Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-11-19
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COMMODORE CREIGHTON

We have great pleasure in laying before eaders
the annexed letter. dictated Ivy feelings just aud no
norable fratei nal affection.
The recall Of Commodore Creighton NAV we are dis
posed indeed to think, must have been founded upon
other causes than those Of alleged severity exercised
unjusly aud in unusual modes towards Ills officers and
would subject distinguished officer TO the injustice
and modification OF being nncereonously recalled from
distant command, upon vague reports, proved TO
be as untounded they were vague, of abuse of his
ihority. Still, il Is certain that Commodore Creighton
has been superseded and may soon be expected home;
Captain Casn having sailed some months ago TO take
his command We shall therefore soon know what mo-
'ives prompted this step. Meantime il mus, be taken
as pretty conclusive evidence Of the standing Of Com.
Creighton with his officers aud crew, that, after
the American papers containing the various charges
sanst him OF tytannical aud oppressive conduct were
received ON board the Hudson, AMI read, as we have
reason 10 know they were, very generally compli-
mcntary dinner VA, given TO him by his officers; and
his crew taking measures their part TO evince
the regard in which they held him.
For ourselves, we await, with entire confidence, the
result oil an inquiry from whatever source may spring.
into The conduct Of Com. Creighton-sati.fied, we
are from long observation Of his that he will
be found to have done any thing that derogae from
his well-earned reputation officer and gentleman
To the Editor Of The W Y. american,
- DEAR SIR: The letter from Rio JaDeiro, published
by you some days since contains satisfactory
position Of the causes which led TO the difficulties on
board the Hudson frgae, and bears strong testimony
. gentleman. But fear il will be thought by some
that IT does not sufficiently meet The specific charges,
which have been industriously circulated sgans,
him. and under this impre sson would (and the ankle.
~ OF brother must be my Apology trespass upon your
Indulgence, by asking room in your paper for this
municaon.
The specific charges, above alluded TO- were, that
che had kept one Lieutenant (Hamersley) six months
under haches and had gaced the wristb Ands Of two
other officers with iron hand rufle-" With respect 10
The former OF these, have this day received letter
following is extract: "By the invitation of Commo-
dore Creighton embarked on board the Hud.on. on
the LIST OF June, Monte Vdeo. and arrived on the
18th OF the same month at Rio Janeiro, and continued
to reside board he ship with him until the 10Th Jul.
ly, when sailed for the United States
"During the period above mentioned, frequently saw
Lieut. Hamersiey, and Lieut.. - and two Midship
men, (ther names do not renember) who I was in
formed were under arrest, walking on the gun deck;
and on several occasions l have observed Linuts H.
and -, sitting forward on the gun.duck at the place
assigned for smoking, with other eutcn,nts and ward
room officers; and from the friendly intercourse en-.
joyed with the officers of the Hudson, had there bee
exercised towards the said officers under arrest. any
verify unauthorized by the usagcs of the service
think should have heard oft; which, can say, ne.
did"
The other charge, shall disprove in the language Of
TIE commodore himself as expressed in a letter
dated ON board the Hudson, September 9th. 81 have
been thirty years in the Navy and for the greater part
oil that time as you very we'll know, have been, either
an Executive Officer, or Commander, of shin of war
or OF squadron and during this long term Of service
have never yet up to this day, found it necessary TO
put an Officer in irons-and God forbid ever should
submit these extracts to the Public. without sim
Gle word OF comment, far Us what follows
be q corrOboration OF them.
On the 18th OF September last the officers OF the Gun
Room, gave sumpuous dinner to their Comm Ande r.
10 which all the Americans in Rio were invited. The
regular 'sass only thcse:Ist. The Pres of
The United States. 3D. The Secretary of the Navy
3d. Commodore Creighton-our respected and esteemed
guest.
Nor are expressions Of good will, confined TO the Of
ee's oil the ship The Creto. have voluntarily entered
into subscription to present him with some estimoni-
al OF :1ir respect and affection
The least, think that be Inferred from the se
iacts is, that his Officers and do regard Com
nodore c. as a-Iyrnnt.
am respectfully, SC. w. CREIGHTON