The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1866-07-13
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ports on the coast of South America.
Nothing of note occurred during the
outward passage, until after the dis.
posn of the cargo, when, as they
were about to set sail for home, the
majority of the crew we're suddenly
attacked with q dangerous fever, and
out OF twenty men but three sur.
vived. VII u EEC y 1895
Several days elapsed without their
obtaining. a sufficient number OF men
to work the vessel home, when one
day aboat was seen TO put Off from
the shore containing about dozen
men, who rowed directly toward the
ship. q |-4.H..J ..t a-a.
But few moments sufllced to
place the boat alongside, and the oc.
cupants were soon on deck. In re-
sponse to their inquiries the captain
informed them that he wished TO oh.
tain 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 pre-.
vious, and that they would be willing
to assist in the working of the slip
provided by that means they would
be enabled TO reach their homes.
The captain gladly accepted their
offer, and the next morning, with the
assistance of the new comers, put out
to sea.
3 Nothing of note occurred until they
had been several days at sea, when
enc evening rs the captain was seated
in his babin, quietly smoking his
pipe, he was startled by the entrance
OF the steward--an old negro-and
still more by the expression of coun-
tenance. ..e.-
! -"Good Lord, Massa!" he cxclaim.
ed, sinking on his knees, "we shall
all be killed and roasted and frown
in dc sea-
"What is it?' asked the captain,
scarcely able to restrain his laugh.
ter.
"Hush' said the negro, pointing
in the direction from which he came,
'don't let EN- hear you"
"Let who hear mc--what do you
meal?' asked the captain, angrily.
1t was several minutes ere the cap.
tain was able TO understand the cause
of his fright.
1t seems the negro had been down
in the hold, and while there accident.
ally overheard a conversation be
tween several of the ships crew, III
which they had laid plot to murder
the captain and all who were opposed
TO their wishes, and then divide tho
large sum Of money which was known
to be on board. Having accomplish
ed this, they intended to steer the
vessel Tor some foreign cline, where
they could enjoy their money undis.
Iturbed
I "Go back to your work." said the
captain, land do not by word or ac-
tion lead them TO think you know
aught of their designs I 2 a
! With trembling step he turne 20
obey, ana the captain sat down to
think of some means, if possible, to
Illustrate their scheme. He soon
Thought of plan and lost no time in
putting it in operation.
! Arising and going on Geek he look
ed about him Tor the person he want
ed. lie 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 OH the shoui
rder, he motloned him to follow. The
captain led the way to the cabin, and
!. closed and locked the door He then
drew Il chair up.to the table, motion
/ ing his companion to do the same
Charles Morgan, the person whom
the captain now confronted, was :
young man rather small in stature
= and OF an agreeable disposition. liz
was the only son oil his widowed
mother, who had confdCd him to TIL,
captains care several years previous
and lie had always placed every con
iidence in him.
d "Do you know of the existence o
8 plot to murder you and ], and sciz,
y the vessel by our new crew. askc'
g the captain.
2 II do not" replied his companion
@ somewhat astonished.
& "Such story has reached my ear
y and | am inclined To believe it -
n Could you not manage to discoye
the truth of thisI" he asked.
!. II think | could" replied Charles
:. with slight show OF hesitation, "pro
yided had yoor assistance"
THAT you shall have" said tn
captain. H- 80
Charles then confded his plan t
the captain, which they were to pu
into operation the next day.
" The next morning in presence {
Is all the crew, the captain ordere
~ young Morgan aloft. AS he mad
ri no inclination to obey, he repeate
IT the order. This time he boldly II
II fused, whercupon the captain seize
70 him by the collar, and hurled hii
violently upon the deck, Then turn
g ing upon his heel he sought the cal
in. ..r.
- "You shall repent this!' muttere
Charles as he regained his feet.
n The captain was no sooner out
sight, when one of the new crew steI
ped up to Charles, and said:
Il "Morgan, would you like to be r.
Ok venged on the captainfp
Is "Aye, l would" he replied; "an
es will be ere this vessel toueht
ry lport.' -,.--.,.4 g.4s r-4.gr-.. -.