Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1821-11-27

commander q The brig .1rtStides, 10 Mr.. Ed
icard CrutMe oe'er, an Boston, gicing the
Pdrticutors ofMe capture, SC. ofthat ucsset by
PirdteS.
q. S. Brig Enterprise, al Sea Oc, -.
DEAR SIR-The melancholy news which |
am about to relate, will he extremely afflict-
ing to you. sailed from Liverpool on the
sIth oil August, and had very pleasant pas
sage as far as the west end of Cuba, which we
made on the 18th of Oct. ut 6 A. NJ. When
oil Cape Antonio,we were assailed by five Pr
ratcal vessels, three schrs. sloop and a row
boat. The latter, after firing several shots at
us, came alongside with nine men in her. The
men got our deck armed with cutlasses, pis.
tots, and daggers. On coming on deck one
TOOK the helm, another knocked me down and
seized my watch, and the others ran into the
cabin. BY this time the other pirates got
close around us, and I discovered they were
about to run my vessel on shore. Begging
them to desst from this design, | was again
Knocked down. On rising, il ,nnsket was
pointed at me, and one Of the villains made
several passes mt me will, dagger which
avoided by running forward.
we We're soon in shoal water, when again
entreated them for Gods sake not to run the
vessel on shore. They ordered us to let go
the anchor which was done.
L then went into the cabin, where found
tuIho- NiitStS, &C. on the HOOP ana
the Pirates filling bags, handkerchiefs. SC
with my clothes. They took my chronome-
ter and every thing had, even robbing me Of
the Jacket had on, and leaving me almost
naked.
ihey then ordered us 10 open the matches,
beating every one ofthe crew they came a.
cross-and declaring they would kill every
one on board, beginning with mc-Sayinr
they were Pirates, and would not he discov-
cred.
During the night our vessel began to strike
very hard--when they compelled us 10 weigh
anchor and the vessel was run on shore They
,hen commenced loading their craft with the
best OF our Soods--remarkng that we should
bcput TO death in the morning to prevent dis
covery. They struck me down several times.
beating the mate, and threatening him with
instant death, if he did not shcw where the
most valuable goods were. They nearly
strangled the boy, bidding him tell where my
money was slowed.
In the morning they had one of their CRUZ
zcrs loaded with dry goods, and number of
packages In the others-when, on the 10th at
2 A. Nj. sail was discovered coming round
the Cape. They then consulted on the expo
dience Of numbering me but one, more hu-
committing that crime
PerceivinS the sail to be vessel of war.
they took their boats, pulled to their vessel.
and immediately proceeded along shore.
Ihcy then stove our yawl To prevent our
using her +; but we patched her so That she
floated, and went on board the vessel that was
approaching. She proved To be the u. States
brig Entcrprize, Capt Kcarney. / stated to
him my dreadful situation, and pointed cut
the i've piratical vessels in shore. He imme-
dlately made all sail in pursuit, hut reef
prevented his getting within gun shot.
He armed all his beats, and with the crews
on the ship Lucies, and an English brig, (which
were likewise in the hands of the Piratesl
gave them chase, and overhauling them fast.
| they ran their vessels on shore inside of the
Cape, set the loaded one on fire, and took to
the woods. Lieut.. MIntosh, who went on the
expedition. took four of them,t the row boat cs-
capped. The vessel set on fire was entirely de-
stroyed, but few remnants of goods were saw
ed, and those partly burnt. The pirates had
train of powder to blow up the vessel on the
approach of the boats.
On the 18th, at noon, Captain 4 brought
all the vessels nj anchor near our wreck, and
sent his crew 10 our assistance, the vessel then
having bngcd, and having feet wafer in her
and her rudder unshipped. He has loaded
three of the late Piratical vessels ont of the
cargo of the Aristidcs, also the American schr.
Bold Commander, of Staten Island, with goods
one cable, and some of her sails The brn
has on board, some goods, chain cable, and
a hawser, the latter taken from the pirates
capt. Il. after having done his utmost, and
saved all he could, in loading the four vessel.
and his brig, set the wreck on fire on the 2OiI
at 7 +. M. and remained by her until she was
burnt TO the waters edge. She was in &c
feet water when abandoned her at A. NJ
all IN flames. This whole dreadful calamity
has nearly overpowered me.
Colombian scir. Of onelong gun and sc
men, likewise anchored near the wreck before
she was destroyed-and took "A few casks por-
ter, and few bales goods, which would other
wise have burnt with the vessel This wa,
done with the consent of Capt. X. after he
had loaded al the other vessels,
l shall ever be grateful to Capt. Z. for hi.
kind assistance, friendship and hospitality
lie offered me bis own clothes, rs was des.
titute ofcvery thing. He will call at the Ha.
yana, and from thence proceed to Charleston
where he will deliver the vessels aud goods "a
the proper authorities"
We have hecn furnished by Captain Cou,houy,
late OF The brig Aristilcs, Of Boston, recently captur
ed by the pirates OF Cape Antonio and run on shore
4 particular account oithc capture OF his vessel an,
The treatment he received from those ruians iueet
| eT with the subsequent capture Of the praicai YES
sells. ~ does not differ from the accounts ALREADY
! published Re experienced tic most nhnnan treat.
inent-was knocked down several tines and his life
and The lives Of his crew probably saved by TN,
timely appearance of the Euterprize which cause,
the pirates 10 abandon the brig with great precipita
ton. The Arstides had very valuable cargo Of d.
goods, the whole OF which, except what was stowe,
between decks, was destroyed by the vessels bcn,
run on shore.
Capt G. also states that it was the intention or thu
pirates TO have run the ship Luces ON Shore an,
murder all on board, which they donId would lay