The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-02
NUMBER IA.

'Cntll then, and but for the remark
you made trying to compel cheer
ful granting of pardon, | was dispos-
ed to pay attention to anything you
might say. Now. sir, l have made
my statement. have been led into
this, and l may regret the conse.
quence-don't hold him-hut shall
make no concessions.
"The tall mans eyes actually glar-
ed. L have killed five men, and all
for less than this,' he exclaimed.
Get out of my way! I'll cut him in
twop
Get out of the way!' SAID the
quiet man. 1T would greatly please
me II ne were to sit down and con-
ouct himself less dangerously, but if
ne is determined uoon a wicked ac.
ton, let him be under no restraint
You are fooiishp said one of the
gamblers, turning to the quiet man.
You are not armed, and even if Won
were Capt. Aicle would kill you, I
am the man from whom you say he
purlolned the bills. I saw the ac-
ton, but did not dare interpose.,
$50 this is Capt Aicle?' said the
young gentleman. Il have heard of
MIN. He has very u1sayory repu
tation in New Orleans. If well.con-
structed reports be true he is not only
thief, but murderer
"'Get out of my wayp howled the
Captain, and, struggling, he threw
his companions aside and sprang for
ward. Like sudden revolution of
Wheel-like an action whose quick
ness cannot be contemplated
young man drewa derringer and sent
ball through the Captains brain
killing him instantly.
'Gentleman,' said the quiet man
beginning to talk before the smoke
lifted, Il had more than one reason
for committing this deed; 1 was III
suited, as you saw, and was in dam
ger, as you know; but, worst of all
that man murdered my father. Ibid
not contemplate killing him, but, as
said, L would have granted pardon
1or MS insulting taunts. From the
first, though, contemplated his ar
rest, which should have accomplish
ed had he not attempted to take my
life. l am sorry that | have caused
such confusion, and l hope that you
VIII all, as know God will, forgive
me-
HE walked gracefully bowing to
some one who hurried to the scene
OF the tragedy. The boat soon land
ed. The Captains acquaintance took
charge of the body, and went ashore.
we were soon on our way again, and
but for certain little influence that
hung around no one would have sup
posed that tragedy had be enacted.
Our band of music. common steam
boat feature in those days, struck up
a lively air, and the only suggestive
remembrance of the Captains death
was the wet carpet where boy had
mopped away the blood,
at was late at night when 1 reach
ed my landing. Alone made my
way to the nearest house, where, af-
ter my business was known, l was
kindly received. Next day attend
ed church and was at once escorted
to The pulpit, behind which some
half-dozen preachers were seated. A
well known minister arose and said
that two preachers from New Orleans
had arrived. Brothers Jackson (my-
self and Mableson, and that Broth.
er Madison would first address the
congregation. The gentleman arose,
and imagine my surprise when rec
Ognized in the minister the quiet
young man who had killed the Cap
tain. He delivered an eloquent,
powerful sermon, and after services
approached me and extending his
hand said:
"'You must excuse me for not
making mayself known to you. 1
kept my identity under Il cloak of
caution. When / boarded the boat
recognized my fathers murderer,
and thought if revealed my iden-
tity my plans might be frus trated.
AS said, l only intended to follow
and arrest him at the next town, but
you see how it resulted
"Years have passed since then,
years of intimate acquaintance be-
tween the quiet young man and me.
Some time ago, after a successful life,
l closed his eyes in death. He smiled
with sublime willingness, and went
without groan, l never knew
truer or kinder hearted man."