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19th Congress.] |
No. 319. |
[2d Session. |
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, SHOWING THE CONDITION OF THE NAVY IN THE YEAR 1826.
COMMUNICATED, WITH THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE, DECEMBER 5, 1826.
The following report is respectfully submitted to the President of the United States by the Secretary of the Navy:
On the 2d January, 1823, the law entitled "An act to increase the navy of the United States" authorized the building of four ships, to rate not less than 74 guns each, and six ships to rate 44 guns each.
On the 29th of April, 1816, the law entitled "An act for the gradual increase of the navy of the United States" was passed, and authorized the building of nine ships, to rate not less than 74 guns each, and twelve ships to rate not less than 44 guns each, including within these numbers one 74 and three 44 gun ships, authorized by the preceding act. By these two laws, therefore, twelve ships of not less than 74 guns, and fifteen ships of not less than 44 guns, were directed to be built.
Of these twelve 74s, seven have been launched, and five are in various stages of forwardness. Of the fifteen 44s, one was burnt on the stocks in the Navy yard at Washington, in the year 1814, and may be considered as replaced by the one lately purchased; four have been launched; seven are on the stocks; and the frames of the remaining three have been contracted for. (See paper I, accompanying the report of the Navy Commissioners.)
By the law of the 2d January, 1813, $2,500,000 were appropriated; by that of 29th April, 1816, and a subsequent law of 3d March, 1821, $8,000,000 were appropriated to carry the object of those laws into execution, amounting in all to $10,500,000. The appropriation of $8,000,000 included a previous sum of $600,000 for "the purchase and supply of a stock of every description of timber required for ship building and other naval purposes." This appropriation expires with the present year. It was not founded on any specific estimate of the cost of building and equipping the number of vessels authorized, and is not sufficient to accomplish the object. What addition may be necessary, there are not competent means within the reach of the Department at this time to ascertain with accuracy. Nothing more, however, will be required during the next year, as there remain, of the former appropriations, about $800,000, which is more than can be usefully expended.
At the time of the passage of the law of 1816, there were three ships of the line, the Independence, Washington, and Franklin; four frigates of the 1st class, the Constitution, United States, Guerriere, and Java; and three of the 2d class, the Congress, Constellation, and Macedonian. These, added to the number authorized by the law before mentioned, and the frigate purchased in August last, under the authority of the law of 11th May, 1826, will give, when they are all completed, twelve ships of the line, seventeen frigates of the 1st class, and three frigates of the 2d class; to which may be added the Fulton, which is used at present as a receiving ship at New York.
There are also in our navy two ships of 24 guns each, the Cyane, captured in 1815, and the John Adams; and four sloops-of-war of 18 guns; to these were added, by the law of 3d March, 1825, ten sloops-
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of-war, to carry not less than twenty guns; making, when completed, sixteen vessels of nearly the same class, and which may be ranked under the denomination of sloops-of-war. There are also four schooners of 12 guns, and three other vessels used as receiving ships.
In the report from this Department, of the 2d December, 1825, it was stated that three of the sloops-of-war authorized by the act of the 3d March, 1825, would be completed within the year. Since that time those three have been finished, and are now at sea. One has been recently launched; will be immediately put in commission. The others are far advanced, and the whole would have been entirely completed if the contractors for certain portions of the materials had not produced disappointment, by failing to comply with their contracts within the times specified. They will all be launched during the next year, and may be ready for sea in six weeks after launching, if no difficulty should be experienced in procuring seamen. (See paper I.)
From this statement it will appear that the whole naval force, authorized by law, consists of twelve ships of the line, (exclusive of two on Lake Ontario,) seventeen frigates of the 1st class, three frigates of the 2d class, sixteen sloops-of-war, four schooners of 12 guns, and 3 other vessels. The whole of these, with the exception of three of the frigates, could be prepared for active service at sea in a few months, should the situation and interests of the nation demand their employment. For their names and other particulars I refer to paper I, and Naval Register of 1827.
By the law of 9th March, 1814, the sum of $500,000 was appropriated "for the purpose of building, equipping, and putting into service one or more floating batteries, adapted to attack, repel, or destroy ships of the enemy which might approach the shores or enter the waters of the United States." This law was executed in part by the purchase of one steam engine, and the building of one vessel, the Fulton. In other respects it has been unexecuted, in consequence, it is presumed, of the peace which soon succeeded its enactment.
By the 3d section of the law for the gradual increase of the navy, passed in April, 1816, the President was authorized to cause to be procured the steam engines and all the imperishable materials necessary for building and equipping three steam batteries on the most approved plan, and best calculated for the defence of the ports and harbors of the United States. The frames of the three vessels have been procured; two of the engines with all their appurtenances, and part of the third engine purchased.
The steam engines and vessels procured were of the best construction known at the time; it is probable that others, of more approved form, both for economy and power, might now be obtained.
This is a subject to which it is presumed legislative attention will, before long, be directed. By the law just referred to, it is manifest that Congress, at the time of its passage, looked to this species of vessels as an efficient means of protection for our ports and harbors; and subsequent experience and improvements have justified the opinion.
The powerful agency of steam has been constantly yielding, both in point of economy and skill, to the improvements of the age, and there can now be little hazard in anticipating that, at no very distant period, it will be employed in propelling a large number of the vessels used for the protection of the maritime frontiers of all countries; and in none can they be used with more advantage than in this. The peculiar formation of our coast, harbors, and estuaries renders them an indispensable addition to the line of fortifications and defences which the nation is constructing with such prudent forecast.
A minute detail of the employments and services of our armed vessels at sea does not seem to be required. The year has presented few incidents which are uncommon, of deep interest, or requiring legislative action. It may be truly said of all our squadrons, that they have enjoyed good health, have faithfully performed the duties entrusted to them, doing credit to the skill and patriotism of our officers, and justifying the expense to which the nation is subjected in supporting them. Paper M furnishes a list of the vessels in commission, with their stations. It will be perceived that few changes have been made in the vessels employed in active service.
The frigate Brandywine and sloop-of-war Erie have returned from the Mediterranean; the former to relieve the frigate United States; the latter is in ordinary, and her place will in a few days be supplied by the new sloop-of-war Warren, Master Commandant L. Kearny.
The West India squadron has been diminished: 1st. By the sale of the brig Spark, she being so far decayed that it "was not for the interest of the United States to repair her;" 2d. By placing the schooner Fox at Baltimore as a receiving vessel, she being in such a state that she could not any longer be profitably employed as a cruising vessel; and, 3dly. The store ship Decoy has been sold, such arrangements having been made as rendered her no longer useful.
The Brazilian squadron remains the same as at the close of the last session of Congress, consisting of the Macedonian, Cyane, and Boston.
The Pacific squadron has not in any respect been changed, but the Brandywine and Vincennes are on their passage to relieve the frigate United States and sloop-of-war Peacock. It was the purpose of the Department to add to the relief squadron the sloop-of-war Lexington, but other employment became necessary for her, under the resolutions of Congress. That vessel has been employed in a cruise among the fisheries, and in the melancholy, yet grateful duty of removing the remains of Commodore Perry, and will now be sent, for a time, to the West Indies.
In obedience to the resolution of the House of Representatives, of the 18th of May last, directing "that the Secretary of the Navy be instructed to 'cause the remains of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry to be removed from the Island of Trindad, in a public vessel of the United States, and to have the same conveyed to Newport, State of Rhode Island,'" the Secretary of the Navy, as soon as a vessel could be commissioned for that purpose, and at as early a day as the safety of those employed would permit, dispatched the sloop-of-war Lexington, under the. command of Master Commandant William B. Shubrick, with such instructions as were supposed proper on an occasion so interesting to the national feeling, and with a letter from Mr. Vaughan, the British minister in this country, to the Governor of Trindad, to both of whom the thanks of the Department are due for the facilities afforded in accomplishing the object. Master Commandant Turner, who was with Commodore Perry at the moment of his death, and attended his funeral, was directed to accompany Master Commandant Shubrick. Information was also given to the relatives and friends of Commodore Perry, in Rhode Island, that they might be enabled to make suitable preparations for receiving and paying funeral honors to his remains. The Lexington sailed from New York on the 12th of October, and I am this moment apprised that she reached Newport on the 27th of November. The instructions and correspondence of the Department on this subject, with the report of Master Commandant Shubrick, are annexed, marked N.
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The squadron in the Mediterranean has remained under the command of Commodore Rodgers, and been actively and usefully employed in cultivating the friendship of the powers bordering on that sea, and in affording protection to our commerce and interests. Some extracts from his correspondence, marked O, will explain the nature of the services of the squadron, and the manner in which they have been performed.
The presence of a respectable naval force in that quarter is demanded by our growing commerce, and by the continued and perhaps increasing dangers to which it is subjected by the present state of the contest between Greece and Turkey. Several of the vessels will return home in the course of the year, but their places will be supplied by others. Private letters just received prove that piracies of the worst kind are daily increasing, and that our force cannot safely be diminished.
The squadron in the Pacific has continued to be useful to the interests of the nation. The termination of active war between Spain and the South American governments bordering on that ocean has relieved our commerce from some of the evils under which it suffered; but, the unsettled state of the governments and people, with the mass of individuals who have been thrown out of employment on the land and the water, expose it to others which require the presence and active exertions of a competent naval force on the whole coast, from California to Cape Horn.
Commodore Jones, one of our most experienced and prudent officers, has been ordered to succeed Commodore Hull in the command of the squadron, and, should the force already sent not be sufficient to protect our interests, an addition to it will be made if practicable.
Our extensive interests in every part of the Pacific, and the difficulties which not unfrequently occur in the neighborhood of many of the islands, render the occasional presence of a public force among them very important It was the intention of the Department that Commodore Hull should, previous to his return, visit the Society and Sandwich Islands, look to the interests of our commerce there, acquire a better knowledge than is now possessed, both of its extent and necessities, and of the best means and mode of defending and promoting it. But his duties on the coast have forbidden him to be absent; he has, however, under the orders of the Department, dispatched, at different times, the Dolphin and Peacock, to accomplish those objects as far as practicable. The report of their cruises has not yet reached the Department.
Information was received of war between Brazil and Buenos Ayres, soon after the Cyane sailed, in December last, which rendered an additional number of vessels there necessary. These were provided under the act of appropriation of 5th April, 1826, and the new sloop-of-war Boston, Master Commandant B. V. Hoffman, sailed on the 11th April; the frigate Macedonian, Commodore Biddle, on the 13th June.
The presence of this force in that quarter has been essentially useful, by the relief which it has afforded to our vessels and fellow-citizens in many cases, and by the impression which it has produced, that, if assailed, protection was at hand.
The Emperor of Brazil established a blockade of an extensive coast, resting solely upon principles which have been uniformly resisted by our government; its operation has, to a great degree, been counteracted by the interposition of our officers, as will be seen by the accompanying correspondence, marked Q and R.
The view of our interests in the West Indies, so far as they are connected with the services of the navy, is more gratifying than at any time during the last four years. The zeal, enterprise, and skill of our officers, which received commendation in the last annual report, have continued to merit it; and it is satisfactory to add that not one case of piracy, within the range of the cruising grounds of our squadron, has been brought to the knowledge of the Department. The health of the officers and men has also received strict attention, and has been preserved to as great an extent as on any other station. (See paper S.) Commodore Warrington has been invited to the Navy Board, and Captain Ridgley appointed to succeed him.
The benefits resulting from the cruise of the schooner Porpoise over the fishing grounds at the northward, during the last year, confirmed the propriety of sending a vessel, during the late fishing season, to perform a like service. Master Commandant Shubrick, sailed in the Lexington for that purpose, from New York, on the 12th June, and returned on the 4th September; having in the meantime examined the greater part of the coasts and shores frequented by our fishermen. His reports, a copy of some of which accompany this communication, show that much good has resulted from the attention of government to this important interest of the nation, and that it will be well not to relax on this subject. More diversified and extensive benefits are not produced by the employment of any one of our public vessels. (See paper T.)
A law of 3d March, 1825, appropriated $100,000 for the establishment of a Navy yard and depot on the coast of Florida. By the report from this Department, of 2d December, 1825, Congress was informed of the measures which had been taken to execute the law, and of the selection which had been made. Since that time the yard has been laid out, the wharves, buildings, &c., located, and the whole are satisfactorily progressing under the superintendence of the Commissioners of the Navy. There still remain unexpended about $60,000, which will be insufficient to complete the whole, as the erection of works in that portion of the Union is very expensive.
On the 10th day of May last a letter was directed by the chairman of the Naval Committee of the House of Representatives to the Secretary of the Navy, inquiring "whether the arrangements made by the Department for executing the act of the 29th April, 1816, for the gradual increase of the navy, would be injuriously interfered with if the building of one of the frigates authorized by that act should be suspended for the present, and the timber for her frame secured, and the government be authorized to purchase, in lieu of such frigate, for the naval service, a ship of equal or rather superior force, if the same can be procured for the United States on advantageous terms." This letter was received and answered the 12th of that month. On the 11th May a law was passed, authorizing the President "to cause the building of one of the ships to be suspended, and to cause to be purchased a ship of not less than the smallest class authorized to be built."
In the execution of this law, the Secretary of the Navy, on the 29th of May, appointed Commodores Bainbridge, Chauncey, and Jones to examine two vessels, then lying at New York, with as little delay as practicable, and furnish a full report of their state and qualities, with an estimate of their value. On the 21st of June they reported that they had examined the two ships, and thought the one called the Liberator the best adapted to the public service of the United States; that from her form and dimensions they should judge favorably of her qualities, and estimating her value at $233,570.97.
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Controversies having arisen between the persons interested in the vessel, which were submitted to arbitration, some delay took place in making the purchase, but instructions were eventually given to the Navy agent at New York to lay the papers before the district attorney, and obtain from him an opinion as to the right and power of the arbitrators to transfer the title to the United States. In obedience to instructions, and with the approbation of all persons concerned and interested in it, he made the purchase for the sum estimated as the value, and the vessel is now at the Navy yard in Brooklyn, N. Y. She is a valuable ship, calculated to perform much service, and will be fitted for sea in a short time. The papers relating to the execution of this law will be found annexed, and marked U.
In compliance with the joint resolution of the 22d May, requesting the President to cause an examination and accurate survey to be made by a skillful engineer of a site for a dry dock at the Navy yard, at Portsmouth, N. H., Charlestown, Mass., Brooklyn, N. Y., and Gosport, Va. Loami Baldwin, Esq., was employed to make the necessary surveys and examinations. He has been diligently engaged in the work, and it is hoped that he will be able to make his report in a few days. As soon as it is received, it will be communicated, together with the instructions under which he acted, and the views of. the Department on the subject.
In the act making appropriations for the support of the navy for the year 1826, there is an item of $10,000 for a survey of the harbors of Savannah and Brunswick, in Georgia, Beaufort, in South Carolina, and Baltimore, in Maryland, "with a view to ascertain the practical facilities of those places for naval purposes." In the execution of this law, a survey was commenced, under the superintendence of Captain R. T. Spence, and, after his unexpected and lamented death, was committed to Master Commandant Claxton, then upon the Baltimore station, with the aid of Lieut. Sherburne and other officers.
A report upon the subject, accompanied by a chart, has been made to the Department, but is not now communicated, because the surveys of the other places mentioned in the law have not been completed; and it is believed to be more correct to present the whole at one view.
The remaining surveys are progressing, under the superintendence of Lieut. R. F. Stockton, and will be finished with the least practicable delay, when they will be presented, with that of Baltimore.
The correspondence marked W will show the situation of the African agency and slave trade.
It was anticipated, at the commencement of the year, that a large number of Africans would be sent to the agency, but a delay in the decision of the claim to a part of them has hitherto prevented. This delay has occasioned a great expense to the United States, but no remedy is perceived. Brought to this country by no act of their own, there is no principle of justice on which they can either be made slaves by the government, or turned loose among our fellow-citizens to suffer. They must be carried somewhere out of the limits of the United States, and a more economical mode does not seem practicable.
On the 1st of January, 1826, a balance of $32,401.63 remained of the appropriation of $100,000 made in 1823, which was carried to the surplus fund; but a reappropriation of $32,000 was made during the last session; of this sum $22,220.81 have been expended, leaving a balance at this time of only $9,779.19, which it is believed will not be sufficient to meet the existing and necessary claims upon the fund during the ensuing year. Another appropriation will therefore be required.
It is probable that, in a few weeks, the question respecting the Africans in Georgia will be determined, in which event there will be from 100 to 160 in that State, and about 15 from Louisiana, to be sent to the agency, for whose reception provision has been made.
No vessel has been dispatched to the coast of Africa for several months, until within a few days. It was the purpose of the Department to order the brig Spark on that service; but, upon her arrival from the West Indies, she was found too much out of repair, and consequently sold. The schooner Shark, Lieut. Otho Norris, left Norfolk about a week since, with orders to remain one or two months, as occasion may require, and afford such protection to the agency as its situation shall demand. After performing this duty, the Shark will cruise a short time in the neighborhood of La Guayra, and then resume her station in the West India squadron.
In the report of the President at the commencement of the last session of Congress, and in other communications from the Department, several evils under which the marine corps and the naval service labored, and which could only be relieved by legislative interference, were exhibited, in the hope that a remedy would be provided. It would be unnecessary, and perhaps improper, to renew the representations respecting them. Reference is made to the views and opinions heretofore expressed, and it is respectfully added that the marine corps and the service still continue to feel, sensibly, the necessity of a remedy for some of the inconveniences there suggested.
A few subjects of importance are not mentioned in this report, because they must hereafter be presented to Congress, in answer to resolutions passed, and calls made, during the last session.
Paper X contains a list of the officers of the navy and marine corps who have died since the 2d December, 1825.
Paper Y contains a list of resignations during the same period.
Paper Z contains estimates for the service of the navy and marine corps for the year 1827. Respectfully submitted.
SAMUEL L. SOUTHARD.
Navy Department, December 2, 1826.
M.
List of vessels of the United States navy in commission, their commanders, and stations.
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IN THE MEDITERRANEAN. |
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North Carolina, 74 guns |
Commodore John Rodgers. |
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Constitution, 44 guns |
Captain D. T. Patterson. |
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Ontario, 18 guns |
Master Commandant J. B. Nicholson. |
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Warren, 18 guns |
Master Commandant L. Kearney. |
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Porpoise, 12 guns |
Lieut. Commanding Benjamin Cooper. |
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IN THE WEST INDIES. |
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Constellation, 36 guns |
Commodore Charles G. Ridgley. |
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John Adams, 24 guns |
Master Commandant J. Wilkinson. |
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Hornet, 18 guns |
Master Commandant A. Claxton. |
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Grampus, 12 guns |
Lieutenant Commanding W. K. Latimer. |
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IN THE BRAZILS. |
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Macedonian, 36 guns |
Commodore James Biddle. |
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Cyane, 24 guns |
Captain Jesse D. Elliott. |
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Boston, 18 guns |
Master Commandant B. T. Hoffman. |
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IN THE PACIFIC. |
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United States, 44 guns |
Commodore Isaac Hull. |
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Peacock, 18 guns |
Master Commandant Thomas Ap Catesby Jones. |
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Dolphin, 12 guns |
Lieutenant Commanding John Percivial. |
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Brandywine, 44 guns |
Commodore Jacob Jones, to relieve the frigate United States |
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Vincennes, 18 guns |
Master Commandant William B. Finch, to relieve the Peacock |
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ON SPECIAL SERVICE. |
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Lexington, 18 guns |
Master Commandant William B. Shubrick. |
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Shark, 12 guns |
Lieutenant Commanding Otho Norris. |
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CORRESPONDENCE RESPECTING THE REMOVAL OF THE REMAINS OF COMMODORE OLIVER H. PERRY.
Navy Department, September 8, 1826.
Sir: As soon as the U. S. sloop Lexington, under your command, can be prepared for a cruise of two months, you will proceed to the Island of Trinidad, to perform the duty prescribed by the resolution of the House of Representatives, of which I enclose a copy.
On your arrival at Port Spain, you will communicate to the proper authority in the island the object of your government in sending you, and request permission to remove the remains of Commodore Perry.
Having obtained the permission, you will receive them on board the Lexington, with your colors half-mast, and a salute suited to the rank which Commodore Perry held in the navy of the United States. Your colors will remain half-mast so long as you continue in the harbor.
His friends at Newport, R. I., have been apprised of your departure, and will be ready to receive the body.
On your arrival at that place you will again wear your colors half-mast, and when the body is taken from the vessel fire another salute, and, with your officers and men, unite in such funeral services as may be performed by the citizens of that place; after which you will return to New York.
In selecting you for this deeply interesting duty, the Department relies with confidence on the exercise of your correct judgment and feelings, and expect that you will discharge it in a manner suited to the respect due to the memory of Commodore Perry—to the feelings of his friends—and to the national gratitude for his patriotic services, and the national pride in his pure fame.
I enclose to you extracts of a letter from an officer in the navy, who was present at the burial of Commodore Perry, which may be useful to you.
I am, respectfully, &c., SAMUEL L. SOUTHARD.
Captain William B. Shubrick, commanding U. S. Sloop-of-War Lexington, New York.
Navy Department, October 17, 1826.
Sir: I beg the favor of you to have the enclosed letters delivered to the mother and widow of Commodore Perry. Their object; is to announce to them the time when the resolution of the House of Representatives will probably be executed.
Captain Shubrick, in the Lexington, has sailed to Trinidad, and will probably arrive in Newport, with the remains, in about 40 or 50 days. He is commanded to deliver them to the friends of Commodore Perry, and to unite in the funeral services which may be performed by the citizens of that place. Will you do me the favor to give such information as may be proper and necessary on the subject?
I am, respectfully, &c.,
SAMUEL. L. SOUTHARD.
Hon. Dutee J. Pearce, Newport, R. I.
Navy Department, October 17, 1826.
Madam: The House of Representatives of the United States, on the 18th May last, passed a resolution, instructing the Secretary of the Navy to cause the remains of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry to be removed from the Island of Trinidad, in a public vessel of the United States, and to have the same conveyed to Newport, State of Rhode Island.
The duty to be performed was of a character not to be unnecessarily postponed; and I have at the earliest moment in my power devoted the Lexington, commanded by Captain Shubrick, to its discharge.
He is directed to bring the remains to Newport, and deliver them to the friends of Commodore Perry, and will probably arrive there in forty or fifty days from this time.
I rely with confidence on the correct judgment and feelings of Captain Shubrick, to discharge this service in a manner suited to its interesting character; and I rejoice that the remains will be received by those who will best know how to pay that respect which private affection and public gratitude demand. I am, very respectfully, &c.,
SAMUEL L. SOUTHARD.
Mrs. Elizabeth Perry, Newport, R. I.
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Captain Wm. B. Shubrick to the Secretary of the Navy.
Newport, November 27, 1826.
I have had the honor to announce to you my arrival in this harbor, with the remains of the late Commodore Perry.
My letter of the 13th ult. informed you of my departure from New York.
I anchored in the Gulf of Paria, after a passage of seventeen days, on the evening of the 31st, and on the 1st of November got up to Port of Spain. On anchoring, I addressed a letter (a copy of which accompanies this, marked A) to the governor, and, that evening, received the answer marked B. On the morning of the 2d, after exchanging salutes with the fort, I waited on the governor, who expressed his readiness to afford me every facility in the execution of my commission, and his wish to have the remains attended, on removal, with such military honors as I might think proper. As the commodore had been interred in the most splendid manner, by the same governor, I thought it most proper to decline any further parade, which I did in the most delicate manner. The governor, however, caused a car to be prepared especially for the purpose, and to be drawn from the cemetery to the wharf by his own carriage horses; his secretary, and other members of his family, giving their personal attendance.
At the wharf, the remains were received by the boats, with a proportion of the officers and crew of this ship. During the time they were rowing off, I caused minute guns to be fired, half-masting the colors at the firing of the first gun.
The remains were received on board under a salute from the marine guard, the officers and men uncovered, and the music playing a dead march.
On the afternoon of the 3d, I addressed a letter (copy marked C) to the governor, and at 10 o'clock, on the morning of the 4th, the wind being favorable, I got under way, and made sail from the harbor, the fort saluting me with 17 guns, which I returned with a like number.
I received from Captain Turner the most ready and important assistance, in disinterring and getting on board the remains; and it is, in a manner, owing to his exertions, that I was enabled to leave Trinadad in so short a time, which was very desirable, the rainy season not being over, and the place, consequently, sickly. My return passage has been longer than I expected, owing to frequent calms in the Caribbean sea, and a succesion of northwest gales on the coast.
The Lexington having, for the last six months, been almost constantly at sea, and in every variety of climate, requires to be thoroughly overhauled before going on another cruise.
A.
Captain Shubrick to Sir Ralph James Woodford, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Island of Trinidad.
United States Ship Lexington, November 1, 1826.
I have the honor to make known to your excellency the arrival in the harbor of Port Spain of the United States ship Lexington, under my command.
Having being charged by my government with the melancholy duty of conveying to his native country the remains of Commodore Perry, I have anchored in this harbor for that purpose; and I pray that your excellency will enable me to carry into execution the views of my government, by granting me permission to disinter and take from the island the said remains.
I have the honor to forward herewith a letter for your excellency, entrusted to my charge by his Majesty's minister near the Government of the United States.
B.
Copy of a letter from Sir Ralph Woodford, Governor of the Island of Trinidad, to Captain William C. Shubrick.
St. Ann, November 2, 1826.
I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 1st instant, acquainting me of your arrival, in the United States ship Lexington, for the purpose of receiving and conveying to his native country the remains of the late Commodore Perry.
In conceding the request, made in the name of your government, I have to assure you of my readiness to afford every assistance to the object of your commission that you may consider to depend upon me.
I have also to acknowledge the receipt of the letter of his Majesty's minister at Washington, entrusted to your care, and to express the satisfaction it will afford me to receive you at my residence during your stay in the island.
C.
Captain William B. Shubrick to Governor Ralph James Woodford.
U. S. Ship Lexington, November 8, 1826.
Having received the remains of the late Commodore Porter on board, I am about to leave the harbor of Port Spain, and I avail myself of this occasion to express to your excellency my sense of, and to tender my thanks for, your kind attentions during my stay at the island under your excellency's government.
I shall take great pleasure in making known to my government the generous facilities afforded me by your excellency in the execution of my melancholy commission.
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O.
COPIES AND EXTRACTS FROM THE CORRESPONDENCE OF COMMODORE JOHN RODGERS.
Extract of instructions from Commodore John Rodgers to David Beacon, Esq., commanding United States sloop Erie, dated—
U. S. Ship North Carolina, Port Mahon, February 18, 1826.
The United States Ship Erie, under your command, being ready for sea, I have to desire that you proceed with her to the Archipelago for the protection of our commerce in that sea, and particularly that to and from Smyrna, which is so important as to forbid its being neglected, in the present state of the war subsisting between the Turks and Greeks, for a single day. The season of the year is rapidly approaching when danger is most to be apprehended from such small craft as have hitherto committed piracies among the islands of the Archipelago, under the Greek flag.
On leaving this, in order to obtain such information as will enable you to afford the most effectual protection to our trade, you will proceed direct to Smyrna, where, on your arrival, I would recommend your consulting our consul, Mr. Offley, by whose advice and information you will be able to afford it the most ample and extensive protection.
In the performance of your duties your own judgment will point out to you the necessity of abstaining from, yourself, and preventing in all others under your command, the commission of any act which might tend in the slightest degree to compromit the neutrality of the United States.
Should it be found unsafe to permit vessels to leave Smyrna without convoy, you will afford it to such a distance west of the Island of Serigo as to ensure their safety, returning again to Smyrna as soon as the nature of the service you are on, and the information you may receive from any other quarter requiring your attention, will permit.
Extracts of a letter from Captain David Deacon to Commodore John Rodgers, dated—
U. S. Ship Erie, Smyrna, March 18, 1826.
In compliance with your order, bearing date 18th February, 1826, I proceeded with this ship for the Archipelago, and have great pleasure of informing you of my safe arrival, with all the American vessels I have met with, at this anchorage.
On the 1st of March, fell in with, supplied with fuel, and took under convoy the American brig Seaman, belonging to New York, bound to Smyrna.
On the 7th, fell in with, supplied with water, and took under convoy the American brig Smyrna, bound to Smyrna.
The Greeks have retaliated on the Austrians by capturing three vessels said to be loaded with stores for the Turks; this happened a few days ago, at Milo; two Greek brigs boarded the convoy under two Austrian brigs; the Austrians told the Greeks that if they persisted they should fire into them; the Greeks answered, very well, they were ready to return it; the Austrians then called on a Dutch frigate for assistance, but the Dutchman declined interfering; in the meantime the Greeks carried the Austrian merchantmen over to Napoli di Romania. I overhauled one of the Hydra cruisers in the Bay of Smyrna; he had boats out capturing everything Turkish; I observed to him the vessels astern were my convoy, and Americans; he said we were then good friends, and he would always treat them well.
Extract of a letter from Commodore John Rodgers to the Secretary of the Navy, dated—
U. S. Ship North Carolina, Gibraltar Bay, May 13, 1826.
The Erie, if her crew will not consent to re-enter for a longer term, and which I am led to think very doubtful, I shall be obliged to send to the United States, the necessity of which I shall regret, particularly at this time, as the war between Greece and the Porte seems now to be drawing to a crisis; and unless Russia declares war against the latter, (as some think she will,) or England and the principal continental powers interpose as mediators between her and the Ottoman government, (as others seem inclined to believe they will do,) the unfortunate Greeks will be obliged, it is thought, to have recourse to increased acts of piracy, and, in this event, that the commission of such acts will not be, as heretofore, confined to small boats only.
Should such a change take place prior to my departure for the Archipelago (for which I shall depart to-morrow) as to render the presence of more than a sloop-of-war necessary, I shall leave the Constitution there, with the Ontario, until the affairs of Greece assume such a shape as to permit one or both of these vessels to be drawn from that quarter, without risk. It is confidently believed, if the Greeks lose Missolonghi, that they cannot maintain themselves in the Morea, and that, in such an event taking place, they will be obliged to seek refuge among the barren islands of the Archipelago, where, to avoid starvation, a large portion of the population will necessarily be forced to turn pirates.
Copy of instructions to Master Commandant John B. Nicholson, United States ship Ontario, from Commodore John Rodgers, dated—
U. S. Ship North Carolina, Harbor of Milo, August 21, 1826.
In the present state of the war between the Porte and Greece, it has become absolutely necessary that one vessel-of-war, at least, should be kept in the Archipelago, for the protection of our commerce; and, in consequence thereof, I am induced to assign to the Ontario, under your command, that duty.
In the performance of this service you will have a delicate part to act. It will be expected of you to exercise much vigilance, and, at the same time, much discretion; for whilst, on the one hand, you will be required to afford to our merchant vessels trading in those seas the most ample protection the force under your command will admit of, it will be equally expected that you abstain from meddling with the affairs of either of the parties at war, from giving to other nations (beyond what your duty requires in the suppression of piracy) the protection of our flag, and from intermingling its name, or identifying its character or our commercial interests, with those of any nation, in any way that might compromit ourselves by affecting the neutral position we have hitherto sustained, and which it is the desire of our
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government most earnestly still to maintain. You will keep me informed of your own proceedings, by every opportunity that offers, as well as of everything of a political nature that may transpire in this quarter, which you may think it desirable for me to be apprised of.
Mr. Offley, our consul at Smyrna, with whom you will confer from time to time as to the mode most likely to ensure to our commerce the necessary protection, will, on your requisitions, furnish such few stores and provisions as you may stand in need of, to pay for which, and to meet the other necessary disbursements of the ship, I have furnished your purser with bills on London to the amount of £1,000 sterling—calculated to produce about $5,000—and $4,000 loaned him by my authority, by the purser of this ship, together making about $9,000, exclusive of the funds previously remaining in his hands. When there are no American vessels at Smyrna requiring convoy, you will do well by spending a portion of your time at Milo, and occasionally running out as far as Cape St. Angelo and Cerigo, to meet and afford protection to such as may be bound to Smyrna. Until the warm weather is over, I would advise your not remaining at Smyrna for any length of time.
Copy of a letter from Commodore John Rodgers to the Hon. the Secretary of the Navy, dated—
U. S. Ship North Carolina, Port Mahon, September 11, 1826.
My letters of the 25th and 28th June last, from Smyrna, by the brig General Boliver, bound to Boston, will have made you acquainted with the movements and proceedings of the squadron, up to that time, and this, together with the accompanying communication, dated at Vourla, the 18th of July, (marked A,) but which I have had no opportunity of sending until now, will put you in possession of its movements and employment subsequently to that date. On the 22d of July, three days after my return to Vourla from an excursion to the Dardanelles, with this ship, the Constitution, Ontario, and Porpoise, (for the particulars of which permit me to refer you to the accompanying letter of the 18th of July,) the Erie joined me, having been employed, during her separation from the other vessels of the squadron, in convoying the brig General Bolivar clear of the islands. On the 10th of last month, finding the term of service of the crew of the Erie was about to expire, I dispatched her under orders to communicate with the consulates of Tripoli and Algiers, and to proceed from the latter place to Mahon, there to replenish her provisions and water, and wait my arrival for orders to return to the United States. On the 11th, the day after the departure of the Erie, I sailed with this ship, the Constitution, Ontario, and Porpoise, for the Island of Milo, and taking a circuitous route, by Mytilene, Scio, Negropont, and Cape Colonna, arrived and anchored at Milo on the 15th, at which, as the communication between the Morea and it is more frequent than with any other island in the Archipelago, I continued until the 21st ultimo, for the purpose of obtaining the latest and most correct information possible, in regard to the actual situation of Greece, before my final departure from that sea. The day I left Milo, after getting to sea, I parted company with the Ontario, which vessel I have stationed in the Archipelgo, with instructions to her commander, of which the enclosed is a copy, marked B, to protect our commerce in that quarter. On leaving the Archipelago, I shaped a course for Malta, having directed Mr. Henry, our consul at Gibraltar, to send all letters for the squadron, that might come to his hands, in time to reach that place by the first of September. On arriving off Malta, which was on the 29th ultimo, I sent a boat in to communicate with Mr. Pulis, our consul, and bring off any letters which might have reached him.
I now learnt from him that the mail of the August packet, which usually arrives between the 25th and 31st of the month, was still due, and thinking it probable that Mr. Henry might have received letters from the Department for me, during my absence, and have forwarded them by the packet, I made sail for Mahon, accompanied by the Constitution, leaving the Porpoise to wait the arrival of the packet, until the 8th instant, to bring such letters as might have been forwarded by her from Gibraltar.
I reached this port yesterday, in company with the Constitution, where I found the Erie, she having arrived here six days before.
The enclosed copies of Captain Deacon's letter, and the letters of Mr. Shaler and Mr. Morillo, Nos. 1, 2, 3, (the latter left by Mr. Anderson in charge of the affairs of the American consulate at Tripoli) will show the peaceable footing on which we stand with those two regencies.
The Erie is now replenishing her water and provisions, and as soon as she is ready for sea I shall dispatch her for New York, to receive your orders for the discharge of her crew.
She is a fine ship, and will require but little expense to equip again for sea; and as the services of more than one vessel of her class will be necessary for the protection of our trade in the Archipelago, so long- as that sea continues infested, as it now is, by pirates, I hope you may find it soon convenient to send her, or some other sloop to supply her place, on this station.
No robberies have, as yet, been committed upon any American vessels since the first appearance of the squadron in the Archipelago, notwithstanding those of every other nation have suffered more or less; even the English and French, of late, have had several vessels plundered, and some of very valuable cargoes, notwithstanding the former has six or seven vessels-of-war, and the latter nine or ten in that sea.
The Austrians, although they keep as many as ten or twelve sail constantly at Smyrna and among the islands, have had upwards of fifty vessels plundered during the last six months; in one or two instances the crew of the vessel has been murdered.
After dispatching the Erie for the United States, I shall leave here (on the arrival of the Porpoise from Malta) for Gibraltar, to supply the pursers of the several vessels with the necessary sums of money, on account of pay for the next six months, and to purchase such few articles of stores as are not sent from the United States.
The officers and crews of the vessels of the squadron have been peculiarly healthy during the past summer, there not having been a single death among the officers, and only four, out of upwards of 1,800 men, since we left Gibraltar.
Copy of a letter of Wm. Shaler, Esq., enclosing extract from journal of consulate at Algiers, to Commodore John Rodgers, commanding U. S. naval forces in the Mediterranean.
Algiers, August 30, 1826.
I had the honor to receive your letter of the 10th inst., by Captain Deacon. I, herewith enclosed, send you a transcript of the journal of this consulate, which contains everything of any moment since your departure from Algiers. I also send, by Captain Deacon, a copy of a book which I lately published in the United States, on this country, which please to accept as a mark of my friendly consideration.
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Extract from the journal kept in the consulate of the United States in Algiers, from the 1st to the 25th, inclusive, of August, 1826.
August 3. Sailed the Algerine squadron on a cruise, consisting of five schooners of 22, 14, and 6 guns. It is believed they are destined against Spanish commerce.
August 18. Arrived this morning an Algerine cruiser accompanied by a large ship, supposed to be her prize. The Dutch consul was early informed that this vessel was of his nation, and at 9 o'clock he visited the minister of marine and conversed with the captain of the ship. He informed the consul that this vessel, measuring 500 tons, belonged to Curacoa, was owned by himself, a citizen of that island, and that her cargo was principally American; that she had sailed from Curacoa to Campeachy in Mexico, where she was laden with Campeachy wood, her present cargo, and was bound for Marseilles; and that when within 60 miles of that port was captured by the Algerine squadron because she was not provided with a Mediterranean pass. The minister remarked to the consul that, according to the ancient usages of Algiers, a vessel found navigating the Mediterranean, without this passport, was liable to confiscation. The consul replied that the absence of this passport might be reason for bringing in a friendly vessel for examination, but furnished no right to condemn. He had examined the ship's papers, had found her to be the property of a Dutch citizen, and he therefore formally demanded restitution.
The minister deferred his decision.
August 19. All the dragomans were called to the marine and directed to invite their respective consuls to a divan, to be held to-morrow, to decide upon the legality of the prize, and to be composed of the raises, or captains of the Algerine navy and the corps consulaire.
August 20. At eleven o'clock this morning the consular corps assembled at the marine, where were also present the Algerine captains, The minister, addressing the Dutch consul, said the subject of the prize ship would now be discussed.
The consul premised, by formally declaring that the legality of a Dutch prize was a question which in nowise affected the representatives of other powers, and to a decision of which they were not competent. But, denying their jurisdiction, the consul did not object to the expression of their opinions, as to the nationality of the vessel. Her papers being found to be in the usual form, the consul formally demanded restitution. The treaty of Holland with the regency was then read, which stipulates that, in such cases as the present, the vessel should be liberated, but the cargo confiscated. This brought the cargo into discussion, a part of which appeared to be the property of citizens of the United States. The United States consul made a like preliminary declaration as the Dutch consul, of the incompetency of the divan to judge a case between the regency and the United States.
The bills of lading having been examined, the larger part of the cargo was found to have been shipped on account of merchants in Boston. This the consul formally claimed as American property. For the lesser part of the cargo he made no demands, as the evidence of its being American property was not sufficient, but said that he would write for information, and, if proved to be such, he would claim of the regency.
To the demand of the consul upon the larger part of the cargo, the minister made two objections: 1st. Informality;- as the bill of lading did not declare the owners to be citizens of the United States. 2d. Insufficiency; because this paper did not prove the property to be American. The cargo must therefore be detained, till it could be verified by more abundant proof.
To the first objection the consul replied, that it was not usual or necessary to identify the owners' citizenship; that, in the present case, being merchants of Boston, they were protected by our laws. To the second he answered, that commercial usages knew of no other proofs of property laden on vessels; that no greater was now required or would be sought. He therefore demanded the restitution of that part of the cargo, as being absolutely American property. The minister rejoined, we have suspicions of its being Spanish property; if you are assured of its American ownership, give us your personal responsibility for it, if, eventually, it should be ascertained to be Spanish; otherwise the cargo must be confiscated. The consul declined this proposition peremptorily. He could not consent to personal responsibility for what he was bound to protect from official duty, but was willing to give his receipt for the property, which by the bill of lading appeared to be bona fide American.
This being refused, he warned the minister not to confiscate this part of the cargo, as it would become his duty to claim it with damages. The minister then requested the Danish consul to pronounce the confiscation of the property. It was accordingly declared. The consul at a late hour dispatched his dragoman to the palace, to demand an audience of the Dey, which was granted, with the request of his highness that it should be held the same evening.
The consul, accompanied by the secretary of the consulate, repaired to the palace at 4 o'clock P. M. The consul addressing the Dey said, he was doubtless well informed of all the circumstances connected with the prize ship lately brought to this port, and of the grounds upon which a part of her cargo was claimed as American. His highness replied, that the only difficulty presented to the restitution of the American part of the cargo was the insufficiency of proof to verify it; that he well knew the stipulations of the late treaty of Algiers with the United States, for he was not, as other Deys, unable to read, and would most scrupulously observe them. If the most precious cargo of the Indies were brought here, and proved to be American, it should be esteemed sacred, and immediately restored. But in the present case there exist suspicions of the truth of the bill of lading, and which of itself is not sufficient evidence of ownership. To assure ourselves, we require of you, as an act of official duty, to give us your personal obligation to answer our demands, if the cargo be ultimately proved not to be American.
To the arguments and demands of his highness the consul replied, that no property floating on the seas was accompanied by other or more explicit papers than was the cargo in question; it was fully identified as American, and, as such, he claimed it.
The present controversy of the regency with Spain created no right to vex the property of friends, under pretext of searching for that of the enemy. Whatever suspicious his highness might entertain of the ownership, it was not for the consul to remove them, but by declaring the proof to be legal and regular.
The demand of his highness for the personal guaranty of the consul was inconsistent with the nature and dignity of his office. If the property were detained, it would become his duty to report to his government, and to the United States naval commander in the Mediterranean, when he would be required to claim it with damages. After some further conversation, in which the Dey expressed the elevated
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sentiments of a just and magnanimous prince, he agreed to liberate the property named, and accept the receipt which was this morning proposed to the minister of marine.
August 21. The minister determined this morning to unload the ship in search of any articles not expressed in the manifest. He had actually taken off one lighter load, when, upon the representation of the Dutch consul, he was satisfied to receive the captain's declarations to the truth of his manifest.
The vessel and cargo being liberated, they will sail on the 24th instant.
Copy of the receipt given by the consul to the minister of marine.
I, William Shaler, consul general of the United States in Algiers, declare that a portion of the cargo of the Dutch vessel, the Curacoa, captured and brought into this port by cruisers of the regency, which, according to the bill of lading copied below, appears to be bona fide the property of American citizens, has, by order of his highness, the Bashaw, been delivered over to me, in conformity with the sixth article of the treaty subsisting between the United States and Algiers.
bill of lading.
Shipped, in good order, and well conditioned, by John L. McGregor, per order of Cushing Stetson, on board the Dutch ship called the Curacoa, whereof Cushing Stetson is master, now lying in the port of Campeachy, and bound for Gibraltar, and a market, to say: Six thousand seven hundred and twenty pounds logwood, for account of Messrs. William Thompson & Co. and Z. G. Lamsen, Boston, being marked and numbered as in the margin, and are to be delivered in like good order and condition, at the port of discharge, (the dangers of the sea excepted) unto order, or assigns, he or they paying freight for the said logwood, with primage and average accustomed. In witness whereof, the master or purser of said vessel hath affirmed to twelve bills of lading, all of this tenor and date, one of which being-accomplished, the others to remain void. Dated in Campeachy, the 18th of May, 1826. Weight not accountable; all on board to be delivered.
CUSHING STETSON.
ENDORSEMENT.
Campechy, May 17, 1826.
The within logwood is to be held subject to the order of Messrs. Henry & McCall, merchants, Gibraltar, until payment be made of two thousand nine hundred and five dollars and eighteen and three-fourth cents, being amount advanced by John L. McGregor on said logwood.
CUSHING STETSON.
John L. McGregor.
In testimony of which I have hereunto affixed my hand and seal of office, in the city of Algiers, this 23d day August, 1826.
WILLIAM SHALER.
Copy of a letter from J. Morillo, Esq., chargé d'affaires of the United States consulate, to Captain Deacon, United States ship Erie, dated—
Tripoli, August 18, 1826.
I have received your communication of yesterday's date, requesting to know the actual state of our political relations with this regency.
In answer to which, I have the pleasure to assure you that our interests continue in the most favorable state with the Bashaw and his government. His highness has at all times shown the most friendly disposition towards the United States, as well as to me individually, and to every one connected with the consulate.
P.
COPIES AND EXTRACTS FROM THE CORRESPONDENCE OF COMMODORE ISAAC HULL.
Extract of a letter from Commodore Isaac Hull to the Secretary of the Navy, dated—
U. S. Frigate United States, Chorillos, Peru, December 21, 1825.
The Dolphin having been dispatched on a long cruise to the Mulgrave Islands, and the Peacock having been constantly on service, and it appearing to me of the first importance that the commerce and citizens of the United States should not be left without proper protection, whilst our ships are compelled to discharge their valuable cargoes in an open roadstead, such as Chorillos, where they are exposed to many difficulties from the heavy swell that is constantly setting in, and scarcely a day passes, but some of the ships require assistance of some kind.
For the last eight or ten months there have been constantly in the Bay of Chorillos from ten to thirty valuable American merchant ships, with valuable cargoes, lying in a situation where they had no protection from the shore, as there is not a gun mounted in the place.
Situated as our commerce has been on this station, and it having been generally believed that a Spanish force would be sent out to relieve the garrison at Callao, and in the event of which, our ships would be still more exposed, I hope you will consider sufficient reasons for my remaining here, and not having left the station for the purpose directed in your letter.
The moment the castles of Callao are given up, and our ships can lie in safety in the bay, I shall lose no time in visiting Chili, for the purpose of executing your instructions, or before, if it can be done consistently with the public interest.
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Extract of a letter from Commodore Isaac Hull to the Secretary of the Navy, dated—
U. S. Frigate United States, Callao Bay, December 30, 1825.
Our commerce is very much exposed, and would be more so in the event of an attempt being made by the Spanish government to relieve the garrison at Callao, by sending out a force for that purpose; nor should I consider it proper to leave the coast, at the moment the English and French are increasing their forces. The French have now eight sail of ships-of-war at Valparaiso, consisting of frigates, sloops-of-war and schooners. The British have one line of battle ship, and several frigates and sloops-of-war—in all, six or eight sail, and neither England or France have as many merchant ships on the coast as we have; under all these circumstances, my present intention is to send the Peacock to the Sandwich Islands. Captain Jones is an excellent and humane man, and an intelligent officer; and I am sure will do all that can be required of him.
In the event of his going, I shall furnish him with a copy of your letter, and call his particular attention to your wishes.
The Peacock is now at Valparaiso. By the time she returns, and the Dolphin joins me, some changes may take place, that will allow this ship to leave the coast without injury to the service.
General La Mar arrived last evening from Guayaquil, to take the command of Lima. He is said to be an excellent man, and much good is anticipated from his government. I had the pleasure of landing him and his family with my boats; and, I have great pleasure in saying, that I am on the best terms, not only with the officers of government here, but with the commanders of the foreign ships that are on this station; they invariably treat our officers with attention and great respect. As yet, not the slightest unpleasant occurrence has taken place between our officers and those of other ships-of-war.
Copy of a letter from Commodore Isaac Hull to the Secretary of the Navy, dated—
U. S. Frigate United States, Callao Bay, December 31, 1825.
I have the honor to forward herewith a copy of the boarding book of this ship, which will show, in an imperfect manner, the number and description of vessels that have been boarded.
Soon after I arrived in this sea, I endeavored to get at, not only the number and description of vessels arriving at the different ports, but the amount of their cargoes, and every particular relating to them, agreeably to the form of the boarding book, but I found it impracticable; for the captains and the supercargoes would not give the information required; indeed, many of them took offence, on being asked many of the questions by the boarding officer, and wanted to know what business I had to inquire about the cost of their cargoes; and it frequently happened that they would not inform the officer what the cargo consisted of; indeed, very few of them would give the information asked.
The list, however, imperfect as it is, will give you some idea of the extent of our commerce on this coast; and have to regret that it has not been in my power to furnish you with a more correct view of it.
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A list of merchant vessels boarded by the United States frigate United States, Isaac Hull, commander, during the period from March 30, 1824, to December, 1825.
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Where boarded. |
When boarded. |
Vessel's name. |
Master's name. |
Owners' names. |
Where built or belonging. |
Lading. |
Number of— |
Where from. |
Whither bound. |
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Tons. |
Men. |
Guns. |
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1824. |
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Valparaiso |
March 30 |
Ship Eagle |
Kelly |
Starbuck |
Nantucket |
Sperm oil |
260 |
22 |
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Whale voyage |
Nantucket |
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do |
do |
Potosi |
R. Baldwin |
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New York |
Flour and sundries |
300 |
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New York |
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do |
do |
Tartar |
Thos. R. Gerry |
Bryant & Sturgis |
Boston |
Flour and dry goods |
300 |
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Boston |
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Callao |
May 2 |
Potosi |
R. Baldwin |
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New York |
Flour and sundries |
370 |
11 |
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Valparaiso |
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do |
May 3 |
Brig Gratitude |
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Liverpool |
Whiskey |
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do |
Callao. |
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do |
May 8 |
Ship Providence |
Bowers |
E. Carrington & Co |
Providence |
Ballast |
360 |
15 |
2 |
Coquimbo |
do |
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do |
May 10 |
China |
Wm. Putnam |
Jos. Peabody |
Salem |
Flour and dry goods |
370 |
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do |
do |
Brig Winifred |
C. W. Gelston |
C. W. Gelston |
Alexandria |
Ballast |
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do |
do |
Peru |
W. Johnson, jr |
Steph & Philips |
Salem |
Flour and dry goods |
187 |
0 |
2 |
Quilca |
Callao. |
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do |
do |
G. P. Stephenson |
W. Pacill |
Isaac Maum |
Baltimore |
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240 |
8 |
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Baltimore |
do |
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do |
do |
Ship America |
Dickoven |
Tibbitts & Whitney |
New York |
Flour and dry goods |
447 |
28 |
4 |
New York |
do |
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do |
do |
Brig Frederick |
James Penney |
Tudor |
Stonington |
Ballast |
147 |
10 |
|
do |
Pisco. |
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do |
May 11 |
Ship Clara |
John Jones |
James Bosley |
Baltimore |
Flour, bread, &c |
297 |
16 |
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Baltimore |
Callao. |
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do |
May 14 |
Brig Dragon |
Chiswell |
Pat. Mulleston |
do |
Rice and cocoa |
167 |
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Huanchaco |
do |
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do |
May 19 |
Hebe |
Nickson |
Wm. Guthrie |
London |
Tallow |
229 |
13 |
2 |
California |
do |
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do |
May 21 |
Col. Young |
Henry Potter |
James Goldia |
Calcutta |
Ballast |
200 |
11 |
4 |
Valparaiso |
do |
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do |
May 27 |
Ship Tartar |
Gerry |
Bryan & Sturgis |
Boston |
Flour and dry goods |
300 |
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Coquimbo |
do |
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do |
Juno 4 |
Brig La Pera |
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Ballast |
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Pisco |
do |
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do |
do |
Nancy |
Charles Sumner |
Field & Edenton |
New York |
do |
141 |
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Huasco |
Valdivia. |
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do |
do |
Ship J. Boggs |
John Jenkins |
John Beggs |
Lima |
Dry goods |
154 |
17 |
2 |
St. Blas |
Callao. |
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do |
Juno 11 |
Earl Wellington |
Potts |
do |
do |
do |
130 |
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Valparaiso |
do |
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do |
Juno 14 |
Isabella |
Lindsay |
C. Silk |
London |
General cargo |
225 |
14 |
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do |
do |
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do |
Juno 20 |
Earl Egremont |
R. Johnson |
Johnson |
do |
Flour |
230 |
14 |
2 |
do |
do |
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do |
do |
Peruvian |
W. Dalling |
W. Dalling |
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Dry goods |
216 |
15 |
6 |
do |
do |
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do |
do |
Andes |
King |
T. & J. Brockley |
|
do |
208 |
15 |
|
Quilca |
do |
|
do |
Juno 26 |
Grecian |
Halbour |
Halbour |
Baltimore |
Cheese and vegetables |
230 |
13 |
4 |
Valparaiso |
do |
|
do |
do |
Minerva |
Lambert |
W. & T. Roach & Co |
Beaufort, S. C |
General cargo |
230 |
12 |
|
do |
do |
|
do |
Juno 26 |
Britannia |
Lorton |
Thomas Stage |
England |
Oil |
310 |
24 |
1 |
do |
do |
|
do |
July 2 |
Duncan Forbes |
A. Lovid |
Alexander Forbes |
Aberdeen |
Wheat |
134 |
8 |
|
Quilca |
do |
|
do |
do |
Antelope |
Rennowsay |
Dowsons |
London |
Produce of Mexico |
157 |
10 |
6 |
Ct. of Mexico |
do |
|
do |
do |
Royal Sovereign |
R. H. Dare |
R. H. Dare |
Margate |
Sugar rice and indigo |
100 |
8 |
2 |
Sansanta |
Valparaiso. |
|
Huanchaco |
July 27 |
Fiposhire |
Robinson |
Robinson, |
London |
Rice |
144 |
12 |
2 |
Guyaquil |
Huanchaco. |
|
do |
July 28 |
Brig Fortuna |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Callao |
do |
|
do |
do |
Camden |
Porter |
Harrison |
Calcutta |
Salt |
131 |
12 |
|
Huasco |
do |
|
Callao |
August 17 |
Liberty |
N. Hurd |
Jesse Hurd |
Chatham, Ct. |
Wine and dry goods |
289 |
20 |
|
Havre de Grace. |
do |
|
do |
do |
Gov. Clinton |
Bassett |
N. L. & P. Griswold |
New York |
Flour and dry goods |
383 |
20 |
|
Valparaiso |
do |
|
do |
August 17 |
Cadet |
Woodbury |
J. Hubbot |
Boston |
Wax |
207 |
12 |
4 |
do |
Manilla. |
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A list of merchant vessels boarded—Continued.
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Where boarded. |
When boarded. |
Vessel's name. |
Master's name. |
Owners' names. |
Where built or belonging.- |
Lading. |
Number of— |
Where from. |
Whither bound. |
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Tons. |
Men. |
Guns. |
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1824. |
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|
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|
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|
|
|
Callao |
August 17 |
Ship Neptune |
Land |
Miff, Colhoun & Co |
Philadelphia |
Flour and rice |
292 |
13 |
|
Huacho |
Callao |
|
do |
August 23 |
Canada |
John H. |
B. Messick |
Baltimore |
Rice and tobacco |
210 |
14 |
2 |
Huacho |
do |
|
do |
August 24 |
Lively |
Hasting |
Heath |
London |
Aguardiente |
50 |
6 |
|
Pisco |
do |
|
do |
do |
America |
Tibbet |
S. Whitney |
New York |
Ballast |
447 |
20 |
4 |
Huanchaco |
do |
|
do |
September 5 |
Tuscan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Samanca |
do |
|
do |
September 21 |
Livonia |
Murphy |
|
London |
Dry goods |
170 |
11 |
|
Huacho |
do |
|
do |
September 24 |
Wabash |
John M'Cay |
James Bosley |
Baltimore |
Sundries |
312 |
11 |
2 |
Quilca |
Canton |
|
do |
September 28 |
Duncan Forbes |
Al. Lovid |
Alex. Forbes |
Aberdeen |
Wheat |
134 |
7 |
|
Huacho |
Callao |
|
do |
October 1 |
Chevy Chase |
Murphy |
Brothers & Bogg |
London |
|
53 |
6 |
|
Huacho |
Pisco |
|
do |
do |
Fame |
Urquhart |
|
Liverpool |
General cargo |
107 |
13 |
|
Liverpool |
Callao |
|
do |
October 2 |
North Point |
W. Patton |
Donnell & Son |
Baltimore |
Sundries |
480 |
22 |
4 |
Baltimore |
do |
|
do |
October 4 |
Brig Antelope |
Reynoldson |
Dowson & Co |
London |
Pisco |
157 |
10 |
6 |
Pisco |
To Leeward |
|
do |
October 6 |
James Laurence |
Ford |
Henry Pratt |
Philadelphia |
Sundries |
209 |
0 |
|
Pisco |
|
|
do |
October 7 |
Peruvian |
W. Darling |
W. Darling |
Liverpool |
Aguardiente |
248 |
16 |
4 |
Pisco |
|
|
do |
October 8 |
Leopold |
Hunter |
Cochran |
Leith |
Dry goods |
186 |
9 |
2 |
Valparaiso |
Callao |
|
do |
October 12 |
President |
Whooten |
A Massey & Co |
Philadelphia |
Sundries |
177 |
14 |
2 |
Valparaiso |
do |
|
do |
October 15 |
Dragon |
Chiswell |
Pat. Mullison |
Liverpool |
Pisco |
167 |
6 |
|
Pisco |
Huacho |
|
do |
October 18 |
Erin |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
do |
October 20 |
Ship Lion |
Green |
|
Portsmouth |
Sundries |
337 |
10 |
|
Baltimore |
Callao |
|
Huancho |
October 25 |
Henry |
Davis |
|
Portsmouth, N. H. |
|
300 |
11 |
|
Baltimore |
do |
|
do |
do |
Isabella |
Lindsay |
C. Silk |
London |
Salt |
225 |
14 |
|
|
Valparaiso |
|
Callao |
October 29 |
Brig Bolivar |
Buchanan |
Cochran & Son |
Glasgow |
Sundries |
204 |
14 |
1 |
St. Lorenzo |
St. Lorenzo |
|
do |
do |
Sloop Success |
A. Liman |
Geo. Ross |
London |
Cocoa |
28 |
4 |
|
Huacho |
Pisco |
|
do |
do |
Brig Erin |
Mullaid |
Wm. Brown |
Liverpool |
General cargo |
188 |
12 |
|
Huacho |
Callao |
|
do |
do |
Rimack |
Beckford |
Alsop |
New York |
Cocoa |
113 |
8 |
|
Huacho |
do |
|
do |
do |
Velocity |
S. Brooks |
H. Stantion |
London |
Sundries |
151 |
10 |
|
Valparaiso |
do |
|
do |
November 3 |
Elizabeth |
R. Snowden |
R. Snowden |
Liverpool |
Flour |
180 |
10 |
|
Pisco |
do |
|
do |
do |
Lavinia |
J. Murphy |
J. Murphy |
Liverpool |
Pisco |
137 |
10 |
|
Valparaiso |
do |
|
do |
November 9 |
America |
Eldridge |
|
Philadelphia |
Flour and provisions |
296 |
14 |
2 |
Philadelphia |
do |
|
Ancon |
November 15 |
Bolivar |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At sea |
December 11 |
Cora |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pisco |
Ancon |
|
Callao |
December 14 |
Nautilus |
Cunan |
Geo. Nash & Co |
Salem |
Provisions, &c. |
252 |
14 |
3 |
Valparaiso |
do |
|
do |
December 18 |
Snipe |
Haig |
|
Calcutta |
Copper |
223 |
23 |
6 |
Copiopo |
Calcutta |
|
do |
December 19 |
Enterprise |
Clark |
W. Bottomly |
Lynn |
Sundries |
184 |
11 |
|
Ancon |
Chorillos |
|
1825. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Chorillos |
January 1 |
Olive Branch |
Hutton |
P. P. Ritchie |
London |
Provisions |
204 |
|
|
|
do |
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A list of merchant vessels boarded—Continued.
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Where boarded. |
When boarded. |
Vessel's name. |
Masters' name. |
Owners' name. |
Where built or belonging. |
Lading. |
Number of—
|
Where from. |
Whither bound. |
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|
Tons. |
Men. |
Guns. |
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1825. |
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|
|
|
Chorillos |
January 11 |
Brig Livonia |
Wilson |
Rd. Hodge |
Sunderland |
Bread and fruit |
216 |
12 |
|
Valparaiso |
Chorillos. |
|
de |
January 15 |
Packet |
S. Tyler |
Brown & Log |
Providence |
Sundries |
205 |
7 |
4 |
Quilca |
do |
|
do |
do |
Ship Jane |
Galager |
Archer & Bispham |
Philadelphia |
do |
327 |
18 |
2 |
do |
do |
|
do |
do |
Brig Laura |
Holman |
John Derby |
Salem |
Flour and dry goods |
200 |
12 |
2 |
do |
do |
|
do |
do |
Ship Panther |
Austin |
J. C. Ellison |
Boston |
Flour, &c. |
450 |
29 |
14 |
Boston |
Coast of Peru. |
|
Callao |
January 17 |
Portia |
Silliman |
Silliman |
Charleston |
Flour |
272 |
14 |
|
Valparaiso |
Callao. |
|
Chorillos |
January 21 |
Dragon |
Chiswell |
G. Mollison |
Liverpool |
Pisco |
170 |
10 |
|
Pisco |
Chorillos. |
|
do |
January 23 |
Rubicon |
Patterson |
|
New York |
Provisions |
143 |
11 |
2 |
do |
Lima. |
|
do |
February 12 |
Leopold |
Woodbury |
Wm. Cochran |
|
General cargo |
190 |
13 |
2 |
do |
Chorillos. |
|
do |
February 14 |
Tartar |
Gerry |
Bryant & Sturges |
Boston |
Ballast |
400 |
9 |
6 |
Quilca |
do |
|
do |
do |
Sereno |
Hodges |
Fish & Bridges |
Boston |
do |
207 |
10 |
|
Guayaquil |
do |
|
do |
February 18 |
Elizabeth |
Rios |
Peru |
Chorillos |
Soldiers |
|
|
|
Pisco |
do |
|
do |
do |
Enterprise |
Clark |
Bottomly |
Lynn |
do |
184 |
12 |
|
do |
do |
|
do |
February 19 |
Clio |
Jackson |
|
Boston |
Leather |
|
|
|
Huacho |
|
|
do |
February 15 |
Minerva |
Lombard |
W. Rook & Co |
New Bedford |
Ballast |
230 |
|
|
do |
|
|
do |
do |
Heroine |
Wm. Heath |
Benj. Banks |
Scituate, Mass |
|
337 |
14 |
4 |
Boston |
Boston |
|
do |
do |
Brig Carlo |
Hall |
N. B. Gram |
New York |
Flour |
225 |
8 |
2 |
Philadelphia |
Uncertain. |
|
do |
do |
Ship Portia |
Silliman |
Silliman |
Charleston |
do |
272 |
15 |
1 |
Alexandria |
Gibraltar, |
|
do |
do |
Brig Active |
Neal |
W. P. Richardson |
Salem |
|
211 |
12 |
2 |
Salem |
Uncertain. |
|
do |
do |
Sereno |
Hodges |
Fish & Bridges |
Boston |
Ballast |
207 |
11 |
|
Boston |
do |
|
do |
do |
Geo. Gardner |
Davidson |
Messick & Johnson |
Baltimore |
Assorted cargo |
344 |
16 |
2 |
Baltimore |
do |
|
do |
do |
Ship Alfred |
Zuill |
Peter Harmony |
New York |
do |
232 |
16 |
|
New York |
Unknown. |
|
do |
do |
Arethusa |
Merrille |
Thos. Sheaf |
Portsmouth |
do |
319 |
15 |
1 |
Baltimore |
Uncertain. |
|
do |
do |
Brig Colon |
Ford |
I. Thorndike |
Boston |
do |
208 |
12 |
2 |
do |
Arica. |
|
do |
do |
Nautilus |
Curren |
Nichols & Co |
Salem |
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