Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1824-11-26
FRONI GIBRALTAR.
BosToN, Nov. L

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BY the arrival at this port of the ship Gallatca,
in 20 days from Gibraltar, papers of that place to
The 10TH October inclusive, have been received at
Merchants Hall.
The papers furnish but little intelligence Of in
fcrcst to the American re adler. NJ Cruz late Min
lister oil ar had been arrested by order of the King
of Spain and carried to Madrid. Ii is stated that
Cen Capape, previously arrested, had declared that
he proceeded into Arragon by the Minister'S COM
nands, to stir up the populace, and induce them to
demand the re-establishmcnt of the representative
government. This led TO tile arrest of NJ. Cruz, as
also to that of Llanos, chief of the staff of the Royal
Guards and 80 officers OF his CORDS
The British Minister Sir VIM. A'Court. arrived
at Lisbon on the S3d Sept.
BY the Gulatea, Mr.. Toplif received copies OF
the Subjoincd corrcspondcncc between the masters of
American vessels in Gibraltar Bay and the British
naval commander on that station. Capt. Stuart's
acknowledgement of the polite letter of thanks from
the American captains, is written in 4 very accom-
plishcd, gcn,!emaniy style.
(CoPY.)
GIBRALTAR, Goth Sept 1924.
To Cdpfon Stuart.
Coa,ndndtag II. B. NJ ship PhGton, Gibraltar Bay
| Sa: We, the undersigned, masters of American
vessels IN this port have the honor TO express TO
you our high sense Of the prompt cXertious maui
tested by yourself and the officers and boats crews
of your Snip, last evening with those of ii. NJ ship
| Adventure, in cn,eavcrimg 10 save the ship Nancy
of Philadelphia from the flames in which she was
envelopcn, and however unsuccessful Your efforts
have proved, feel i, duty To- ourselves TO offer
you tins tribute OI thanks.
We also take the liberty of sending, for vour ac-
ceptancr, very beautiful whale boat of American
constructions, which we beg of you TO retain in re-
"'cnbrancc OF an event, which entities you To the
:. attitude of all Anne can sea,ncn.
| W iaiIing you much happincss-wc remain res
pccttuy YOUR most obcdicnt servants,
| (Sisued0
james Copeland, ship Gen. Brown; James P
Sheffield, big Icrselia; John S. Sleeper brig Hem
rico; John Goi''twhait, Jr. strip Galatca; Eek
Bouncy, brig William & James; w. Langdon, brig
@nNtavus' James Atwood, brig Henry; Geo. Benz
nerS; F'ancis ogsburs, brig Rapid 4. p. de Valan-
sui, big, iiyperion; Francis Pert, ship Hespcrius.
His Majcsty's ship PHRToN,
Gibraltar Bay. 24th September, 1924.
| Gentlemen: have the honour TO acknowledge
the receipt of your letter, conveying the thanks of
the masters Of the American vessels al Gibraltar
i"r services rendered by his majestys naval force
in this Bay on Sunday evening last, in conjunction
with officers belonging to the Royal Welsh Fusi-
lcrrs, with others Of his maiestv's 43d Regiment
who happened casually at the time To be on boa ri
his ma esty s-shp under my command.-Those of
hcers simultaneously volunteered their services
and with the greatest zeal and promptitude pushed
off with the ships boats, and were as forward and
anxious To afford assistance TO the American shin
Nancy, which had unfortunately taken 6rc nj this
anchorngc. as we ourselves and pern,it-mc to add
likewise, i'll justice TO those gallant officers, that il
their exert ons were not on this occasion equally
ethcaciCus with those of tars i; must b. attri-
huted solely to their want of experience on an ele-
ncnt so foreign TO their general occupation.
In reply your letter, beg leave Oh the part of
myself and the respective officers and seamen of
both ships employed the occasion, to express our
most sincere and grateful thanks for so fat;eripg
ma K of your attention, more particularly tho gem
tlemen who 50 handsomely conveyed 10 me the sen.
timents of their fellow citizens, together with those
who IN support of our p.ccnsons have done us the
honor to confirm them by their signatures; and
avail myself of this opportunity to you that
shall ever feel most sensible of the very hand
some manner in which the American mercantile
Interests at this port have thought proper TO ac-
knowledge, rs well as appreciate efforts on the
disastrou occasion.
Permit at the same time to observe, that those
efforts originated iii a sense of duty which con-
ceive the ties of consangunity and friendship, so
happily existing between our two indie pendent ma
Tons, rcnder Imperative and compulsory; and in
consequence Of the fstterng way in which YOU
nave thought proper TO notice our exertions and
enlogISe our conduct, must be attributed more TO
partia!ity and congeual sentiment, than to either
merit on desert, particularly as we feel conf
dent Americans would, with equal prompttude
energy and perseverance have acted towards an
| English ship, similarly circumsianced, as we did
towards yours. We, therefore, under this persua-
sion, do not conceive ourselves entitled 10 any par
cular notice o. applause, and can only receive the
satisfactory testimonial of your approbGiion rs a
| mark of esteem and friendship from a people den-
tilted with ourselves, and possessing in high de-
gree those principles of honor, rectude and liber-
atty. which are the prominent features of n great
| ton, as well the characteristics of "a brave
aud generous people. through the influence If which,
gentlemen, you and your consul have been led 10
view our exertions with too partial an eye, and ex
toi!ed far above what we conceive they merit
The whale boat which you have so obligingIy
sent for my acceptance, have thankfully received
on your oIcn terms, viz: "as token in remcrl-
brance" of an even, winch you do the honor to
add entities me to the gratitude of all American
seamen. Believe me, gentlemen, that this para
graph greatly enhances her value, and is more gra-
tiying to my feelings than any thing else you could
have presented, and shall ever consider it as
memcnto fnot Gully American gratitude, but also
of American iberaity and friendship
May now beg OF you, gentlemen, to accept of
this f>cble acknowledgment of your attention and
Kindness, and TO be assured your liberal and ha nd
some proceedings duly estimated, as well as
considered a strong indication that sympathetic
feelings exist, and rcciprocally cherished in
both nations, by which are encouraged to believe
that the greatest difference which can be alleged
between is confined, and trust ever aciH be to
the vast ocean which separates the two countries
have the honor to remain, Gentlemen, your
most obetiient humble servant.
J. P. STUART, Captain.
TO the Masters Of The sereral and respective fine
ricn'a merchant res:eis, an Gibraltar Bay.
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