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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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In Rio Janeiro, Portuguese forces seized the US ship Chauncey on piracy suspicion, plundered it, struck the American flag, and imprisoned crew and passengers including Mr. Bailey. Consul Sumter secured their release by demanding satisfaction.
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INSULT TO OUR FLAG.
The Post, of Saturday, published a letter from Mr. Bailey, son of General Bailey of New-York, dated Rio Janeiro, September 28, detailing the particulars of the seizure of the ship Chauncey, in which Mr. Bailey went out for the restoration of his health, and the imprisonment of the officers, passengers and crew, by the officers of the Portuguese government. The vessel was seized by an armed force, after her papers had been examined by the proper officers, the ship plundered of many articles, the American ensign struck, the crew taken on board a 74, and Mr. Bailey and several others thrown into a damp and loathsome dungeon; where in all probability they would have continued, but for the spirited conduct of our Consul, Mr. Sumter, who effected their release, as well as that of the ship. The Consul declared to the government, his determination to quit the country, unless proper satisfaction was made for the insult given to our flag. The pretence for this conduct, was suspicion that the Chauncey was a pirate.
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Rio Janeiro
Event Date
September 28
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the ship chauncey and its officers, passengers, and crew were released due to the consul's actions; satisfaction demanded for the insult to the american flag.
Event Details
The ship Chauncey was seized by Portuguese authorities on suspicion of piracy, despite examination of papers; the vessel was plundered, American ensign struck, crew taken to a 74-gun ship, and Mr. Bailey and others imprisoned in a dungeon. US Consul Mr. Sumter secured their release and declared intent to quit unless satisfaction was made.