Captain Friend, in the Newbury Packet, bound round to this Port, was, a few Days since, taken by one of the Enemy's Cruisers.
To be Sold by Public Auction On Friday, 6th December, On the LongWharf, The Prize Ship Venus, and her Cargo. Consisting of 160 Tons of Logwood, all chiped. A large Quantity of Mahogany, in Logs and Planks. The Ship Venus is burthen about 380 Tons, is a fine sailing Ship, built at Portsmouth, about three Years since. If any Merchant or Company of Merchants are disposed to purchase-the Ship and Cargo, the Cargo may be sold by Invoice without unlading the Ship. The Sale will be at Ten o'Clock in the Morning.
At the same Time and Place, Will be Sold by Public Vendue, The Prize Ship Caledonia; about 200 Tons, with all her Appurtenances.
The Ship was built in Boston, by Mr. Clark, about 4 Years since; she is a prime Sailer, and very well found. The Inventory to be seen at the Sheriff's Office, three Days before the Sale.1