The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-03-18

! Green. commander Of his p. NJ. Ahip Bobne
Cjloyenpe, g vessel in size and force create
than the Hornet. Captain Green's excuse
have no doubt will be viewed by these who see
il in its proper light. He certainly was not
warrsnted in questioning the sacred pledge
made 10 him. The confidence had in the
gallant com mmandcr, the brave officers and
crew of the Hornet, all Of whom exhibited the
most ardent desire for the contesL induced NE
10 take the responsibility Of the pledge, from
which certainly should never have swerved
and the strongest proof can give Of that con-
Ed-nce, is leaving the Hornet four days TO.
eether off the harbor in which the Bonne Ci-
toyennc laid, and from which she could discov.
er that the Constitution was not within forty
miles Of it therefore at any period Captain
Green could have been certain OF contendinG
with her alone finally, to prevent his hav-
ing The least possible excuse, wen, into the
harbor Of ST. Salvatore and laid three days,
where he could have detained me twenty-four
hours on application to the governor these
three days the Hornet remained off the har-
Dor, and the Bonne Cheyenne continued safe-
~ at anchor.
On my leaving the coast Of Brazils, lef,
captain Lawrence TO watch her, and have NJ
doubt should he fall in with her, that the re-
suit will be honorable to his country and self.
Having stated TO you, sir, mere facts, l now
beg leave TO observe, that consider the re-
fusal of captain Green TO meet the Hornet, as
victory gained by the latter vessel. Our
enemy (who are brave) in the victories which
we have obtained over them, have attributed
them TO our having superior force, when in
fact the difference Of force has not been COM
parable with the superiority of effect done by
Us but in the present instance they have not
the least shade Of such coloring, for the Bonne
Cheyenne is larger vessel and greater force
in guns and men than the Hornet, but the
high state of discipline and excellent order
which the Hornet is in, makes me feel conf
dent OF favorable result in the issue Of an
action between them. Permit me, sir, TO
take this opportunity OF expressing to you the
great satisfaction have received from cap
tain Lawrcnce's conduct in every instance
since being under my command, and re-
spectfully recommend him particularly to your
notice as most meritorious officer. am, &c.
WILLIAM BAlNBRIDGE.
.,1. Hill to the British Consul.
Consulate OF the United States Of America.
ot SALVATORE, 1otn Dtccnioer, AolS
&r-The following is an extract from q
letter received yesterday from captain Law
renee of the United States ship Hornet, now
off this port. " When l last saw you, stat
ed to you my wish TO meet the Bonne Cito-
ycnne, and authorized you to make my wish-
es known to captain Green. ! now request
you to state to him, that I will meet him
whenever he may be pleased to come out,and
pledge my honor that the Constitution nor
any Other American vessels shall interfere"
Commodore Bainbridge Of the Constitution
friga,e, confirms to me the request of captain
Lawrence, in these words" If Capt. Green
wishes to try equal force, tiedge my honor
20 give him an opportunity, BY being out Of
the way or not interfere"
In muDieating these sentiments TO you,
sir, of commodore Bainbridge and captain
Lawrence, with request that you will parti-
cipate them to captain Green, Of his Britain
mic majesty's ship Bonne Cheyenne, now in
this port, trus, you will perceive no motive
on their part or on mine, that does not result
from national hostility, and the honor Of our
respective countries---or that ought in any re-
spec, to weaken the bonds or diminish the re-
gard Of private or social duties-and that you
will believe have, according to my sincere
wish and best judgment,in conveying through
you to captain Green the request Of captain
Lawrence, been guided by those feelings of
delicacy on this occasion, and regard for the
meri,orious character of captain Green, with
which the slight acquaintance formed here
with that gentleman has inspired me. am,
Sc. (Signed) HENRY HILL, Consul.
TO Frederic Lnderman,
His Britannia Majesty's consul, Bahia
.fr I'M to Captain Lawrence.
Consulate Of the United States of America.
ST. Salvatore, 29th December, 1912.
Dear &r--Since writing my last letter of
this evening, which will be handed you with
this by captain Davis, have received an an.
swer from Mr.. Lnderman, the British con-
sui, communicating captain Green's rccep-
tion Of your challenge, which transcribe.