We learn from New-York, that all American prisoners, taken on the high seas, are confined on board a separate guard-ship in that harbour, in order to be sent to England, to be tried as pirates, agreeable to an act of parliament for that purpose, which passed the royal tyrant of Britain and his bloody ministry, the 17th of February last.
Deserted from the Alfred Ship of War, now in this Harbour, a French Negro, named Francois, by Trade a Barber, and plays well on the Violin: ー had on when he went away, a blue French Great Coat, brown Waistcoat and Breeches, and his Hair queued. ー Whoever takes up said Negro and returns him on board the above Ship shall receive Four Dollars Reward, and all necessary Charges, by Elisha Hinman.
Boston, May 15, 1777.
Wanted, a Good Coasting Pilot, for the Ship Alfred ー Such a one may hear of Encouragement, by applying to
Elisha Hinman.