Whereas an exchange of prisoners in the naval department is now in agitation, and likely to be accomplished, Notice, is hereby given to all officers, seamen, marines, and others, in or near this city, belonging to British vessels of war, or merchantmen, who have been taken by American privateers, or Continental vessels of war; and to all officers, seamen, marines, and others belonging to the American navy, privateers, or merchantmen, who are prisoners on parole, that they apply to this office as speedily as possible, in the forenoon, between the hours of nine and one o'clock, and enter their names and stations, with the time of their capture, for the purpose of negotiating an exchange.

Deserted from the ship Montgomery, commanded by William Allen, a certain William Atchison, born in the North of Ireland, is about five feet seven or eight inches high, black short hair; had on when he went away, a felt hat bound with black tape, and a light blue jacket. Whoever takes up said deserter and secures him so that I may get him again, shall have Four Dollars reward, and reasonable charges.

William Allen, Capt.