St. Paul daily globe., 1885-12-20

through this total fOrgetfulneSS OF their OBJ
legations the existence of the many passen-
gers on board of the vessel was seriously
menaced. | turned to many of the men
who composed the draft. whose air was
quiet and well behaved, and told them if
there should be violence on board the YES
sci hoped all the well-disposed would abb
sent themselves from the immediate scene;
that none should be present unless they
wished to be participants. asked that
they would communicate what had said to
the other men, as would regret very much
if any OF them should be
KILLED BY ACCIDENT.
Afterwards | congratulated myself on
this forethOught, as my advice was acted
upon not only by those who had no evil de-
sign. but also by ten or fifteen of those who
who were willing to abet the leaders as far
as they could do so without eAcOuntering
the perils inseparable from violent con-
tempt of lawful authority.
Soon after, in a conversation with Capt
Tinklepaugh. he informed me that the
attitude of some of my men convinced him
that he would be Obliged to shoot
them to secure the safety of his COM
mand and of the passengers intrusted to his
care, and that he wished my presence when
it became necessary. | replied that if the
necessity arrived, l thought it belonged to
me to recognize the fact by giving the Or
der to fire, to which he assented with evil
dent relief. but added he hoped would not
defer it until the men OverpOwered us and
had actual possession of the vessel. told
him | would guard well that point, and he
appeared satisfied, although deeply con-
cerned for the safety of his command
1t is necessary to explain thai the vessel
was side-wheel steamer; just abaft the
wheel houses strong partition was built
of open woodwork, reaching to the hurri-
cane deck. The one on the starbOard side
was kept securely fastened: and strong
door that could be locked was used on the
port side. near which was the hatchway to
the cabin below. This gangway was then
the necessary point of attack unless it came
from over the hurricane deck, with very I'M
perfect ladders to reach it from the open
deck forward of the men.
At 2 p. IN. the dinner was served to the
draft. and as previously instructed, Boat
swain Bell called the principal malcontents
to look at and pronounce upon it. 1t con-
sisted of very good fresh beef, boiled pota-
t0es hard bread of excellent quality, and
tea or coffee as preferred. Kelly and Bus
sell, in answer to the bOatswain's inquiry.
said that the dinner was satisfactory, and
added, doubtless with irony, perfectly So"
THEIR FEIGNED DISSATISFACTION
up to that time had been but preteXt for
the evil conduct intended, which they no%
proceeded to carry into effect. The boat
swain. not accustomed TO irony from sail
ors, was quite deceived, and coming to me
said there would be no difficulty; that, OH
inspecting their dinner, the men had eX
pressed themselves perfectly satisfied"
This averment on his part did not
deceive me. The earnest manner
and excited expression of countenance
Of the persons l looked down upon
from the hurricane deck, where l was seated.
were full of mean ng. was armed with
navy revolver, which, however. was not
visible. Capt. Tinklepaugh was in the
port gangway, and near at hand, all armed
with large revolvers. were Chief Engineer
Phelps, DR.. Gibbs of the vessel, DR.. Wood
ward (passenger). and Mr.. Bell, the boats
vain; also some others who had been made
aware of the intended attack.
A messenger from Capt. Tinklepaugh,
who knew where had stationed myself,
informed me that the men had made an at
tack in the port gangway. l hurriedlv
passed aft and, descending the ladder from
the hurricane deck. saw Kelly with his
nands on Capt. Tinklepaugh, thrusting him
back violently, and Bussell engaged in like
manner with the chief engineer. A third
who apparently first endeavored to prevent
an immediate attack. seeing it Intellectual,
JOINED FERocIoUsLY IN IT,
whilst dozen or more men filled up the
rather narrow gangway as far as it was
visible. The moment saw the condition
# affairs gave the command to fire, and
immediately shot Kelly dead and snapped
ny pistol at the third man. who ran as soon
rs the shooting began and was preceded by
those forward of him in the gangway. Sew
eral other shots were fired by the gentlemen
referred to, one of whom must have killed
Russell, although the testimony on my trial
attributed it to me. Both of these men
we're herculean in build-Kelly some inches
over six feet in height and Bussell some
what under six feet, heavily built and mus
cular. The chief engineer. who was en-
deavOring to prevent the advance of Bus
sell, had his hand upon his breast with the
thumb and foretinger widely separated.
The ball that killed Bussell cut lightly
part of the flesh between them. No other
injury occurred to any one.
Capt. Tinklepaugh suggested at once
that we could now pursue and secure the
other men; but it seemed to me that some
hours after would be more opportune
time. passed almost Immediately to the
forward part of the hurricane deck; and. as
soon as gained the attention of the men
md there was silence, | said that violence
N the part of some of them had been met
oy force, and that two or three of their
number had been killed. which was, per-
haps, more matter of regret to me than
to any of them. | had to thank all
of them except small number for their ex-
cellent cOnduct-the more gratifying be-
cause it implied that they felt they owed
Iuty to their country and their flag. Three
LOUD AND SPONTANEOUS CHEERS
greeted me, apparently from every man in
sight. On further attempt to cheer told
hem by sign and word enough, and added:
Go to your dinner and do not allow the
occurrence to disturb you in the least"
they did as they were directed without ex-
element or confusion.
Capt. Tinklepaugh invited some of the
Iraft to come ait and assist in preparing
phe dead men for burial; clergyman ON
ooard read the service in the presence of
The captain of the vessel. myself and some
others. and they were buried before the
greater number of the passengers became
aware of the occurrence.
The men who abetted the attack. on see
ing the manner in which it was met, rushed
forward and below, in the belief that they
would be pursued. Some of them were
armed. as | afterwards learned through the
steerage passengers. and large number
lad knives. Had we followed them at the
time some of us would doubtless have been
killed ON the narrow stairway, or when be-
low, in the imperfect light of the steerage
by those whose eyes were accustomed to
the light and found it sufficient for their
purpose.
Verv soon after the attack, and before
The burial of the men, l went to dinner,