The enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1804-1815, 1814-09-14


quantity OF water was at first discovered. and
ali SAILS were laid aback, in hope of forcing
the ship OF. 1t was, however, discovered n
q few minutes sseSwas leaking SO fast that it
was deemed proper to remain on the rock I'M
til daylight. We accordingly farled the lipht
sails, and clewed up courses and topsails. Dav
soon enabled us TO distinguish objects through
the tog at G: 500 yards distance, and to as
certain the hopelessness of saving the shin
Tier cntwater was entirely destroyed below
the foot mark the depth of water under
her tore foot between 5 * 6 feet, forward of
the staiboard main chains 10 feet, astern z
tathoms, into which the ship from the situation
OF her bows was depressed below her stern
ports. he wind fresh and a number of rocks
Just To ieeward--a considerable surf From
the small portion of land that was visible.
1T was generally believed to be the hubble
OF Cape Neddock, not far from Portsmouth
-i1oisted out our boats, sent the small ones
TO seek place where a landing might be
most safely effected In the mean time cnga-
sea getting our sick into the larger boats with
their bedding, clothes and provisions, ready
tor landing. The boats soon returned, having
fortunately discovered small cllasm in the
rock capable or admitting boat, and ravine
connected with 1t, i'll which the sick might be
sheltered IN some degree from the weather.
Having secured the safety of the sick, it was
dete rmined from motives Of humanity to send
the prisoners next, with every thing belong
ing to them, and with sails, taipauns and
medicines for the further comfort of the sick.
n surgeon mate was also sent, and the
charge of the whole committed to the Purser.
Mr. Rodgers. Knowing it to be near low wa
ter when the ship struck, | determined TO
make every effort with the remaining portion
OF our crew, to get her Off when the tide
should rise, though with little hope that she
Could he kept long above water, as we had
ascertained the leak TO be about feet an
hour. Our only kedgc had been early laid out
on our weather quarter to keep her. as near
~ In the same position as possible and our
only heavy anchor was now let go from tie
waist to prevent her swinging into very deep
water should she go off, and to keep her from
the rocks and reefs to lecward, should she
float At 10 A. NJ. it became evident that
the tide would light her off furled the top
sails and light squaresai!s; carried the sedge
out from the bow two cables lengths off shore,
and continued to send such articles out of the
snip as we could most conveniently spare IN
case OF FLOATING. After some heavy strains. at
haft past 10 the surf lifted her of, and she
swung to her anchor. Manned all the pumps
ana found we could gain upon her. The
Hood tide being nearly done, it was necessary
10 get under way Instantly to reap the advan-
~ VI 10 NSfllitI the ROCKS SStern
and to ieeward not being half the ships length
distant. Hove UP, cantcd her off shore With
the Hedge and head sails, set the courses and
All her lore and aft sails, and fortunately pas
SEQ from 10 TO so yards TO windward of the
rocks ana reefs which extended about Z OF
mile from the land. BY the utmost exertions
we kept the ship free, and By four o'clock got
her uneer topseils and clear from the land
aAli hands were employed at the pumps and
'.'ia curing the night, in the hope of being a
Die t. reach Portland the next day.
~ daylight the weather was clear. and
vou may Judge cur suplize at discovering
ourselves near the Island OF Mount Desart.
this discovery excited the greatest anxiety
tor the fate OF our companions. Many Of the
islands IN the vicinity were uniDhabited-we
were ignorant or which they were, and they
were probably exposed to all the mclemepcies
OF the weather, whiic suffering the pain of
that dreadful disease the scurvy. soon fell
ia with two fishing boats, both of which / dis
patched IN search of them, and then used e.
very possible diligence to get into Penobscot
Bay, which we fortunately effected during the
night and had the happiness to hear the
next morning that our sick companies had all
been safely conveyed to Camden with the
exception Of one who had expired NY first
intention was to have stopped at Casino, but
was mcuced to proceed to this place, as one
much better calculated for a vessel IN our ST.
suttion- The extent of the injury which she
mas received cannot yet be known. Our
pumps are continually in motion. Ihave pro-
cured light ship, aud shall take every ding
out OF her and then lay her on shore as the
only means OF asccrtaiBing her damages at this
place. cannot conclude this communication
without recommending IN the strongest terms
the uncommon good conduct Of the officers
seamen and marines of this ship on this occa-
sion. Meier were nv orders executed with
more promptitude or less Confusion. Their
coolGcss during the time the shin was upon
and among the rocks could only be suEpasse-d
by their cheerful endurance Of umemiHed ard
the most fdtiSning tabor since. Nothing but
the former could have rescued her from her
Perilous situation, and but for the latter she
would have been rescued in vain.
Very respectfully, have the honor TO be,
sir, your obedient servant,
c. MORRIS.
Hon WIN. JoEEs,
Secretary 2faie Nary.
September Q.
carr Of letter fran IT, Col. Croghan 10
Brig. Gen. M'.4rthur, commanding 9Th
Military District, dafed
Detroit. Aug %, 1914.
DEAR SIR communicated IL my report
of the 1lth inst. my intention Of continuing on
Lake Huron with three companies, for tbe
purpose Of breaking up any depots which the
enemy might have on the east side Of the lake.
We were fortunate in learning that the on
~ line OF communication from York to Mack
NAV, &c. was by the way Of Lake Simcoe
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