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Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
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US Consul Mr. Anderson recalled from Tunis by USS Peacock due to mistreatment by the Bey, who refused him audience for not kissing his hand and detained an American over unpaid debt for goods sold. Fortifications underway; conflict expected after Peacock joins squadron at Marseilles.
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NEW-YORK, SEPT. 12.
We have seen a letter from a gentleman at Gibraltar, dated June 21, stating, that the writer had conversed with an officer belonging to the United States ship Peacock, just arrived at that place from Algiers and Tunis. From the latter place they had brought our Consul, Mr. Anderson, who was induced to leave there, owing to his having been treated in a manner that would not justify his remaining longer as the representative of the United States.—The Bey, for some time previous to his departure, would not permit him to come into his presence, in consequence of his refusing to kiss his highness's hand. He has also detained there an American citizen, for demanding payment for property sold his Highness to the amount of several thousand dollars. The Peacock left them getting their fortifications in order, and it is the general opinion that there will be a brush with them, soon after her joining the squadron at Marseilles. She will sail as soon as she can get a supply of provisions and water.
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Tunis
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June 21
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consul mr. anderson induced to leave due to mistreatment; american citizen detained for demanding payment of several thousand dollars; fortifications in order; general opinion of impending brush after joining squadron.
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Letter from Gibraltar dated June 21 reports conversation with officer from US ship Peacock, arrived from Algiers and Tunis, bringing Consul Mr. Anderson who left due to treatment by the Bey, who refused him presence for not kissing hand and detained American citizen over unpaid property sold to him. Peacock left them preparing fortifications; expected conflict soon after joining squadron at Marseilles; will sail after provisioning.