7 MARCH 1829, Page 2
The ungracious task of the squadron sent to Terceira to intercept the Portuguese Refugees has been ended by its recall.
The Yankee Captain of the James Cropper merchant-ship cunningly baffled the vigilance of the Commander of the Pallas frigate, and landed his passengers. The American managed matters so adroitly, by shutting up his passengers under hatches, that the British officer, though ,on board the vessel, never suspected the cheat.