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June 25th (search for this): article 4
Not being worth the capture, the balance of Capt Coxetter's prisoners were placed on board her, on condition that she would pursue her voyage to Antigna. After this, several French vessels were seen; but the next capture was the Alvarado, which was subsequently lost in getting into port. A California bark from St. Thomas, bound for Cork having on board the cargo of a British vessel which was cast away, was next hailed and allowed to pass The Jeff. Davis put into Porto Rico on July 25 and sailed again on the 26th, after receiving a supply of water and provisions. After leaving the port of Porto Rico, the Jeff Davis b the schooner Windward with salt from Turks Island to Holmes' Hole While thinking what disposition should be made of the Windward, her fate was decided by the appearance of another sail in the horizon. The schooner was reluctantly allowed to depart, while chase was immediately made for the distant vessel. This vessel was brought to when within the rang
June 28th (search for this): article 4
ry] Our community heard. with the deepest regret on Saturday, that the privateer Jeff Davis, in trying to make the port of St. Augustine Fla., had struck on the bar and we lost. It was a matter of congratulation, however, that every man of her gallant crew was saved. Mr. Felix C. Dutriuez, one of the wrecked privateersmen, arrived in Charleston yesterday, and from him our reporter has obtained the following interesting narrative of the cruise of the Jeff Davis: On Friday night,June 28th,after the crew had participated in the celebration of that day ever to be remembered by South Carolina in connection with the memorable battle and history of Fort Moultrie, the Jeff Davis fully equipped for a long sea voyage, and manned by as spirited and gallant a crew as ever braved the dangers of fire and water, set sail from the harbor of Charleston; and not withstanding the very efficient blockade. Abraham I. was by daylight of the 29th out a sea, though the Jeff. Davis passed suffi
French (search for this): article 4
m the harbor of Charleston; and not withstanding the very efficient blockade. Abraham I. was by daylight of the 29th out a sea, though the Jeff. Davis passed sufficiently near to see the blockading squadron exchanging signals. On the following day the lookout at the mast-head discovered two sails ahead; but owing to some disarrangement of the fore-topmast gearing, they were not pursued. On the evening of the same day a large vessel of doubtful nationality was seen, but supposing her French, no demonstration was made to arrest her. On the Fourth of July, a salute in honor of the Confederate flag was fired, after which all hands, by order of Capt. Coxetter, "splice the main brace" In the evening, a sail was discovered on the Ice bow. On approaching this vessel a gun was fired, which caused he to heave to. On examination of her papers she was found to be the brig Grace Worthington, sailing under English colors. She was let pass. A brig from Baltimore was also allowed to pa
16th (search for this): article 4
ered, however, that she was loaded with arms and provisions for the blockading squadron. After transferring the crow to the Jeff Davis, and removing what provisions and arms were necessary. Capt Coxetter had the John Carver scuttled and set on fire fore and after This was at eight o'clock in the evening, and at four o'clock on the following morning the crew of the Jeff.Davis saw the fated John Carver go down. Capt. Coxetter now made sail for the Florida coast On Friday evening, the 16th instant. he was off St. Augustine; but the wind having increased to half a gale, he could not venture in He remained outside the bar the whole of Saturday without observing any of Lincoln's fleet. On Sunday morning at half-past 6, while trying to cross the bar, the Jeff Davis struck, and though every possible exertion was made to relieve her by throwing the heavy guts overboard, yet the noble vessel, after her perilous voyage, and the running of innumerable blockades, became a total wreck. All
James Smith (search for this): article 4
, changed the appearance of matters, and brought the John Welsh to. (The John Welsh, with her cargo of sugar, has since safely arrived) The John Welsh was bound from Trinidad to Falmouth for orders. The next vessel captured was the Enchantress, which was subsequently recaptured by the blockaders. On Sunday, after divine service, a sail was descried astern. At noon the vessel was with in range of "Long Tom," which caused her to heave to. This vessel proved to be the S J Wating. Capt. Smith, from New York to Montevideo. (This vessel, it will be recollected, was also recaptured) On the following Tuesday, at three, A.M, a sail was discovered, which proved to be a 'Blue Nose Yankee' not worth powder. He was let pass. The same morning another vessel was discovered. The Jeff Davis gave chase until noon, when she was overhauled. This vessel proved to be the ship Many Goodwell; but, as the Captain had his wire on board, the gallant Capt. Coxetter at once determined that the Ma
Hector Davis (search for this): article 4
day night,June 28th,after the crew had participated in the celebration of that day ever to be remembered by South Carolina in connection with the memorable battle and history of Fort Moultrie, the Jeff Davis fully equipped for a long sea voyage, and manned by as spirited and gallant a crew as ever braved the dangers of fire and water, set sail from the harbor of Charleston; and not withstanding the very efficient blockade. Abraham I. was by daylight of the 29th out a sea, though the Jeff. Davis passed sufficiently near to see the blockading squadron exchanging signals. On the following day the lookout at the mast-head discovered two sails ahead; but owing to some disarrangement of the fore-topmast gearing, they were not pursued. On the evening of the same day a large vessel of doubtful nationality was seen, but supposing her French, no demonstration was made to arrest her. On the Fourth of July, a salute in honor of the Confederate flag was fired, after which all hands,
Coxetter (search for this): article 4
Confederate flag was fired, after which all hands, by order of Capt. Coxetter, "splice the main brace" In the evening, a sail was discovered d was in the act of giving the longitude, when "Lon, Tom," from Capt. Coxetter, changed the appearance of matters, and brought the John Welsh oodwell; but, as the Captain had his wire on board, the gallant Capt. Coxetter at once determined that the Mary Goodwell in consideration of higna, with lumber — Not being worth the capture, the balance of Capt Coxetter's prisoners were placed on board her, on condition that she wouf Davis, and removing what provisions and arms were necessary. Capt Coxetter had the John Carver scuttled and set on fire fore and after Thi crew of the Jeff.Davis saw the fated John Carver go down. Capt. Coxetter now made sail for the Florida coast On Friday evening, the 16the of the appreciation of our citizens be procured for the bold Captain Coxetter, to be presented to him on his return A list for such an objec
June, 7 AD (search for this): article 4
her. On the Fourth of July, a salute in honor of the Confederate flag was fired, after which all hands, by order of Capt. Coxetter, "splice the main brace" In the evening, a sail was discovered on the Ice bow. On approaching this vessel a gun was fired, which caused he to heave to. On examination of her papers she was found to be the brig Grace Worthington, sailing under English colors. She was let pass. A brig from Baltimore was also allowed to pass on the same day. On Saturday,July 6 a vessel was descried The Jeff Davis hoisted French colors, which brought the sail towards her. The Captain of the unknown vessel, thinking the Jeff. wanted the longitude, came close by, and was in the act of giving the longitude, when "Lon, Tom," from Capt. Coxetter, changed the appearance of matters, and brought the John Welsh to. (The John Welsh, with her cargo of sugar, has since safely arrived) The John Welsh was bound from Trinidad to Falmouth for orders. The next vessel captured
November, 8 AD (search for this): article 4
e horizon. The schooner was reluctantly allowed to depart, while chase was immediately made for the distant vessel. This vessel was brought to when within the range of 'LongTom, and provide to be the Santa Clara, the arrival of which we have already announced. The Captain of the Santa Clara said he had heard of the Jeff Davis at Porto Rico, and was sailing to the northward to keep clear of her The Windward was subsequently overhauled, and all the prisoners put on board. On Sunday, August 11th, the Jeff Davis descried a large vessel, which, by a permit from the celebrated "Long Tom," was discovered to be the ship John Carver. Capt Eige of Bath, Maine Capt Eige produced no papers; he said he was loaded with coal for the Gulf It was afterwards discovered, however, that she was loaded with arms and provisions for the blockading squadron. After transferring the crow to the Jeff Davis, and removing what provisions and arms were necessary. Capt Coxetter had the John Carver scuttled
Bomba Lincoln (search for this): article 4
ssary. Capt Coxetter had the John Carver scuttled and set on fire fore and after This was at eight o'clock in the evening, and at four o'clock on the following morning the crew of the Jeff.Davis saw the fated John Carver go down. Capt. Coxetter now made sail for the Florida coast On Friday evening, the 16th instant. he was off St. Augustine; but the wind having increased to half a gale, he could not venture in He remained outside the bar the whole of Saturday without observing any of Lincoln's fleet. On Sunday morning at half-past 6, while trying to cross the bar, the Jeff Davis struck, and though every possible exertion was made to relieve her by throwing the heavy guts overboard, yet the noble vessel, after her perilous voyage, and the running of innumerable blockades, became a total wreck. All the small arms and clothing of the crew, with many valuable sundries, were, however, saved. On the arrival of the brave but unfortunate crew in St. Augustine, they were received
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