The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1871-10-10
Miss Fosters Lovers.
A Story of CircumstantlAl Evidence.

A Story Of Circumstantial Evidence.
A LTHOUGH still young, had already
IA followed the occupation of a seagoing
engineer for several years, when in 49,,
Joined the Charles Edward as chief"
She was new screw clipper, and had been
chartered by party of meichants who
were going to make the experiment Of
bringing in the early teas by steam. We
were bound for Hong Kong with a general
cargo; on discharging which we were to
trade in the Chinese waters till the new
teas were ready, when we were to take in q
full cargo and make the run home with all
possible speed. AS we carried four engi-
neers, had no watch to take but as en-
gines, like men, have their individual pc
uliarities-pecularitie with which it be-
hooves "chief' to be acquainted-I was
fully engaged in the engne-room for the
first three OF four days after we left Liver
pool. BY the fifth day, l had got every
thing "shipshape," and in the afternoon
was taking lesurely turn on deck with
the captain, who was an old shipmate. Our
conversation at first turned upon matters
relating to the navigation of the ship and
the probable duration of the voyage !;
and from these, by an easy transition, we
came to the crew.
"And who is that young swell?'' asked,
nodding towards young fellow l had oc-
casionally seen chatting with the sailors,
h. I, 1oy
| supposed was friend of the owners, or
making the run out with us as a passenger.
"Our supercargo," answered the captain.
"Supercargo 70 echoed in surprise, as
| glanced at his fine clothes and soft white
hands. Well, II should think that at
some time he had much better berth"
"Well, believe this is the first berth he
has ever had in the way of work." said the
captain. "He was brought up to spend
money, not to earn it, and considering that
such was the case, he takes to the work
very kindly. It's common story enough
now a-days," he continued, seeing that |
was interested ellis father commenced
life as shop boy, got on, turned specula-
tor on large scale, made great deal of
money, and was supposed to have made
still more. Having made a fortune, he at
tempted to make social position by sheer
dint of ostentatious expenditure, and an
nounced that he was determined to make a
gentleman of his son. Finally, in his old
age, he over-speculated, and died within a
month of the time when the fact of his
being bankrupt could no longer have been
concealed. When his affairs were over
hauled, some small pittance was saved from
the wreck, and in order that it might the
better support his mother and sister, this
young fellow-more honor to him for it =
determined to look out for employment AS
lie wished first to clear right away from
his old associates, he applied to one of ouI
charter party for his present berth and so,
here he is, and all things considered, fine
young fellow. promised to keep a
friendly eye on him." concluded the cap
tain, as was about to returnt to the engine.
room "but, you know, l cannot very
well be hobnobbing with him on board, and
as he knows no one else in the ship,
should.be glad II you make friends witt
him. You will find him q capital fellow.
AS Harry Wallworth-for that found
was our supercargo's name-was of Z
frank CHEEKY disposition, there was no diff
ficulty in making friends with him; anC
during the run he and became quite init
mate, while his pleasant manner and good
humored conversation made him fayorit'
with all on board.
We reached Hong Kong in eighty-fiv'
days and having discharged our cargo
commenced running in the Chinese water
till the new teas were ready, when we pu
into Foo Chow-Foo, and having taken in
full shipment started on our homewar'
voyage. tfeGt
We were under steam during great par