The Sloop Commerce, Capt. Waterman, belonging to this Port, was taken the 15th ult. in her Passage from Montserrat to St. Eustatia. The Captain of her who arrived here last Wednesday, via Nantucket, informs that but very few northern Vessels escape the Vigilence of the British Cruizers.
Intelligence from Captain [John] Davis at Montauk, received by the Spy Privateer, who returned here on Wednesday from a Cruize, viz.
Thursday, July 18. At 6 A. M. espy'd two Ships E. from the Point, standing in for the Land.
Friday, 19. No Discovery this Day.
Saturday, 20. At 2 P.M. espy'd a Ship bearing S.W. from the Point, and at 6 abreast with the Point. Sunday, 21. At 7 A.M. saw three Ships bearing S.E. from the Point, standing for Block Island.
Monday, 22. Espied a Ship E.S.E. from the Point.
Tuesday, 23. At 2 P.M. espy'd a Ship near Block-Island; at [3] saw another S.E. from the Point, standing for Block-Island.