New-York daily tribune., 1842-12-31

bave suffered him to go astray In conclusion,
caIIad on them as they had given three cheers for
their country. now to give three cheers ior God
as thew would do BY singing his praise. he coiors
were then hcisted, and above the Amerlcan Ensign
was raised the Banner of the Cross-the only nag
that ever floats above it from any vessel unoer nay
command. The Tooth Psalm was sung, after wn.on
the crew dispersed. could not help, on that day
Of peaceful Sabbath worship, contrasting the con-
dition of my vessel with that she would nave pre-,
sented had she fallen into pirates hand nor couio
i avoid observing the marked effect produced upon
the ships company by the proceedings. l was
satisfied at once that all danger was past aho Tue
ruutiny broken for ever.
In closing this Report there yet remains the
pleasing duty of adverriag to the conduct of the
under officers The first Lieutenant, throughout
the whole officially has borne himself with cour-
age. and sustained lofty and chivalrous part.
Always armed, his pistol often cocked-only in
single instance has any accideat occurred; and
that arose from the accidental discharged his ps-
,ol while arrcstirg Cromwell. Next in rank to
the Commander on board the vessel, ne was my
equal in the discharge of every duty Never since
the existence of the Union has commander been
more ably and zealodsly seconded by First Lieu
tenant. Where all behaved SO we'll, itiaay seem
invidious TO partcularize; YET cannot avoid rel
erence to the conduct of Purser Heiskel, and Sur.
geon Hicock. Both were in delicate health, ana
the latter especially was not in q int condition TO
90 70 sea. He had returned in the Dolphin from
the coast of Africa, and had suffered from the te-
yer in the River Nunez. But he did duty through
the difficulty. Both obeyed the order to go armed
and keep watch without the slightest murmur.
would respectfully suggest that the thanks OF
the Department be presented TO ali the officers OF
the Somers. The opinions they gave were their
own; if they were erroneous-the responsibility Is
not theirs. The opinions, the acts and the resPon-
sibili,v are mine alone and l freely meet that or
deal 10 which my conduct will undoubtedly be sub
iec,ed trusting to that consciousness or recitude
in nv own bosom which has never for one moment
forsaken me, or wavered in the slightest degree.
submit that J. WI Wales by his GOODNESS and
presence of mind and firm integrity, has rendered
to the American Navy memorable service.
had some difficulty with him at Porto Rico; and
en- that account he was singled out and tanPered
with but he remained true to the flag OF his ceua-
try A Purser's post or handsome Pecuniary re-
compense would be a small compensation tor the
services be rendered.
Sergeant Gartry proved himself worthy the no.
bic corps 10 which he belonged. He rose from his
hammock, where he had been confined by sickness,
and did duty through the whole affair; and when
this was done his malady returned and he was
again disabled. l respectfully suggest that Ser
geant Gartry he promoted to Second Lieutenancy
in the Marine Corps. also recommend the other
officers to the notice of the Department believe
that their promotion will be beneficial to the Navy.
If they prove be unworthy of it, the service they
have now rendered cannot be injured by that. 1t
viii be remembered in the Navy that when ma
tiny occurred and they remained faithful to their
trust, their services were not forgotten; if they
prove unworthy of it, this will not be recorded
with it.
If be deemed that / have had any merit for
the preservation of the Soners from the treacher-
| GUS tolls by which she was surrounded, both since
| and before her departure from the United States,
respectfully beg that it may accrue without re,
! serve to my nephew, Mr.. Perry; and that he be
placed in the situation left vacant by the death OF
Mr.. Spencer. pledge myself for the entire
faithfuness and zeal with which he will discharge
| its duties. For myself, only ask that, whatever
| may be thought of the services rendered to the
flag of my country, which should be the first con-
| sidered, my own honor may also meet with due
| consideration. I ask only that may not be de-
prived of my command until l am found to be
unworthy of it.
ALEX. -SLIDELL MACKENZIE.