The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-05-09

At the destruction some time since Of the piratica
towns on the west coast Of Africa by the squadron
under Commodore Perry, numerous hule articles
fell into the hands Of the officers and men, who, being
desirous of preserving them memorials, promptly
and eheerfully adopted and executed the humane
recommendation and wish expressed by the COM
modore, that all the articles taken, together with
few cattle to be used by them, should be valued and
paid for, in order that fund should in this way be
raised for the benefit Of the bereaved family Of the
late Captain Farwell. The amount and disposition
of the money which was thus collected is shown in
the following letters
U. s. NAVY YARD, New YoRK,
April IA, 1916.
Sm: Being informed that the late Captain Eben
Farwell, of Maine, and master Of the American
brig Mary Carver, has left two young children, and
that you are legally authorized to take the charge
and management Of his affairs, have been instruct.
ed by Commodore M. c. Perry, who has recently
returned from the command Of the United States
naval forces the west coast Of Africa, 10 transmit
YOU for the benefit Of these children one hundred
and seventy dollars and eighty-eight cents, which |
have the pleasure herewith TO enclose and TO inform
you that this Is the proceeds Of sales Of articles
taken at Berebee, on the coast OF Africa.
This town was visited by part of the United
States squadron under Commodore Perry, and pun
ishment inflicted upon the Berebee people for the
wanton destruction of the Mary Carver, and the
atrocious and cruel massacre Of Captain Farwel and
his crew.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
HENRY ETTfNG, u. s. N,
Late Of the U. s. flag ship Macedonian.
To JosEPH r. ABBOrr, Esq,
Augusta, Maine.
AUGUSTA, April 81, 1886.
am. Vonr c,yor Of III II L., a.
kindness Of Mr.. Bridge, was duly received.
Enclosed was your check for sl70 80, being the
proceeds Of sales Of ARTICLES taken Berebee the
west coast Of Africa and understood to be trans
mitted by direction Of Commodore M. C. Perry, for
the benefit Of the orphan children Of Captain Eben
Farwell, master Of the Mary Carver, who, with her
crew, was destroyed by the natives about three
years since at said Berebee.
Commodore Perry, and other gentlemen officers
concerned, may be assured of the deep sense of
gratitude entertained by Mrs. Farwell and her
friends for this token Of their sympathy and kind
ness towards one whom Providence has seen fit
deeply TO afict, and should she be spared to assist
in the education Of her orphan boys, she will en-
deavor to nstil into their minds that high and noble
principle which manifests itself in such feelings OF
sympathy and acts of kindness.
This instance Of generosity on the part Of the
gentlemen concerned, will be pointed to as an exam
| pie for their imitation. 49,.
Several communications have been received from
Mr.. Bridge, enclosing copies of letters from you to
him, showing the prompt and kind attention you
have both paid to the subject, for which you have
our warmest thanks and those who know Mr..
| Bridge as we do, (and doubtless the same is true
with regard to yourself, though stranger to us, }
| will feel assured that the consciousness Of having
done kind and generous action would be the high
est reward he could realize for any personal incon-
venience.
am, sir, with sentiments Of respect, your ODE
dent servant,
JOSEPH r. ABBOT,
Attorney to L. w. Farwell.
HENRY ErTING, esq,
Purser U. S. NJ, New York.