The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-07-01

The captain, on seeing the stranger.
started as if surprised, then. as the
latter said something to him IN low
voice. he accompanied him into the /!
cabin.
Meanwhile Mr.. Marker proceeded
to describe to the officer OF the decs
what he was pleased to term his cox
swain's disobedience of orders, when
the officer at once ordered Granger to
be arrested and put in the brlg-a
place between two guns forward,
where delinquents were confined.
Sad and disconsolate, Granger now
anticipated the punishment inflicted
on a mutineer-death at the yard
arm, or by the bullets Of the marines.
And vet he had performed gallant
action-the only one that had saved
the man-o'-war's men and given them
the victory.
When he took upon himself the
command and made his bold dash at
the pirates he had known that Mr..
Marker, who had opposed the move
ment, was too much dazed and be-
wildered to clearly realize what he
was about; but was there any hope
that the members of the court mar
tial would believe him when he said SO?
The long day and night passed.
Several times Granger had seen
groups of men near him, and heard
them conversing in low voices. while
they glanced ominously toward him.
Next morning, just after daybreak,
the boatswain was heard piping all
hands on deck. Then followed the
roll of the drum, after which was
heard the harsh voice of the Lieuten-
ant of Marines. The gathering OF
muskets succeeded, then the master
alarms made his appearance in the
"brig."
"What's up, thompson" inquired
Granger. sadly.
you're to go on deck with me.
answered Thompson, with a gloomy
face. s'God only knows what they
are going to do with you, but there's
file of marines in the gangway with
loaded muskets. T."
The master-at-arms now led the
prisoner on deck. The file of ma
rines stood like statues in the gang
way. Near them was the captain,
rand close to him the stranger who had
been taken from the rock. The crew
were ranged further forward.
"Mr. Marker" said the stranger,
turning to the midshipman, who stood
q few PAGES off, ''you think that few
shots would serve this fellow right?'
, pointing to Granger as he spoke.
eyes, for his mutiny, his disobedi
ence of ORDERS" answered Marker
fiercely.
"Marines," continued the stranger
edo your duty. Give the coxswain
volley-a volley in his honor. Fir
L over his head!''
> The crew stared in wonder. Mr.
Marker started. The marines did no
? bulge, but looked in surprise at tn
speaker, whom neither they nor an
of the sailors had never seen befor
e he was sighted on the rock, and ye
u who ordered them SO peremptorily
n But now, quickly divesting himself
n his surtout the stranger disclosed th
q uniform of commodore, while at tn
same time the captain shouted
q "Do as you are bid, marinesl He
the commodore of the squadron"
I, In an instant the muskets wei
l. raised, and the volley of honor roare
5, over Changers head.
"a Snow off with his irons!" cried tt
81 commodore.
The handouts were quickly whippe
ie off by the delighted master-at-arm
D. then the commodore, addressing Il
crew, eulogized Changers conduct
ne taking command of, and in maneuv
e. ing, the cutter as he had done, aft
m Midshipman Marker was dazed by Il
g. shot which struck him, and whic
90 from first to last, untitled him for 81
ing proper orders.
es "Ay," he continued, "and I am nc
On glad that I remained on the rock
og take a view of the channels and re
linear it, while I sent my ships bar
ed to explore some of the labyrinths
ss- 1.-THE isles am even glad that the m
'es of the barge, for some reason or oth'
lts could not find their way back to me,
cir Hit has enabled me to be witness
no this brave coxswain's behavior,
Ky which I fully approve, and for viii
ng The deserves reward instead of punis
lto ment. Therefore, as soon as possib
gnu shall see that he be promoted by
ne ceiving midshipman's warrant, viii
om was never more worthily earned
nAs better deserved"
me Words could not describe Grange
lin Joy and the modification OF \
'ei' Marker. Many cordial shake OF
rse hand did the gratifed coxswain
inc ceive from his shipmates and chuI
es, young and old, while all hands joi1
the in applauding the conduct of the no
and just-hearted commodore.
dly
ted