Captain [Stephen] Mascoll, in a Privateer Schooner, from Salem, in attempting to board a large Ship, on the first Day of January, off the Western Islands, had the Misfortune to be killed, together with one of his Men, and after a struggle, the Schooner sheered off.1
On Wednesday, the 19th Instant, will be sold by Public Auction, at Batchelder's Wharf, in Beverly, The Bark Carlisle, burthen about 300 Tons, and her Cargo, consisting of Mahogany and Logwood, now on board, as she came in from Sea. Her Inventory to be seen before or at the Sale, by applying to Nathan Leech, of said Town. ー Any Gentleman or Company, that sees fit to buy her, will find her a prime Sailer.
At the same Time and Place, will be sold, a Number of Carriage Guns, consisting of 9, 6 and 3 Pounders, with a Number of fine Swivel Guns.
Likewise, Provisions, with a Number of other Ships Stores, viz. 2 new Cables, one about 9 and the other about 12 Inches; some spare Ship's Sails, &c.
N. B. A large Copper and Hearth.