During the last and beginning of this Week, several Men of War have been seen cruising in the Offing.
We hear that it is the Determination of the Continental Congress, to fortify New-London Harbour in the best and most effectual Manner; it being judged a good and convenient Rendezvous for the Continental Fleet.
Yesterday Week [April 18), the Brig Cabot, Capt. Elisha Hinman, one of the Continental Fleet from this Port, was chased into Newport by a Man
of War of 28 Guns, commanded by John Simmons: The said Ship sailed
from Halifax 14 Days before, in company with a Brig of 10 Guns: 2 ー They watered at Block-Island last Saturday, when several People from the Island were on board the Ship and learned the above Particulars; and were further informed, that the Ministerial Fleet from Boston lay at Halifax when they came out, waiting Orders from Home. 3
