The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1816-06-26
NEW YORK June 90.
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Last evening arrived al tnis prIt
the United States, corve,t John Adam
capt lrenchard from AlgIers with Mt.
Murray, bearer Of dispatches Tor go
vernment
The John Adams sailed from A!giers
on the 18th oil May IN CON pany viii
the United States squadron under the
command oil com. Shaw, the whole o.
which were bound on a cruise excep,
the slooP of war Ontario, which sailed
Tor Marseilles.
We are informed that curious mis-
understanding had arisen between the
dey OF Algiers and the Americans but
from what particular cause we have not
been able 10 learn, but under stand that
The delay ct the restoration of he brig
cf war driven ashore by com Decatur,
and seized by the SpanIards was one
OF the causes, and shat the dey was
bout TO send out his feet TO cruise a
gainst the Americans in violation OF
the late treaty OF peace.
Com. Shaw appraised of the hostile
Intentions OF the dey pr ceeded with
The whole American squadron in the
Mediierranean 10 the port of Algiers
ana being we'll provided with Il & ships
&c. threatened immediate destruction
10 his majesly's fleet as well as capital
Mr. Shaier, the American consul
rad previously repaired on board the
deet. Ihis sudden and unexpected
appearance OF the squadron. caused
great Confusion and fear, the dey with
ms household fed to one of the forts
and when the work of de struction was
ABOUT to commence, he sent out a IA
OF truce 10 com. Shaw, with assurances
that he wonid adhere to the late treaty
and invited Mr.. Shaler to return ard
resume his functions, which was agreed
10 Tor the present
he American consul at Gibraltar
had given public notice that the Anne
mean vessels might again pass up and
down the Mediterranean without dan.
ger OF molestation ny the Algerines.
Extract Of letter dated 81 Bay gf.M
StersS ItirH Is, 1916.
lie American squadron arriyedoff
this port on the ST inst where we
tound The British fl !, ct under the com.
mand oil lord EXmOuth, consisting OF
SIX ships OF the lIne, two frieates, and
eight Or ten bombs and other vessels.
The Object of the BRUSH expedition
as 1t was understood previously TO its
leaving Poit Mahon, TO release all the
christian slaves and obIige the Alge
rlnes to submit to the laws OF civilized
nations, and In the event of not being
able to accomplish these objects by ne
gociation they were certainly 10 level
the Town, But Notwithstanding their
threats and the ample force they DOS
sessed, they have ended the business
disgracefuIIy They have indeed ob.
tanned the release OF about 500 christ.
ian slaves, Sardinisns and Neapoltans,
not however by force of arms but by
negotiating to pay ransom OF 500 dol
lars for each OF the Neapolilans and
/. 900 dollars for each Neapolitan.-
Having accomplished their business
the British fleet sailed on the 7th
bound, as it is supposed, for Tunis on
a similar object
4" Since they sailed we have been ON
the very verge of another war with Al
gieRs respecting the brig that was Civ
en- up by com. Decatur. The affair
proceeded to such a length that we &C.
tuslly prepared the boats Of the squad
ron for the purpose of burring their
vessels in the Mole We have howe
yer come to an accommodation and
understand the Dey has agreed to refer
it TO our government, and is wiling to
wait reasonable time for an answer
| refer you for the particulars of this
business to the commodore's dispatch.
es.
We sail hence early Tomorrow
mOrning--where we are bound 10
cannot say-repoFt says TuniS.
ETtrees lroal anosHerieUeT
Com. S0Pw. consInerisa the bes,