The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-12-02
From the Newark Daily Advertiser.
Vindl0atien Of Commodore COe.

From the Newark Daily Advertiser
vindioatien OF Commodore Coe
1t was the purpose Of Commodore Coe as we stated at
the time, to reply TO the charges which rumored
some weeks ago, 10 the eject that he had dishonoraby
surrendered the fleet under his command then bockadns
Buenos Ayres, TO the enemy. We understand that he
has not yet received the documents necessary show the
iasy OF the reports in detailed and complete man
ner as TO satisfy his owH desire but number OF let
cTs fom Captain Downing ard others placed in
our hands some weeks ago, with authority 10 publish
such portions might be OF public interest. The letter
of Captain Downing which will be found below, states
in Enthusiastically straightforward, frank and pun
gent manner that the real OF the difficulty
revolt and desertion Of the under Commodore Coe,
IN consequence OF Urqniza's neglect TO fulfil his obIiga
tons to them, and consequent revolt, which obliged
their commander-in-chief 10 seek protection on the Amer
lean ship jamestown. then in Buenos Ayres, the
nander OF which generously afforded him the necessary
shelter ln consequence o report which at
set IN motion by the enemies OF Commodore Coe, Mr.
Pendleon, the American charge TO the Argentine
federation, wrote 10 Captain Downing of the jamestown.
informing him OF the rumors, 10 the effect that Commo-
dore Coe had sold the squadron under his command and
delivered the same to The enemy in open day; that
executing the contract he transferred by boat OF
the Jamestown. under OF the American flag, TO the
latter vessel and became the CUES, of Captain Downing
that he Captain ID was about 10 leave that station
ryIng Commodore and his effects place securiy
and that the Jamestown had afforded place Of consul.
aiion and negotiation for the agents concerned in the
transaction, &c.
In making these statements, Mr. Pendle,on explicitly
disavows any responsibility as 10 the truth OF any Of
the charges made implied. but wishes il understood
aa! he makes them simply BY way Of information. and
that the rumors were generally current. &C.
The following are the most reeyent portions OF Capt
Downing's reply;
UNITED STATES Snir JAMESTOWN.
Outer Roads of Bneuos AyIes, June "a, 1853.
SIR have the honor acknowledge the receipt OF
uon OF this instant informing OF scanda-
ous reports said to be current in the cy in relation late
That the commander chief Of the late blockadine
squadron was deprived OF his authority by mutiny as
was officially informed chose change sides for good
and sufficient reasons, where others have the
% o0 Of Ss the . a. me
and their respective friends and psrisans, and the "qud-
tonshsa al any al.shoods thai they may Propagate
o. The second ssgs,on only know that In the evening
me with message from his then commander.in chief
requesting shelter and protection
vesse had unanimously determined go the other
party because OF alleged grievances and many breaches
he stated.
had been observer with all others the
the bockading squadron during the day. and about mid
day informed that the OF the Correo" had
morning quarters declared intention revolt because
OF various grievances and consequently surprised
=, the sppcs,ion which granted At once placing boat
course with me been courteous and who in misfortune
o M done s OI M
had been asked 10 sfford them temporary asylum
board this ship What fault be alleged In nexon
with this oc urrence am al a loss TO conceive.
otths next allegation, ycnr oIosman, in error certain
y. Tor the commando chief OF The lac bockadng quad
left this sp Yesterday at his request, and
presume, with his family Ia Monevdeo and have no
his future movements; certainly not connected with This
ship.
upon whose information have thought fit to address
this letter. can only that there no ground for such
mpuaiious. had not, previous revolt. any
person board this ship for several weeks past who
could possibly be supposed to be engaged in any such
Transactions you set FORTH and which do choose TO
quo,e, Otherwise than with mered contempt
have been OF my ship for month suffering
from indsposiion and canno, be held accountable
for the reports by the cyldisPosed Tor the
purpose OF gratifying maiigni,y
Whoever these be who have used the inlu
rous which you relate repeated Them
ss,,hna oSer o. ,." bare being no Jus.
grounds upon which found such base charges pro-
nshis TO the laws which eovetn ouch persons who
dares bis belief OF OF the injurious reports
worthy the name, renegade and Infamous iiar" Nor
would have condescended notice such reports without
being subscribed to them. trust you will suf
fer them be uttered again in without such
a rebuke MS the propagator OF sisnder deserves.
have the honor 70 be, Nc;
Capt u. =. N, Commanding Squadron
To Hon j. s. PKspLxros charge daaires OF the United
States at Buenos Ayres.
When the rumors first reached this country, those who
familiar with the whole tenor OF Com. Goes life, and
his native instincts of honor, felt that the reports
FALSE and they will gladly learn that their oregone
conclusions abundant)y sustained. Though II would
gra,fy his family TO the documents which deny the
in detail yet the last paragraph OF the above
letter all-sucient with impartial minds 10 show their
falsiy--especlay with those who understand the re-
sulls Of personal malgnIy country 80 dslracted by
conendIpg factions. and where Intrigue, falsehood and
deceit iavori,e accomplishments.
Commodore Coe IL native OF this city. whence he
sci on his adventurous nj very early age and
from his youth up he has served the Of humanity
and freedom in South America with ability
which his couptymen may well regard with pride His
thirty years Of distinguish in Peru and Buenos
Ayrss have been nowedged in history and his dar
ing exploits during the Of independence and the
long blockade OF Caao in 1885, are inscribed upon the
hearts OF the Peruvans OF those days He hauled down
the last Spanish flag In the Castle Of Callao, its
render by the celebrated Kod and in its campaigns in
Peru under command OF the betsdor, Gen. Bolivar. he
received three gold medals for hrs services During the
with the Brazis and the country of the river Plate
the honorable position he held will be readily understood
by reference 10 the history Of those countries for late
years.
There are perhaps few persons who have suffered more
from the civil wars in the Argentine republic than
Com Coe. For thirteen years ne exile from
Buenos Ayree during Rosass reign Of terror. his proper
ty having been seized and portion OF We learn is
held to this day by Urquiza, with other preience
right than that he (Coe) was "a savage Untarian"a
name Uquiza gave hose whom he suspected OF being
political enemies Com. Coe Mas, believe invariably
absained from the civil OF those countries, and
ing peace between the paricsin which he succeeded
90 far that awesty agreed upon; bat Urquza with
nhdelity refuscf 70 rnty ", and treated
his own badly that they abandoned The
city, I'd Aed for their lives the Bands Oriental on tr
opposite shos~ This d'shandinr OF the army ana navy
promptly followed ~. w pMi. lH,tA w
A., 10 Urquza, we believe that ne was one Of the
most ssnsuinary leuenants OF The ran Rosas, having
risen by intrigue IRON Pupero, sort Of groT shoP
lbs auiiaa oini thsv, fssno5 nno n'a".an saoin