Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1866-07-06
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Marcy WAS captain, sailed from New York
on the 18th day of March, in ls4-, bound
for several ports on the coast of South
America.
Nothing of note occurred during the
outward passage, until after the disposal of
the cargo, when, as they were about to set
sail for home, the majority of the crew
were suddenly attacked with dangerous
fever, and out of twenty men but three
survived. t,t
Several days elapsed without their OBJ
tanning a sufficient number of men to work
the vessel home, when one day boat was
seen to put off from the shore containing
about dozen men, who rowed directly to-
ward the ship. sss
But few moments suficed to place the
boat alongside, and the occupants were
soon on deck. In response to their inqui-
ries the captain informed them that he
wished to obtain the services of several
men, to enable him to reach home. The
leader of the party stated that they were
part of the crew Of vessel which had
been wrecked several weeks previous, and
that they would be willing to assist in the
working of the ship provided by that
means they would be enabled to reach
their homes. aa7i.Ise.r q, a-.-e..s
The captain gladly accepted their offer,
and the next morning, with the assistance
of the new corners, put out to sea.
Nothing of note occurred until they had
been several days at sea, when one evening
as the captain was seated in bis cabin,
quietly smoking his pipe, he was startled
by the entrance of the steward--an old
negro-and still more by the expression
on his countenance.
"Good Lord, Massa" he exclaimed,
sinking on his knees, "we shall all be kill
ed and roasted and frown in de sea.
"What is Il" asked the captain, scarce
ly able to restrain his laughter. I'D
"Hushr' said the negro, pointing in the
direction from which he came, "don't let
'em hear you" .-..
Let who hear me-what do YOU meanT
asked the captain, angrily.
1t was several minutes ere the captain
was able to understand the cause of his
fright. .f.
1t seems the negro had been down in
the hold, and while there accidentally over
heard a conversation between several Of
the ships crew, in which they had laid a
plot to murder the captain and all who
were opposed to their wishes, and then di-
vide the large sum of money which was
known to be on board. Having accom-
plished this, they intended to steer the
vessel for some foreign cline, where they
could enjoy their money undisturbed.
"Go back to your work" said the cap
tain, sand do not by word or action lead
them to think you know sught of their de-
signs"
With trembling step he turned to
obey, and the captain sat down tothink Of
some means, if possible, to frustrate their
scheme. He soon thought of a plan and
lost no time in putting it in operation.
Arising and going on deck he looked
about him for the person he wanted. He
soon observed him leaning moody against
the railing of the vessel, looking into the
dark waters beneath. Stepping up to the
Young man and tapping him on the shoul-
der, be motioned him to follow. The cap
tain led the way to the cabin, and closed
and locked the door He then drew a
chair up to the table, motioning his COM
panion to do the same. Charles Morgan,
the person whom the captain now con-
fronted, was young man rather small in
stature, and of an agreeable disposition. =
He was the only son of his widowed moth
er, who had confded him to the captains
care several years previous. and he had al
ways placed every confidence in him.
"Do YOU know of the existence of q plot
to murder you and l, and seize the vessel
by our new crew." asked the captain. 's :
81 do not" replied his companion, some
what astonished. a
"Such a story has reached my ears and
| am inclined to believe it. Could you
not manage to discover the truth of this 7"
he asked. si.. .as-
81 think could,' replied Charles, with
a slight show of hesitation, provided ]
had your assistance" -
"That you shall have!% said the captain.
Charles then confded his plan to the
captain, which they were to put into oper-
alton the next day.
The next morning in presence of all the
crew, the captain ordered young Morgan
aloft. As he made noinclination to obey,
he repeated the order. This time he bold
" refused, whereupon the captain seized
him by the collar, and hurled him violent
" upon the deck. Then turning upon his
heel he sought the cabin. ~
you shall repent thisv muttered Charles
as he regained his feet.
The captain was no sooner out Of sight,
when one of the new crew stepped up to-
Charles, and said: .-
"MorgaD, would you like to be reyenged
on the captain 2"
save, / would!' he replied; land |
will be ere this vessel touches port"
"Then Join US" said the man.
'Join you! what do you mean" asked
Charles, apparently astonished. e
"Wby, you see, said the man, "the rest
of the boys and and me have got up plan
to kill the captain, and we did intend to
killyou, but for this fuss, and when we had
possession of the ship sail for the West
Indies" .....,.r e.
aWith all my heart will | join you" said
Charles, eagerly. "0nly promise me that
7 NAV S;lance the Cantain.n ltc
This the villain seemed well pleased with,
and gave his consent a.oT sa7a.s-
Charles proposed that the other should
visit the captain this evening, and after
conyersing awhile, order some wine, which
he bad previously drugged, saying that
this precaution was necessary, as the cap
tain always went armed, prepared for any
emergency, and would therefore sell his
life dearly. o7
Accordingly, that evening the willy vii
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