The Wilmingtonian., 1823-10-23
PIRATES.
From the n. Y. National Adrocatc.
Per iSchnnnpr Plnunhbnu, MnnLOrP

From the n. y. National Advocate.
Per Schooner Pioughboy, Manlore.1 ] |
The U. S. barges Gnat and Nudge and
the cutter OF the Grampus, under the COM
mand of 1t. Freedom, arrived at Matanzas
on The lst of September from cruise of
l. weeks on the north coast Of Cuba; du-
ring which time they examined every place
that might afford harbour for the pirates,
lfrom Escondido to Guanata. On the 10th
of August they made the S.E. point Of
|CayO Romano, and anchored within a
couple of miles of some huts that formed
lpart of an extensive establishment for
Jerking beef. Being entirely destitute OF
provisions, both officers and men having
lived for a number of days on two ears OF
green corn a piece, without meat, bread or
other provisions of any kind, Lieut.. F.
directed midshipman Hunter to take an
Interpreter with him, and proceed to the
huts in quest of some. On landing on the
beach Mr.. Ii. was met by two men, to
whom he told his busiaess. They retreat
ed apparently through fear. which induced
Mr.. II. to lay aside his arms, in order to
inspire them with confidence, and advance
towards them. Notwithstanding this, they
still continued to retreat, and MIR, IL. to
advance, until on nearing the huts, a num-
her of men armed with muskets, pistols
and cutlasses, rushed out and attempted
Ito seize them. Mr.. II. and the interpre-
ter both attempted to effect their escape
amid shower of bullcts-thc latter sue
lceeled in reaching the barges, with ne
Other injury than a slight on his head, but
;Mr. Hunter was captured. AS soon as
possible after receiving information ofths
from the interpreter, Lieut.. +. landed with
a portion of the officers and crews OF the
Ibarges, and proceeded to the huts. They
found there but three or four men mount
ed on horseback, at whom one of the most
active Of the men who were detached in
pursuit under midshipman, Clinton, sue
ceeded in getting few shots, but with nc
other effect than compelling one Of them
Ito drop his load. consisting of preserved
fruits, wine and case OF hats. They
,lfound at anchor near the huts 8 boats
which from the ammunition found in them
evidently belonged to the gang. OF thest
/. possession was Immediately taken and in
] consequence of the impussbilty Of tow
ding them with the barges, they were or
dered Immediately to be destroyed. BY
\ he time that MIR. Clinton returned from
pursuit it was quite dark. and being to
:Italy unacquainted with the country, ant
4 without guide, Lieut.. F. eacamped fo
J., the night near the huts, with the intention
; Of pursuing them early the next morning
Il At midnight to the surprise Of every body
Mr.. Hunter returned to the hnts, havin;
ribeen liberated on conditions OF his inter
l. ceding with Lieut.. F. to spare the boats
Vile stated that the gang was Is or i
S. strong; that on the approach of the barge
Is men, they had seized all the horses be
g longing to the establishment, on whic
they had mounted with their provision
X and baggage. and proceeded lc or l2 mile
y in the interior. and that he thought h
4 could act as guide TO where they wer
y epcampea. Lieut. F. proceeded imme