Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-06

OF TWO ilOuTS anu ~ s'A"NeSSt ~ p
with the greatest bravery OIL both sides
and terminating in a glorious victory
to the American arms Not mast in
either squadron could stand to make
sail on. The Confiance, had one hun
bred and fve.shot in her hull, and the
Saratoga fifty-nine. She was, moreo:
yer, twice set on fire by the hot shot OF
the enemy Never was victory more
complete. decisive, or in its effects OF
so grea, Importance; for it was no soon
er known, than the opposing land for
ces made precipitate and inglorious
retreat, and thus relieving our north
ern towns from the horrors OF desc
lating invasion This was the second
American Naval victory, achieved tieet
to Rect. Perry and Macdonongh!--
names associated in glory-and in
death. -.
The state Of New-York, which de-
rived the most immediate benefit from
this victory, was not backward in testl-
fying its gratitude. The Legislature
granted him 1000 acres Of land, on the
bay where he acquired his lalrels; and
the cities of New-York and Albany
each granted him a lot, and the freedom
Of the respective cities. Macdonouyh
was promoted, and after leaving the
lake service, he was placed in command
of the naval station at Portsmouth, N.
II Ry his long services on the lake,
and the anxiety and arduous duties OF
the memorable 10th of September, his
health beca anne much impaired, and he
has never entirely regained it since
So that in acquiring his glory, he con-
traced his death. Leaving the Navy
Yard in Portsmouth. Lieutenant (now
Captain marlborough proceeded to the
Mediterranean TO protect cur COM
merce in those seas. He returned TO
his family in Middletown, Conn early
in 1924, and after spending the summer
there, he repaired to that station in the
autumn of the same year His health
was then very feeble; but it was hoped
that his favorite element would effect a
favorable change. He left Mrs. Mac
donoueh in perfect health: but liver
complaint carried her of in August
last. Nor could one suffice the insa-
tiate archer. The health OF the Com
modore continued to decline, until 1t
became necessary for him to leave his
command, and he embarked for his ma
tive country. for which he has done SO
much, and which he loved so well, a
few DAYS after hearing Of the decease Of
his wife. From the time OF his embar-
kation on board Of the Edwin, he gra-
dually sunk away, until the 10th ulti-
mo, when his breath departed without
producing struggle.
But il is not as an officer alone, that
the character ofMacdonough is to be
Judged His virtues in all the relations
Of private life, were no less worthy OF
imitation, than his conduct during his
public career In the days OF his pros
perity, "his steady mind remained the
same as i, was before, and neither by
his words. his looks, or his actions,
could it be discovered that he ever va
ried from that self.balanced conscious
ness, which is ever the accompaniment
of talent, and is never either palpably
depressed. or exalted by the opinions OF
others. Though soldier, he was
strict in his department, and rxempla-
ny in his piety He had fine head,
light hair, complexion, and eyes; and
his person was tall and dlgnlhec.
How sleep the brave who sink to rest,
With all their country's wishes blest