New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-02-15
Commodore MuII.

distinguished officer OF The United states navy
whose name will ever be connected with the history
/ of her proudest exploits. The Q. s Gazette con-
,ains. from correspondent, an extended DlgraPh-
ical sketch of the deceased from which we derive
the facts for the following:
He was born in Connecticut in l71b, ana mace
two voyages to England one TO Ireland one %
Rotterdam, two to Lisbon, two to CadH, and ten
to the West Indies; be commenced his nautical
career at the age Of -, when be went on ooara
a prize ship taken by his father from the BRUSH
during the Revolution. He entered the navy as
Lieutenant on the 9th of March, T7s. In l0Uu,
while first Lieutenant Of the frigate Constitution,
he cut ous French letter Of marque from Fort
Platte, in ST. Domingo at noon day without the
los. Of man. In 1904, while in command OF the
brig Argus he rendered essential service IN the
Trpol,an war. In 1872 he was in command OF
the frigate Constitu and was chased by Dit
ish squadron under Com. Broke. The seaman
ship manifested in the escape which ne accom-
plished conferred upon him almost as much re-
nown as victory could have done. The English
confidently relying upon their superior force, were
extremely anxious to get alongside their enemy.
But by bis admirable order, the GOODNESS, disere-
ton and skill, maintained in every portion of bis
ship, and the rapidity with which she was kedsed,
carried her safely out of the reach of her pursuers
without the loss of SINCE boat, anchor or gun.
Bat his NEST important exploit was the capture
of the Gaerriere, British frgate Of So guns, one
of the squadron which had so recently chased the
/ -: r.. iph
Naval History has given very spirited account
| The Guerrero wa. discovered at about two in the
afternoon, and was Immediately chased and her
character and quality asccrtained at about halt past
three. Preparations for an action were imued-
ately made, and some shot were fired. At six a
disposition was manifested to engage in yard
arm and yard-arm fight. heavy fire on both
sides was at once opened, and in about ten min
utes the Engshmans mizzsn-mast was carried
away, the American passed slowly ahead, keep
ing up tremendous fire, and lutfcd short round
on her bow, to prevent being raked.
GAS the vessel touched" says Mr. Cooper,
&c both parties prepared to board. The English
turned all hands up from below. and mustered
| forward, with that object, while Mr.. Morris, the
first lieutenant, with his own hands, endeavored 10
lash the ships together. MIR. Alwyn, the master,
and Mr.. Bush, the lieutenant of marines, were
upon tho tafirai of the Constitution, be ready
to spring. Both sides now suffered by the close
ness of the musketry; the English much the most,
however. Mr. Morris was shot through the body,
the bullet fortunately missing his vials. Mr. AL
wyn was wounded in the shoulder, and Mr. Bush
fell dead by ballet through the head. 1t being
found impossible for either party to board, in the
face of such a fire, and with the heavy sea that
was on, the sails filled, and just as the Con,
stitu,ion shot ahead, the foremost of the enemy
fell, carrying down with it his mannast, and
leaving him wallowing in the trough Of the sea, a
helpless wreck"
This was victory of great Importance, as i,
instantly established the character of the American
Navy, ard proved that England, though Mistress
of the Seas, was not inviacibe. The Constitution
suffered severely in her rigging and sails, but little
in her hull Her loss seven killed and seven
wounded. Every thing, however, was instantly
cleared, and she was ready to engage another
frigate which hove in sight, but soon stood off.
Since that time Commodore HULL has COM
handed in the Pacific and Mediterranean, and at
shore stations 10 the United States. He has been
Captain thirty seven years, having recsived his
commission April %, 1906, only one day after
Com STEWART. Had he served in Eng land,
saws the Gazette, under the same circumstances
as he has served his own country, he would have
been peer Of the realm, or at least Admiral
His fame will be cherished by his countrymen as
long as chivary and gallant conduct have praise
among them.
70 Mr.. Benz. Qugg, Deputy Sheriff from thi:
city, arrested, with the aid of officer in Cincin
natl. notorious ceunterfeter named Whtconb
near that city. He had been engaged there is
manufacturing Mexican dollars, &c. for nearly
two years. His workshop was like large cisterr
Is feet under ground and in it were found dies
and all necessary apparatus. He is on his way te
this city.
D' Professor GouRAUD Lectures this evening
at the American Institute, at hulf-past o'clock
His subject will be general lecture, illustrative
of the Planctsrium and the most interesting ele
ments of the Selar system, with Phrenotecnic ex
periments at the ssd. A similar lecture attracted
crowded and we'll pleased house on Saturday
last and we have no doubt that it will be the same
this evening.
~ The Temperance Society of the College o
Physicians and Surgeons will hold its Tenth Ami
versary Meeting this evening. We trust that i
will not only be well attended, but that informa
ton of deep interest to the Cause will be evolved
The Medical Profession as Profession, has no
yet done its duty to the community in warning il
of the dreadful consequences Of drinking Alcohol
1t is high time it should come up to the mark, and
not permit the few to do what the whole mas: