Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1825-12-14

The New York American says, il we
are correctly informed, the French gov
eminent have recently come to the
conclusion absolutely to reject the
claims Of our merchants for indemnl-
6cation; and this conclusion Wilde, II
it has not been already communicated
to Mr.. Brown, whenever he presses a.
gain for an answer This is bad news.
The brig Schuylkill, lying at anchor
in the North River, was discovered to
be on fire by the watch Of II. b. Ms
sloop Swallow before day break The
commander instantly went with the
boats crew to her relief. All on board
were asleep, and the flames making ra-
pid progress, but by great exertlons
they were soon extinguished This
circumstance gave rise to the following
correspondence, which we take much
pleasure in making public, as it reflects
honour on all parties
Ne,c. York Daily .9drertiser, Dec. 8.
The Mohawk Insurance Company
unite with the owner Of the brig
SchuylkilI, Captain Mofat, in tender
ing to Lieut.. Baldock, Of II. B. MS
ship Swallow, and his crew, their &C
knowleagements for his prompt and ei-
ficacious interference to prevent the
destruction Of the Schuylkill by fire.
They request Lieut.. Baldock 10 distri-
bure the accompanying sum amongst
such of his c"ey as aided him on the &C.
casion, conscious, that British
seamen require no pecunlary stimulus
10 the performance of deeds of gallantry
and humanity.
New.York, Nov. 80, 1925.
II. B MS. Ship Swallow,
New-York, Dec, 2, 1925.
Lieut.. Baldock has had the honor to
receive the communication Of the Mo-
hawk Insurance Company and Capt.
Mohat. together with its enclosure, and
brgs to offer the best thanks of himself
and crew.
Proud as Lieut. BaldocK would have
been Of the kind and honorable testi-
mony contained in the latter part OF
their note, whatever had been its source,
yet still more gratifying are such senti-
ments, when expressed by those whose
sons are second 10 none in heroism and
honor.
To the Directors and Members
Of the Mohawk Insurance
Compan, OF New-York.
: NeU- York, Dec. 6, 1925
SIR-The underwriters of this city,
beg your acceptance OF the accompany
ing Plate, las an expression OF their high
sense OF your prompt exertions in res
cuing the brig S'huylkill, from des-
lruction by FIRE, on the night Of the 18th
ultimo. (Signed)
Wm. Nelson, President, American
Insurance Company.
The National Insurance Company,
yFrederick Depeyster, President.
The Hope Insurance Company, byl.
Wheaton, President
Richard NJ. Lawrence, President, u
Mon insurance Company.
The Pacific Insurance Company, by
John ii. Lawrence, President
The Neptune Insurance Company,by
J. r. Hurd, President.
|. &. Collins, Assistant President,
Mohawk Insurance Company.
Archibald Oracle, President of At
lantic Insurance Company.
Abraham Ogden, President of Ocean
insurance Company.
Charles NJ. Everett, President, New
York Insurance Company.
To Lieut.. Badock, r. n
Commanding H. MS :
Sloop Swallow, sc.
H b. NJ S. Swallow,}
New-York, Dec. 7, 1928.
Gentlemen-I have bad the honor oil
receiving your note Of this mornings
date, together with your handsome pre-
sent, for which | return you my best
thanks, and have much pleasure in TAX
ing this occasion to express the high
sense Of respect must entertain TO-
wards the citizens Of this grea! and
prosperous country.
have the honour 10 be, Gentlemen,
Your most obedient servant,
THOMAS BALDOCK.
10 the President and Directors
ofthe Marine Insurance Com
pany Of New-York.
We have been mortified at the APP
pearance of our paper for two or three
days past, bul hope for little indul-
gence till the cause of it can be re-
moved.
We have just got up, and in success
full operation, the Napier press, and it