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Dry Docks-Ship Yard-Engine Builders, Work, Electric and Acetelene Montgomery 302-1493 Telephones TELEPHONE, ASTORIA 447 Night Call Bergen 3987 EMERGENCY PHONE ASTORIA 2148 ASTORIA 2586 ASTORIA BOAT WORKS AND Marine Equipment Co., Inc. 559-563 BOULEVARD Cor. Pierce Avenue Long Island City, N. Y. viii seized up by the thumbs to the main fiferail, my French Peter, the desperado of the forecastle, who had braved many battles, had offered to take my punishment, and undoubtedly would have led the mutiny. Flogging had been a pastime on this vessel, and the crew had determined to put an end to it. My case was a good cause for them to espouse. When I went forward Peter claimed me as his own. We became chums. He said that I had good stuff in me, and the making of a good topman, and perhaps a boatswain. This man played a very prominent part in shaping my future, and I shall speak of him again. For the three succeeding days, we were constantly exercised in handling sails, working guns, holy-stoning, etc. On the third day a schooner, with a sheriff and a posse of officers and several captains who had lost their crews and wanted to find them again, came along-side. Among the captains was Captain Cozans. A demand was made upon us for deserters. All hands were mustered, and each captain picked out his men and took them away, the result being that the brig lost about half her crew. All these men had had their two months' advance from the Government, and this easy submission to the civil authorities cost Lieutenant McLane his place, which was filled by Lieutenant De Costa, the same who was in command at Charleston of the Revenue cutter, When Writing to Advertisers, Please Mention "The Navy and Merchant Marine." which fired the gun that precipitated the great rebellion. We were taken to the city and before a magistrate, who gave us a taste of Alabama justice. The captains told their stories; the sailors had nothing to say. My captain said his two men and I had shipped at Newport for the round voyage, and told how we deserted. I tried to tell the magistrate that I had not signed any articles, but was told to hush up. I may have been a little saucy, for when I attempted to speak again I was grabbed by the throat and hustled out of court in the most unceremonious and violent manner, and was locked up with the rest of my shipmates. Presently some lawyers like those who in New York City frequent the Tombs police-courts and go under the name of "shysters" came to us and offered to get us out for ten dollars each. I was among the few unfortunates who had not the wherewithal to purchase such valuable aid, and was therefore left in jail. The fare was not sumptuous, the company was the scourings of a vile city. They numbered among them murderers, burglars, and pickpockets. With such delectable companions I was associated nineteen days, which I spent in observing humanity in its degraded forms. The lesson taught me here was that liberty and honesty was synonymous. I formed a determination never to be in prison again. The time of the prisoners was mostly occupied in cardplaying, boxing, wrestling, and dancing; but how they all longed for liberty! I passed part of my time in laundry work. One morning I would wash my shirt, and go without until it was dry; the next day I would treat my ducks to a swim, and present the appearance of a young Highlander. My wardrobe, it must be understood, did not boast of many changes; it was an Irish fit-out - "a put on, a take off, and a go naked." I was told that my schooner had sailed by the same crimp who had induced me to desert her, and who had taken part in robbing me. He told me that if I would sign an order on the purser of the Revenue brig for two months' extra advance, which he said it would take to pay the sheriff and costs of court, he would get me out; if not, I should stay where I was, and rot. But he said he felt sorry for me, and would try to have me released. I had had enough of prison life, and although I would have to work out a "dead horse" of four months, I gladly signed the order when it was prepared, and the next day I found myself aboard the brig, and happy to get a square meal at the mess. Peter having charge of it that week, I fared well. When Writing to Advertisers, Please Mention "The Navy and Merchant Marine." ix X Now for the first time I saw our captain, who was a tall, handsome man, about sixty years old, with iron-gray hair and mustache. I was ordered into his cabin, where he asked me to give an account of myself. The natural austerity of his countenance gave place to the benignity of a goodhearted sailor while I related my history in a halfwhimpering way. His wife, good soul, who had no children of her own, fortunately for me was in the cabin at the time with Mrs. De Costa, the firstlieutenant's wife. The ladies expressed much sympathy for my hard lot, which I drew in strong colors. (Continued in January Number.) EX-SERVICE MEN WANTED The superintendent of Government buildings at Washington desires the services of honorably discharged and retired service men for positions as watchmen for the public buildings now being constructed. Application blanks will be sent to any address upon receipt of request by the Superintendent of the State, War, and Navy Building, Washington, D. C. SOLVE YOUR OWN RETIREMENT The owner of a large plantation in Mississippi where the fine figs grow, is giving away a few five-acre tracts. The only condition is that figs be planted. The owner wants enough figs raised to supply a co-operative canning factory. You can secure five acres and an interest in the canning factory by writing the Eubank Farms Company, 1454 Keystone, Pittsburgh, Pa. They will When plant and care for your trees for $6.00 per month. your trees are in bearing, your profits should be $1,000 per year. Some think this man is crazy for giving away such valuable land, but there may be a method in his madness. When Writing to Advertisers, Please Mention "The Navy and Merchant Marine." |