Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-09-05
From the Providence american, Of the
25th ut.
LATEST FROM GIBRALTAR.

Arrived here last evening, the brig
Brazilian, Snow, in IL days passage
from Gibraltar. We were politely favor
ed with the following interesting intelIi-
gence, by an intelligent gentleman, pas
senger in the B.
The American squadron fell in with
the Algerine frigate Mesoda, of 46 guns,
and from to 600 Men of Cape de Cat.
She was engaged by the Guerrero alone.
and after an action of one hour and an
half was CAPTURED by her, the Mesoda
had "a killed and "a wounded; the
Guerriere had wounded. They after
wards captured another fligate and a
corvette, off cape Palos-the particulars
of the action net stated.
The prizes were sent into Car'hasena
but were ordered by the Spanish go
vernment to leave the place; in conse-
quence Of which the proceeded to Tou-
Ion. 1t was reported that another Il
gerine cruiser, brig, had been spoken
golng into Toulon, prize to the Ameri-
can squadron. 1t was confidently believ-
ed at Gibraltar, that the greatest part,
If not the whole Of the Algerine fleet
would be captured, as there were certain
accounts of their being at sea, long al
ter they passed the straits, which prece-
|ded the American squadron only by As
hours. There was Another report In CIR
culation, that the squadron had taken
the second seaport in Algiers, called T.
ran. Vessels which had arrived from
the Straits brought various but conIlrma-
tory accounts of the probability OF the
entire capture OF the Alserine fleet, bat
as they assert nothing particular as to
actual capture, except those already
mentioned, they are only entitled to the
credit of plausible cojectares. The re-
port of the capture of two frigates & cor
|vette, was confirmed by letter from
capt, Lewis, OF the Guerrero, to one
| of the American Consuls in Spain, and
by him communicated to Mr.. Hora'io
ISprague. American Commission Mer-
chant at Gibraltar.
The Dutch squadron consisting OF five
lfrigates and one sloop of war, passed
Gibraltar on the Sd of July, and it was
presumed would form junction with the
Americans.
A large Swedish frigate came to an
Choir at Gibraltar on the l 18th, bound up.
1t was said she was the vanguard OF a
much larger force, to operate against the
Algerines.
There were various reports respecting
the number of American merchantmen
captured!by the Algerines since the war;
but they originated more from coIJec-
ture than from any ascertalned facts.
1t remains question il they have captur-
ed one, except Salem brig a great
while since. The prisoners at Alslers
were treated very well, and not obliged
to work, being unde: the protection OF
the Swedish Consul there, who allows
them monthlysstipend by the aut@or'ty
of our government, MIR. Sprasue had
received number Of letters t:m capt.
Smith of the Salem brig who resides with
ltae Swedish consul. Tie last letter was
| from the mate, VINO in the absence OF
capt. Smith (he having gone into the
country GA business CT the consul Under
took to answer letter. from Mr.. sprague
20 him; It stated that they were very
well treated BY the present Dey, and that
The had no doubt that the moment the
American feet appeared of AlsIers an
Immediate treaty w"u'd take place on
the most favorable terms to America.
On the arrival OF report OF tie death
If Ronaparte on the 9Th, a general JeH