The Captains Godwin and Howard, from Connecticut-River, who sailed from this Port for the West-Indies about three Weeks ago, are both taken and carried into New-York.
Last Wednesday Noon thirteen Ships from the Eastward went by this Harbour, and proceeded up Sound; they are supposed to be from Newport, and bound to New-York.
A Flag of Truce, with a Number of Masters of Vessels, &c. that were taken in Prizes that have been brought into this Port, will sail from hence, the first fair Wind, for New-York, to be exchanged for an equal Number of American Prisoners there.
Deserted from the Privateer Sloop Lyon, commanded by Timothy Shaler, on the Night next after the 25th of December Inst. one Samuel Smith, jun. of Worthington, a Parish of Middletown, he is about five Feet ten Inches high, dark Complexion, has long black Hair, had on when he went away, a redish Surtout Coat and striped Trowsers with a Blanket rolled round for a Pack. Whoever shall take up said Runaway and confine him so that he may be had on board said Privateer, lying at New-London, by the first Day of January next, shall have a handsome Reward, and all necessary Charges paid by
New-London, Dec. 26, 1776.