The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1865-10-06
An Affair between a Whaling Cap
tain and Military Officer.


peIfoI nee ssveral Whaling voyages to the
Pacific, found himself ia command Of a
small brig belonging to New York, on a
voyage to Demarara. lie was worthy
man and good specimen of Yankee
tsaiioI-hls heart was full Of the milk of
human kindness, but he possessed noble
sp;ri.-and would neither give nor take an
Insult
While lis little brig Cinderella lay at
anchor at Demarara river Captain Loye,t
one afternoon entered coffee house
where he met with friend, AMI amused
themselves by knocking the balls about in
the billiard room. Soon after, and before
/ the game was half finished some English
military officers euterel, one of whom,
Capt. Bigbee, stepped up to Capt. Low
EFT, who was arrayed in plain. not to say
ordinary custume. and with a bullying air
demanded the table, as himself and
brother officers wished to play game.
Capt. Loyett gave the relocated gen,
t!eman stern look, but replied with
courtesy, that be and bis friend had en-
gagged the table, and would PLAY out their
game, after W hich, if the gentleman wish
ed TO play, it was at their service.
"But we cant watt" sad Capt. Big
bee, in an insolent tone.
"Iou must wait, ;hen," coolly replied
Captain Lovett
"But We shall do no such thing" ex-
claimed the surley Bri;on. 1--WE came
here to play billiards. and we have no idea
Of being disappointed BY couple of fell
lows who hardly know 4 mace from \ cue,
or a ball from pocket. Il Will take you
all The afternoon TO finish the game, SO
clear OUT
| Captain Love-. and lis friend played
on.
Come continued the officer, "enough
of this-ma:ker place the balls Saving
which with a most impudent air, he
seized one Of the balls which Capt. Low
ett's opponent had just driven into the
pocket, and caught up another which was
near him. 49,.
The matter was growing serious, Capt.
Loveit's eye flashed fire, for although he
had mingled a great deal among the Qua
kers, and respected that moral sect for
their humility and quiet demeanor, he
was no non-resi.tan. man himself. He
doubled up his fist af portentious size.
Put those balls upon the table you
scoundrel.' exclaimed he i'o perativelv,
and leave the ROOM
WHO 10 you cal! scoundrel, you
Yankee backeuard Do you know That
you are talking to one Of her majesty's
officers: Iakethat for your impudence, "
at the same time suiIng the action to the
word, and hitting Capt. Lovett across the
shoulder with the cue. But il an instant
he received a blow on his forehead, exactly
where phrenologists locate the organ OF
eventualty, which would have feled an
OK, and submissiveIy acknowledged the
favor by measuring bis length upon the
floor.
- His brother officers who were with him
had the good sense to see that Bigbee was
10 BLANCHARD though they looked rather
black at the Yankees they wisely forbore
10 modest them further but assisted the
stunned bully into another room, where
by the help of some restoratives, he soon
recovered bis senses. His rage and NOR
rification at the result of the renounter,
knew no bounds, aud with many bitter
oath he determined to have satisfaction.
Before Capt. Lovett let. the coffee
house, billet was handed him by Lieut.
James, which proved to be a challenge ;
a peremplory challenge form Capt, BIC
bee, in which be insisted that arrange
ments should be made for All early meets
ing, that he might have an opportunity to
wash off the atfront. he had received, III
Capt. Lovett's heart blood.
Capt. Loyett smiled when he saw such
manifestations Of christian spiris. Tell
Capt Bigbee," said he "thas | will not
bauk bin, lie shall have the oppor,u~
nifty he so earnestly seeks. Although not
a fighting man, am familiar with the
duel laws, and if he will be TOMORROW
morning on the Green canal, near the
south quay, rather secluded spot, he
shall have satisfaction 10 his hearts con-
tent"
Lieut.. James bowed politely and Cap
tain Loyett went on board The Cinderella
soon after, and ordered his mate, Mr..
Starhuck, also veteran whale hunter, to
to select the two best harpOons, have them
nicely fitted, as an opportunity might
otter Oh the morrow Of striking porpolse.
Mr.. StaIOuck obeyed bis superior officer
with alacrity, although lie wondered not
q little why Capt. Lovett expected to find
r1orr,lisas in j)aoora-o river
Tie next mornng, as soon as all hands
were called, Capt. Loyett ordered the boat
to be manned, aud requested Mr.. Starbuck
TO take the two harpoous, 70 each of which
some eight or ten fathoms of rafting stuff
were attached, aud accompany bin on
shore. In few moments the boat reach
ed the south quay, where Capt. Love!t
was met by several of bis couhtrymen,
Who had been attracted TO the spot by the
runner Of the duel, as we'll as several
merchants and other Inhabitants OF the
place. They one and all demonstrated
With Capt. Lpyett for consentlng to fight
with the English bully, who was repre-
sented as A practical dueIist-an expert
swordsman and an unriva,ed .narksman,
with pistol, being sure OF his man at
twelve PAGES. Capt. Lovett, however, did
not show the least inclination 10 back out,
but on The contrary, seemed more eager