On the first Instant arrived at Portsmouth, the Prize Schooner Hope, laden with Mackrel and dry Fish, bound from Halifax for Dominica, taken by the Sloop Washington, Joseph Jauncey, Esq; Commander. — The Prize Master informs, he fell in with a Fleet of Transports the 19th November, about 70 Sail, in Lat. 48,58, Long. 62. one of which spoke him, and informed, they were from New-York bound for London.

Capt. Tucker, in a Privateer from Salem has taken a Prize Snow, laden with Rum, Sugar, &c. and sent her into Portsmouth.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 stationed 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.

On Tuesday, 17th December, At Twelve o'Clock, Will be Sold by Public Auction, On the Honorable John Hancock Esqr's Wharf, The Prize Ship Hayfield, With all her Appurtenances. A Fine Philadelphia built Ship, of 180 Tons burthen, well found, and a fast sailing Vessel. Inventory to be seen at the Time and Place of Sale.

Sales by Auction.

To be sold by Public Auction, On Friday, 20th December, At John Rowe, Esqr's Wharf, Part of the Cargo of the Prize Ship Julius Caesar, viz.

33 Hogsheads of Rum, 2 Casks Rum Shrub,
1 Hogshead Holland's Geneva, 83 Casks red Port Wine in Bottles,
95 Barrels and 2 Chests of Claret in Bottles, 47 Tierces and 92 Barrels of Porter in Bottles, 8 Quarter Casks Vidonia, 27 Boxes of Mould Candles, a Quantity of broken Cheshire and Glocester Cheese, 4 Hogsheads Gingerbread, 100 Keggs split Peas, some Crates of Cream coloured Stone Ware sorted, some Crates of white flint Mustard Bottles.

The Sale will begin at Ten o'Clock.

William Greenleaf, Sheriff.

To be Sold by Public Auction, On Friday, Twenty-seventh December, At William Greenleaf's Office, in Cornhill, Boston, Part of the Cargo of the Prize Ship Julius Caesar, Consisting of 50 Dozen Women's [st]uff Shoes, 12 Dozen ditto Leather, 4 pieces drab Corduroy, 20 Dozen 7-8 Handkerchiefs, 12 pieces died Pillows, 2 pieces died Jennet, 4 pieces white ditto, 1 piece black Denim, 8 pieces Corduroys, 2 pieces Velverett, 10 pieces Dutch cord, 10 pieces flowered Dimity, 1 piece broad Cord, 3 pieces printed Jennet, 4 pieces silk Damascus, a box Spices sorted, a box of Stationary sorted, 20 pieces 3 4 blue Handkerchiefs, 9 pieces red ditto, 3 pieces light ground ditto, 5 pieces purple ditto, 2 pieces fancy ditto, 27 pieces printed Linnens, 7 pieces light Chints, 42 pieces Callico, 14 pieces figured Lawns, 9 pieces plain ditto, 6 pieces long Lawn, 1 piece yard wide Jan[n]et, 2 pieces Jaconett, 3 pieces strip'd and check'd Dorie, 6 dozen diaper table Cloths, 13 pieces Cam brick, and 42 small boxes of flint Glass sorted.

The Sale will begin at Ten o'Clock.