Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1809-10-25

ment 10 restrain temper which will not be
satisfied but by war. From these consider
;,tions, we feel no uncommon degree OF So
licitude for the result of these negotiations,
which are we have no doubt opened at
Washington.
(N0yf Led)
Liberty ofthe seas.-The case of the
ship Vermont recently condemned by the
prize court at Porto Ferroio in Italy, is one
Of these complete clmaxes of in!quity as
seldom occur amongst civilized nations.
This vessel cleared from New York and
sailed direct for Leghorn, with neutral
cargo on board valued at 200 ,OOolollars,and
the necessary vouchers, and met wi.h no in
terruption until near her port OF destination
when she was captured by French priya-
teer and carried into Porto Ferrojo. Every
thing was found clear, but no,wthStand-
ing, nothing could be done until the case
was referred to Paris. Here it was decided
by the high court, that there was no cause
Of deteaton, and the property ordered to be
restored. Bonaparte got lntlmaton OF the
Judgment and suspended it. The case was
held over, until about months since when
final sentence of condemnation has been de-
creed. SUCH is the conduct of the courts
of the protector of commerce, and such the
Justice we receive from the sycophants Of
him who is fighting for the liberty of the
Seas.
Those who trade to Russia, should the
present system continue, must expect to
meet with difficulty and delay-great allow.
ance ought to be made for the situation Of
the country, now at war with Great Bril-
tain, Sweden, Austria, Turkey and Per,
STA. 1t has been clearly demonstrated that
during the last year, large proportion Of
the trade was managed bv assImlated pa
pers, which has caused the government of"
feers to adopt more cautious measures
Every vessels papers must therefore, un-
dergo the strctest scrutiny before they can
be permitted to enter or load His imperi.
al majesty and ministers, particularly re-
spect the American flag and all Ameri-
cans legally trading TO Russia, may rely on
the exertions and support Of Mr.. Harris,
the. consul general, who is not only a man
of business, but the complete gentleman ,;and
perfectly adapted to fill higher situation.
He is much respected by the emperor and
ministers, and is well acquainted with the
language and manners ofthose among whom
he resides. He is warmly attached 10 his
country and countrymen. His situation is
most trying, and requires the utmost per.
severance and can add, with ,propriety,
that he merits the thanks of the country he
represents for his exertions.
On the arrival of vessel off Cronstadt
the. papers demanded for inspection are, the
register. sea letter, Mediterranean pass,
bill of health, rob d'Equipage, log book,
and probably bills of lading and clearances
should they not perfectly correspond, the
consequence will be attended with difficulty
and danger. The above documents are in
general sent to Mr.. Harris, to decide on,
who is disposed to prevent rather than Gre
ate difficulty. The same kind of papers
appear in so many different forms, that it is
.otten impossible to discriminate between
right and wrong, the register excepted e.
ven that has been initiated, but like other
forgeries, in some parts imperfect.
/. Yours, &c.
ANDREW SCOTT,
I Master afthe ship SILLY, ofBoSt0n.
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