The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1813-10-14
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Majessys sioeh Pehean, 10 Tee-.ddmiras
Thorn6ropgh, and transmitted w ne latter
officer 10 John W. Crseksr, Esq.
His Majesty's sIoop Pelican, St Davd'sl
Head, East FIVE leagues, Aug. IL }
"I have the honor to iniorm you, that IN
obedience TO your orders to me of the 18th
inst. to cruise in ST. Georges Channel for the
protection of the trade, and 10 obtain informs
alton OF the American sloop OF war, ] had the .
good fortune to board a brig, the master OF
which informed me he had seen vessel, ap-
parcntly man OF war, steering TO the n. r..
at 4 this morning saw vessel on fire, and
a brig standing from her, which soon made
out 10 be a cruizer; made all sail IN chase,
and at bali past came along side o! her (she
having shortened sail, and made herself clear
for an obstinate resistance when, after giving
her three cheers, our action commenced,
which was kept up with great spirit on both
sides 43 minutes, when We lay her along side
and were IN the act OF boarding, when she
struck her colors. She proved to be the Y.
5. sioop OF war Argus, OF 500 tons, Is twenty
tour pound carionaGes, and long twelve
Founders; had on board when she sailed from
America (two months since) complement OF
l49 men, but in the action l27, commanded
by 1t. commandant WIN. II Allen, WHO'LL re-
gIet TO say, was wounded early in the action,
and has since suffered amputa,ion of his left
thigh.
No eulogium could use would do sufi-
cient justice 10 the merits of my gallant Off
GERS and crew (Which consisted of ll6,) the
cool courage they displayed, and the prcci-
sion of their FIRE, could only be equalled by
their zeal 10 distinguish themselves but
must beg leave to call your attention TO the
conduct OF my irst lieutenant Thomas Welsh;
of Mr.. Gansillc, acting master Mr.. VIM. In
gram, purser, who volunteered his services
on deck and Mr.. Richard Scott, boalswain.
Our loss, am happy to say, is small---one
masters mate, Mr.. VIM. Young, slain in the
momen. of victory, while animating, by his
courage and example, all around him one
able seaman, John Kilery besides five sea-
men wounded, who are doing well that OF
the enemy have not yet been able TO ascer-
lain, but it is considerable; her officers say,
about 40 killed and wounded.
have the honor TO be, SC.
J. +. NAPLES, Commander.
PLYMOUTH, Aug. 24--On Saturday last,
the LIST, was inferred with military honors,
William Henry Allen, Esq. late commander
of the United States stoop Of war Argus, who
lost his lcf, leg in an action with his Majes,y's
sloop of war Pelican, J. + Naples, Esq. cap
tain, in ST. Georges Channel, the l4,h inst.
whereof he died in NH Prison Hospital, on
the 5th following.
PROCESSION.
Guard OF Honor.
Lieutenant Colonel OF Royal Marines,
u With two companions Of that Corps.
The Captains, Subaltcrn., and Field Adjutant
81 (Offioers with hat bands and seals.
Royal Marine Band.
Vicar and Curate of St. Andrews.
Clerk of do.
THE HEARSE,
With the Corpse of the deceased Captain,
Attended by eight Seamcn, late of
the Argus, with Grape round
their arms, tied with
white ribbon.
Also eight British Captains of the Royal Navy
as Pail Bearers, with hat bands
and scafs.
Captain Aliens Servants in mourning.
The Officers, late of the Argus, in uniform,
with Grape sashes and hat bands,
two and two.
John Hawker, Esq. late American Vice-Con-
sui, and his Clerks, Capt. Peilowe,
Commissioner for Prisoners
OF War.
Mr.. M'Grath, Chief Medical Officer at Mill
Prison Depot.
Captains of the Ropal Navy, in port,
two and two.
Followed by very numerous and respectable
fctinue of Inhabitants.
The procession left Mill Prison at twvlve
O'clock. The coffip was covered with velves
pail, on which was spread the American en-
sign, under which the action was fought, and
on that the hat and sword of the deceased
were laid. On tho coffin being removed to
the hcarse, the guard saluted, and when de-
posted in the hearse the procession moved
forward, the band played the Dead March
in Saul" On their arrival near the church,