[Rhode Island] 19th June Yesterday Evening a Rebel Brig came down from Providence, and stood towards Papasquash point as if she intended to go into Bristol bay; but about 7 o'Clock she tacked& appeared to be going back again. At I o'Clock this morning the Lark made a Signal that a vessel was coming down, & soon after perceived her going round the point into the bay, and fired several Shot at her; but the distance was too great to do her any damage. She proved to be the abovementioned Brig; and about 2 this morning she came out of Bristol bay, and having the advantage of Wind & Tide, she soon passed our battery. Seven shot were fired at her, one of which struck her, but as it was dark the effect could not be perceived. She stood up the bay, and at day break anchored off Mount Hope. A Sloop came round Papasquash point with the Brig; but she did not chuse to attempt passing our battery, and therefore anchored in the bay, where she now lies. If our Galley had been at her Station, and followed the Brig through the ferry, it is probable she would have taken her. The brig appeared to be the one of 14 Guns which came out of Taunton river some time ago, and went up to Providence.

The whole Rebel fleet may get out if they have only the spirit to risque a few shot from our Batteries as they pass, for as our Frigates are now sta­ tioned they cannot prevent them, if they take the proper advantages of Winds & Tides.

The Kingsfisher resumed her Station in the Seconnet passage this morning.