The Devonshire, Fisher, from Antigua, which is arrived at Corke, was taken by the Americans, and re-taken by the Liverpoole Man of War, after being Six Weeks in Possession of the Provincials.
The Nev[is], Capt. Coffin, from Nevis to London, that was taken by the Provincials last August, was retaken, and arrived on Sunday Night off Gravesend.
According to Advices received from Lisbon, dated the 20th of September, the Rover American Privateer, commanded by Capt. Simon Forester, hath taken an English Vessel richly laden, and destined for Salerme [Salerno], Naples and Messina. The Rover hath also taken six other Vessels, the Crews of which she has put on Shore, some at Faro in Algarva.
The above Simon Forester told the Commander of a Portuguese Vessel, that he hoped soon to have the Honour of seizing some of his Master's Vessels, as War either was or soon would be declared by the Congress against Portugal. The Portuguese Commander not understanding him, one of Forester's Crew interpreted what he had said, when the Portuguese Captain immediately made answer, "Your Congress be d———d; come hither, and I'll declare War across thy Shoulders." Forester replied, "I fight only with Gentlemen."
