The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1816-06-26
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The y. 5. Corvette John Adams, Capt.
Trenchard, from AIgier., with MIR. Murray,
bearer Of dispatches for government, arrived
at New York last Wednesday.
The John Adams sailed from Aleiers on
the 18th Of April, In company with the u D.
squsdfon under the commaUd OF Com. Shaw,
the whole of which were bound on cruize,
except the sloop of war Ontario, which sailed
for Marseillcs.
We are informed that serious msunder-
standing had arisen, between the Dey Of AL
giers and the Americans, from wha. particu-
lar Causes we have not been able to learn
but understand that the delay Of The rcs,ora-
tion of the brig OF war, driven ashore by Com.
Decatur, and seized ty the SpaniaIds was one
OF the causes and that the Dcy was about 10
send out his fleet to cruise against the Ame-
ricans, in violation OF the late treaty Of peace.
Com. Shaw, appri.ed of the hostile inscn.
tions Of the Dey, proceeded with the whole
American squadron in the Mediterranean ia
the port of Agiers aud being we'll provided
with fire ships, &c. threatened immediate de.
stIuction to his maiesiy's fleet as wen as his
capital. Mr.. Shaler, the American consul,
had previously repaired on board our fleet.
This sudden and unexpected appearance Of
the squadron caused great confusion and
fear the Dey, with his household fed to
one Of the forts, and when the work of des-
truc,ion was about TO commence, he sent oue
flag OF truce TO Com. Shaw, with assurances
that he would adhere to the late treaty, and in.
vited Mr.. Shaler to return and resume his
functions, which was agreed 10 for the present.
The American Consul at Gibralter has Civ
en- public notice that American vessels might
again pass up and down the Mediterranean
without danger of molestation by me Aiger.
ines.
Ertrocs ofo letter from an officer on bard ne
american Frigdfe Constellation dated Bay
Of .Hsiers, .dhrH4.
"l wrote you last from Mahon at present
we are at anchor in the Bay Of AIgiers, whero
we arr. the Sd of this month, and came to a.
mong squadron Of ~ sail OF British ships
under the command OF Admiral Pslew, (lord
Exmou,h) who, it is much TO be regretted on
the score of humanity, did not succeed in his
demand for all christian prisoners, bur, on tho
contrary, received only one thousand, for
which he pays from 500 to 1000 dolls. per
head This, in our opinioh, is pi,iful ar
rangement. think we could have done bet
ter with our little squadron however, as tho
maxim says "what is one mans loss is anoth-
W Be'"S io' ~ wiz ohiy hohC OuI
stars shine brighter in the eyes of the world
and can assure you, tha, those stripes
which have waved so triumphantly, still con-
tinue to strike terror into the hearts of our
sayage enemies.
"At the departure Of the British feet, the
Dey, without alleging any cause, began to
shew such signs OF hostility as TO make j, pru-
dent, tor our consul to come Immediately on
board with his family and effects.
Soon. Shaw conideriog the bes, plan TO
keep these barbarisns 10 awe, instantly com.
menced preparations to give them crobbiug.
Every boat in the squadron was 60, ready Tor
immediate service and put in the best possible
condition for bold though necessary enter.
prize which was to mount and scale those
immense and terrible batteries, and to burn
and destroy their feet, which consisted Of
four friga,os and numerous sloops, corvet,es
and gunboats.-Tbe evening Of our expedite
ion arrived--all anxious for the moment which
was TO encircle the brow Of Columbia with
another wreath of laureIs but while below
rejecting on my beloved home, was surpri-
ssd in the midst Of my reverie, by informa.
,icn ,hst the Dey, discovering cur in,en-