Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-03-07
The following Officers Of the Club were re-
elected:
Col. MCPHERSON, President
Col PINCKNEY, Pee President.
The other Officers to be appointed by the
President and Vice President.

Col PlNCkNEY, Ftce-fFeudeh
The other Officers to be appointed by the
President and Vice President.
A friend has put into our hands the following
extract Of letter from Gibraltar, dated the l4th
of January, togetherwith the annexed cores
pondence, which reflects the greatest credit on
the authors ". York Gd-.
"GibraAtay, JAM Al have already informed
you of the important services rendered by Sir
John Phillimore, of H. M frigate Thetis, in
saving vessels and their cargoes, driven on
shore in the late gale in this bay. The arrival
of this ship7was most fortunate. She came in
Immediately after the gale, and but for the
proN3pt efforts of her commander, vast a.
moupfof property would have fallen sacrifice
tQ. the "noble spirited andhigh minded Spaniards,"
&ho had not only denied the common rights Of
humanity but had actually commenced plum
dering the unfortunate.
"a few days since, the U. S. ship Ontario
arrived, and Capt. ]. B. Nicholson, her COM
mander, OH learning how handsomely Sir John
had acted, addressed letter Of thanks TO him,
a copy of which, with the reply Of Sir John, are
enclosed. They are worthy Of publication, as
they reflect credit on the representatives OF
both nations, and have tendency to excite
both to deeds OF generosity and valor
cit SO happened, that whilst Sir John was
saving American property here, Capt. Nicol-
son, with his accustomed humanity, was doing
equal good to the subjects of Fl. B. NJ at Smyr
ma, and among other acts, was the means Of
saving H B. NJ. ship Of war Gannett, which
vessel had grounded near Smyrna. TO this Cir
cumstance Sir John very delicately and appro-
priately adverts."
Z. S. Ship Ontario,
Gibraltar Bay, nth January, 1926.
SlR-Permit me in the absence OF my COM
handing officer, to offer you my sincere thanks
for the assistance and protection which you
have afforded and extended 10 those of my UNI
fortunate countrymen whose vessels were dri-
ven on shore during the late gale
Your promptitude in taking effectual mea-
sures to stop the depredations attempted or A.
merican property, whilst exposed and defence
less on an inhospitable beach, excltes rny warm
est gratitude, and reflects as hig ). credit on
yourself and brave officers, as it tisgraces those
whose conduct evinced desire to take advan-
tage of their situation.
can only reiterate tie sentiments in which
MIR. Henry, our Cons has been pleased to adj
dress you and your officers, TO which beg leave
to add my best wishes for your health and hap
piness.
remaIn, dear sir, very respectfully, your.
most or >edient servant,
(S1ened) JOHN B. NICHOLSON.
}. o Captain Sir John Phillimore,
Commanding H. Nj. ship Thetis.
His ITS Ship Thetis,
Gibraltar Bay, 18th January, 1926.
SIR have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt Of your letter of the 18th inst.
II has afforded me, assure you, the since
rest pleasure, to have had an opportunity of
offering any assistance to your5countrymen. |
fear, however, that the services Of myself and
the ship under my command may have been too
highly rated; we have done no more than our
duty required. Under similar circumstances
| the Americans have often assisted English
ships; and / entertain full conviction, that
had you been placed in my situation, you would
have taken as great delight in the discharge of
your duty as have done; and your kind as
sistanee so lately to H. B. Ms sloop Gannett,
must ever be fresh in the recollection of every
British officer.
am, sir, your most obedent servant,
(Signed) JNO PHILLIMORE, Captain.
TO ]. B. NICHOLSON, Esq.
Commander U. S ship Ontario.