American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1824-09-14


although very generally known. Stewart, | con-
fess, never"- espicsbe trner thought |, how
unlike the man you would endeavor to disparage
| Since the absence of Com. Stewart, have wit
messed several attempts, maniesny designed to in-
Jure him public estimation ito sully the iair and
Justly acquired reputation. which, as his friend,
am proud to say, is second to none IN our gallant
little navy. These attempts, full OF mprobabilities,
incredibes and gross absurdies, originating in
envy and malice, have failed to produce the fleet
intended by their mischievous authors on the con-
ltrary inquiry has been instituted by those interest
led in the affairs OF the navy, resulting in convic
ton that no officer OF any nation, employed in the
Pacific, has conducted himself more hoporably
more the advantage of his country, with strict
Ier regard 10 the neutral character it was his duty
to preserve; duty requiring hrmness, discrim-
nation and impartiay
have not been wthou! opportunities OF becom-
ing acquainted with some part of the official course
pursued by Commodore Stewart while in his pre-
sent command; and | make it matter Of pride
that our country has been ably and faithfully re
presented in quarter OF the world, fraug lit wit h
interest and novelty, with events in which, the free
dom and happiness of millions are involved. Com
modore Stewart, was selected, as an officer, whose
intelligence and general intor nation peculiarly fit
ted him to represent our interests and protect them
in that quarter. He is not merely sailor-in
hHo"leubc vi tue COHmeTClal aDU pOHuCal RELATIONS
OF his country he is not rvalled by any officer in
the Navy
1t is the misfortune of all our commanders who
have been in the Pacific TO have their services re-
warded by accusations, base and undeserp ed
remember to have seen in New York paper,
IN 1922 an extract OF letter from Valparaiso, in
which commanders were charged with the most
hagtious offences; and yet, perhaps, men OF more
honor and probny, never went out OF the country,
than these very officers so shame fnly traduced
Commodore Stewart has been upwards Of FIVE
and twenty years in the Navy; the best part Of his
lie has been devoted TO his country-his gallant
deeds have increased our naval fame, and added
ust'e TO our national banner can then in alb !
sence forget him: shall we be unmndul of what is
due to his character and reputation, in which all
have an interest at stake, and which, are bound
10 shield from the breath OF the caumniator ?-fOr
us the duty OF every Citizen Who values the glory
gained in our late war, 10 cherish the men who
achev we'd it; 10 encouraged recollection Of their ser
wees and TO reward them, al least with affection
md gratitude; surely. this is not asking much, in
'eturn for all that has been done for by our "a
'a Heroes. Can we refuse them this boon, to which
hey are Justly entitled?
II IS worthy OF notice, that while Commodore /
stewart, is thus abused at home, j. has been his /
good fortune tosatisly and universally please abroad
All who personally know him, feel a confidence in
us capacity and judgment; and high appreciation
Il his ludicious aud well timed measures His
rank and gentlemanly department, his uniform ur
anity, has rendered Elm generally popular, and
made him favorite with the conteDdng parties OF
hill. Il
The conduct Of Mrs. Stewart, too has been sucl
$ to gain the admiration OF all who know her An 10
-ngllsh officer, recently from thence, said 10 me II
OF long slnce that in all that quarter oil the world II
{ did not believe there could be found a more eIe
ami and accomplished woman He also remark
q, that her knowledge OF the Spanish languageI
ad rendered her society very much courted !; andl
nat her accomplishments had made an impression. -
, regards our female education highly gratifying
Americans" Few women possess larger share =
The characteristics of an American lady, than !
lis. Stewart--her beauty, grace and dignity Of car
age-her genius, wit and colloqual talent, make 4
er an object of respect and admiration, wherever =
lie IS known. Few have done more to establish =
lie credit and character Of our country, than has !.
cen effected by Commodore and Mrs Stewart, du.
0g their absence. I.
Now that the Commodore has arrived it may be
spected, that all those crude and idle tales Wilt
ass, like their authors, into oblivion.
H.
HORRlD PR ACIES. liz