| Content Description | Discusses a letter received from the British Vice Consul at Valencia concerning the capture of the Gibraltan schooner 'Amalia' and its cargo; reveals they have been declared 'illegal prizes' because the vessel 'was captured beyond the six miles from the coast over which Spain claims jurisdiction'; reveals it is likely that the owners of the vessel will make a claim for compensation; reports that because the capture took place in open sea, an indemnity is due to the owners; reports this matter is of 'much international importance'. |