Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-07-15

to let return The Acades ofre under the CHARGE
OF sentry. Being then fully of my unpleasant
situation, again, although repugnant 10 my feelings
did ask the Interpreter what was required His
answer was, after making inquiry of The proper auto-
r'heS that had shown nothing but commission
lieutenant, and filled up for lieutenant command
ant, and they were determined To keep until they
could hear from St johns, or get something from me
more satisfactory. asked leave to send on board Mr.
Bedford again directed him bring all my papers
on shore, thinking might find something there to satisfy
them, which would not be improper show, | produ-
ced TO them on the return OF Mr. Bedford orders from
CON- Porter TO !le 10 act lieutenant commandant,
and to take the command of The Beagle. They told
me an appointment of that kind could not emanate
from any one less than admiral and they were now
confident they had to deal with pirate. As to Com.
Porter. there was such man in navy; they knew
1t we'll and should not hoax Them in that way. / still
continued to be confined till late hour, ill
down; Tor what reason knew not. They then let
go ON board again. without giving any reason. | left
them, mortifcd-hissed at by the rough of the
place then got under weigh after down, and pro-
cceded to ST. Thomas On the 18th November, Com.
Porter arrived at st. Thomas in the John Adams. As
soon rs hc came 10 anchor, visited the vessel and
ported myself to him, and mentioned to him the circum-
stances winch caused my visit TO Foxardo aud the par
hcuiars OF my treatment The Commodore informed
me IT would be necessary to make a written report
sand 1T should have been ready for him, had anticpa
ted ms arrival so The Com. said circumstances
justified my going in, IN the in which went
and said he would visit Foxardo and obtain redress
the insult which had been offered TO himself and the
nag OF Tie United States referred the Commodore
TO Messrs Cabot and Bailey and TO Mr.. Carnes, for
information, both being commercial houses in that place
went on shore, at the direction of the Com. and
qucsted Mr. Cabot TO board MIR. Carnes being
on board, and TO get pilot to pilot Foxardo As
soon as went shore saw Mr.. Cabot. who returned
on board the Commodore's vessel Next morning,
got under weigh at the Peak with pilot board and
stood out Of the harbour of st Thomas Join John
Adams, then under weigh Delivered my written re-
port TO the Commodore, and directed by him to
proceed ahead TO FoXardo The wind. however proved
hight and we obliged TO lay to, and on during
the night Next morning at day light ! received an
order from the John Adams to proceed ahead before
or reasons unknown To me- we came to anchor under
the Ice OF the Passage Islands, on signal from the
Commodore about o'clock the morning of the 18Th
At midnight Of the 18th, the Grampus, Beagle the
bargcs and boats from the John Adams, with as many
officers and men as could be conveniently spared, got
under weigh; and about O'clock next morning arr-
we'd IN the harbour of FoXardo. The baTges
manned and offlcered-one barge o attack the
fort on cmincnce with two guns. The rest of the
men landed on The beach.
The Grampus anchored oiT the point, and the Bea-
gle further up the bay the landing. d.
TeCtcd by the Commodore TO get nv boat and pass
hy the Beagle, and many men as could carry i'm
my boat. Lieutenant Striking, aboutthe same time was
despatched TO the shore with flag of truce with COM
rnucatIon from Commodore Porter for the authorities
OF the place In about fifteen minutes after land
ing, the Commodore directed form the hGe. We
marched up, aud got the town, in about twenty
minutes after our starring. had mentioned Com
modore Porter that there were two guns planted on
cause-way betwXt and the village The Commo-
dore directed some officers aud men 10 spike them Af.
n
short time after, discovered white day, hch proved
to be the flag with Lieutenant Striblng accompanied
by the Acade, the Captain OF the Port, officers, and
number OF citizens When they Commodore Por-
ter, they protested ignorance as to the object of hrs visit
The Commodore said they ought 10 have known the OBJ
JeCt OF hs visit from the of his note He came
there for the purpose of obtaining redress of the proper
authorities, for the insult offered to the flag of the L.
States in my person (Pointng to mel This seemed at
hrst 90 cause some astOnishneut their part-that
they should be accused of treating mpropcrly The
Commodore asked IN a very
manner, whether he had not imprisoned mel His answer
that he had, after knowing character officer
fthe United States Navy; but he to blame; he
had been forced to it by the people He acknowledged
that he knew my char Icter American Officer and
confined me- knowing tlns--but he could not explain
the which compelled him thus The Com
modore then told him that he the Alcalde or
chief magistrate ofthe place he had nothing 90 with
any but him, and should hold him rcsponsble and
there time then for any alteration, tie time
Winch he had gwen, or minutes, had nearly expired,
and he must have answer. An apology neCes-
sary-such should be dictated by bin; refusal
Of which would compel him TO resort to force of arms,
and terminate ~ the final destruction Of the place An
apology made It that they had imprisoned
me wrongiu!ly that they sorry for it. and future
that they would respect United States Naval Officers
as their character deserved. After that returned
To- the beach, having been invited very pressngiy
by The AIcaIde and Captain of the Port go the
vlllage-COrDmOdUrc, officers, and men-and take
refreshments. The Commodore did advance little
way, and passed by six FOUNDER prirned, and man
standing by with lighted ch, and a number Of armed
men. The Commodore then ordered us to return TO
the bench, without entering into any part of the village
On return to the beach, the Commodore said it was
his first intention to have entered the village after such
pressing invitation; but thinking that difficulty
might arise among the sailors and of the place he
thought it would be better to return board and have
refreshments brought the beach. Refreshments were
brought down TO the beach, returned board the
vessel, and got under weigh.
O. Was the object Of your visit to oxardo to
the property that had been stolen at St Thomas or to
aPPrehend the persons who had perpcracd tie robbery
/ or both?
A. The object ofny visit was to rccov~r the proper
ty supposed to be stolen, provided could be doue
through the police and through them only.
/ q. Was the United States flag flying on board the
Beagle, during her stay in the harbour of Foxardos
a. The United States flag and pendant were 6ying
on board the Beagle when she entered and proper
hours afterwards. left orders TO that effect, and be-
lieve they obcyed
q. Was there any flag, ensign, OF o,er distinction
exhibited at the time Of your landing?
, A. Nothing but the light pendant The Gag was Gy
ing before was arrested was asked rthe flag should