On Wednesday last [April 26], as two of our Packet-Boats were returning from Newport, without about 300 Barrels of Flour, the Property of Mr. John Brown, Merchant of this Place, (who was on board one of them) they were taken into Custody by the Men of war stationed there, ー and one of the Packets, with Mr. Brown on board, and 200 Barrels of Flour, we hear has since been sent to Boston.

The Troops stationed at Marshfield and a Number of Friends of Government (so called) were taken on board some armed Vessels soon after the late Engagement, and carried to Boston.