Another vessel is arrived at Hampton with 1400 bushels of Salt, and a small quantity of rum. The captain informs, that he spoke a French ship, one of a fleet of 14 sail, Laden with goods, and bound for Delaware. A number of French officers were likewise on board, who intended to offer their services to the United States of America.
By letters from Cape Nichola Mole, of the 28th ult. we learn that two frigates had lately arrived at St. Domingo, from France, completely manned, in order to cruise off that island, and protect all American vessels within their limits. Two more frigates are daily expected, for the same purpose. These four frigates are to act in conjunction, with two Spanish frigates, which are stationed at Porto Rico, for the protection of all North American vessels. The Spanish captains are to pay equal attention to the general of St. Domingo's orders as to those of the commander at Porto Rico. There is every appearance of a speedy rupture between France, Spain, and Great Britain, as Spain and Portugal are absolutely now at war.