SATURDAY, APRIL ;, 1871
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the wheel, and the wheel is just forward
of the mizen-mast. After descending the
companion-way we reach the gun-deck,
the heavy battery Of ship, and turning
round the ward room skv-light, which rises
like the roof of Il house, in the centre OF
the deck, just forward of the cabin bulk
head, we descend another ladder which
lands us in the stcerage, (the young gen
tleman's apartment as it is tcrmed) which
is on the birth deck, and turning to the
right. we enter the ward room-the aris-
tocra,ic corner Of ship of war. Here
reigns rank in earle buttons, and golden
cap-bands: here glory fingers around the
proud moustache A; and honor rides upon
a full blown swab. This is the second
heaven to the MILDLY, but rot to its in-
macs.


The moss are at supper; long table
extends from side 10 side of tie mess
room: a The s'arboard end sis TIE first
licutcnant--"oaSt rlr. turkey and plum
pudding always luxuria'e under his rubi-
bund nose--at his right at the side Of the
table, sits the second lieutenant. then the
third, then the fourth, and then the mas
ter; at the opposite end sits the purScr-
the lord Of fish, pies and jelics--cavlarc
and old cheese-at his right, at tie side of
the table, sits the doctor, then the marine
officer, then the chaplain; and at the side
next the first licutcnants left hand sits
the fifth. the youngest of tie mcsS-he
knows the exact length of dog watch,
and can tell the exact time when his relief
shoul come uro, deck lighis arc LOW
brought in and plac d upon the table;
substantial supper smokes before the hum
CRY mess. The frs, lieutenant has de-
posted full allowance of fried beef-s,eal
and onions upon his plate, and is just
dipping his spoon in the mysterious mus
tard pot which appears to have MnIl
Thompson's mark upon it, M. II. (cmpty)
when 10 in pops the gunner and master
alarms, while the ships coorcr and two
gunncr's mates stand at tie door. The
gunner in long flanrcl suit. free from
buttons and buckles. with Il long green
baizc light cap on his head, and tie mas
'cr-a'arms il his every day toggcry.. with
a bulls eve lantern in his hand, complete
the variety OF the group.


'Thc captain has directed the rna"a-
zine to be oYcncd. sir SAYS the gunner


living his eyes q twist towards the savory
mess.


What do YOU say, sir says the first
lieutenant, who is little deaf, and pre-
tends to be still more so, boiling at the
same time a square inch of beef, and send
ing down after it large allowance of
sliced onions.


The captain has ordered the magazine
to be opened. screams the gunner, while
the mess, following the example Of their
head, made digent use of their masti-
Gators, Notwithstanding they are nearly
ready TO suocate with laughter. By this
this time the first lieutenant has deposited
the contents Of his plate between his teeth
, and his brcad-room, and having swallowed
: a cup Of coffee at a draugln. springs up
, and hands the gunner the keys of the
: magazine, then turning to the mess, who
continue with unrcmittcd cXertions to pro-


vide themselves. roars out the cabalisic
= words-' Going to open the magazine,
2 gentlemen, master-at-arms, put out the