The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-20
our squadron In the Pacific.


/ Our Squadron Ira the Pacific.
/ We have received copy of FL Diario of
the 10th Of December last, published at Val
paraiso, in Chile, where, as our readers are
aware, civil war has for some time prevailed
aud find in that journal the following CORE
spondence, which is highly complimentary to
Commodore McCAULEY and to Captain MA
GRUDER, of the United States sloop-of-wa st.
Mary's, which vessel was detailed for and per-
formed the service that has called forth these
acknowledgements
CoNoKrcioN, December 5, 1851.
Sir We, the undersigned. citizens of the United
States, beg leave to tender you our most sincere
thanks for having sent public vessel of the United
States to the port of Talcahuano for the protection
OF persons and property during tho troubles
which agitate this part of the country at present.
! II gives much satisfaction to say that far from
| being molested'in any way by the authorities re-
Gently established, our persons and property, up to
the present moment, have been scrupulously re-
spected and we consider it our duty to add. that
we have never for a moment doubted that such
would be the pursued by any authority esta-
blished by either OF the COntending parties; but it
will often happen in times like the present that the
authorities may not have it in their power to afford
the necessary protection, and it is in such an event
that public vessel of the United States would offer
place of refuge tor the persons, and her presence
serve as check to any violation of the property of
its citizens.
In the present instance we have fortunately found
it unnecessary to have to the protection of
the ST. Mary's for our persons, but, during threat
ened invasion OF savage Indians, we availed our
selves Of her presence TO deposit in safety our pa
pers and valuabes, and felt thankful for the prov
sion of the public officers Of our country on this
station for placing within reach. at so critical
n time q Dlacc of onr
| and property.
We cannot close this without expressing the
high sense we entertain of the gentlemany and
kind manner in which Captain Magruder, of the
st. Marys, has fulfilled the misson with which he
was charged.
We have the honor to be- sir,very respectfully.
States.
Commodore CHARLES McCAuLEy. Commanding
United States Naval Forces in the Pacific
CosoKpcIoN, December 5, 1851
Sin: We, the undersigned, citizens Of the United
States, in this city and ts vicinity beg leaye
TO hand you herewith letter of thanks to the com
mandng officer OF the naval forces on this station
Tor having sent 30 OPPORTUNITY vessel of to
the port OF Talcahuano for the protection of the
ves and property of his fellow citizens during the
troubles which have agitated this part of the coun
try for nearly three months.
In the letter referred to we have expressed to
that officer the high sense we entertain Of the gen
uemanly and kind manner in which you have full
llttu the IuiseOn Win winch you were Charged
but, notwithstanding, We cannot allow you to de-
part without repeating the same to yourself, and
ut the same time assuring you that we shall
bear In grateful remembrance your kindness and
readiness to afford every assistance that might be
required.
IL is highly gratifying to US to know that we can
depend Oh The protection Of our country in any
emergency, even at the great distance we are
from it, through the foresight and activity dis
played by our naval officers in the dieCharge OF
their duty, by which no place, however apparent
ly Insignificant, where American citizens are to be
found. Is loft without that protection which the
humbest has right TO expect
With our beat wishes for your health and pros
perlty, We remain, sir, very respectfully,
rs JAMES CROSBY
and many others, United States citizens.
Captain e. A. MAGRUDER, United States ship ST.
Msry's, Talcahuano.
-al. CoSCEPCIos, December 4, 1851.
Sra: The undersigned, foreign residents in the
city OF Conception, In Chile, beg leave to tender TO
Captain Magruder, Of the United States sloop. Of
war ST. Mary's, their most grateful acknowiedg-
lnens Tor his encouraging ofiers OF protection dur
ing the alarm excited by the proximity VI the ar
iiiios Of Chile now engaged in civil war, between
whom an action was hourly expected TO take place.
in which event the inhabitants Of this city would
IN all probability have been exposed all the IN
licensed ouirages Of armed mArauders.
Anxiety on this account is now considerably d.
minished by the recent movements Of the belligor-
enu; but the undersigned do not lees feel the
pofsahce "hicn lne presence oil the united Statcs
sioop- war St Marys has been to them during
the period OF suspense and alarm. they ad-
equaiey express their Of the humane manner
IN which Captain Magrudcr volunteered, in case of
necessity TO extend the protection OF his flag 10 all
who might require it.
Deign therefore, sir, TO receive this simple
preston Of our aoknow dgmcnts, and believe that
our appreciation Of your conduct towards us, Ia
the absence OF force OF any of our natious
TAR surpasses verbal manifestation.
We have the honor to be your most grateful and
obedient servants,
Mathiero Riggs, Anthony Plummer,
AIof Liljevalch, Henry H. Rogers
A. Watty, Edward G. johnson,
q. Gunperts, James =. Rell,
Thos. X. Sanders, Alexander Brown,
Gelhardt * Gablcr, David Balhary.
To GEonou A. MAoRupsR, esq., Captain OF the
United States soop Of war ST. Mary's, Tai
cahuano.
UNITED STATES SmP Sr. MARy's
VALPhRAEo BAY, December ), 1851.
GgsTLKMEE: have the honor TO acknorl Hedge
the receipt Of your favor of the 9Th instant in which
you bave been pleased 20 dovolve upon me the plen.
.ant doty OF conveying 10 my commanding officer.
Commodore McCauley, in writing, the grateful
scnse you entertain Of his promp,ness in sending for