The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-11
Highly Important from Rio Janeiro.

correspondence the affairs of that country, and
in relation to the movements of the United States
navy, are ample and interesting
The particulars of the loss of the Concord and of
portion of her officers are deeply interesting. These
particulars correspondent received from Com
mOdore Morris, of the U. S. ship Delaware then at
Rlo and the public may place full confidence in
their accuracy.
One OF the most important pieces of intelligence
is the authentic statement made by our conespon-
dent, of the atrocious conduct of the British cruisers
IN relation 10 the slave trade. We call the atten-
ton OF the people and government of this Country,
and OF Europe, to the conduct of the British cruisers
and the affected representatives of the British 60
vernment, on slavery.
Another piece of news. We have been requested
to appoint an agent for the sale of the New York
Herald at Rio Janere, and also at Buenos Ayres
On the arrival of every ship from New York, the
demand for the Herald is very great In both these
cities, there is large portion of the inhabitants who
are from England and the United Sates-and the
first news from Europe comes frequently from New
York. We shall therefore appoint agents, as fast
as practicable, at Havana at Vera Or uz--at Car
thagena-at Rio Janero-at Buenos Ayres-and at
Kingston, jamaica When the great line of French
gun their movements, European news will be re-
ceived once week at this place-and we shall dis
tribute it from this centre throughout the whole
American continent and Islands by our agents.
U S. SHIr DELAWARE,
Rio TANETRo. March 8, 1913
Loss Of the U. s. .Soop-of- War Concord, her Com.
mander and Purssr.
DEAR BENNETT =
The brig Odessa being Just about sailing, have
q q Onr uprot
ncpations have been realized, to the fate of the
tine ship Concord. She had been cruising for seve-
raj months on the coast of Africa, and upon the 81
OF October was proceeding under press of canvass
to enter the Lorango river, on the eastern coast
few leagues north OF the Mozambique Channel when
she struck upon bar the mouth of the river
The following day attempts were made to tighten
the ship, by throwing the guns overheard and was
SO lar successful that she passed the bar and entered
small! cove, where she was completely hemmed
IN by shoa water. In passing over, she lost Der rud
der, false keel, and strained her cause
| siderable leakage. She was, however. kept clear
by pumping every three hours All efforts TO extr
cate the ship from her situation were Ruthless, and
1t being one OF the most sickly positions upon the
coast, 1t was necessary to adopt measures for
the safety OF the crew., Captain Boerum and Pur-
ser Hart proceeded in the shp'sboat up the Quill.
man rlver to make arrangements with the Portu.
guese authorities for taking charge of the ship and
stores Having accomplished their object, they
were returning, with heavy swell upon the bar of
the river, ard IN attempting to cross it, the boat was
caps'zed, and Captain Boerum, Purser Hart and one
seaman were drowned The rest of the boats ere w
were saved by swimming to the shore, and as the
current was strong, the nearest landing which could
be made was five miles distant from the occurrence
The boat was turned bottom up, and the Purser
clung to 1t for upwards OF three heurs but from
| hauston was compelled to reinqulsh his hold and
| sink. His body was discovered the next day, about
20 miles below, and inferred upon the shore That
1 OF the Captain was not found
| Commander William Boerum distinguished him
self during the last war, when he held the rank OF
midshpman, and it was expected that he would have
been promoted to the rank OF post captain in short
time; ne was about 40 years of age, and much be-
! loved by his officers and men. He has left a wife
and daughter residing near Washington, D. c.
fnrser Hart Was gentleman OF lively disposition,
and agreeable manners, and favorIIe with all who
| knew hlm lie was an active officer and a useful
member OF the service. He has left wife and sew
eral children residing in New York, and son as
| mldShIpman among the officers of the Concord 1t
VIII Or monrnf9 satisfaction to his bereaved fami-
~ to be informed that the greatest respect was paid
to his memory, IN the last duty to his remains which
was all affecting occasion to all present
- On the 9th of December, the Portuguese brig
Union was chartered to bring the officers and crew
to this port. Part of them came in the brig and ar
rived here yesterday the others having arrived the
| preceding day in the corvette John Adams. which
was at Mozambique.
The ship has been placed under charge of the Por-
tuguese authorities, who furnished sergeant's
guard TO protect the property The Concord lost
two seamen with fever, at Quilliman, and one
MISUNDERSTANDING Holland, Love AMI Hunter !;
Acting Purser-De Russey; Surgeon--Spenser !:
Assistant Surgeon-Moore Sailing Master-Vanal
| slime Midshipmen -Pripge, Mari, Gibson, 800
| ley, and 100 men.
The chartered brig was overhaued by an English
cruiser, and one of the Lieutenants explained to the
boarding officer their situation, and pointing to his
ofess remarked, that he supposed that uniform was
sufhclent guarantee that all was right on board
The English Lieut.. replied that he did not recognize
| MS buttons as any guarantee, but that they must
| examine the brig After vexatious detention of
| some nours they were permitted TO proceed. Had
| the brig been under the American flag, and any
means OF resistance at command, the spirits of the
| officers on board could not have been restrained
| from violent outbreak. Defcnceless as thew were
| submission was a necessity.
| The John Adams has brought five mstineers be-
| longing to he American whale ship Israel
| Lett, at St Augustine, the 70 lowing American
whalers: Ship Good Return. baroues Charleston
Packet, Jane, and Elizabeth.
Inc oihcers and crew of the Concord will sail in
Anew days tor the United States, in vessel char
| tered tor the purpose.
Our noble ship we expect will leave here on the
iOh tor the Mediterranean, but NAV perhaps be de-
laved day or two longer in taking in bread and
water. However, every exerion is using to sail at
Inal nme Aoleu then to my correspondence from
Brazil. have endeavored to present, from time to
time, such incidents as honght would interest the
readers OF the Herald and if have contributed 10
thslr amusement or instruction, am amply repaid
Tor Inc employment OF my leisure moments in thus
| relieving the dull monotony of fife on ship board
Adieu Prosperity to the Herald-healh to ITS edi
tor, and happiness 10 all concerned Should not
, become too mary acquainted with that worthy
parsonage, Mr. Shark, whose friendship is exclu-
svely engrossing, you may hear from me under date
| from another latitude
Yours, &c, PERRY.
P.S. While am writing, the men-of.war in the
harbor are believing with their iron mouths. in sa
luting the Emperor, who is out in the harbor inspect
ing the vessel about to sail for the conveyance of he
young bride, the youngest daughter of the King of
Naples.
U. s. SHIP DELAWARE,
Rio JANERO, Jan. %, 1913 (
DEAR BENNETT -:
wrote you few days since, and remarked upon
our surprise on arriving here TO find the soop of
Concord in port, her orders had rennired her