The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1884-05-11
THE DREADNAUGHT MUTINY.
S7E sTORY 0RAYHHCALLY TOZD N
TIM CLIPPERS BOATSWAIM

nersisus OF Capt. anmWels-A Lsssoa In
Neral Forse-Hsw the Matsaesrs were
sabdasd-"G God Biess On. Capt. sasaueis."
We hauled out OF Waterloo Dock, Liver
erpool, on July II. 1850. We were towed into
tho Mersey. and anchored vol down by tho
Rock Light whero We took In 900 emigrants.
Tho crew was then mustered and examined by
a Government officer. As we had NO boatswain,
Cant. samuels made ono out OF me. Tho crow
was far from being good one. The omigrant
agent told the Captain that he had never ssen
such o set OF pirates In his lilo. and advised
him not to sail with Thorn. Tho Captain smiled.
I'm draw their teeth" no said. Then, turning
10 tho crew. Men," no shouted. you know
tho rules OF the ship. Pass up to the carpen-
tors shop and have the points OF your knives
broken"
What ior9 several OF tho crew cried.
You've heard tho order. Obey tip the Cap
tain replied.
The men did obey It. but with bad grace.
Tho grumblng at the carpenters shop was so
audible that the Captain hoard 1t. Lay aft.
here. all hands!' he roared.
They came aft 10 logged manner. Men,"
he said. you have right growl. but let 1t be
In the forecastls-not In tho hearing Of myself
or my officers. Obey the rules promptly. Don't
shamble your feet "a you walk, but raise them
and move quickly when you are spoken to. and
answer Aye. aye. sir 90 as to be heard no.
ticed your sAucy manner In coming aft Just
now. 1t was insulting to me. and some Of you
know It," Turning to two OF the crew he add
ed: Finnegan. you and Casey have sailed
with me before. You know me. and know
you. I knew you as the rinaleadsrs Of tho
Bloody Forties. aud see some OF them before
mo now. know that you have banded
yourselves together. and that before you
-I
Of Mrs Riley to clip the wings Of the bloody
old Dreadnaught and givo tho skipper q
swim. You said that the lid OF Dsvy Jones's
locker had been open long enough for him. aud
that you meant to do AZ you pleased and to have
your own way on this ship. Now. men. you see
that know and do not fear you. I'm glad to
have such mon. for think that can teach you
lesson that will last you for life. Sweeny. you
and were boys together In the Texas navy.
What was as a boy Is fully developed In me as
q man. and Invested OF vilainous associations.
Now. men, stand where you are whilo the off,
GERS search you for concealed weapons" They
did 30. Tho officers searched both their per-
sons and the forecastle. II you are obedient."
the Captain continued. you shall have watch
and watch aud IN occasional glass OF grog I
see that some Of you are shivering for the want
OF grog now You shall have some to brace
you up. Steward. give the men glass Of grog."
1t was done. Now" shouted the Captain. as
they were wiping their mouths on the backs OF
their hands. man the w!ndlass and heave up
the anchor"
twas done. The tug left US ut Point Lynas.
We had o moderate southwest breeze. We
stood across the Channel to tho Irish shore.
and then tackled. working down the Channel.
The next morning we were close to st. Davids
Head; The Captain ordered the helm down.
order nsa %"G asrd the
headeheets were not let go promptly, causing
s ssn: :a lGsn &, al
ing round the Coptain shouted. Main topsail
naTII bsscs e and haul-haul taut the weather
~ The men were listless. The Gaptsin called
The man 81 the, Wheel was told that tho next
time be neglected TO repeat an order he would
Captain Ss er " e.
The wind backed up to the southwark. 80 that
s 5 W. ess d g, as
a. assE Snd the
steady. The Captain cautioned him. The man
made NO reply; Did you hear mo speak to
II am steering steady" the helmsman re-
piled in 4 sullen manner.
draw in beior sq se
S ss. ss%,a = whs % s A.
paws Ills shes took hs knife 'ifs
him. When this was done he was locked up in
the aiter-house, The Captain was surprised to
md h: ia sa sns had been Sn tint
nothing Of il Except what they heard from n tho
passengers ~, The second mate mate took the wheel
ordered to turn to, lay aft and hnul taut the
weather main brace, Thsy ali came All. but
you obey tho he Gspsn
We want Mike let out Of irons" was the
mTrom this Tine men" saia the captain
my part win deter You from CARRYING out the
compact made IN Liyerpoo,. shall henceiorth
' orasry pacss
taSt the weather main brace"
rowing. The em!xrants Iad hudaled aft a. far
O. tho manmnst 10 see the outcome. They
looked as though blood Would be- Sled. The
SSsPt n.at had right On his sIde and the men
Ike the knife Of the, helmsman. had been r:
returned from the cabin, wearing raglan The
eniErarts we're ordered r below. ,Aceonpanis q
e. en- ssrs not so wth h rSs lss at
ne third mate, Whi,ehCrne. small in niure.
the helmsmSn had left it. and had run forward
threw of his raglan. With a pistol in each
With culass 1T his sids hs .iood as imm S
S9 e ,q w Of the
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