Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1824-04-01
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Wan wrra ALorgns-The following noti-.
hcaton Of hostlities having commenced a.
gsinst the Regency Of Algiers, appeared in
the Gazette OF Saturday night.
admirably 0Gce, Fec. 81, 1924.
Dispatches, dated the 3Ist of last month,
and 1st inst have this morning been received
at this Office, from the hon. Captain Spen-
GER, Of his Msjesty's ship Naiad (who had
been directed to proceed TO Algiers, to make,
h, INJUNCTION with his Maesty's Consul at
that Regencya remonstrance against some late
proceedings, Of the Dey,) stating that his
negotiation had ended unsatisfactory, and
that the Consul was obliged to strike the
British Flag, and embark on board bis Msjes.
ty's ship.
Captain Spencer further reports, that hsv.
ing met an Algerine corvette, he felt it, under
his instructions, his duty to attack her, and
that she was laid on board, and captured in the
most handsome manner, by his Majesty's brig
Cameleon, when Captain Spencer had the
satisfaction to find that he had rescued IL
Spaniards, whom the Algerines was carrying
into slavery.
The causes Of this warlike declaration on our
part, are, it appears two fold-one the refusal
ON the part of the Dey, to make PREPARATION
for an insult offered to the British Consular
flag, of what nature does not yet appear; the
other--a declaration that he was resolved no
longer to observe the terms Of treaty made
with him, not to retain any Christian captives
OF any nation in a state of slavery. Capt.
Spencer's exploit, recorded above, was the im-
mediate consequence of the Latter determine.
ton.
Admiralty Office. FEB. 81.
This is to give notice, that the Lords Com.
missioners Of the Admiralty will Immediately
appoint convoys, to afford protection to the
trade through the Stats of Gibraltar, and with.
in the Mediterranean, until the differences
with the regency Of Agiers shall be arrang-.
ed.
The Courier of the 2ist Of Feb remarks,
the news brought by the Cameleon, Captain
Burton, which arrived at Falmouth 1t APP.
pears that the Naiad, Captain Spencer, and
the Cameleon. were despatched to Algers to
demand some explanations, which being re-
fused, thew ran in Under the batteries, and
com menced firing on an higerine corvette,
on board of which we've some Spanish cap
tives, about TO be carried into slavery This
was an infracton of the treaty between AL.
giers and this country, by which Christian
slavery was Abolished The corvette was
captured, together with the captain and crew.
and the seventeen Spanish prisoners who were
on board.
LONDON. Feb. 70.
The King has been Pleased to remit the SEN
tence of death ofthe court martial on Mlsslona-
ry Smith, in Demarara. which sentence had
been accompanied by recommendation for
mercy. on the part Of the court and to direct
that ne should be dismissed from the colony,
and be called upon to enter into recognzances
not to reside within any Of his Majesty's colo !
NAL possessions in the West Indies.
Il was not without the utmost difficulty that
the mail from London reached Bristol on Sa-
turday last The passengers were surprised,
at no very great distance from the metropolis,
to find the ground covered with snow to
considerable depth, On proceeding further,
the increasing drifts presented considerable
impeachment; till crossing Marlborough Downs,
the snow had increased to an extent that rem
dered the road undistinguishable, and in places
drifted to a height of twelve or fourteen feet;
in this situation the first object that presented
itself was the True Blue coach, which, unable
TO make its way, had been abandoned, monu-
ment of the reckless fury OF the storm. The
great care and intrepldity OF the driver and
guard of the mall ASSISTED by the physical ener-
ges of its horses, surmounted every difficulty,
and the coach and passengers arrived at Bath
only half an hour behind the usual time.
Ia4ntor Courier.
On the Goth Feb. Mr.. Huskinson presented
a petition from the Manufactures Of Liverpool,
praying for a reduction OF the duties on To- !
bacco. A petition was also presented from tfe
Merchants. Traders Factors, &c. of London,
against the duty on imported wool.
The house then went into committee OF
Supply, when Lord Palmerston moved "that |
a force not exceeding 1854 regular troops, !
aud 1854 men in Veteran Blttaiions in Ire
land, Should be granted, exclusive OF forces in
In5;a for the seryice of the succeeding ycarp
Mr.. Hume attempted to obtain reduction; but
his amendment was lost. lo1 10 10-Neg. %.
Dutch and Brussels papers to the Dist OF Feb
ruarv, had reached london. The Russian
Government has taken measures to forward.
with all possible speed, the dispatches it may
have to send to VI. NJ lnzlacky, at Constantine
pie They are lobe sent direct to the Govern
or of New Russia, at Odessa, to be forwarded
without delay to Constantinople. Relays 1t
horses are to be ready on the road from Odessa
20 St Petersburg, for the bearers OF those des-
patches.
We observe mention of severe shocks of an
earthquake, at several places in Europe, par
ticulariy in Bohemia A terrible hurric ane burst
upon the village OF Ororno, in Norway, IN lat.
IS, on the 29lh Nov The rain fell in torrents,
and the most violent thunder was heard, ever
known in that region. The church was struck
with lightning. This was regarded as re-
markable phenomenon for the season OF the
year.
NEW GREEK LOAN, &c.
PROSPECTUS roR A GREEK loan OF l3OO,0OO
STOCK.
A fter struggle of three years distinguished
by series of triumphant success, the indepen-
dence ofthe Greek nation has been established,
aad there is every probability of It's speedy
reCoJnition he tha sra Mt powa,s ofE ,,r,,na