Wheeling compiler. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [i.e. W. Va.]) 1829-1831, 1830-07-21

Atter captnfins a srig Of p guns Of
Cane Palos, the Commodore directed his
course to Algiers, and entered that beauti'
G,l barbor with Swedish coIors flying
The Swedish Consul came on board, with
the CAPTAIN Of the Port, in barge man
ned with Algerino sailors, and when they
yere told of the capture Of their finest fri
gato and the death Of the Admiral, Rails
Hammlda, they shook their heads 10 Ut
tor dlsbelief.-But the appearance of some
or the officers of the lrigatc, who were
brought Up from below, at once satisfied
them Of The truth Of the story. The terms
Of a treaty already drafted, were delivered
~ the Consul for the Dep to sign without
alteration or qualification. The Dey was
inclined to temporize, aud solicited an ar
mistce, Grst Tor q hours, and afterwards
for 3, to deliberate upon the propositions.
mot one minute" was the reply OF Com
modoro Decatur.
The Consul was further told by Decatur
that the treaty, if signed at all, must be
signed without delay; that there should be
no suspension of hosiilitios, and if IN the
mean time any Of the Aigerlne vessels
should appear off the harbor they would
be captured; and that all American cap
tiyes who were held in bondage, together
with full indemnity for all captures made,
must accompany the return Of the treaty.
The Consul retired, and it was not long
before it was proclaimed from the mast
head that an Algcrno trigate was standing
inc the Bay. The drum beat to quarters,
and all hands were addressed by Decatur,
as was always his habit before battle, IN an
animated manner, who told them that 1t
would be necessary TO take the enemy by
boarding, TO prevent them from running
on shore TO avoid capture; and sad he,
call ask Of YOU, my boys, IS 10 follow
me-" The crew answered with 3 cheers,
and orders were given TO put ibe ship along
SIDE of the approaching foe. While she
was standing out for that purpose; boat
was seen coming off with a white flag
ho!sted, the gnal which was agreed or #
the treaty should be signed. As the Con-
sui gained the deck OF the Guerrero; the
Commodore met hun with the question
"Peace or War; Peace" exclaimed
the Consul in Il halt breath. "Is the
treaty slgned exactly rs | sent it2" eek
achy, upon my honor" replied the Con.
sui with agitation, placing his hand upon
his heart. The eye Of the Commodore
glanced hastily over the paper, the un.or-
mnate capuycs were received with pa
rental welcome, and the indemnity III hard
dollars conveyed on board. Preparation
for battle ceased, and the Zee; and the en-
ealy sailed peacefully into the harbor.
After The arrival Of Comm. cambridge,
the squadron, with the exception Of the
Guerrero, sailed for Gibralter to place II.
self under his command. The Guerrero
was crui2iug OF the Spanish coast, when
one day SIX vessels were disccrned bearing
down towards her. As they appyoached,
,Lev drew up r. order Of battle, and hoist
ed the AlgerIne flag. Not knowing bat
the Dey had annuiied the trcnty, the ship
was prepared for action, and the crew ad-
dressed by Decatur Two of the fngales
sailed by within a short distance; tho third.
ship, the Admrals, hailed the Guerrero,
and asked "Where arc you going?" The
Commodore snatched the speaking trum-
pet from the first Lieutenant, and answer
ed in Il very stern. deliberate and scornrul
tosc, "Where | please;" laying a strong
emphasis on each word. They all passed
by, however, without offering any menace
or molestatlon, 70 The evident dlsappoint-
mento Of Decatur, who expressed his conf
dence TO the crew in bis address, that they
could fog the whole Of them. Thus the
daring depredations Of those freebooters
were completely checked, and since that
period, our commerce in that quarter has
had nothing 10 fear but the waves and tcsn.
pests Of the Mediterranean.