Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1878-01-10

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The captains face was pale as he
heard the report, and he staggered
back half paralyzed. The weight of
declining years had robbed him of
energy and courage.
Not SO the mate. Springing for
ward he seized the rod, cut the wet
line, made fast a new one, and sound
ed for himself.
The result was the same.
"NIan the pump, nay lads. More
than half this water ran into her when
she was on her beam-ends. Work
with will boys, and we'll soon have
the old craft free!"
His CHEEKY, reassurirg words had
the desired effect; the men took heart,
relieved each other at the pumps, and
worked with unc3asing vigor. The
officers took their turn with the rest.
and by direction of the captain, his
steward served out liberal allowance
Of going to the tired seaman.
Whether the steward exceeded his
orders, or whether the men found all
opportunity to help themselves to the
liquor, was fact never made plain
to those in authority; but Mr.. Jones
the second mate, reported the fact to
Ingram that a portion Of the crew
were well under the influence OF
liquor, and becoming refractory.
The mate turned upon the steward
and sternly ordered him to go below
with his demij john, an order that was
receiver with u subducd growl OF
rage and dissatisfaction by the men.
They deserted the pumps for mo-
ment, and the carpenter, by directions
Of the mate, sounded again.
''Six feet nine inches, sir" was
the reply Of the petty officer. as he
calmly wiped the moisture oil the iron
rod.
The pumps had been in full and
ceaseless operation, and despite the
efforts of the crew, the water had
gained upon them three inches.
As the Sunderland staggered before
the gale, the lazy manner in which
he rolled proved how much water
there was in the hold, and the mutter-
ed sullenly to themselves, as they
glanced about the doomed vessel.
TRY her again, my lads So long
as.there is lie there is hope. "
Not in this case" replied one of
the seamen. I'VE have got to due,
and for one am not going to pull my
arms off. Resides, the mate has stop
! ed our grog, against the captains
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could reply Mr' Jones SPr"'S
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