demarara. He was worthy
man and good specimen of Yankee sail
or-his heart was full of the milk of human
kindness, but he possessed a noble spirit
and would neither give nor take an insult.
While his little brig Cinderella lay at
anchor in Demarara river, Captain Lovett
one afternoon entered coffee house where
he met with friend, and amused them
selves by knocking the balls about in the
billiard room. Soon after, and before the
game was half finished, some English milf
tary officers entered, one of whom, Captain
Bigbee, stepped up to Captain Lovett. who
was arrayed in a plain, not to say ordinary
costume, and with a bullying air demand
ed the table, as himself and brother
officers wished to play match. 30
Captain Lovett gave the relocated gen
tleman a stern look, but replied with cOur-
tesy, that he and his friend had engaged
the table, and would play out their game,
after which, if the gentlemen wished to
play, it was at their SERVICE, a .i, +,
"But we can't wait" said Captain Bigbee,
in an insolent tone. '.' D..
"You must wait then," coolly replied
CAPTAIN IOVett. N-tg'.rr I,an.. uH...
dBut we shall do no such thing" exclaim-
ed the surly Briton. "We came here to
play billiards. and we have no idea of be-
ing disappointed by couple offellows who
hardly know mace from cue, or d ball
from a pocket. 1t will take you all the
afternoon to finish the game, so clear out"
Captain Lovett and his friend played on.
Come" continued the officer. "enough
of this--Marker, placerthe balls" Saying
which, with most impudent air, he seized
one of the balls which Captain iLovett's
friend had just driven into the pocket, and
I caught up another which was near him. d,
The matter was growing serious. Cap
| tain Lovett's eye flashed fire, for although
he had mingled great deal among the
Quakers, and respected that moral sect for
their humility and quiet demeanor, he was
no non n-resistant man himself. He doubled
up his fist of portentous size. f.
HPut those balls upon the table, you
scoundrel," exclaimed ,V he imperatively,
"and leave the roOm."r -s..y. !. '-.sh
"Who do you call scoundrel, you Yankee
blackguard ?tgDo you know that you are
talking to one of his majesty's officers
same time suiting the action to the word,
and hitting Captain Lovett across the
shoulder with the cue. But In an instant
he received on his forehead abloW exactly
where phrenologists locate the organ OF
eventuality, which would have felled an
OK, and submissiyely acknowledged the
favor by measuring his length on the floor
His brother officers who were with him
had the good sense to see that Bigbee was
to blame-and though they looked rather
black at the Yankees, they wisely Iorebore
to molest them further, but assisted the
stunned bully into another room, where, by
the help OF some restoratives, he soon re-
covered his senses. His rage and mortifi.
cation at the result of the encounter, knew
no bounds, and with many bitter o ath hi
| determined to have satisfaction. a't,,
Before Captain b. Lovett left the coffee
house, billet was handed him by Lieut.
James, which proved to be a challenge, &
pereinptory challenge from Captain Bgbee
| in which he insisted that arrangements fol
an early meeting should be made, that ht
might have an opportunity to wash off the
affront he had received, in Captain Loyett'
| heartIblood. n WEV A hf cEM
Captain Lovett smiled when he saw such
manifestation of christian spirit.
"Tell5 Captain. Bigbee,n said he, "that ]
will not banlk him: He shall have the op.
portunity he so earnestly seeks. Although
not fighting man, am. familiar with the
duel laws, and if he will be tomorrow
1Lon al ~
quay, rather secluded Spot, he shall have
satisfaction to his hearts content.
| Lieut.. James bowed politely and Captain
! Lovett went on board the Cinderella soon
| after, and ordered his mate, Mr.. Starbuck,
also veteran, whale hunter, to select thu
| two best harpoons and have them nicely
| fitted, as an opportunity might offer on tht
| morrow of striking a porpoise. Mr.. Star
| buck obeyed. hisBsuperior,d officer will
| alaerity, although he wondered not little
why Capt. Lovett expected to find PROPOSES
| in Demarara river. Ji,b 40 19lIiB ayS5r
The next morning, as soon as all hand,
| were called, Capt. Lovett ordered the boa
to be manned, and requestedS Mrs. Starbucl
| to take the two harpoons, to each OF which
some eight or ten fathoms ofTattling stuf
were attached, and accompany him OF
shore. INA few moments the boat reached
the south quay, where Captain Lovett was
met.by several OF his countrymeG who had
been attracted to The spot by the rumor o.
the duel, as well as several merchants. and
other inhabitants of the place. They one
and an demonstrated with Captain Lovett
for consenting to fight with the Englist
bully, who was represented as practical
duelist-an expert swordsnian, and an I'M!
rivHiied marksfhan with apistoE being sure
of his man at twelve PAGES. Captain Low
EFT, however, did not show the least inclina-
ton to back out, but on the contrary, seem.
ed more eager for the engagement y
he, (which will be of service to him, and
which he will never forget as long as his
name is Bigbee.' - ---.-, ---------
The challenger, with a. large patch to
coverthe impression left by the Yankees
knuckles, and his eyes dimly twinkline
with anger and mortifcationE through tive