Alexandria Gazette

A chimney sweeper, named Edward Cotton, has been taken up in London for being an intruder on the Queen's privacy. Soot was found in the marble Hall, in Buckingham Palace, but on attempting to catch him he gave chase, and was not taken until he had crossed the park. On his person was found a letter addressed to her Majesty and one for the honorable Mr. Murray. How he got into the Palace appears a mystery, but on his examination he confessed that he had often been present, (concealed of course,) during the meetings of the privy council, and at other times, and was probably paid to hear and report whatever occurred at the meetings of the Cabinet.