The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1814-03-14
ALEXANDRIA HERALD.
From sAe Federal Renu6lican.

We state upon good authority, that MIR
Madison has, within a few days, after de-
laying his decision a fortnight, refused 10
yecefUe minister from Stain.
He>has also declined negotiating trca-
~ Of commerce and ami,y with Sweden.
Like Tufreau's letter, this furnishes an.
other convincing proof, that there is NO
French influence in our cabinet.
For what is RUSSELL sent TO Sweden, il
we will hot negotiate with, her minister
here To be on the spot, ready 10 intrigue
for Bonaparte. The Crown Prince will
probably consider him as French spy,
and send him home as soon as Mr. De
Kantzow's dispatches are received. Why
does Mr.. Madison still refuse TO accredit
the Cheyaier Onis The contest for the
government in Spain is not yet over, altho'
the French arc driven from the Peninsula.
In other words, Bonaparte has not formal
iy renounccd his professions to the crown
of Spain, and acknowledged her indepen-
dence. Mr.. Madison's conduct in the two
cases referred to, is equivalent to formal
avowal OF our connection with France. We
cannot negotiate with the one, or acknow-
ledge the independence of the other, With
out our imperial ally's permission
We insert the above paragraphs (Which
SO conspicuously head the editorial de-
partment Of Monday Federal Republican,
merely to give our readers an opportunity
TO judge as they please of their falsi,y or
veriGcation. We took some pains (altho'
with a previously made up opinion) to as.
certain the truth Of such asseyerations, and
believe them void Ut foundation the in.
formation gathered through the stenches
of the Gutter, and SO on the Common Sesv-
fr, to the contrary notwithstanding.
Dothose Congressional Editors suppose
that thinking public will take the CAeva.
Iier Onfs as their informant Certainly not
Sor Don Lewis as an honorably Spaniard.--
Nor are they likely to be gulied, as many
have been in tho bare faced denial of the
Russian proffsrsd mediation, by Swedish
consular unsupported assertions.
Vide BossOn Daily .4dyertiser of Rsbru-
cry i5M.
A DUEL.-We understand that due
was fought on Saturday last, near Bladens.
burg, between lieut.. Hall, and lieut.. Hop,
kins, both OF col. Carberry's regiment. A,
the second FIRE, lieut.. Hopkins received
the ball from his antagonists pistol, in the
breast, and expired Immediately.
p- In the first and second pages Of
this days paper, the reader will find ano
Their speech of that distinguished northern
laminary, HOLMES, delivered in the Senate
OF Massachusetts. We hope its length
will not deter any from giving it an atten
tive perusal; for we are persuaded thai
after reading it, they will agree with US
that its brevity is its greatest fault.
From our Correstondent at Washington
March IL.
The public indignation has been much
excited for few days past by the arrivs
here of one of the two brothers, Messrs
Lewis in the neighborhood of their friend.
and relatives, after thirteen years hare
service, and extraordinary bad treatment
from impressment and fast holding in va.
'Ious DTltisn Heo vi war. ney are ne
phews to our departed hero Washington
and Mr.. John Lewis has obtained from the
government Sailing Masters commission
in one of our ships Of war OH the lakes
His story is very interesting one, anc
more personally affecting to himself, be.
ing often and numerically logged, at time.
with dozens Of lashings; and once Hoggst
through feet, condemned to receive 5ot
Iashes; but tainted, and was relieved from
half the sentence, and was finally discharg