Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1828-06-27

eral of the passengers Of the Amsterdam Pack
ct, William den Eerste, that sailed from Rio
short time previous, having taking possession
of the Brig, alledging her to have Brazilian
property on board and sent herto Patagonia to
discharge.
II is currently reported, that brig from
Liverpool, and said to be the Mary Stuart, has
likewise been detained for having Warlike
Stores on board.
The Campos Convoy, consisting of A.
vessels, has got safe in--the quantity OF Sugar
is by no means great, we believe about 1000
cases.
Extract of letter from gentleman in Rio Janeiro to
the Editor of the Baltimore Gazette, dated,
"RIo JANERIo, April goth, 1923.
The present state OF political affairs in this
hemisphere is critical and uncertain, that 1t
is difficult, and Imay say Impossible, to form
correct opinion Of the future prospects OF
trade with this country this depends entirely
upon the event Of peace between Brazil and
Buenos Ayr.s. The British ship ofwar Heron
sailed hence about SIX weeks ago, and l may
say on secret commission, for very few knew
she was bound TO Buenos Ayres, but it appears
she took down proposals of Peace from the
Emperor; and OH her return here on :he Sd inst
all the world said q treaty had been actually
signed, and required only to be ratified by this
governments. As nothing official has been
published, and The authorities profess igno-
rance Of any negotiations on foot, we are left
10 conjecture only. 1t appears to me it there
were an Immediate prospect Of peace, it would
be 10 the interest Of this government to pro-
mulgate it as early as possible; the currency
would imp owe materially, and the loan Tor a.
bout two thousand Conlos Of Refs which was
contracted for only few lays ago at sixty five
per cent might very probably have gone of on
much more advan ageous terms, this leads me
10 suppose that the peace is apparently as dis
tanr as it was twelve months ago, or govern
ment is blind to the interes, OF the nation, aud
acls dramatically opposite TO all others.
"a few days ago a most daring outrage was
committed on the American whale ship AtaS,
and our dag most grossly insulted, to who h
was an eve witness. The circumstances are as
follows: The Atlas came in:o this port with
cargo Of oil, part of which she sold and dis
charged here, and then received on board re-
turn cargo for the United States. 1t appears
that three Of her sailors had deserted and pia-
ced themselves under the protection Of noled
sailor landlord, named Shields, who has been IN
the habit OF ensnaring our seamen into The Bra
lillian service, by which means he has become
favu.ite with the authorities. Shields made
demand upon the captain, townsend, Tor the
amount due the sailors, which, OF course, he
refused, as, BY our laws the sailors had forfeit
ed what might have been due them by their
deser,ion; you Of course are aware that we are
under heavy bonds at the custom house 10 re-
turn the same men we ship in the Z. States,
unless the vessel should be sold, when the law
provides accordingly. This Shields, after en>
- tp INT ilate he q "A
pliance with his wishes, which proved fruits
less, called upon some Of the authorities and
stated the case of the sailors; when, after
hearing, the Judge or Justice of Police ordered
sixteen Of the police, all armed, TO accompany
Shield on boarG the Atlas, and 10 axe, ny force
Of arms, sufIiciency of property 10 liquidale
the claims of the sailors; they accordingly
went on board, and carried their orders into ex-
ecution BY taking forcibly GU, Of The hold pro-
perry 10 The amount of three thousand dollars.
When they first went on board they ordered the
captain aft, and told him il he attempted to
hail any vessel they would cut hjrA down, and
cenunels were placed over him during the tim"
they were committing this Outrageous act
The three seamen accompanied the police on
board, and returned on shore with them and
the property. But these proceedings reached
the ears o. our wo,thy and spirited Con sui, MIR.
Wright, in time TO form arrangements Tor the
apprehension Of two Of The desertfrs, he o.
Their one having escaped, while conveying
the property cough the streets in great glee
The property was lodged in some public s'orr
70, future discussion. THIS caus 4 very spl>
rited rrmonstrance from Mr.. w. 10 this gov
ernment-he possesses the feelings OF true
American, and his very blood boils to see the
flag ofhis country thus wantoniy ,nsulled, he is
taking all the necessary steps which prudence
and love Of country dictates, with trmness
taat does him honor. Our government is no,
ignorant Of the continual insults offered our
flag in this port, which it allows 10 continue
with impuni,y, the Brazilians have every rea-
son 10 consider us puslllauimous nation, they
treat Us with contempt accordingly l have
been Informed of such series OF out
RACES committed O.. my flag AID countrymen
within the last year eighteen months by the
Braziians, which have been unno iced by our
government, that have come to The conclusion
the commerce Of this place is not worth pro.
tecting."