Alexandria Daily Advertiser

Most of our readers will recollect the capture of the ship Golden Grove from this port to Liverpool in May last. There have always existed strong suspicions that the privateer which captured her, was fitted out in this country, which suspicions are now confirmed. It appears that the Golden Grove went out in company with number of vessels; among others, a small schooner which was observed in Hampton Roads for four or eight days, of which no notice was taken. until Cape Henry bore S. E. distant about ten miles, when the schooner run alongside of the Golden Grove, hoisted Spanish colors, fired one gun, and a volley of small arms, and boarding made prize of her. It now appeared that the schooner had four guns, which had been concealed by throwing sails over them, and 37 men, most of whom were concealed in the hold. The privateer was commanded by an American, one Hooper; there were also many other Americans on board, who the Captain and officers of the Golden recognized, as having been seen in this place, going on board the different British vessels under the pretext of enquiring for passengers but with a view to ascertain their force and time of sailing.

[Norfolk Ledger.]