Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-05-21

! last they were compelled to retreat from the
deck, it was disputng every inch of plank. Al
| soon as they were below, the hatches were put
on, and the yictors gave three cheers.
| Captain Hardweather had been among the
| first to board, and during the conflict cheered
on his men, regardless OF all save the honor OF
his flag. His efforts we're well and ably Sec
onded by his officers and crew, who, that day,
added bright wreath to the glory Of their
country. Captain Heardweather and his Off
| GERS had singularly escaped, except Mr.. jack
son, who lay insensible upon the deck, from a
pike wound in the body. The Captain OF the
prize was killed in the early party of the en-
gagement, and most Of the officers were Sc
verely wounded. The loss OF the enemy in
killed and wounded, were two thirds OF her
crew and officers, while the Vixen had but ten
killed ami twenty-one wounded.
The prize was instantly taken possession of,
and every care given to the enemy's wounded,
who were not removed, but placed under the
charge of their own medical attendants. The
wounds of Mr.. Jackson were not considered
mortal, and he with the others of the Yixen's
crew were taken on board their own vessel
Putting small prize crew on board, hawser
was made fast to her, and the Vixen with her
white sails spread to the wind, and the prize in
| tow, headed for the land
| By day-breaii the next morning they made
the Cape, and on the same afternoon, dropped
anchor OH the town Of Norfolk. A dispatch
was instantly sent to the Continental Congress,
with an account OF the capture OF the two
prizes, one Of which had come safely to port
The next day, whilst the Vixen was prepar-
ing to start upon cruise in quest of the vessel
first taken, she arrived, with all well on board
news of which was instantly sent to Congress.
An order was soon received to fit out the sloop-
ot-war with all speed, and an appointment for
Captain Hardweather, tothe command of her.
Mr.. Young was promoted, and placed in COM
mand Of the Vixen; whilst each OF the other
officers were likewise noticed. The crew
was ordered months pay extra and three
days leave on shore, that being the longest
time they could be spared, as it was important
to have both vessels at sea as soon as possible
The news of this sea victory spread like
wildiire, and cheered the dropping spirits OF
the friends of liberty. Bonfres blazed in all
directions of the country, and the air was rent
with rejoicing. Thus did he little Vixen in
ten days from the time of her leaving port,
return tha victor Of two fine vessels, belonging
to the self-styled mistress OF the ocean.
just as the sloop- Hancock, and her
consort the Vixen, wore ready to weigh anchor,
a further order was received for the outfit OF
the merchantman, and as Mr.. jackson, who
was still confined from his wounds, was neces-
sarily unfit to join his vessel he was appointed
to see the orders of his country executed
With regret at leaving so brave an officer be-
hind, the little fleet set sail, to try its fortune
again upon the tickle deep.
Perhaps, at some future time, we will give
our readers an account of their further pro-
ceedings.
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