strengthen the bonds of a good understanding, blessed be God, may he complete and grant to you his high protection. But our sincere friend, we could wish that these your expressions were followed by deeds, and not by empty words. You will therefore endeavour to satisfy us by a good manner of proceeding. We on our part will correspond with you, with equal friendship, as well in words as deeds. But if only flattering words are meant without performance, every one will act as he finds convenient. We beg a speedy answer, without neglect of time, as a delay on your part cannot but be prejudicial to your interests. In the mean time we wish you happiness.

"Given in Tripoli in Barbary, the 29th of the moon Hegia, the year of the Hegira 1214, which corresponds with the 25th May, 1800.”

Extract of a Letter from the same to the same, dated

TRIPOLI, OCTOBER 18, 1801.

"ON the 16th, I waited upon the Bashaw in company with captain Carpenter to demand satisfaction for the insult our flag had suffered in having one of our vessels brought in here without any visible cause, her papers and passport being in perfect order; and likewise to demand restitution of property plundered from the brig.

"The Bashaw answered that he had not given orders to the Raize to bring in American vessels; that he had broke him, and dismissed him from his service; and then gave orders to the minister of marine to have every article that was plundered from the brig returned.”

"The Bashaw then commenced thus- Consul, there is no nation I wish more to be at peace with than yours; but all nations pay me, and so must the Americans.' I answered, we have already paid you all we owe you, and are nothing in arrears.' He answered, that for the peace we had paid him it was true, but to maintain the peace we had

given him nothing.' I observed, that the terms of our treaty were to pay him the stipulated cash, stores, &c. in full of all demands for ever,' and then repeated nearly to the same effect as is contained in my despatch of the 12th of May, which, to avoid repetition, I forbear inserting. The Bashaw then observed, that we had given a great deal to Algiers and Tunis, and that the Portuguese captain informed him, that when he passed by Algiers about the middle of last month, that he had seen an American frigate in the bay which he supposed had brought more presents to the Dey-Why do they neglect me in their donations? Let them give me a stipulated sum annually, and I will be reasonable as to the amount.'

"In answer to the first I replied, that it was true that one of our frigates was at Algiers, being one of a squadron of three 44 gun ships and some smaller vessels, which were appointed to protect our commerce in the Mediterranean; but whether they had presents on board for the regency of Algiers, or not, I could not inform him: that some of them would have been at Tripoli before now, had I not informed them that they had better stay away until the spring, upon account of the badness of this road, which renders it very unsafe at this season: and in answer to his proposal of an annuity, I replied with some warmth exactly what I had requested Daguize to inform him of in my name yesterday evening. Well then,' replied the Bashaw, let your government give me a sum of money and I will be content, but paid I will be, one way or other. I now desire you to inform your government that I will wait six months for an answer to my letter to the President: that if it did not arrive in that period, and if it was not satisfactory, if it did arrive, that I will declare War in form against the United States. Inform your government,' said he, how I have served the Swedes, who concluded their treaty since yours; let them know that the French, English, and Spaniards, have always sent me presents from time to time to preserve their peace; and if they do not do the same, I will order my eruisers to bring their vessels in whenever they can find

them: He then turned to Daguize and told him to explain to captain Carpenter what he had informed me, (they ⚫ both speaking French) and added that he did not wish to make it a private affair between the consul and him, and desired him to make it publick, as he wished the whole world to know it. He then told Daguize to tell the captain that he hoped the United States would not neglect him, as six or eight vessels of the value of his would amount to a much larger sum than he ever expected to get from the United States for remaining at peace; besides,' said he, ‹ I have a great desire to have some captains like you here to learn me to speak English.'

“I answered that it was absolutely impossible for to reeeive answers to the letters which he desired me to write by captain Carpenter in six months, as it would be nearly that time before he would get home, upon account of the winter season; that I expected his excellency would wait until the answer arrived, let that be long or short; and observed that none but those who held a correspondence with the Devil could determine whether he would be content with the President's answer, or not; as neither the President nor myself knew what would content him. I therefore requested him to inform me explicitly what was his expectations. To the first he answered I will not only wait for answers from your President, but I will now detain the brig and write to him again; but I expect when he sends his answers that they will be such as will empower you to conclude with me immediately; if they are not, I will capture your vessels; and as you have frequently informed me that your instructions do no authorize you to give me a dollar, I will therefore not inform you what I expect until you are empowered to negotiate with me; but you may inform your President, that if he is diposed to pay me for my friendship I will be moderate in my demands.' The Bashaw then rose from his seat and went out of the room, leaving me to make what comment I thought proper upon his extraordinary conduct."

Copy of a Letter from Mr. O'Brien to Captain Bainbridge.

SIR,

YOUR letter to me of this date I have received and seriously considered its contents, and shall observe, Sir, that from the day the United States ship under your command arrived in this port, and to this day it has been generally supposed that the regency would insist that the United States ship should proceed to the Levant on the business or mission of this regency.-On the 18th ult. when you went with me to pay your respects to the Dey, after a little Algerine ceremony, the Dey said he would want this ship as a favour from the United States, to carry his ambassador and presents to Constantinople, and return on the business to Algiers. I observed to the Dey, that the captain or consul had no orders or power, which, in any respects, could justify us in acquiescing in his demand, that without the orders of the United States we could not do any such thing, that we having no orders we could make no responsibility, that the captain could not protect his property against the Portuguese or Neapolitans, that your orders were to return to the United States, and by orders you could only defend your ship against French Corsairs. The Dey did not seem satisfied with these explanations, that shortly after I repeated nearly the same objections on this business to the Algerine prime minister.

On the 26th ult. the Dey sent for me and the British consul, and asked me if I was still determined not to acquiesce in making responsibility and carrying his ambassador and presents. I again repeated all the arguments which I made use of on the 18th ult. and added, as this vessel belonged to the government of the United States, and we having no fixed peace or treaty with the Italian states, or with the Grand Signior, that this ship and crew would be in a very singular predicament in going to Constantinople on the business of the regency, we having no ambassador or consul at these places. The Dey answered passionately,

that these were all excuses, that other nations had rendered Algiers the like favours, but that if the British consul would promise faithfully that a British ship of war would come here and go to the Levant on this mission, that under this consideration he would let the American ship return to her country-the British consul, John Falcon, Esq. promised and assured the Dey (in my presence) that as lord Keith had promised to send a ship of war on this business that said ship might be daily expected. The Dey observed, he would wait a few days before he would fully determine, to see if the British ship would arrive.

The Dey remained undetermined until the 3d inst. when arrived at Algiers from Mahon, a British ship of war of 24 guns, sent by the orders of lord Keith, intentionally to carry the ambassador and presents of Algiers to Constantinople. This business seemed finished and settled, in order that the British ship of war, would proceed on the business. But from the 4th inst. to this date, the Dey and ministry, and sundry persons of influence started many difficulties relative to the mission of the regency going in the British ship, and finally objected to go. When this morning the Dey came to town from his country seat, and at 10 A. M. sent for me and told me without any alternative, the United States ship should do him the favour to carry his ambassador and presents to Constantinople, that if this favour or demand was not complied with, that he no longer holds to his friendship with the United States.

On my declaring that I or the captain of the United States ship had no orders and could not justify ourselves to our government to acquiesce, the Dey got very angry, and declared that he considered every thing we did say or could say to be excuses not to do him the favour he required, and if this favour was not acquiesced to, he knew what to do, that other nations frequently did it, and he could see no reason or motive which should prevent me on the part of the United States, acquiescing to the request.