The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-03-26

service, should gocernipent require a YES
sci of her class. Another privateer was in
company With her, bot sight had SO FAR ad-
vanccd it was impossible for me to prevent
her escape. The Mars having taken us at
hrst Tor English briggs. between go and SO
OF her men took to her boats and lapdc
Oh the Florida shore to avoid impressmen,
this she ranged up along
side OF the Enserprize with tompions out
and training her guis. 1t. Rensh aw xnor.
ant OF the circumstance of any of her men
having lett her. gave her broadsde, which
Killed two and wounded two othets of her
crew. 1t. Renshaw's conduct was perfect.
~ correct ; it was the indiscreet and ridicu.
lous parade OF the commander of the priva-
teer that caused this Unnecessary bloc ished.
AT the same time the Mars struck, we took
possession ofthe Schooner Eliza, f,om Mas.
sau, New Providence bond 10 Pensacoia.
laden with salt. In passing the prize hail
ed i.ient. Gamble, who had her in Charge.
and directed him to scuttle the vessel and
cut away her masts, take to the boat he n ad
along side AID join the Enterprise then in
pistol shot os him. The wind AID current
naving set us close in with the T .orida shore,
was under the necessity Of working tn
windward and directed the Enterprise 10
do the same as soon as possible. A chit
vas shown from the Kattlesnake, rocket,
thrown and false fires occasionally burnt
during the night to point out our situation
TO the other vessels. At 2 A. M the En-
terprze joined me and at day light the
Mars, but from the extreme darkness of
the night the Eliza was lost sight of about
b IN the evening & has not been seen Since
ALI the following day was spent in search
OF her. but without success. At noon by OBJ.
servation found We had drifted degree
fA ft1n !
where we made the Capture. From the
state OF the weather immediately after
spoke the E'izait became necessary for all
.ne other vessels to work ofl'shore, * it, Gam
Die Tnost have been sensible of the necessi-
" OF DONG the same with the vessel under
rts charge and as lie had six men and
plenty OF water and provisions | hourly
look for hin! at this place, or EXPECT tn
hear ct his arrival at Savano1h. Alter re-
moving the Prisoners from the Nj RS, in
Zen ed to have turned TO &iedward again
and remain few days off The Cat Keys
but at q P. II. discovered ship which we
gave chase 10. and which ultimately led ms
through the passage. 1t being now out of
my power to set to windward, shaped a
course TO the ncrthward and eastward with
strong gale from the southwark and vest
ward IN hopes OF meeting with some stray
stng vessels OF the convoy, and having pro
ceedsd as far in this direction as 7 tho,t nv
instructions world authorize, without seeing
single sail, l altered my course to tn
Yves ward.
ihe Satt!esnake has been under her ton
SANS the greater part Of the cruise, except
"neh IN chase, or avoiding superior force.
Lieu. Renshaw has rendered me every
assistance, and has discharged his duty with
zeal and ability The Enterprise is asYal
liant little vessel as ever foated--at the
same time one OF the duilest in point of
saihng she has escaped capture TO be sure.
Dur altogether by good fortune, & the grear
eXertiofis OF her officers and men. assure
you sir, she has caused me much apxiety
and uneasiness from that particular alone,
On board both brigs are about 70 prisoners
among them, is midshipman and nine men
belonging to the frigate Belvidera. The
hatsissnake will require some repairs, but
III oei!eve can be done BY our own car.
penters; her MANN asst he adj is badly sprnnp
and will have to be fsbed. and the nnrer
part or her stem has worked loose. in con-
sequence OF the shortnass Of the scarf, and
the very careless manner in which it wa.
ooiten but rest assured, sir, she shall
De ready for sea with ali possible dispatch.
am happy to add the officers and men
OF both briggs have enjoyed the hiehes,
neaith; not a single death havip. take,,
pare on board either vessel. regret being
ooi'ged to return so soon, bot as it became
necessarily trust il will meet your approba-
ton.
have the honor to be, with the highest
consideration and respect, your obedient &
very humble servant,
moo. CREIGHTON.
Hon WIN. JONES,
Secretary OF the Navy.
Cory ofa letter from Lisu.. Renabo7, co,,-
handing the U. s. 6rfg Enterhrire. -
Ltent. Creighton, dated
U.s.. Brig En,erprize, Cape Fear
River, n. G. 9TH March, 1914.
have the honor to acauaint Won with
the arrival at this anchorage of the Uni
tea states brig Enterprise under nay com
mand. he enemy's frigate that caused
the separation ofthe two briggs Rattlesnake
and Enterprize, Oh the morning of the 25th
oiumo, Continued in chase of the latter
Vessei Tor upwards of 70 hours; during
which tame she was repeatedly within Is
miles !; and on tbs morning of the 9th in
ca'n' observed the enemy making prepa
ration Ter the hosting out of her boats.
10 light breeze springing up at this time
rom tue .. w. which brought the Enter.
prize TO WIndward, sloae is to be attributed
our escape of this day; the friga.e being
"i'hin gun shot at the time. la the early
part OF the chase. by the advice and wishes
OF all my officers, as tn ony alternative
q l.