A Correspondent assures us, there is no Truth in the Report of the French Court having entered into a Treaty with our revolted Colonies, or with their Agent Mr. Silas Dean; on the contrary, the French Ministry are much alarmed at the Idea of North America becoming an Independent Empire; and therefore strict Orders are sent to all the Sea Ports of France, to search every American Vessel, and to prevent as much as possible their carrying any Supplies of Arms or Ammunition.
