Last Saturday Afternoon Capt. St. Barbe in a Vessel belonging to Newbury arrived at Squam from Bilb[ao] in 30 Days, with whom came Passenger Mr. George Cabot of Beverly, Merchant, who informs that the Spanish and French Ports are open to our Cruizers and their Prizes, and that they permit the American Vessels to carry the American Flag in their Ports; and that both the Courts of Madrid and Versailles were determin'd to prevent the Russians coming to America. [This may be credited as the natural Dictate of the soundest Policy] ¹

By two gentlemen from Martha's Vineyard we are informed, that two of the enemies ships have for some days been cruizing at the mouth of the sound, between Gayhead and the Elizabeth islands, and at night have run in and come to anchor. It is supposed they are station'd there in order to stop the communication. It is hoped that those who have any shipping to pass that way, will keep a good look-out.