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A tolerable state of order and regularity had been brought out of the confusion that prevailed on board of the Ocklockonee, and the newly appointed officers went to the stations where they belonged. Sampson reported the engine of the steamer as in good order, and ready for service.
"Who is the chief engineer of the Ocklockonee, Mr. Sampson? " asked Captain Passford, after he had listened to the report.