The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Height of the urn,	2	1
Diameter, including handles,	1	4
Circumference of the body,	2	5

TRIBUTE TO VALOR.

In a former paper we gave a description of the golden medal voted by congress to commodore Truxtun, for his bravery and conduct in capturing an enemy of superior force. As we found that the publication of that article gave general satisfaction, we have procured, thro' the assistance of a friend, an accurate account of another compliment bestowed on the gallant veteran. We allude to a silver urn, presented to commodore Truxtun by the underwriters of Lloyd's coffee-house, London, through our minister, Mr. King. The protection afforded to the commerce between the two countries, produced this mark of their approbation.

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The workmanship was by the best artists, and in the most finished style of execution; and the cost estimated at 600 guineas.

On the top of the urn is a figure of Minerva, holding in her right hand an olive branch, and in her left the American eagle, his head encircled with thirteen stars, and between the wings the motto E. PLURIBUS UNUM.

On one side of the urn is a representation of the action at the moment of the Insurgente's striking her colors. On the other side the following inscription:

Presented
By the Underwriters and Merchants
At Lloyd's Coffee-House, in London,
TO CAPT. THOMAS TRUXTUN,
Of the American Frigate
Constellation;
As a Mark of their Sense of his Services,
And Admiration of
HIS GALLANT CONDUCT
In taking the
INSURGENTE FRENCH FRIGATE,
OF 44 GUNS,
In the West Indies,
In February, 1799.

Round the top of the urn are wreaths of laurel; and round the body wreaths of oak leaves, richly embossed. The bottom is also encircled with laurel; and the finishing generally in the most elegant chase work.

The following letters passed between Mr. King and commodore Truxtun on that occasion:

"London, February 4, 1801.
"Dear Sir,

"I have the pleasure of sending you annexed copies of a letter which I some time ago received from the master of Lloyd's coffee-house, and of my answer. The piece of plate referred to in this correspondence, will be delivered to the particular care of the master of the ship Two Friends, which will sail in a day or two for New-York.

"As no one has been more persuaded of the importance of our little navy, nor gratified by its conduct in every instance in which its gallantry has had opportunity to shew itself, I beg you to be assured that no person could receive greater satisfaction than I do in transmitting to you this suffrage in its favor, from a nation familiar with naval talents, and capable of appreciating the merit it so honorably applauds—

"With great respect and esteem,
"I have the honor to be,
"Dear Sir,
"Your obedient
"And faithful servant,
"RUFUS KING."

Thomas Truxtun, Esq.

"New-York, 15th April, 1802.
"Dear Sir,

"I had the honor to receive, a few days ago, your obliging and kind letter of the 4th February last, together with an elegant urn, presented to me, through you, by the underwriters and merchants of Lloyd's Coffee-House, London; as also a copy of your correspondence with that body on the subject: for all of which, good Sir, be pleased to accept my most sincere thanks.

"Permit me to become further your debtor, by causing the enclosed to be delivered to that respectable assembly of gentlemen, who have been so attentive in shewing such honorable approbation of my conduct in the West Indies, in Feb. 1799.

"I have the honor to be, dear Sir,
With sentiments of the
"Highest respect,
"Gratitude and esteem,
"Your very obedient
"Humble servant,
"THOMAS TRUXTUN."

His Excellency Rufus King,
Esq. United States Minister near the court of St.
James's.

"New-York, 15th April, 1802.
"Gentlemen,

"I received, a few days ago, through our minister at your court, the elegant URN, which you, many of whom are my old friends and acquaintance, have been pleased to present to me. This mark of your attention, gentlemen, by which I am so much obliged, will leave an impression of respect and esteem on my mind that will only cease with my existence, and will be remembered after by my offspring. Accept of my sincere wishes that peace and good understanding may forever subsist between our respective nations whose interest it is to mutually cherish.

"With sentiments of high respect,
"I have the honor to be,
"Your obedient servant,
"THOMAS TRUXTUN."

"Hon. Underwriters and Merchants of Lloyd's coffee-house, London."