Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1826-10-18

one of the schoonerS at this tame arrived, and
acted as temporary defence; while the ADM
raj with the barque and briggs stood out. The
enemy seeing this movement also stood out, at
forwards changing their course down the river;
towards night the Admiral returned to his old
anchorage with the briggs, as did also the "25th
of May" which was towed up by the gun-boats.
"The Brazilians' loss must have been consi-.
derable, as, during the action, corvette which
had lost her mainmast, and a brig which was
much damaged, bore away and left the scene OF
combat The enemy's loss, however, Cannot be
ascertsined, but it is supposed to be much more
severe than lba, Of the National Squadron. y
From capt. Spear we learn that Commodore
Biddle had succeeded in efftcting the release
Of the Captain and Supercargo of the brig
Ruth, sent into Rio for adjudication.
Extract OF letter dated
Rio de Janeiro, Sept |, l826.-We are very
apprehensive Of large supplies OF Flour and that
the article will decline considerably. We find
that the consumption is by no means so great
When the price is high as when IL rules al
moderate rate. 1t was thought that soap would
have maintained our late favorable quotation
of l4Ors. but the quantity thrown into the mar
ket has reduced its value. Beef and Pork will
continue to support good prices SO long as the
siege of Montevldeo is continued, but shippers
must beware of overstocking our market, and
that ii is probable shipments will be made from
Europe
There seems 10 be little hope of an accom-
mediation of the existing differences between
this country and The River Plate, DIS the Empe-
ror seems determined TO listen TO no terms what
ever excluding his sovereignty 10 the Banda
Oriental. Ii is thought that the Patriots will
soon make an attack on Rio Grande, and APP
prehensions are entertained that they will be
successful, though the Imperial forces are nu-
nervous
Another engagement has recently taken place
in the River Plate between the two squadrons,
in which they both suffered severely. The Cap
tain OF one Of the Brazilian vessels was danger
ously wounded, and the lieutenan, Of the fri
gate Netherhoy is said to be killed. The con-
test was, however, undecisive
We are fearful this war will yet be produc
tive Of much miscnief and know that the gene
RAJ wish throughout the country is 10 terminate
it by negotiation without further delay.
List of American vessels arrived at Rio &c
Janeiro, since 18th July, 1926, and the quantity
of American Flour, received and sold, viz:
July 90, brig Kanhawa, Bahia, beef, pork, sc.
81, ship Paolofus, Boston, via Pernambu-
co, -four, &c. 1890 bbls.
so, brig Doris, Baltimore, -four, sc. 2ol6
barrels
g schr, Rising Sun, do -four, 700 bbls.
Aug. 3, ship William & Eliza, New Bedford,
on fishing voyage.
9, brig Harriet, Baltimore, -four, sc. 1870
barrels.
IL, U. S. frigate Macedonian, Norfolk
IL, brig Earl, Bahis, -four, SC. 1909 bbs.
Is, ship Pennsylvania, Philad -four, 2ol3
barrels
20, schr. Lafayette, Montevideo, ballast.
schr. r G. Cox, do do
81, brig James Noble, do do
90, brig Ruth, Gibraltar, via Rio de la Pla-
ia, prize to the Brazilian squadron,
wines, &c.
80, brig Monticello, Boston, four, fish, sc.
4O4 bbl5. -four.
81, brig Montezuma, Bait. $500 bbls flour.
brig Vine, Boston, 1000 do
Sept |, ship Charleston, N. York, 9s4 do
!" brig Fortune. Boston, 954 do
Sold in this market since 18th July, part of
which was re-shipped coastwise, 95ls barrels