Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-18
U. S. SQUADRON Off vkKA CRuz,

80 So lOfO.
On Wednesday afternoon, 18th August, news reached
Commodore Conner that the U. \. brig TruSton was on
shore on the bar Of Tuspan; at p. NJ, the Princeton was
under way Tor her Teliet, and although the night was dark
and stormy, was alongside Of her IN twenty hOirs; found
her IN possession OF the enemy. As soon as the Princeton
hove IN sight, the Mexicans retrented and sent their launch
Is up the rvor. The Princeton stood in for tho Truxton
and anchored within hali-gun shot, having the brig as we'll
as The houses under her guns. Capt. EngIe sonl a boat on
sho:e, in charge Of Lieut.. Boggs, with a dag OF truce, to
inquire the fate OF the crew, and was informed by tho
commanding officer that the brig was surrendered on
the 18th instant, and tho crew gave themselves up rs
prisoners OF war. This was sad news to US, who anti.
cipated tho pleasure of aiding our ship-mntcs and of
hesving the brig off with flying colos. Lieut.. Boggs
had orders to board the brig aud ascertain her state this
he failed To do IN consequence Of the sirong current sweep
ing under the bow rendering II dangerous for one boat 10
attempt II for fear Of n cnpsze. The authorities were in.
formed that no person would be allowed TO board until the
Pfnceton's boats had been there. The night Of the 2Olh
was dark and stormy, blowing in squalls, which caused a
high surf on the bar, breaking entirely across the river
manned n boat and sounded as near the bar as we could no.
proaeh, found on the northern shore we could get the
Princeton within two cables length Of tho brig, entertain
ed great hopes Of getting her of. Al noon the swell and
surf was evidently decreasing manned the boats TO board.
Lieut.. Buggs succeeded in crossing the bar. Lieut. Row
aus boat preached to aud was thrown over. The third
boat, under Passed Midshipmln Sules, was ordered 10 re-
main at the outer edge Of the surf TO aid in case OF an acei-
dent, and which succeeded in saving Lieut.. RS boat and
crew.
Here an amusing Circumstance to * place. Lieutenant,
B.ggs was carried to william half pistol shot of about hfy
men armed with muskets ready to receive him. Said he.
Where - tho white fog | had yesterday None 10 be
ioundl Who has a white shrti l have, said the boatr-
vain, who was with him. on goes tho lower half Of IT,,
which he stuck on q boat hook. Boggs pulled W boldly
Jumped on shore, seized the officer by The hand, and cried
out, allow are you, old boy7" a few questions asked and
answered and sway goes BpRgs to tho brig This Joke
created a laugh throughout. The crew required a reaction,
as concern for the fate Of Lieut.. Rowan aud his crew was
sincerely felt.
Next day, Saturday 22d, the brig was boarded and found
bilRed, and had been driven almost over the Lnr, and there
was no possible chance Of getting her Of. Sent down her
lower and t,psail yards and towed them to the Princeton (;
then placed two loaded shells in her bow and one IN her
stern below the spar deck, piled up hatchcs. doors. &C.,
&c, about her maHts and fired her. II was the most beau.
uiul eight ] ever Blw-shclis bursting, fire raging, sea
birds screaming. sailors cheering, all IN tho midst Of the
fOaming surf In the centre Of the river Tuspan.
The LeRafo j. here. having brought dispatches for Com.
Conner. It. Parket left tho hog ship for Vera Cmz-oan.
not say for what. Tho Commodore IA h close ~ n frog in
January. No news whatever from the city Of MoHico, no
preparations for wsr-no movements TO repel attacks, oil
dead o. n door nail. Santa Ant. ~ Ia MeSieo-af few DAYS
will bring something out thought / had seen it rain IN
der the line, bet II b. not n "-oircumstanco" to this place. I
i~eltlast night 10 sec III was not Wsb.footed-ns for eEpedi.
lions they must be scarce, no boat can pull up tho ivoru,
the ifeshots arr 90 strong, oil stacks must be made on foot
II ony are made, Jack must "mafk time" " no fghL.