Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-06-07

ne 'rdg one Hero acknowledges the Gahnt,a o.
.iaohr he following characteristic anecdoe Is related
by the suffolk IN. Democrat, in speaking Of tie
ieiF'h'ahd oi LII Hunter Comm1dore kearncys noble
conduct was calculated To make heroes
~ he trial and sentence of 1t. Charles G. Hunter
brings TO mind case OF dsobeence of orders very sim
tar, and VIII be interesting citizens generally as
well as 10 macy Of or young and gallant officers Of the
navy. we know OF no case more suitable 10 juxtapo-
Sion than the following :: At time when the Island
u Cuba was infested with pirates, who were committing
the most horrid oulraes and murder against the COM
mcrce and lives II citizens Of all nations Capain (now
Conlmodorc) kcarney with the L. 5. brig Enterprise,
was sent 10 break up this horde of pirates During the
cruise he discovered nest Of pirates off Cape Antonio,
Possession o ship and two briggs. the ship and one
brlg American the other English which they were plum
derlng IN the vicinity Of one of their stongholds dan
geroGs reef protecting them from the approach Of large
vessels and battery shore TO protect them from large
boats small vessels
"Commodore kcarney Immediately ordered the brio :
boats 10 lie manned. and also two three boats belonging
10 the merchant vessel This command he rave 10 hi,
gallant second officer. 1t JAS Mcintosh with positive
orders not to part company separate the beats With
these orders Ii Mcintosh left his vessel hut il WAS moi
long before he found that in chewing orders he could nc
cmpl'sh nothing, as the boats OF the merchant vessels
could not keep up with him. (beng duh and heavy :
and II was necessary 10 pull ahead fast as possible IL
oil of the pirates vessels which was attenuirc
10 escape, and consequently he separated his forces bt
Su'''fNeu III capturing puT pirate vessels and setting fire
| 10 and blowing up fifth. lesides destroying arpe
amount OF property on shore. with their inhabitants SRI
king terror 10 community OF villains that had committed
such vast deprdatous and bloodshed
This gallant act was not accomplished without great
hazard, and during tremendous thunder storm. which
lasted one hour the rain pouring down oents all the
time.
'On returning to his vessel that night fatirued and
without provisions for his crew. what the reception
he met with from the brave and magnauimous kearncy2
Why. IN admiration oil his gallant and neritorious act
that reflected honor On the service. the noble kearney
received him as hero. complmcned him for his brave
ry aud success, and IN the best Of hmor told It, McIn
i'Sh that he took great responsibility himself and
snd-"Come, sir yon hayeeaten nothing 10 day | wait
ed dinner for YOU let us rore'
In the cabin he drank 10 the health Of his Lieutenant
and with the feelings OF generous soul, sad-Sr YOUR
conduct rs characteristics of the noble spirits which com
pose our navy and which has this day added lnstre IN
cur arms. and done incaeuabIe service TO the com
mercla Interests Of the world drink to the officer who
dared To take the responsibility and render society such
essential s@fvicc' Long Will Commodore kcarncy.
with Lieutenant Mcintosh. be remembered by grateful
public