Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-14
10 the Hon. VIZ. L. MARcT,
Secretary Of State.

In the daily succession of exciting incidents, the
particulars of the heroic conduct of Capt. NTE,
handsomely referred to above by the British Minis
ter may have faded from the mind of some of our
RAIDERS and TO refresh their memory we recur to
to our files to copy the annexed paragraphs Peace
has its victories less than war, and the service
Of humanity demands courage as firm and lofty
Is the sternest front of battle. Such courage was
displayed when the Captain of the Pacific rescued
the crew of waterlogged ship on the ocean under
circumstances SO trying. Who would exchange the
oakcn wreath won BY Capt. Nye BY his heroic act
for the laurel crown of any conqueror The Liver
pool Chronicle referred to the occurrence in the
following terms
ave record in columns to-day of the noblest
and most philanthropc performed on the ma
ne highway of nations and the circumstances attending
it raise the gallant commander Of the American mail
steamship Pacific moral elevation, certainly be-
ycnd his deserts but which may be envied by any man.
however great his talents elevated his position The
part Of the good Samaritan, when performed land
always beautiful and when done quietly and unobtrusive
~ becomes additionally enrolling. What is il, then,
when acted amidst the bowling of the tempest and the
fury of the when death hreks in the blast and
the elemental warfare threatens enguph object
passengers, vessel cargo, all Mr. DIsraei in his
eulogy the Duke Of Wellington dwelt in strong and
impressive terms respecting the necessity for GOODNESS and
judgment the part of great soldier, when bullets
whizzing about his ears, and false movement
might end in the destruction of himself and those under
him. The same ntrepdity, the same presence OF mlnd
the ready adaptation circumstances and nearly
the scientific genius must be possessed by the sue
cessful commander the He has 10 face dange
in form quite appalling and, it may be- quite de
structive for the Of nature IN her widest moods
can only be overcome by strategy and skill Yet
customed men to applaud martial glory, and TO un
dervaue risks less hazardous in the pursuit Of the
of peace that we too often look with indifference
| suits which really combine herosm with glory TIL
London Times in leading article, tells the tale Of dan
ger and Of in graphic terms, and winds up with
suggestion which shall be glad to handsomely car
| ried out"
/ After quoting the Times's narrative and the acc0mpa
nying proposition, the Chronicle adds
There is phase of the affair which the writer ha
overlooked and may be pardoned perhaps for sup
4 plyng the omission The American mail packets like th
i Brsh are tied TO time; bound under heavy penalties
to make the voyage given number Of days and hours
in defiance of wind and waves for which purpose they
receive corresponding pecuniary equivalents from their
respective Governments and what is not Of less mpor
lance the character of the packets depends upon their
punctuality All these consequences Captain Nye molly
brayed 10 achieve noble deed The whole affair from
first TO last the most humane and the prasewortby
piece Of nautical daring which has occurred since
first ploughed the Atlantic ocean Nothing less manly
could have been expected from the gentemanly and
complished commander Of the Pacific whose friendship
we have had the honor Of enjoying for than twenty
wears Some has said with great truth that vaor
oss heart is incompatible with refined exterior
striking instance of which is to be found in the be
fore us As the leading journal properly observes,
pssuniary reward to such man. and for such act,
would be simply offensive, but it is possible in many
WAYS to eyince gratitude to this gallant for
the service he has performed hint very delcatey put
and the realization Of which is duty which the great
sbppng interest of Liverpool and London TO them
. selves and to their country"