Des Arc weekly citizen., 1868-03-14
DIES ARC, ARKANSAS MARCH IA. 1868.

anu CTucity III HIS DlOOu-sHOt clcS, sur . rounded by his officers, who would have forfeited their chances of promo tion to be absent from the painful spectacle. Then up the gangway came two marines, conducting Tom, who, released from his irons, followed them with folded arms, firm step, and stern and naughty expression on his fine countenance.
 "Strip!" said the Captain.
 Tom gave him one glance, not of en- treaty, for the Captain quailed before it; then he threw off his shirt, and his white skin glistcncd in the sunlight.
 "We'll spoil the beauty of that dainty hide before we're done with you nut tered the Captain, with asnecr. "Lash him up! Taut tautl"
 The order was obcycd, and Toms wrists were tightly lashcd to the grat- ing.
 The Articles of War were read.
 "Now, boatswain, give him four dozen. Lay on with a will, and sec if you can't take some of the gentleman out of him."
 The cruel thongs descended; and though the boatswain's heart was not with his task, great blue welts arose in the delicate flesh, and beads of blood gathered quickly upon the surface.
 Tom drew long breath-and so did almost every one else, for that matter but no cry, nor moan, nor any demon- stration of pain escaped him.
 Again and again the lash descended, leaving every time their livid and bloody traces upon the torn and quiver- ing cuticlc, and exposing the raw and purple muscle.
 Still stood the victim silently, as if he were receiving caresses instead of blows.
 Once only, when loud, convulsivc sob was heard, as fla heart were break ing, and woman's voice cried piteous- ly, "Mercy!"
 Once only, then only q slight shud- der, passed through his frame: and, whether with shame or sorrow, blush reddened his pale cheek, and as sud denly passed away.
 They gave him fort-eight, and then released him from the grating.
 "Now," said the Captain, "that's the first instalment of your punishment. When we reach England, I'll have you and hung, if can have my wayy yyforattempting the life of your superior officer. Take him be- low. and put him back in irons."
 On the first night after the frigate anchored in the Dardanelles, Beppo disappeared. The next morning, the Captain went on shore, and received his letters at the British Consulate at Constantinople. There were several packages from England, with instruc- tions from the Admiralty. Upon open ing one of these packages, and reading the contents, Captain Moore exhibited the greatest astonishment and perplex- ity. It was evident that the intelli- gence conveyed, displeascd, no less than surprised and astonished him. Having read attentively to the end, he arose, paced the floor reflectively for a and then addressed himself to the midshipman, who accompanied him:
 "Return on board. You will request Mir. Denton Qhe first lieutcnant,) to release the man Thomas Brown, and direct him to meet me at two o'clock at the English Coffee House. You will also request him to deliver to Thomas Brown the enclosed package"
 He then took two sealed letters from the table, enclosed them in an envelope, upon which he wrote an address, and handed the envelope to the midship- man.
 At two o'clock, Captain Moore was seated at table at the English Coffee House, sipping glass of wine, and with the second lieutenant of his ship.
 The saloon was the rendezvous of strangers; and there were several tourists present, and a number of off, cers from a French and an American man-of-war that happened to be in port. As the clock struck the appoin- ted hour, Tom entered, accompanied by junior officer of the frigate. He approached the table, and Captain Moore, much to the surprise of his companion, rose to receive him, and bowed haughtily but politely.
 "My lord," he said, "your letters have doubtless already informed you of the death of the Earl, your father, and of your accession to the title and estate !"
 The Earl, for so we must now desig- nate him, gravely inclined his head in response.
 The Captain resumed:
 'I have to congratulate your lordship upon the advancement ofyour fortunes. Your discharge from the service has been forwarded by the Admiralty, and I have the honor to tender it to your lordship."
 The Earl took the paper, and again bowed stifliy."
 "Gentlemen," continued the Captain, turning to his two subordinates, 'l have the pleasure, with his lordship's permission, of presenting you to the Earl of Riverdale."
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