The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-09-17

FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE LOSS OF THE
ing, gives the following additional particulars Of the
loss of the Tluxtun:
The situation of the officers and crew Of the
United States brig Truxtun, whilst lying upon the
breakers off Tuxpan, near Tampco, awfuly
periIous. gale Of wind was blowing, and every
surge of the sea but rendered the condition Of the
brig more hopeless as she rolled from side to side
still she did not bilge and there possibility Of
her holding together until the storm should abate
At this moment there was cry of fire nom below
all then turned themselves against this new enemy
and rushing through the volumes Of ascending
smoke, they were enabled to suppress it by desper-
ate energy not without the loss Of their clothing
and at the expense Of many bruises. But the gale
did not abate, nor was there reasonable hope of
succor unless it should come from their enemies
ashore. At this time sail appeared on the oppo-
site side Of the reef on which they lay, and to APP
proach, and if foe to take it, within the range
Of possibility. The attempt, however in such sea-
and during the fittings Of the brig, was sufficient to
appa the most daring. But duty demanded that
the effort should be made, and Lieut. Bushrod Hun
volunteered to make it-nine Of the stou-hearted
seamen came forward to share the peril with him.
and soon, amidst the most intense anxiety OF those
who remained. they were seen battling with the
breakers, opposing their strength and skill in SEEM
ingy hopeless contest. Often did the hearts Of those
on board the brig stand still the little boat enve
oped in the foaming waters was hidden from view
ii was gallant, but useless, they thought, and the
loss of their companions was but to increase their
distress Soon, however, all tn ,ught Of their own
peril forgotten, and shout of admiration rung
out from the crew as Lieut.. Hunter and his men
dashed over the verge of the reef and were whirled
into the comparatively smooth eddy beyond it.
After awhile the vessel was boarded and taken by
the boat, and proved to be a Mexican with crew
OF l3. With this assistance they returned and APP
preached the brig but it was impossible to reach
her. Finding all efforts useless, Capt carpenter
threw over from the Truxtun small boat covered
with canvass, which hoated towards the prize, and
which, being taken up, was found to contain pro-
visions and letter from Capt G. to Lieut. H.,
with directions to attempt escape II possible
Lieut.. II. Immediately proceeded towards the
squadron, after taking another Mexican vessel, and
the course of the second succeeding night reached
the Flirt, Lieut.. Sinclair who at once supplied them
with clothing and such other assistance as they
stood in need of This officer, with his boats
crew, soon after joined the 81. Mary's, where he is
now, together with Lieut. Bergman, who, upon the
stranding Of the brig had been sent in open boat
to the squadron for assistance and which he reached
after great hsrdships
Captain Carpenter and his officers and men (59)
delivered themselves up to the Mexcsns, and we're
kindly treated The Princeton left the squadron
Immediately upon Lieut.. Berryman's arrival, and
succeeded in destroying the remains Of the Trux.
tun. $50.