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ed, but was expected to in Q or,3 weeks
Capt. Howlaud and the John Adams oil
Boston, were waiting this convoy.
August6.
FROM PORTUGAL.
Yesterday arrived the bsrque Sally and
Mary, Captain West, in IS days from o.
porto, which he left LIST OF July.
Considerable alarm prevailed in Portu.
gal, lest they should again have a visit
from the French, who having been REIN
forced at Badsios, were said to be advanc.
ing. The British and Portuguese forces
which recently invested that places had tai.
leo back about SO miles, and were within
about 20 miles of Lisbon. It appears that
this movement was not so much owing to
a dread of the power of the enemy as to a
great scarcity Of provisions, from which
the army had suffered considerably, the
French having destroyed every thing the
country afforded, even to the mules. We
do not learn that junction had yet been
effected between Lord Welington's forces,
under Gen. Spencer, and the division un-
der Beresford nor that the remnant OF
Massena's al my bad joined Souh, though
from their movements it was expected.
Capt. w. was informed by an American
gentleman who left Lisbon on the 25th of
June, that he had seen letter from Bril-
fish officer of Beresford's army stating that
they had retreated, lest by remaining 10
Spain they should be cut off by the French
forces (late Massena's) who were descend
ing through Estramadura. He likewise
mentioned the great scarcity of provisions.
A few days before Capt. w. sailed, the
at Oporto received letter
from Lord Wellington, directing him to
suspend purchasing provisions as he should
draw his supplies from the Tagus. The
Commissary Immediately shipped all the
stores on hand, having taken up several of
the American vessels for that purpose. A
report prevailed that the army which had
lately been driven out of Portugal, amount.
ing to Is 600 were returning aud were with
in 60 miles of Oporto, and the inhabitants
were much alarmed. (It is certain this ar
my cannot both advance towards Oporto
and join Soult.-There seems to have been
more alarm tn an danger.)
The general complexion of Capt. Vests
is gloomy, though not speci6c.
But we cannot see any probability of a con-
siderable reverse of fortune. The British
mad advanced so far as to render supplies of
provisions from Lisbon difficult. AS they
approach Lisbon they will be furnished
with abundance, for there they are in great
plenty. If the French follow, thew in turn
will begin to suffer, Qor the soil of Portu.
gal affords nothing,) the same distresses
which before rendered their stay impracti-
cable. Lord Wellington, we presume, is
TOO circumspect commander to be cir
cumvemed by his enemy. Massena had
not returned from France.
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wb;eb IS moderate enough, considet;,.
tho. the principal injury which slse has sus.
tanned was that of having been chased 81 |.
British friga'e
Queries-Is it not remarkable that when.
ever a French privateer is under the neces.
sity of putting into one of our ports in dis.
tyess, she always happens to have vslua.
BILE cargo on board !-How many Amer.
can vessels has this privateer La Vengeance
plundered during her late cruize!
Surely the American people must be IA
NOUS for their biety as well as hospitality;
for no people on earth ever so readilyrc re.
turned good for evil. May they receive
their reward hereafter.
FoRT SToDDART, July II.
No Rat.f.-On Monday last arrived at
this port Gun Boat No. 81, captain Sped
den, with the schooner having powder and
military stores on board in company. BY
the arrival of these vessels we have obtain.
ed the following particulars OF the re.estab-
lishment of the free navigation OF the Mo.
bile river, and the dissipation OF those
seualiy appearances which drove the com.
mandant of Mobile aud his troops within
the walls of their fort. That ten gun yes.
sells. under the command of capt. Balm.
bridge, arrived CT Mobile on the Cd inst.
for the purpose of forcinga passage by the
fort for the schooner loaded with powder
and military stores, for the troops at this
place. The schooner had been stopped and
not permitted to pass the fort; in conse.
quence of which she returned TO NewOt
leans and made report. The above num-
Der of vessels was sent to CONVOY her past
the fort. When they arrived of the bar
of Mobile, the Spanish commandment sent
an officer to inform capt. Bainbridge thar
he had orters not to permit any powder or
gun vessels to pass that fort, aud II they
attempted it, he should certainly FIRE at
them. Capt. cambridge replied, that he
would comply with the orders he had re.
ceived from the commodore, and would
pass the fort the first favorable wind. He
then held council with his officers, and
it was concluded to be more prudent to send
nine of the gun-boats under the command
of captain Is. F. Reid, up Spanish river,
and drop down Mobile river, and take the
most advantageous position for the attack.
which was to be communicated by signals,
when capt. cambridge, in gun-boat No. IS,
which remained off the bar, was 20 run IN
under the fort, the rest Of the gun.boats
were to commence firing.
The commandant perceivfng these move
ments, and fearing the consequences of an
attack, dispatched an officer to inform capt.
cambridge, that he had held council OF
war with his officers, and had come to the
determination of permitting them to pass.
leaving the measure to be decided by the
two governments. One of the gun boats,
No. 27, with the schooner, proceeded up
the river, and the rest are now lying oPpo-
site Mobile.
Thus has terminated an affair which, had
1T come to a contest, would have resulted
in the possession of that important place to
this country by the Americans. %But the
Spaniards knew who they had to deal with,
and the consequences, should they FIRE
gun.
INDIAN WAR.
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BALTIMORE, August IS.

@ffV"eefNS J|oW O0NiW2fc.-l ne toll
loving letter from master of vessel now
at Philadelphia, calls to mind the several
privateers which have been armed and fit.
ted out of this port. 1t comes from a man
of unquestionable credit. LINTON. who
figures on board this nameless privateer,
is well knowa ia Baltimore. Tomorrow.
IT we have room, We shall introduce other
teats of privateering, and the shameful fact
OF the Public Cutter James Madison, hav-
ing saluted and cheered French Privateer
at Savannah.
Extract Of letter from an american Cot.
tam, dated PHILADELPHIA, august 1, to q
gentleman in this city.
"OH and in sight of Havana, was
brought to by French privateer, and the
boat came along side of me, each man with
his musket and cu,lass. They jumped on
board, and when he Is. Lynton) asked
where the Captain was, the people pointed
to me. He looked me full in the face, and
asked il that was my vessel? I told him
yes. he then threw his cutlass in the boat,
making his men do the like, which they did
not approve of. He then went afe, and I
asked him below, but he refused, SAYING
ne did not wish to see any thing | had
He asked about all his friends, telling me
first not to ask him any questions. He ask
ed what talk there was about him in Ameri-
ca, and told nae he took nothing burt money
and the like, as he could get no prizes to
France also, that he had robbed several
vessels and then burnt them. had s 5000
under the cabin floor, which he might have
got had he looked for It. He took few
lines. for which he offered payment, tel
ling rae had better take is, as he had the
most money. The Captain c.. you
asked about. know nothing of, as I was
not permitted to ask any questions about a.
ny thing. There were in the boat with
him some other Americans, but they were
so dis6gured with long boards and whis.
kers, that had been acquainted with them,
should not have known them in their pre-
sent disguise"
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NORFOLK, August IL.

On Saturday arrived in Hampton Road DIS,
the schr. Lady's Delight, from Lisbon,
which place she left the LIST of July. The
verbal intelligence is, that there had been
no general action, that Lord Wellington
was retreatiug to his former positions be-
fore Lisbon, and that at the time the La
[dy's Delight sailed, he had got within 60
miles of Lisbon.
We received by this vessel one paper on.
ly of the 28th June, which contained moth
ing worth translating, except the letter of
Lord Wellington, which is given in this
days paper.
Markets were very bad for provisions,
vessels daily arriving, and no sale for their
cargoes, nor places to store them. Corn
was at one and an half dollar per bushel,
and very dull at that-Flour was s IS, and
no sale.
The schr. Norfolk, capt. Steward, ar.
rived on Saturday from Cadiz, which he
left the 9Th of June. The siege s,iA con.
tinued nothing new.
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! suoFcUlCut Oi TIC bOOpss dlsO OfucIcu 70
be put IN motion, on the night of the 18th,
general Hamilton's division, by Withdraw.
ing it from the blockade of Badajoz, as
had determined to give battle to the enemy
if only the army of the south was advauc.
ing. On the night of the 14th. Lieut.. Az.
ling, who had been ordered to watch the
enemy's motions, arrived at Albuhera,
with information that the advanced guard
Of the army of Portugal Qate Massena's)
had in its march from CASTLE, entered the
city OF Truxillo, on the evening of the 9Th
instant; this information corroborated what
| had learned on the 18th, relative to the
march of this army. As the enemy could
form a junction with the army of the south.
by the 18th, at Merida, determined TO
raise the blockade of Badajoz, and accord.
ingly ordered the combined army to re.
cross the Cuadiana on the 18th, which
was effected, without any difficulty or loss
OF any article whatever, at the same time
general Blake, with the Spanish army eros
sed it at Jerumenha.
Since that period the allied arrav has
been encamped in the woods, upon the river
Caya, near Tore de Moribo, with its right
upon that river the Sd and 9TH divisions
with the cavalry under brigadier general
Maddea at Campo Major. The troops
under the command of lieut.. gen. sir Is.
Spencer, on the frontiers of CASTLE, eros.
sed the Tsgus at Villa Velha, while the
enemy crossed at Almarez, the whole bo.
dy is at present posted along the Caya, be.
tween this place and Arronches.
The enemy's advanced guard appeared
this day 10 the vicinity of Badajoz aud I
am persuaded the whole army will coucen.
traits tomorrow at or near Merida.
The enemy has now collected all the for.
ces that were in CASTLE, in Madrid, and
what is called the Army Of the Centre al.
so the whole force that was in Andalusia.
with the exception of what was necessary to
maintain his position before Cadiz. and
that with which gen. Sebastian occupies
the eastern part of Andalusia. Thus has
the enemy abandoned both the CASTLES.
leaving only a small garrison in Madrid.
by which he has collected one grand army
in Estremadura.
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ALEXANDRIA, Aug. II.

French Privateers.-rheF French priva-
teer, La Vengeance, arrived at Savannah
few days ago, and in sailing up the river,
fred salute, which was returned by the
Revenue Gutter. James Madison. The
privateerthen gave three cheers, which was
also Immediately returned by the cutters
crew. This privateer was fitted out at
Charleston and, after cruizing along the
Spanish Main, has carried into Savannah.
it is said. cargo of specie, cochiueal and
dry goods, to an immense amount. She
was admitted to entry as a merchant vessel,
and allowed to dispose of as much of her
cargo as would repair her damages, viz. to
the amount of seventeen thousand dollars ;
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Translated for the Ledger.

LISBON, June %.
Extract ofan official despatch from Lord
Wellington to his Excellency Miguel
Pereira Forjaz, dated head, quarters
Quinta de St. Joao, June 90.
The advance of the enemy, composed of
10000 men, moved forward to Los Santos,
ON the morning of the 18th. In conse-
quence of which movement, lieut.. Streeni.
vitz OF the 2ist regiment of dragons was
ordered by Sir VIM. Erskine, TO reconnoi-
tire the enemy with small detachment of
the Sd hussars, and Sd dragon guards /;
this detachment distinguished itself in a
charge which it made upon superior force
of the enemy, from which it took some pri-
soners.
had given orders. that, in case the enc
my should advance, to raise the siege of
Badajoz: and that the cavalry of the I'd and
4th divisions of the anglo-Lousitanian ar
my, and the Spanish troops under Gen.
Blake should unite. and / set out tina.
night for Albuhera, to supcrintend the
Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1811-11-16

to both governments, and to explain At Il
same time, in the most friendly maine, ~
motives which led to 1t. The President co. 4
not doubt that such an explanation wo'1
give all the satisfaction that as inteGdet n
it. By late letter from tn \ ler.can cLs,
d'affairs at London, observe, tina, hi, II
PLANTATION was made to your govegn,ae,s II
the mouth OF last. HAT Il Vas :,
sooner made was owing to the depsrtar, Il
the minister plenipotentiary of she . I'D
States before the instruction was received
/ am persuaded, sir, that you viii STE, !,
this view of tie subject, very strong psaof !
the Just ard amicable disposition Of ne IN,
ed States towards SPAIN Of which treated !,
the conference, to which you have allude, :
The same disposition still exists but it 11p
be understood that it cannot be INDUCED Io,
ger than may comport with the safety. as !,
as with the rights and honor of the nalion
have the honor to be, sc. sc.
JAMES MONROE
THE above concludes the correspondent
between Mr.. Monroe and Mr. Foster, and en-
braces the whole of it, with the exception .
three notes, which appear to have been Nus
ductory to the opening of the written lie.
course between the Secretary of State and ia
British Minister, and which will be given G
Monday.
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terested. The President would have lncurrea
the censure of the nation, had ne suHerea lia'
province to be wrested from the United States
under pretext of wrestling If from SPAN
Ia taking possession of it, in their name, and
under their authority, except In the part winch
was occupied by the Spanish troops, who nave
not been disturbed, he defended the rights
and secured the peace of the nation, and even
consulted the honor of Spain herself ny
this event, the U. States have acquired no
new title to West Florida. They wanted none.
In adjusting hereafter all the other points
which remain to be adjusted with opaln' ana
which it is proposed to make the subject OF
amicablc negotiation as soon as the govern
ment oGSpain shall be settled, her claim to
this territory may also be brought INTO view
and receive all the attention which is due TO IL
Aware that this transaction might be mis-
conceived and misrepresented, the President
deemed it proper subject of instruction TO
the ministers Of the United States at foreign
courts to place it in atrue light before them.
Such an instruction was forwarded to Mr..
Pinknev, their late minister plenipotentla'y
at London, who would have executed 1t, had
not the termination of his mission prevented
it. The President cannot doubt that the frank
and candid explanation which | have now CIV
en-, by his order, of the considerations which
induced the United States to take possession
of this country, will be perfectly satisfactory
to his royal highness the Prince Regent.
With great respect and consideration, l
have the honor to be, sir, your most obedi-
ent servant,
JAMES MONROE.
.dug. j. Foster, Esq. &c. &c. &c.
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Mr.. MONROE TO MIR. FOSTER.
November Q, 1911.

SIR,
have had the honor to receive your letter
ofSepsember 5th, and to submit 1t to the view
of the President.
The principles which have governed the
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of the present war with England, accord
ing to such equitable rates of division, ~
may be dictated by that cordial and increas.
ing confidence which binds the parties to
each other.
18th. That this good understanding may
suffer no diminution through the arts and
contrivances ofthc dissfectcd, or of cmissa-
ries paid by England, to sow dissention and
dis,rust, it is also agreed that the subjects
of the two parties, shall treat each other
with amity and respect, cherishing the bond
which has never ceased to connect them in
affection, since the memorable combats
which they gained over that imperious ma
tion, whose chains Frenchmen enabled
them to break, special care shall be taken to
discourage the introduction of British pub
locations, and those who shall dare to dis.
colour or libel the high contracting parties,
their officers, policy or motives shall be Sc
verely punished according to law, and in
degree proportioned to the enormity of their
attempts.
14th. His said majesty, emperor of the
French, king of Italy, and protector Of tho
confederation OF the Rhine, shall in due
and proper time cause his good friends, the
United States, to be received into the said
confederation, upon such terms and condi.
tions as shall be freely agreed to and settled
between all parties.
In faith whereof, the respective plenipo-
tentiaries have signed the above articles,
both 10 the French and English languages,
declaringnevertheless, that the present trea-
ty was originally composed and concluded
in the French language, and they have here
unto affixed their seals.
Done at Paris this day of
in the year of Christ, one
thousand eight hundred and eleven.
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arrived, and being in want of money to meet
other exigencies, he is disagreeably compel
led to make this claim upon those who owe
hint is hoped they will not be indifferent
TO the call
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On Wednesday last splendid Public Din.
ner was given in this city, in honor of
Major General G. c. PINCKNEY.
CHARLES BIDDLE, Esquire, being appoin.
| ted President, and Major LENox, Vice-Prcsi-
dent, the company sat down to profusion Of
the choicest viands, fruits, and wines. pre-.
pared and served in the best STYLE bv Mr..
| Barry, of the City Hotel--Ifilarity and ham
piness were the order of the day; and on no
occasion has the appreciation of eminent pub
lie services. and exalted private WORTH been
more cordially announced than in the grato-
full expressions of esteem and applause bestow-
ed on their distinguished Guest Several Cen
tlemen, visiting the city, honored the compa-
ny by accepting invitations to the Dinner.
The following Toasts, interspersed with
songs, and accompanied by music from an ex-
cellent Band, were drank
|. The United States--Their Independence
was achieved by virtue and valour, NAV il
never be lost by treachery or cowardice.
2. The glorious memory Of the Immortal
Washington-" Passing in proud transmits
sion to remotest age, it shall endure fo1ever."
8. The people Of the United States-A ma
tional character is all important to their int.
rests-may the desire to fix it on an honora-
bio basis absorb all party distinctions
Let equal law secure domestic happiness. and
dignifed impartiality command the respect
of foreign nations.
S. Tie memory of Hamilton, and other
departed Heroes and Statesmen of the Re-
pollution.
6. The surviuing Soldiers Of the Revols-
tion.-Honour for their services and liberal
spirit to adjust their unrequitted claims.
z. The Nauy of the United States-Its
establishment was sanctioned by Washington.
and the gallant spirit OF its infancy is worthy
of its illustrious patron.
s. The Army ofthe United Satss-Emu-
lating the deeds of the revolutionary war, il
will Justify the confidence which is reposed in
its patriotism, yalour and discipline
9. The Judiciary Of the u States--En.
lightened, pure and independent.
TO- The true honor Of Imerico--A proud
spirit, which equally disdains injustice to the
weak, and submission to the powerful
IL. Peace to our country--Not an inse-
cure repose, bought by submission, but an
armed and fearless tranquility, which no ma
ton shall dare to disturb.
l2. The trusts and Offices of the Republic.
The appropriate rewards of merit and patri.
otism-when otherwise bestowed, public
and private wrong are both effected.
l3 Our Union.-The temple ofour safety.
nmfactures Of the United States Essential
to the several sections of our country, and o
qually entitled to its protection.
Is Foreign Ndtions.--Known only to our
country and government by their public acts,
may they be dealt with accordingly
10. The Pair iots Of Spain and Portugal.
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From the Philadelphia True American.
SECRETS WILL OUT

SECRETS WILL OUTS
Mr. Bradford,
The following copy of treaty said to be
sent out under the care of JOEL BARLOW,
to France, is handed to me BY gentleman
from Washington, where it is in circula-
ton among the knowing ones, and is at
your service. A. Il.
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G " " I'D .,
Anong which are the follorving articles.
; a large ,s'o ,r emit. of BoNNErs,
A parcel of elegant cur GLASS,
Liverpool CHINA, of elegant figures,
Silk GLOVES,
ditto SHAWLS,
Elegant Cotton, ditto,
Fancy Leno. assorted,
Silk and Cotton UMBRELLAS.
alto PARASOLS,
lVith an assortment of
Fashionable Goods,
superi0ny 10 any he has ever before opened.
SPECTACLES for every age,
Cooper's DRAWING.KNIVES, and
HARDWARE in general.
Essence of Peppermint,
Turiington's Balsam,
Gum Drsgacauth,
Golden Tincture,
Red Sanders,
Sweet Oil,
Refined Camphor.
w uitC uIttt,
Spanish Brown,
Prussian Blue,
Verdegris, nAr>r-C
Yellow Ochre, L AIN / -.
Kings Yellow,
Dutch Pink,
Patent Yellow,
Blue Vitriol,
OIL VIrRIOL,
AQUAFORTIS.
Iron, Crowley and Blister'd
Steel, Strap Iron, &c.
| will exchange excellent
Whisky for Rye after har-
vest.
LEVI PRICE.
Martinsburgh, June z, 1911.
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The subscriber has on
hands about 1000 yards of
COUNTRY LINENS, as
sorted, which he will dis
pose of on moderate terms.
Thomas c.. Smith.
Martinsburgh, Aug. 2, 1911.
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NEW GOODS.

THE subscriber has jus, finished
l. opening an exte~~ive assortment Of
G. o O I'D S.
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. IS.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

On Wednesday last a splendid Public Dir
ner was given in this city, in honor of
Mnior General @ C. PTNCKNEY