Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-10-24
w. H. FITzHUGH
Ravensworta, October 32, 1922.
Washington, Oct. ss.

Washington, Oct. s9.
Although the Official proceedings in the
case OF Captain Hull have not been recei-
we'd at Washington, yet, we learn, from
authority which we question not, that ne
has beeo fully and honoraoly acquitted ct
each aud every offence alledeed against
him. When the official decision shall be
made. known, we have reason TO believe,
the Captain will be more highly appreda.
led than ever by his countrymen who will
receive the intelligence oil his acquittal
syith feelings OF JOY, increased by the re-
collection OF his important services.
His accusers had every opportunity
they could desire. of subsfapiiating their
charges Never was an inquiry conduc-
ted with more impartiality or patience, or
cause more ably and thoroughly investi-
gated. Every allegation, however tri-
Hing ii might appear, was minutely EXAM
med !: and every means in the possession
OF the court employed to procure evidence.
The proceedings will probably hll two
large octave volumes.
We are also assured that the inquiry as
20 The state in which the Macedonian was
when she last left Boston, has resulted IN
the complete acquittal Of every officer OF
that Yard from all sorts OF censure.
Uoon the authority of the Boston Daily
Advertiser. a.report is circulating through
the country, that three of the crew OF the
Essex whaier, destroyed by whale. we're
taken of the desolate island ut Duc'es al
the instanceof Capt. Downes, who gave
capt. Raine three hundred dollars as an
inducement to stop there tor them on MS
passage from Valparaiso to Sidney IN
New Holland. In England anc throagb.'
out Australasia, Raine has been extoiled
Tor bis humanity and generosity. in going
to the relief OF Weeks and bis companions.
when in fact he hargained for sum to IN
duce him 10 make the attempt, " mat sum
waspaid to hip by Captain Ridgely OF
the Eonstella.ion, to whom alone belongs
whatever merit they may be IN saving Inc
Hives ~ those three men. Ii was not SIX
honrs detention To Raine. for the island
syas directly in mis- az. Captain Downes,
believe. had lefuthe Pacific before the
mate Of the Essex reached Valparaiso, but
whether be had or not, know he had no
cot,cern in the transaction. Capt. Ridge
" was on the eve OF taking up small
vessel, land manning and ofkcering her
from his own ship, AID sending her ex
! pressly tor the men who choose to remain
an Ducies. rather than trust TO the boat
but meeting with the opportunity 10 effect
his purpose by Raine, he embraced IL
The crew Of the Constellation contributed
q dollar q man for he reliet, comfort ana
support: of those who reached valparaiso
in their Boats. and there is much more due
10 Captain Ridgely and his ships cons
pany, for their humanity and generosity
al, this occasion, than the public is april
,sed sof, or would become me 10 make
e one OF The CONSTELLATION
49, XIX Bostoa, Oct. IL.
L.s.is. who was tried and convicted as
4. an accomplice with Hisson and Gibson, IN
stealsag money to a large amount from Mr..
Dana. The broker, was yesterday brought
i "a the hsr 10 receive sentence. HIS couil-
sci. however, Messrs. Webster and Dun
Ian. objected 10 il on the ground that the
IS, prisoner wished 10 appeal tof.a new trial
before the Supreme Judicial Court, which
holds its sessio. in November; and during
the mean time 10 remain committed.
Judre Quincy, in answer, deeming u
point OF ccgisiieration, from lbe peculiar
lapguage.oi The statute. directed that Lew
Is be remanded, aud that Monday next oe
assigned Tor The decislo1 OF The court. :.
The feputed wife oi Lewis, az lntelli,
gent looking woman, was also examiner
Yesterday before the Police Court, as ac-
c~ssary' 10 the same offence. Gibson testl-
fed that the money stolen was IN hsrpos-
session --and remarked, that Lewis was
treacherous scoundrel and he moulc
willingly meet punishment, Tor the sake OF
seeins him suffer" The amount OF mos
ney al preseat missing, rs about 41Du dol
lars Suretles. tor 5000 dolls were re :
CURED of Mrs. Lewis, in failure OF Pfocn :
ring which, she was commltted 70 jatf tor
trial IN November next. Ii is understood
that the prisoners already convicted have
agreed TO feiinquish the money, in the e.
! vent Of mitigation OF their punishment. !
James Anderson and BENJAMIN, DAVIS
were arrested o., Monday evening, by ~Mr.
ConstabiS Reed on q chargeof robbing a
NJ. James Frye They were examined
on Tuesday morning, before Justice Whit
= = ,nan. q tbs Pet'ss Court. and eSmm'seed
Tor Nal 8 t'f ssa $3.50