Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Latest from Amelia Island-By a gentleman who left Amelia on the 26th ult. (says the Savannah Republican of the 2d inst.) we are informed, that, on the arrival of the U. States' squadron on the 22d, despatches were immediately forwarded from the Prometheus to Aury, who returned for answer, that he did not intend resistance, but would have willingly surrendered the place to the Saranac alone, if such a demand had been made. Next day, the 23d, the American squadron anchored in the harbor of Amelia Island, and landed about two hundred healthy looking troops, who marched up, to the tunes of "Hail Columbia" and "Yankee Doodle," and took possession of the fort; where the American flag was instantly displayed. As our troops landed on the beach, Aury ordered a gun loaded with a blank cartridge to be fired, and immediately hauled down the Mexican colours. He and his men are allowed to remain until they can conveniently embark, with whatever belongs to them, but are prohibited the wearing even of side arms.-- At the time of surrendering there were six privateers and three prizes in the harbor; the latter have since been augmented by two more, a ship prize to the Mexican Congress, and a lugger, taken by the Patriota. All of them, as our informant understood, would be allowed to depart with Aury; whose men have behaved themselves with uncommon civility since the surrender of the island. Our informant further states, that the American squadron was busily employed, when he left there, in landing a large quantity of ordnance and ammunition-- which, when taken in view with the destination of recent drafts, in our opinion, indicates the expectation in the minds of our government of the probability of a visit from the British.