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Mr.. Gushing to Sir R. Wiison

GIBRALTAR, August %, 1543
Sir: discharge duty, the most imperative, and, al
the snme time the most welcome to my feelings, in
expressing to your Excelency the emotions oil pro-
found gratitude | have experienced IN view OF the
gallant and honorable exertions Of the officers of the
garrison of Gibraltar made under the immediate per-
sonal direction of yonr Excaency, To save from de.
strucon the United States steam irgate Missouri and
the officers and crew, when became neces-
abandon the ship. the snccor AFFORDED by your
self the ships company from the shore, and By Sir
George Sarorius frnm her Britannia Hlajestys ship
Maiabar, Of the greatest possible utility and ger
vice. and the importance of the succor was enhanced
by The prompiiiude with which II was SO generously
rendered. speak too gratefully and confident
" of the value cf those which 1t was my fortune 10
witness and parlake of IN person beg leave, in he.
half Of NV Government as well as OF the Consul Of
the United States and the rest OF my countrymen here
to tender your Excellency, to SIR George Sartonu,
to the officers under your and his command and the
subjects generally Of her Britannia Majesty The city
add harbor of Gibraltar, the warmrs thanks for the
kind spirit manifested by all this occasion towards
the officers and ships company of the Missouri And
permit me TO add that il will give me the highest
tlsfactom 10 make immediate representation OF these
facts my Government, and to engage It's grateful re-
cognen of the obligations thus d-volved upon il, and
which am sure it " i'll be proud 10 signify in
formal manner TO the Government Of her Britannia
Majesty.
have the honor to be- with the greatest respect,
your Exceencys obedient servant,
G.. CUSHING, Commissioner and
Minister Plenipoentary Of the United States TO China.
TO SIR ROBERT THOMAS WILSON, &c,
Governor Of Gibraltar.
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Observation-Disclosures

FFT NI-N
7 ARGE FALL STOCK.-The undersigned receiving
II their full Fall Stock Of Foreign and Domestic,
STAPLE IND F3J.'CY DRY GOODS,
which haze selected with The greatest in the oston,
New YORK AID Philadelphia markets, and fnm the Petersburg
Manufacturing Companies.
In their he found the usual variety Of large
iouse including
bright three ply and oer Eapetnr- Rugs Floor Cloths
&c-ali Of which viii he sold the liberal terms.
RANDOLPH, PEBBLES & CO.. Sycamore street.
Petersburg, Sept.5 35-wtf
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YOUNG LADIES' SEMINARY, CHakLnrrr Court r,
Va, Rer .Nchaei Osborne Princpal-hr Will
commence first day OF November, and close in the lat
week of March, and there will be of week. from the
2jIh December.
French Music taught by competent Professors. Young In
dies he accommodated with bnard the family the Tnci
pal Terms hitherto except that class If young misses pre-
pared 10 begin the study Arithmetic Geography and GRAMMAR
VIII be- taughI III the reduced price of sig session.
The Principal would be- happy his might always merit the
uf 'RusrtAN ScHnnL. To npar pupils
Of sound learning and Ia aid them forming Intellectual
moral habits suited the best advantages vi the
le, ia certainly his ambnt he would consider his labor
sadly msap lied, did also
by contributing prepare them Tor The enjoyment Of higher and
holier existence than the present.
Charlotte c. H., Oct IT, 1913. i3-4t
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DRlVAfE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. years have elapsed since
commenced the instruction OF youth, ard but feel
that period The great pleasure which gives mpant the
seeds of virtue and knowledge renders this Of the de
ghtinl periods Of my life.
lnihe training Of youth the point, are form the cha
acie Tor virtue ana usefulness to nv. them habits of regular
and close application and pleasing aud agreeable In
order accomplish these desirable objects my pupils reside
they firm part; and others Thus
y brought into contact with the discipline, which strict
and % yet parental. paakes nearly may
vae uniting with in degree public
on aud addressed 10 the hearts my pupils
when practicable rather than TO their fears No pupil admit
ted for shorter period Than len months unless by special
ment The number admitted VIII case exceed Is IL,
aud none over fourteen years unless previously members OF
family except under extraordinary
m'ted 10 ambe at large and all required the
regulations which are nchoiica and agreeable such
virtuousy disposed
Having large and conmodoIs establishment
mote and retired from the dense popuaion the marlin of the
city Of Washington next to Georgetown, d. c, SEMINARY
and close on the LIST Of August following.
The of instruction liberal 10 prepare Young
gentlemen Tor JndcloGs entrance into college, semnarrs
Of higher grade The subjects taught are: English Latin
French Composition Civil His,ory the Of and
Moral Philosophy the Evidences Of Christianity, Arithmetic,
Algebra the Elements of Geometry Geography The Globes and
charge for the scholastic year of ten months $500 psya-
bile half yearly in advance This includes
branches board Mattress bedding, towels fire. candles wash
ooks Stationery Doctors hill, branches OF education
embraced above such rs o,ier languages mnsc will
he separate charges In these teachers win
ployed when desired
The Halls Congress and OF the Counts or The IJted States
the Paten, Office and Institute and oher pmhc build
ns the Navy Yard the Canal of the Chesapeake Ohio
the public gardens the specimens the
statues and paintings Of remarkable events and
scnhase Of distinguished seat Of the Natonsl Co
vernmcnt objects which will opportunities
and the mind and elevate the character Occasional visits
these under special prmson accompanied and by
proper explanations, will obviously have most sautay ntu
cnce. Direct 10 me. al Georgetown, ID. C..
August 25th, le43 Wsi BRENT Js
beg leave 10 refer 10 Generals Waiter and ROGER Jones' Tenc
Rin.sold Esq Col VIM Brent. John Inglp Esq., W
ronansi ESQ., OF The Cay OF Washington, ~ Co.
Benj l'ohrr, and VIM Robinson, ESQ., Geofcetoyvn D. c.
and 10 Thomas Richie, ESQ the Hon BENZ Watkins Leigh
Hon Peter " Daniel and Dr. Geo. Watson Richmond,
snit aud To Ga. John H. Coo&e, nnsvlle Post Office Viz.
rinia.
sent a3-I0w
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JUST PUBLISHED AND FOR SALE ny J. WARRoCK
THE FTRGLNI.4 and NORTH C.7ROLINA
AT,MANACK FOR 1914.

Calculated by Darm Richardson If Louisa County, pd.,
CONTAINING in addition TO the As;ronimica matter, list
- of the foms Of Virginia and ~ Caroline, and The Repescn
in Congress from both states with The Federal number
which each and list of the Senate and House OF De-
ierass Of Virginia Reading Lovers 0uarrels yey
prrity Bsautf Superstition; WIN nobody MARI me- Comic
song; The Inquiry; My Pocket Autnmn To ascertain the
weight OF live cattle Enigma Charadcs Riddles Questions,
&C., &c.
Sert. 5. "a
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which opinion folly eSncarfsd, that Il wss bis ia'y
TO losr lime ia announcing to The Government inc
Gesructoa of tbs Missouri, has concluded to despatch
Lieutenant Winslow, OF his Officers, to the United
States, by III. way Of England. My letters = Il be
entrusted also to his bands, and | would respectfully
refer you to Lieutenant winslow, for personal nf'r
nation, in regard 10 the destruction Of the Missouri
have the honor be,
With erea, respect,
Yuur obed,ent servant,
c. CUSHING.
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The Petersburg, (Va.l Republrcsn, an able and yea
ous Calhoun paper, says IN reply 10 Interrogalory
prnpnunded by correspondent, That, "as at present
1t would give is voice for Col Johnson al
its second choice for the Presidency.
Isl Lnnis RcnnLLirnn
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A Dead Shot for Horns in the Human Body

DRS. PEERY l. HaMLIN'S VERMIFUGE
THIS invaluable Medicine acquired in the South ard West
the apreaion Of Dead Shot great promrtness
and unparlllel- certainty .ffrct
The exceeding small qulny of Medicine required 10 ifs The
exenre of worms or Ia from the sstent
operating few hours hou the aid Of pursave and
generally WI hnt epeatn. DOSE together with the perfr
safety Il it, being administered hr Youngest CHI d. constitute
of The most brilliant discoveries OF The The very sna
quantity necessary 10 h- given SUN Almost renders
the cheapest medicine before the pu,lc.
Prepared oniy by PEERY K HAAi.lN
WILLIAM EMACK, Baltimore,
SAML. E. DOVE. Richmond, Gen. Agents
BRAGGs & THOMAS, Petersburg,>
Aug 9S3m
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Hos. A. F. UrsHus, Secretary of Stale.

There follow extracts from the Gibraltar Chronicle,
of Aug 2sh which may b. found in the foreign news
brought by the Acadla-ihc testimony Of John Sutton,
coal HEAVIER, WIN J. Williams, and A. Clum, published
in the official letter of Capt. Newton.
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AW NOTIrE-ih- subscriber has removed h,- Office 10 ,
a basement story nt his resdrncr the ai
Streets, opposite TIE oice at Tie M;rai Assurance Society
may be iini al his nice "htn not III attendance again
suniedl on some of the Courts af tie CITY.
TO CLAhANfS.-1he subscriber after Interval Of ,~,
YEAR, AGAIN tenders his services 10 claimants
mcn OF the United States, the Stale OF Virginia. r rr
tionary services any other demands whether arising
contracts or otherwise. His experience IN attending
claims may enable him. in most wheethey we'll
I'd, 10 refer I" the sources OF the information necessary
them. The advantage OF that eSprrrnce-h familiarity
the subject and dligent attention. stimulated BY the necr..
Of beginning his life Of bisncsshe willing pet
those who employ hinor moderate
such reasonable contingent commission
Urged by such strong inducements, pledges all
try and energy he may have eXrrted His r"sdracr
office G and Streets the Swan Tavern. Lrile,
addressed To hun vii! hr pnnciually attended TO-
Richmond, 9Th Oct. le42 4I-iy THOMAS GREEN
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TO Ms IL iRRlET Lynch and Miss SARAH 4 BttfGr
Take notice, that shall on the q; h cay f thr ,
month"; october q" Powhatin Court house state al ~
ni' between the hour. of o'cl"ck 4. NJ and sunset nj
day, take the dispositions Of Col Samuel Drake ard ,;hs
read as evidence IN suit IN Chancery depending IN th-
Superior Crun OF Law and Chancety owAa,an ,ouu
which an plaintiff, ami Richard Graves Adm,n,.ira,
ward T. Baich, deceased yourselves u.lrrs are t.
ants and IT, Tor the dtpni;ioas rot be co,
on the day aforesaid then shall continue, from dit 10 a
tween the same hours. nj the place. .he said %
sitions, until they completed.
EDWARD F. BAuGH D.
Oct. & .l--,,tt.
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ID ICIIMOND WODLLEN MANUFACTORY-Ihe subscrb
the building adjoining axals Flour Mills
and manufacturing heavy article of Woolcn Cloth
Negroes Farmers and Country Merchants
invited 10 call Goods H. Cloth Yarn 81
en- in exchange Tor Wool.
An. olA,y2m ZONES & MAckENZLE.
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Sir r. Wiison TO Mt. Cushing.

GInRhLrAR, August 90, 1913.
Sir: The sentiments contained in your Excellency s
letter Of ,his date expressed with generosity Of
feeling which will be duly appreciated ny all TO whom
they are addressed, and by countrymen at large
wherever made known.
1t the ferven' object Of every one, that The uni
ted efforts employed should preserve The nnble vessel
so CALAMITY commanded and manned, and to whose de
voted exeriions on that occasion your Exccllency :
personal example added such energy and lntrepdIiya
But it will ever be Of qualification to think
that much valuable life saved, and that the kin
dred ties OF good fellowship between the nations have
been improved by such mutual manifestations of titles
10 reciprocal regard.
the naval portion of this garrison, with the commun
Gallon of your Exc-llency's fatterlng acknowledge
ments, and transmit your Excelency's letter. with
that of Captain Newton, to my Government.
Renewing to your Excellency my sincere offers of
such services may be useful, and trusting your Ex
propious auspices, | have the honor 10 be,
Your Excellency's most OBJ, servt
r. WILSON,
General and Governor.
His Exceency, the Hon c. Cushing, &c, &c.
SIR Gushing 10 Sir George Sartorious.
GIBRALTAR, Aug. 90, 1913
Sir beg you would allow me the pleasure TO par
tcipae with Captain Newton in expressing the CRATE
fu satisfaction which, in common with him and the
witnessing the Jealous personal exertions of yourself
and the officers under your command for the preser
walton Of the ship and the OF her crew. and
the generous aid you have spontaneously afforded in
the arrangements undertaken for the re.urn of The
ships company 10 their country; and car confidently
you that while the impression of your prompt
md indealigable kindness this occasInni will
be effaced from the memory Of those who have been
its immediate objects, it will be warmly appreciated
ALSO and gratefully remembered by the people o.. the
U States
| have the honor 10 be, Sir, with great respect,
your obedient servant, {. CUSHING.
Vice Admiral SIR GEO SARToRrus, &c, &c &c.
H. B NJ. Ship .Matobar.
MALaBaR, Gibraltar, August %, 1913.
! Dear Sir: | beg 10 acknowledge the receipt of your
Exceencys letter of this days date, expressing in so
warm manner 10 the officers, ship company and my
self, your thanks for performing simple and honora
bile duty. We deeply feel the rffi'c,on that
the late awful catastrophe must have caused you The
Captain and oficers of the III fated Missouri. Our
kindred connexions and language rendered the task
on side of sharing in The common danger one o
deep interest and Of reader execution cannot here
help expressing heartfelt wish, that may only be in
acts of kindness and friendship that our two related
piness and prosperity of each other.
With our sincere sympathy and good wishes, believe
me, my dear Sir, very faithfully, yours
! To his Excellency Hon c. CrsmrxG, &c, &c.
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Slamn.on, Sept. Is. 1912.

ENWO TEACHERS.-A man. of good morals and coin
pcen teach the English and Mathematical branch
and another capable of teaching these the Classics as0
desire situations Address Box No. 403 Richmond Post Office
| .6-lm
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I AW SCHOOL At STAUNTON.-Thr next session VIII
~ cnmmenc. the Goth November and continue unt tie
h March following. The text books employed WI he-Chys
BLACKSTONE fuckers Commentaries maI Digest Of IL nj Fro
omax Executors Isl vol Of SiarSc Evidence st
WI! q: Chiy Pleading Stephen Pleading and nhi Equity
Pleading Fee for Instruction. sG0 payabl. in advance Board
ing and all other necessary Recommendations e had al The
best public houses III StainUn upon mod rate terms
LUCAS p. THOMPSON.
Sflmn Sent 3--W1m
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j. G, GREGORY Il Co., Managers,
oaee oa fas 90 dor aesp Nam GRl ta s.Ts,
RICHMOND YIEGIgIt.
SPLENDID SCHEME FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER IS
100000! 100000! sl4,06S!!!
rr,,rs of SIO O0O-50 oI 81 Onni

ALEXANDRIA, LOTTERY, Class O. for 1919 be drawn
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the direction Of Commissioners appointed for that purpose
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UNIVERSITY OF ENNSYLyANIA-MEDICAL DEPART
MENT-SESSIUS Of Isi3-'ii.
THE Lectures will Monday November the 9Th
and be continued uader the following arrangement 10 The
middle of March ensuing:
Practice and Theory of Medicine by Nathaniel Chapman NJ d
Chemistry, by Robert Hare, VI. u.
Surgery. by Wiilim Gibson, W. u.
Anatomy, by William f.. HorHsr, VI. d.
Institutes of Medicine, by Samuel Jackson w. n.
Malrria MedCa and Pm Imacy, b. George Is. Wood, NJ d.
Obstetrics and the Diseases Of Women and Chden by Hugh
L. Hodge, VI. ID.
Of Clinical Lectures and Demonstrations in
with the hhpvr, the PHILADELPHIA Hospital.
Clinical Medicine. by w. w. Gerhard. VI. ID.
Clinical Surgery, by DTs Gibson and Homer.
Clinical Instruction Medicine also given from the LIST day
Of November The 3s day of March, by Dr. Wood the Penn
syivana Hospital
The for Practical Anatomy will he opened October Let
and continued lie end of March, They under the charge
of Paul Beck Goddard NJ D., Demonstrator with supervision
on the part Of DR. iI0rner
". E. HORNER, ~. D., Dean Of the Medical Faculty.
263 Chestnut street, Phiad.. Sent 8. 1919 35-tl5S
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A RUNAWAY ~ JaIL"-Was committee :" ~. Il ll.et
n c,unty y. a runaway Segfo Hsan, Nhp a. ys..
RACE and SAYS he Is the proPtriy"t ansio. I'm. l-
county Va said Negro i a'oCt feet ~ ~ b1-A p
made and stnut in his appearance, and NJ , nm
snpuo.,d 4, be - or % years Of iad oh'
cotton si VIII pan and vet, e"'is, ,e ne io'
The of the aid runaway y 'ri. ,,av ~ v
dealt ~i Us the Law directs. oi' o.kiagh,gi ee.
Ja'o' o. ~ 3g-msws' "
Sept. ..
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IrXCHANGE CLOTHING STORE Opposite 'he Eich1nre-
IL under gn-d 81 Citizens and Strangers
an extensive assortment of READY MADE CLOTHING,
which, selection at goods fashion and
durability the garments VIII be found 10 much of the
Cloln. OFFERED having made up The Establishment of
Wm T. Jennings Co, 2 Broadway, American Hotel, New
YORK; expressly fashionable retail trade OF Virginia The
consists part of
Cloth Cloaks &c from 81 90 to $40 90
Beaver nd Miicd Cloth Overcoats Or To IL 90
Beaver and Milled Cloth Frocks, 90 - 90
Dress and FIock Coats 10 90 % 90
Back and Fancy Cashmere Pants 5nto II %
SILK and Satin, Mrrino and Velvet Vests, SOTO 90
Oriental Robes and Dressing Gowns, 00t0 u 40
Original Sacks, Travelling Fracks, &c, 90 ~ DC
Wnh choice selection of The laes, style Of
SIX and satin Scarfs,
Gloves. every variety,
Mernn Under Vests AMI Drawers,
Cravats, Suspenders, shirts,
Collars and Rosoms
Handkercliefs, Hosiery, Umbrellas. STARR & co.
Sept. % 4l-w4w
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M EDCAL COLLEGE, ~ RICHMOND, VIRGINIA-Th
w Session Of the Medical Department of Hampden sgd
ney College will Richmond, the last Monday
October h and continue until the last Of February following
John Cuen NJ D. Professor Of Theory and Practice Of Med
cine
L. W. Chamberayne ~ D., Professor of Maeria Medica
Therapeutics.
H. L. Bchannan, NJ d. Professor of Obstetrics and Diseases
and children.
Socrates Maupn VI. r. Professor of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Augustus H. Warner, VI. d. Professor Surgery Surgca
Anatomy
J.fe Wyman, NJ u Professor Of Anatomy Physiology
The lnfmay attached the College furnishes ample maer
ais for PRACTICAL medical aud surgical during the Win
To this also added the public Institutions o the city which
undr, the charge oil member Of the Faculty; all of which
the student has free The facilities obtaining
practical anatomy and the mode Of performing surgical
operations eScred in any Institution of country
The Faculty take pleasure medical profe
sion appointment Or Jefes Wymau, Of Boston, the
CHAIR Of Anatomy aud Ply soo.y OF eminent quail
ncatcn human and comparative Ana cmist and hysioo
gist. AUG. l.. WARNER, VI. d.,
Sept. 35-tIN Dean of the Faculty.
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Apr:! os

NTOTlCE.-The subscriber offers Tor sale privately. h. \
~ fuABLE AMELIA SPRINGS PROPERTY. CONSISTING
about G79 OF LAND $50 of which Hat lani
qualify and all in high state Of Improvement. on
Of the lgii land there is fine crop Of CloyrrI
production of which lana Virginia IL superior A '
considered the Amelia Springs certaDly the vauah~
perry Eastern Virginia. IL situation healthy, ami ~ So"
equal 10 in Virginia. The Improvements tie place
large and superior, all Of the houses having bee"
w!..in The last years 1hrre l. Large hfcN N
three stories ich with spacious ball rno, :! lee; log
Ladies' siding Adjoining and Ehe lodging fo's 40 49,
large Gearur. sitting room an tie Placement >;'f ''r
de of the ri- "ir thr.c j. brcL hoHsr ~
feet in length, and each continuing IL r0o-. here l.. ''
large framed hIIng, Containing - forns and great iH
uf fo"iGs, s.iiccn III ait 10 entertain a'f ~"
There Is also superior itn. room, 1877 tees
built oc bck winch il sufficiently io due io i'f
dining room anh well situated for lie residence al lht egg
intending the dng: iarfe IL also good l'
which might he done go"i ba-':ez ii- nrrcart"
There is aiso good hath house. with eight aprot
for bathing. The stables equal 20 any ~ Virgins ~
venencc, &c, there being of brick sufficient 20 o'
least eS horses; also, framed stable, Sufficient 10 %
horses. The yard and pleasure grounds hngiu. been i
celebrated English gardener and all The hGrCcr- bHtF
cofated With -htubbrry al different KIND; make 'l''"
beautiful situation The Spring are oca'rf IN Nat -H1
in beauty by in the wof!. The water 81 Hlc 't'
Springs have been analyzrd by Dr. Bridges oil fmadr"
Improved If by Dnct Parish fii,C u" in".
the ;nays compared with that o! she Hhi'c slplh "
k.E,t, SPat>as. Ntnrs -utwirR ~fu'"'
GASEOUS CONTENTS could g ;SEoGS COST EAl>
not be lscetransd. having Su'paa- hydrogen 2f'
capped before The w:tct reach tifH"n.c Ac:t
ed Philadelphia. oxygen -,
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land snde,eafsd 10 hau. ihs sii of, which We Safe
net able 10 d. thee went 10 WORK 10 Try aaa *
tingulsh IL. - =, :
Alfred Cum states, ~ was at work putting Oh the
cover Of The CYLINDER | saw something ike "a'ei
dr,nn,n, dawn and sunr out to Sutton, vino was III
the stoee roo,n abopt; liz said something winch o'o
not understand; had light near me, and the wave!
as su.p ,sed be, had nearly W.T. through Tue 81
and Canvass winch was around The steam e"es'' WIZ"
!, t.ll down upoa my lamp, which was below; imns
da,ely The whole fti. and canvass was IN sheei o.
.me and together with Williams, tried to haul 'hs
iet en- hu. could not succeed the flame oiazeu up,
and cau,bt the boards which made The iioof'"s u
the store rosn immediately above; 1t was Impossible
10 ot about The pachin.s of The cylinders WITHHOLD
lantern.
Ther. is no d,ubt on my mind. Sir, as to the correct
ness of the above statements, and 10 that
alone must we attribute the dreadful caian''y "h'''
has overwhelmed my self and officers with the deepest
and mos, painful feelings, the destruction OF our NOBLE
ship.
in Ina wing il in my pnwer to bear testimony OF lhe zee'
and irmness of all the officers; they evinced on ns
trying occasion n GOODNESS which does them hhhi'e
credit and is alike honorable 10 themselves ana 10 Inc
service.
The crew also did their duty Ike men, and deserve
well o, their country there three or four VINO were
n,,tcna,ly distinguished for their Jealous efuris ana
good conduct aho OF "hom WIZ speak ~" - ~
communication.
have the happiness 10 inform you that all the cre'c
Of me Missouri saced 1cihou single accident oe
curing 10 any 81 them
II on review Of all the circumstances connected
with this disastrous occurrence you, Sir, should deemh
expeden, tina, Court Of Inquiry should be directed 10
investigate the facts in the case should be much gFa-
tilted # such course should be adopted.
have the honor 10 be,
Mos; respectfully,
Your very obedient servant
JOHN THOMAS NEWTON,
Hon. DAVID HEHsuAw, Captain.
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington.