Last Saturday Morning, about thirty Sail of Shipping, being Men of War and Transports from Newport, passed by this Harbour, supposed to be bound to New-Yor¼.. .

A few Days ago a large Prize Ship taken by the Defence, Capt. Smedley, belonging to this State, arrived at Bedford. She is said to have 5000 Barrels of Provisions on Board.

The Ship Oliver Cromwell
Seth Harding, Esq: Commander,
Lying in the Harbour of New-London,

Is nearly ready to sail on a Six Months Cruize, having great Part of her Men engaged. ー Able Seamen or Marines will meet with great Encouragement, and receive Pay equal to those in the Continental Service.

Apply to the Sign of the Golden Ball in New-London, or on board the said Ship.