Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

From the Norfolk Herald, July 10.

ANOTHER PRIZE!

We have the pleasure to announce the capture of H. B. M. schooner Whiting, burthen about 150 tons, carrying four guns and 25 men and commanded by lieutenant Maxcey, by the little privateer schooner Dash, captain Carraway, belonging to this port. The Whiting sailed from Plymouth on the 3d of May last, destined for Annapolis, with despatches for Mr. Foster, the ex-British minister, and arrived in Hampton Roads on Wednesday last, short of provisions. A pilot went on board off Smith's Island, who engaged to take the Whiting up to Annapolis, but the commander concluded to stop for a short time in the Roads to procure some provisions. Meantime the Pilot had never mentioned a word about the declaration of war, and Lt. Maxcey supposed himself in a country at peace with his own-- He therefore cast anchor, ordered out the boat, and himself and four of his crew put off to procure supplies; before he reached the shore, however, he was overhauled by the Dash, and himself and boat's crew made prisoners--The Dash then hauled along side the Whiting, all her men (25 in number) being well armed and eager for boarding--The sailing master of the Whiting, being then the commanding officer) enquired of the Pilot what schooner the Dash was, and why she was making towards them--The Pilot replied that she was a Revenue Cutter, and was authorised to board every vessel that came in-- This reply suppressed all suspicion on the part of the master, who permitted the Dash to come along side, when the whole of her crew leaped on board the Whiting and took possession of her, without, we are happy to say, any blood being spilt. At this crisis the master of the Whiting (agreeable to the orders he is said to have received) threw the despatches overboard. The Whiting was brought up into port last evening, and the 25 men put into close confinement. The conduct of the pilot was highly praise-worthy, and we hope will be imitated by all who are of that calling whenever an opportunity occurs.