Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1826-09-19
NATIONAL COURTEsIEs.

We have been favoured with the following ex-
tract OF letter and correspondence between Capt.
| ELLIoTT and the Commandant at Rio Janeiro, by
gentleman of this city. Butt Fat
Rio JANEIRo, July Is, 1926.
The Cyane, after leaving this port, had to return
| 10 examine her manmast, Captain Elliott hsving
discovered it TO be defective under the rigging; this,
with expert sesmen, employed but little time in
the meanwhile, he directed the sloop of war Bes-
ton to proceed to the river La Plata to warn our
unsuspecting countrymen of the blockade. The
vigilance OF Captain Elliott has been highly praise
worthy.
Twelve richly laden English vessels have al
ready arrived at this place, prizes to the Block
| aiding squadron: these may be estimated, am in
| formed, at $500, 900, circumstance not at all a.
greeabe TO John Bull one vessel belonging 10 the
United States has been sent in, but her cargo is
British property.
When the Cyane was last here, on the eve Of
getting under way she visited by four Austri-
| Officers, who demanded, in the name ofthe En-
peror, deserter from the army, supposed to be on
board: Captain Elliott very properly assured them
that, should il prove to be the case, he would
most certainly send him on shore. After getting
to sea the man discovered. On our return
here, Captain Elliott performed bis PROMISE by
delivering the deseIter to the proper authorities
the same time making private Intercession for his
pardon-ths was doing the thing in becoming
| manner painful duty discharged; while al
the same time, the humane feelings of an nerc essor
were extended towards the unfortunate offender
The correspondence OF the commanding officers on
the subject highly creditable, as it displays those
amable traits always eslimable. The Cheyalier is
| an officer who once served in Nspoleen's army
with considerable distinction.
1t is supposed that all the vessels sent in here
for violation ofthe blockade, will be condemned;
consequently, the British will sustain a pretty
serious loss. Thus, you see, the principles they
commended for, produce effects, which now act as
retrbutive on their commerce, daily found TO de
preciate.
1t is gratifying to an American TO see our Ma
tiona ships in this quarter their presence, their
character, give us confidence, and inspire foreigners
with respect for Government, which seems
ready TO watch over interests and to guard
our rights. II is to be hoped that the squadron
will be continued on this coast; il has be assured
most happy influence on our officers-produc-
ing, either directly or indirectly, benefits chesplv
purchased, at the expense attending its EMPLOYMENT
The time has arrived, when the naval forces of the
United States should be kept up and increased, in
those where commerce continually dis
plays the swelling canvass Of enterprise, beneath
the propitiating banner Of the =" free and the
brave"
TRANsLAT1oN.1
Monsieur Ie Commandment.
SIR: Sill more convinced Of the nobieness OF
your sentiments, from the honorable manner in
which you have just acted, it is with the greatest
satisfaction give you the assurance that, from
personal respect TO you, the soldier Schirmr Of the
81 Regimen, Of Battalion which have the honor
10 command, shall not be punished.
No pefson can be more certain than myself that
neither by your command, or the design of any
other Of the very much esteemed American Off
GERS, will any Brazilian soldier be induced 10 de-
sert; on the contrary, you have given me suficen,
example Of your Gslrrobstion OF such eonduet.