The 4th instant the Stanley, commanded by Mr. Whitworth, with. the Delaware, by Mr. Rogers (two of the Roebuck's tenders) went to Chincoteague Bay, on the coast of Maryland, for the purpose of taking any of the rebel vessels lying within, which they effectually executed. By the deception of French colours which they hoisted in the offing, they brought off pilots, who carried them into the inlet, where they found eight vessels, four of which they destroyed,2 and the other four, laden with tobacco and flour, Mr. Whitworth brought safe into this port, with 40 prisoners.3
Monday last eleven transports with provisions for the army, arrived here from Corke, and about 500 recruits for the different regiments now in America. They sailed from Corke the 6th of May, and parted with a brig to the southward of Bermuda bound for St. Augustine.
