Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-07-31
headed by young but determined fel-


mean ?''
"Captain German. it means mutiny:
but at the same time no harm is in
tended to anyone unless resistance is
offered" was the answer of the leader.
What do you complain of-what do
you desire?" asked the captain ex-
citedly.
Hold, sir. You must not go for
your pistol. We are all armed. and, if
necessary, shall shoot you on the spot"
said the leader, seeing that the captain
reached his hand towards drawer I'm
his cabin locker.
What would you have?'
"Change the ships course towards
Liverpool"
For what object? 90
''To land the Italians whom you
have agreed to carry to America"
81 see; this is political affair."" said
he.
Entirely so," continued the leader.
'' No harm will occur to life or property
if you comply"
''That cannot do
"That you must and shall do was
the cool reply.
Never," said the captain of the
"David Stewart"
Boys" said the leader, "put these
handouts on this mamie is no longer
captain of this ship"
In vain did Captain German resist
and call aloud for his mates.
They were already disposed of, and
these fellows, who so quietly and i'm
plicitly obeyed their leader, were his
own crew.
He found himself locked into his
inner cabin. and, for the present at
least, kept in irons, while he could hear
the orders issued TO put the ship about
and head her once more for Europe
He listened intently. and saw Who
ever was in command, and issued these
orders, was one who must be a thorough
and practical seaman, and concluded
that there was but one thing to do, viz,
to make the best of the situation.
After the ships course had been
changed, her sails all properly trimmed,
the watches set, and everything in or
der, the leader of the mutinous crew
came below, and told the captain that
he would like TO have a little converse
ton with him.
You seem to be master here: il is
only for me to obey was the bitter
response.
"There is no occasion tor hard feel
ings, Captain GOrham. You shall lcse
nothing by this change"
"Call it mutiny, sir"
Every well; by this mutiny," said
the other. You have already re-
ceived two-thirds of the passgae money
for the patriots on board; the other
third will be paid on the completion Of
the contract
THAT is so. You seem to be thor
oughly informed of the charter party
of the David Stewart
81 am. Now, captain, there need be
no secret about this matter. On our
arrival at Cork, whittier l shall steer,
you shall receive the balance of the
money promised for the Transports
tion OF your passengers"
"You are very liberal" growled the
captain.
q am not only under the orders of
the Italian society of London, but my
father, Luigi Lettembrini, is one of the
released prisoners on board"
"What uniform do you wears" the
captain asked observing the dress
thewhich young leader of the mutiny
now appeared in.
"That of first officer of the Galway
lime of steamers" was the frank reply.
He was doing duty with the rest of
the crew forward i'm the dress of a COM
mon foremast hand until he had taken
command of the ship, when he put on
his regular suit, consisting of a blue
frock, gilt buttons, gold cap band, and
ornamental cuffs.
The society in London had reliable
friends in Naples, who kept it informed
of all doings of the Government, and,
being apprised of the proposed exiling
of the prisoners, it had sent young
Lettembrini, one of its sworn members.
to carry out the plan he was now exc
cutting.
"Where do you propose TO land?"
Queenstown is the nearest port"
"True."
"You see, captain, your honor has
been vindicated. You have been seized
by superior numbers and put in irons. -
al have good reason to know it,
said the captain, as he looked at the
handouts he wore.
"Give me your parole, that you will
in no way interfere with my purpose,
and you are free"
81 cannot help myself" was the an
swer.
"Do you solemnly agree to this, Cap
tain Gorham?' asked the young ltal-
ian.
lido" he replied, after few mo,
ment's silence. He felt he could DO nc
better.
81 must take the liberty, however
to remove these" said the other, TAX
ing the captains pistols from the
|, drawer where they were kept; Sand
also this knife"
81 suppose so," said the captain, re-
) signedly.
Are these all the arms on board!'
"To be honest with you, no" wa'
the reply" there are two dozen re-
volyers, an entire case, in the locker
"Thank you, captain; L shall take
them and pay you for them. They will
be distributed among your passengers
vino will use them, if necessary, anc