A Letter from Liverpoole, dated May 7, says, "We have received certain Intelligence from Waterford, of five American Privateers being off Corke and Kinsale: They have taken two Vessels from Waterfotd, and one from Dublin, bound to Lisbon, and were waiting for the Newfoundland and West India Convoys."

A Gentleman who is just come from Paris says, that Dr. Franklin is empowered by the Congress to deliver Letters of Marque to any Masters of Ships that apply for them; and that the French Ministry have declared, that all Prizes shall be safe that are carried into their Ports. It is certain, they will always find Purchasers for Ships and Cargoes. He also says, that our Ambassador there is treated with gre;:it Coolness, and the Memorials delivered respecting those Ships which have been carried into L'Orient, and other Ports, are paid no regard to.