Alexandria Advertiser And Commercial Intelligencer

Late from Algiers and Gibraltar.

On Tuesday the 9th instant arrived at Salem, the Ship Brutus, capt. Brown, in 32 days from Gibraltar, and 40 from Algiers. Capt. B. informs, that the United States frigate George Washington, capt. Bainbridge, sailed for Constantinople the 19th of October; having on board the Algerine General of Marine and suite, with presents, &c. for the Grand Seignior. The Dey compelled capt. Bainbridge to perform this service, and threatened, in case of refusal, War to the United States, and Slavery to the officers and crew of the George Washington. The Dey also insisted, that the Brutus would unload, and go to the isle of Rhodes for a cargo of Turks--no pay or freight to be allowed--but the voyage to be considered as favor by the United States. Through the influence of our consul, Mr. O'Brien, and the ship's being private property, and having a perishable cargo, she was excused from this service. Capt. B. fearing a further requisition embraced a favorable moment (Oct. 25) of quitting Algiers. Capt. B. brought dispatches for the Secretary of State, containing the particulars of this extraordinary affair. Mr. O'Brien and capt. Bainbridge had remonstrated, but were obliged to comply, to prevent a more serious result. Two days from Algiers, the Brutus was brought too by the British brig Carmelia, for Egypt, with dispatches from Lord Keith, where his Lordship, with the fleet and transports, was bound. On arriving at Gibraltar, no one was permitted to land from the Brutus, as she was from the Barbary coast--but an American, resident there, came along side, and informed--that the French marched into Leghorn the 10th of October agreeably to a treaty with the Emperor--[A letter received here (Salem) of the 9th of October, from Leghorn, is silent on this subject.-- The day the Brutus left Gibraltar, the ship -e-, owned by Messrs. Murray and Mumford, of N. York, sailed and was captured in a few hours by some Spanish gun-boats--she had previously been boarded by the same boats and cautioned against entering Gibraltar, it being declared in a state of blockade by his Catholic Majesty--she however did enter and sell her cargo of flour---she was carried to Algeciras, and would probably be condemned. The next day capt. B. took the advantage of the convoy of two frigates, with 38 transports, most of them full of troops, bound to Lisbon--before they got through the Gut a W. wind sprung up, which obliged the fleet to put into the Bay of Tetuan, on the Barbary coast--found there, 7 sail of the line, and 45 transports with more troops. Next day was joined by Lord Keith, with 4 more sail of the line, and a number of frigates. The fleet all that day and night were employed in watering, as none could be got at Gibraltar owing to the dry season. Next day sailed with part of the fleet for Lisbon, leaving Lord Keith with the residue, and most all the troops, at Tetuan Bay--from whence it was conjectured he would sail for Egypt. Left the fleet that night.

While at Algiers, capt. B. procured the following information.

Sketch of Algerine Spoilations for the last two years.

27 Sail of Neapolitans, Sicilians and Maltese, having British passports from Lord Keith--vessels and cargoes condemned--crews, 215 condemned to slavery. claimed by the English, and not given up.

17 Sail of Greeks--vessels, cargoes, & crews condemned--the Greeks employed as slaves, and after a service of 15 months given up to the Grand Seignior.

13 Sail of Imperialists, valued at one million of dollars--vessels and cargoes condemned --crews given up to the Grand Seignior,

At Tunis, they have taken 1 Da- vessels, valued at six hundred thousand dollars.

At Tripoli they have captured 24 sail of Swedes.

A Danish Frigate by mistake chased an Algerine Corsair ashore near Tunis--for which the Danish Governor will have to pay to the Dey eight thousand and to his Ministers twenty thousand dollars!

Three hundred and sixty eight Frenchmen were made slaves in July last at Algiers, but were released at the conclusion of the Peace with France.

The Spanish Consul was 35 days in chains on account of the French taking the brig Bashaw. Spain returned the brig and crew to Algiers, accompanied with presents to the amount of 60,000 dollars--which released the poor Consul.

Remarks of the Salem Editor.

Look out! United States of America: or you will share the fate of the Swedes at Tripoli.--the Danes at Tunis--and of many Other Nations at Algiers!" Millions for defence--but not a cent for Tribute!!!"

The United States should immediately have six strong frigates in the Mediterranean, to keep Rogues in awe. Should any accident happen to the George Washington, in her passage to or from Constantinople, the Government of the United States will be obliged to reimburse the Dey all damages he may sustain thereby, or his most potent Majesty will order his Corsairs to capture American vessels.

Among the presents sent to the Grand Seignior were one hundred black slaves, 50 of them females--lions, tygers, leopards, ostriches. &c. &c. valued at several millions of dollars. Precious cargo for an American Government ship!--Captain Bainbridge was obliged to hoist the Standard of Algiers at his main-top-gallant-mast-head, instead of the American Pendant!

The George Washington sailed on the 19th of October, upon her new voyage, and may return to this country possibly in July next. She had carried out to the Algerine Government large supplies of stores, which were received on account of the annual stipulated payments from the United States. The English had offered a frigate for this purpose, but the Dey did not like to trust them, for fear they would secure the treasure to themselves, as there had been a serious misunderstanding with them.-- Several Danish vessels were forcibly taken into possession, and ordered for the Isle of Rhodes upon a similar business with the Washington.-

The English Consul was at first refused a reception at Algiers, but was finally permitted to remain there.

Notwithstanding the treatment Captain Bainbridge received from the Dey, the American Consul, and Flag, is more respected there than any of the European nations. The Algerines observed to captain Bainbridge that he ought to consider it a great mark of the Dey's favor, to go upon his Majesty's special business to the Grand Seignior--adding that it was an honor he would confer on very few others.

There are about 2300 European slaves in Algiers--some of them from the first families in Europe. The place appears very strong, but 6 or 8 Seventy-Four's could batter it to pieces. The Policy of the English government is against a measure so important to the commercial world. -- A petty Depot of a Piratical State, with a small marine force, commands homage and respect from all the Christian world. O tempora! O mores!