Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-04-25

hoard we took some things from her and
suffered the yessel'to proceed; we steered for
the Georges & made soundings of cape ST.
Bills. but we're driven by gale to the north
ward Of the dry Tortogas, after which we
made the shore of Cuba, andithe gale ceas-
mo we discovered the Moro Castle bearing
s Nv distance about 8 miles the same e.
ysnine we saw large ship which. having
fred upon us. we hauled off; the day follow
lowing we captured Spanish. schooner
bound to Key Sal, for acargo OF salt sne
was permitted to proceed. A few days al
forwards we discovered two sail, the hrst we
boarded proved an American schooner ; al
ter this we gave chase TO the other, IN Inc
evening came up with her, she had English
clors flying the boat was sent on board unoer
ob.roe of Mr.. Osborne, with orders TO bring
the captain and two of her crew, together
with the papers these orders were execu-
ted, and capt. Finlyson, Of the am-be-ciyll,
remained on board the La Jeunne Creole.
/ returned in the boat to the Pam-be'ciyil,
from which vessel acknowledge took a
few articles, such as turtle, ducks. &c. but
neither captain F's trunk nor any OF his
personal property when afterwards found
these had been taken by Osborne, | deter
mined TO make reparation as soon as pos
sble for the loss. We proceeded to Key
Lopez, where we found. Peter Mott, COM
handing the sloop Spring Budd, and at Key
ComHata, we met with Weaver, command
ing the sloop Industry. Here we fell in
with the sloop San Tisima Trinidada, with
cargo of slaves from Lagona bound to the
Havana. AS she lay at anchorl went on
board in company with Weaver consider
ing it practicable to make prize OF her, we
waited at anchor until she made sail, and in
the interim we prepared our arms, she at
length made signal fora pilot, which we an
swered by hosting British colors she pro-
ceeded TO sea. when we gave chase, and
succeeded in getting under her quarter. and
after short running fight she surrendered.
The crew were landed in Cuba. and the
slaves were to be ransomed for 5000 doll ars
they were put into vessel commanded
by Thomas Cato, but the money was never
paid, The sloop afterwards was disman-
tied, her sails, rigging, materials and cop
per, sent into New Providence by the yes
sells of Mott and Weaver--these we're to
have been disposed to procure ammunition,
and TO reimburse capt. Fihlayson tor bis loss,
and letter was sent to the President in
Nassau, in which stated my regret tor the
circumstanee-~lhis letter, however, was ne
YER delivered. In December we captured
the Spanish Felucca Ell Conception. with
valuable cargo,a few days after which. the
circumstance tor which was first tried oc-
Cured. Delville ordered me to use coercive
measures Unnecessary, 10 suppress mutinous
conduct seaman named Walsh conduct
ed himself improperly, | demonstrated, he
replied abusipely. threatened him, he dar-
ed me to execute my threats. drew my
sword, more words passed. at length
wounded him. found bis situation DANCE
rous and renderee him every assistance. but
without avail, for in twenty eight hours
he died. Previous to his dissolution he
confessed himself the aggressor and free
ly forgaye my offence performed his last
sad Offices and had him decentIy Inferred
This act was committed at the impulse Of the
moment, without any malice against the I'M
fortunate man, and sincerely regret that
committed an act so dire city contrary 10 eve
ry principle Of feeling and humanty.-No
event OF consequence happened until the cap
ture OF our vessel by the schooner Primrose,
the circumstances of which are well known.
consider myself unfortunately and inten
tionally LED into error do not deny that
have offended the laws OF nations, and that
nv sentence is periectlyjust according to the
testimony given against me, where much has
been adduced in more severe light than ii
ought. freely forgive my enemies, and
leave those who were evidences for the pro-
secutlon against me, TO take warning by my
fate.
From tile National IuteLHgencer.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.