A Prize Schooner arrived at an eastern Port last Tuesday, taken by the Sloop Providence, Capt. Rathbun, in the Service of the United States; she was bound from New York to Jamaica.1 Two other Vessels were in Company with the above Schooner, one mounting 12, the other 4 Guns, both which Capt. Rathbun engaged, and was preparing to board, the largest, when the Schooner bore away, and attempted to escape. After securing the Prize, Capt. Rathbun immediately gave Chase to the other Vessel, and gained fast upon them. Mr. George Sinkins, Master of the Providence, a good Officer, and well respected, was unhappily killed in the Engagement.
Tuesday last four Vessels from the Eastward, bound to Connecticut, were drove ashore at Westerly by one of the Enemy's Frigates.2 The Troops stationed there got some Field-Pieces to the Shore, and prevented the Enemy's destroying or getting them off. The Vessels and Cargoes were all saved.
