Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political

On Monday night last, a sloop loaded with provisions, contrary to the laws laying an embargo, made her escape from Newburyport by the aid and assistance of a body of men. The officers of government obtained information previous to her departure that an attempt would be made to run the sloop out in defiance of all authority: An attempt was made to prevent her departure. but the officers in the discharge of their duty were beaten with sticks and fired upon from the sloop. A boat with several men went along side of the sloop, to be informed of her destination; they were insulted; and in consequence of the resistance made by those on board, the officer commanding the boat thought proper to retire. A schooner was immediately dispatched in pursuit of the sloop, on board of which was a number of the United States troops, and several citizens, who patriotically volunteered their services to bring her back; and after a pursuit of ten hours, brought her too, and took possession of her; the men concerned in this affair against the laws of the land, had, in general, left her previous to her surrender--several, however, remained on board when she was taken possession of.