Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-05-20
From, the Norfolk Herald.


him from an Officer on board the u. 5.
frigate Congress, dated
sLintia Island, SO miles south Of Canton
4th January, 1890.
q Please inform --. that these VIII
lainoas Chinese have treated us with E.
every possible indignity and inhosplta
lily. In the first instance they refused
ms every species of supply, and neces
sity compelled US to procure them from
those who were hardy enough to bring
them alongside at night in defiance of
the introduction.
5 81 We were forbidden TO visit Canton
or pass the Bocca Tigris. We have
been compelled to take passage in
Chinese boat, and leave the ship at such
time as woald enable US to pass their
batteries and gun boats under cover OF
night, or take advantage of vessels
boand to Canton. Our own boats were
not allowed to enter the mouth OF the
river, as they would be fired on, the
moment they came within gun shot; &
although ten minutes active application
Of our broadsides would leave scarcely
a stone standing of their whitewashed
walls. we are compelled to put up with
the indignity of their contemplate
threats. and doubt not the poor devils
really think they have effectually alarm
ell as ]!
s. Our case is not. however. singular,
az regards the restrictions and indigni-
ties tlIey impose on us, for they treat
all foreign vessels of war in the same
manner. There has been one or more
instances of English men of war forc-
ing their way into the river. and ham,
merias the rascals soundly. and it
would afford US a great deal of satisfac-
ton to show them similar marks OF
respect; but the pacific motive OF our
visit will net allow us that pleasure.
!" Our supplies are at this time fur
nisEed from Macao, by permission OF
the Mant,arines, which they consider
peculiar Indulgence.
" We get under way tomorrow Tor
Macao, and in few days sail for Ma
nilla. which am told is a most delight
fal place-After this shabby country
any rendezvous will be agreeable"
The u. S. schr. Lynx has arrived at
Havana, Capt. Madison it said to have
great hopes of obtaining the release OF
90 or so of our countrymen. who had
been confined in the Moro from one to
two wears. This seems favorable OPP
portunity, when liberal principles are
introduced by the Spanish Revelation,
of knocking off the chains of our coun-
trymen, aud of obtaining respect to our
rights. kicA. conquer.
St. Thomas. .9prit Il.
On Sunday last came TO anchor in
this harbor, the United States friSate
Constellation, Com. Charles Morris, d
United States corr etc John Adams,
Cant. Wadsworth. last from Monteyido
from which place they sailed on the 9th
Feb. On coming to anchor both YES
sells saluted the flag. which was rrtcrn-
ed from Fort Cafistiam.
The Commodore landed yesterday,
forenoon at the Kings wharf, under
salute from Fort Christian, and pro-
ceeded to the Government House. In
the evening sumptuous Dinner was
given by his Honor the Commandment.
which was attended by the Commodore
and Officers Of both vessels, as we'll as
by the Military. Naval and Civil Off
GERS of the Island, and ether rcspecta-
bic inhabitants. After dinner the
healths OF the King of Denmark. and
president of the United States were
drank, while, at the same time. salutes
were fired from the field artillery rang
cd in front of the Government House.
The company retired at late hour.
highly gratifed with the concord and
convirality of the evenings entertain.
ment.
Boston, Nag 10.
Extract of letterfr Major Marston
- Of the 5th Infantry. commanding
Fert Armstrong, on the Mississippi.
$50 miles above st. Louis, to a gem
tleman inS Boston. dated March so,
1890.
s. DEAR SIR--I have had hard time
of it here this winter, in consequence OF
the hostility of the Winnebagoes and