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SUPPLEMENT. No. 36. FRIDAY,
October 6, 1775.

WE are authorised to assure the publick, that
yesterday the mayor informed the committee
of safety, "that the governour Tryon acquainted him
he had received a letter from lord Dartmouth, in-
formed him that orders had been given to the com-
manders of his majesty's ships in America, that in
case any more troops should be raised, or any forti-
fications erected, or any of his majesty's stores taken,
that the commanders of the ships of war should con-
sider such cities or places in a state of rebellion."

By a gentleman who left Cambridge on tuesday
last, we are informed that they enjoy a good state
of health in the provincial camp, not burying two
people in a week ; that the dysentery had made its
appearance, but was now totally eradicated. Also,
that a number of troops, under the command of col.
Arnold, marched for Quebeck on tuesday last; and
that the inhabitants of Boston were not near so
sickly as they had been some time ago.

Extract of a letter from Annapolis, September 8.

"I have been much astonished at the behaviour
of some of those captains of men of war who are
stationed upon our coasts. They seem greedily to
anticipate the horrour of blood-shedding; and al-
though war is not yet proclaimed, nor any hostilities
ordered by parliament against the colonies in gene-
ral, yet, confiding in their strength, they daringly
assault our towns, and destroy lives upon the least
provocation whatever."

PHILADELPHIA, September 19.

Intelligence received by the Congress fron general
Schuyler, September 18, 1775.

GENERAL Montgomery, from information re-
ceived on the 25th of August, being apprehen-
sive that the enemy's armed vessels might get into
the lake unless an immediate movement was made
to the Isle aux Noix, resolved to proceed with what
force he could carry, of which he advised general
Schuyler, who was at Albany, and on the 30th arrived,
very much indisposed, at Ticonderoga, which place
he left the 31st, after having given the proper or-
ders for bringing up the artillery, &c. &c. On the
4th of September, general Schuyler joined general
Montgomery at Isle la Motte. On that day both
moved on, and arrived at Isle aux Noix. On the
5th, general Schuyler drew up a declaration, which
he sent among the Canadians. And as it was judged
going to St. John's weak as he was (his numbers
not exceeding 1000) might have a good effect on
the Canadians, and encourage them to join, he re-
solved upon the measure, and accordingly early on
the 6th embarked, and, without any obstruction,
proceeded towards St. John's. When he arrived
in sight of the enemy's works, and at the distance
of about two miles, the enemy began to fire from
their fortress, but without doing any damage; he
approached half a mile nearer, and then landed
without opposition, in a close deep swamp. After
being formed, his army marched in the best order
they could, in grounds marshy, and covered with
woods, in order to approach and reconnoitre the
fortresses. Major Hobby, and capt. Mead, of the
Connecticut forces, being on the left, and a little
advanced, were attacked in crossing a creek by a
party of Indians, from whom they received a heavy
fire; but our troops gallantly pressing on them,

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they soon gave way, and left us the ground. In
this renounter we lost a serjeant, a corporal and
three privates killed, one missing, and eight wound-
ed, three of whom are since dead. Besides these,
major Hobby was shot through the thigh, but not
dangerously ; and capt. Mead received a slight wound
through the shoulder, as did lieutenant Brown in
the hand. The surviving wounded are in a fair
way of recovery.

Night now coming on, our generals drew their
men together, and cast up a small intrenchment,
to defend themselves, in case of an attack in the
night.

In the evening, general Schuyler received certain
intelligence that the enemy's fortifications were
complete, and plentifully furnished with cannon ;
that one of their vessels was launched, and would
be ready to sail in three or four days, and is to
carry 16 guns.

He also learned, that in the afternoon's engage-
ment five Indians were killed, and four badly
wounded, besides several others, the condition of
whose wounds was not known; and that capt.
Tyce, of Johnstown, was wounded in the belly.

On the 7th, in the morning (having been undisturb-
ed through the night, excepting by a few shells,
which did no other damage than slightly wounding
lieutenant Mills) it was thought most adviseable to
return to the Isle aux Noix, throw a bomb across
the channel, erect the proper works for its defence,
and to prevent the enemy's vessels from entering
the lake.

Upon this general Schuyler ordered the troops to
embark, and he returned to the Isle aux Noix
without molestation ; where, when the express
came away, he was erecting proper works to se-
cure the entrance into the lake, and to be in readi-
ness on the arrival of farther reinforcements, which
were expected, to take the advantage of any events
that may happen in Canada.

Published by order of the Congress.
CHARLES THOMPSON, secretary.

Extract of a letter from Cadiz, July 26.

"The news is just arrived of the miscarriage of
the expedition against Algiers. It is apprehended
to have been caused by the misconduct of the general.
The troops disembarked in the morning, and the
Algerines gave them battle. The Moors seemed
defeated, and ran; when the Spaniards following, fell
in with 80,000 in ambush, who gave battle,
in which a defeat took place. The remains of
the Spanish army embarked again the same night,
and proceeded over to Alicant. The gazette says
600 were killed, and 1800 wounded; but private
letters say some 4000, others 5000 killed, and 5000
wounded, with the loss of their cannon, and it is
apprehended their cavalry, and the flower of the
Spanish troops. So many officers of distinction are
killed, that the court are in mourning.

"Last night an order from the king was proclaim-
ed here, that every person (except the eldest sons
of the nobility and clergy) should appear and give
in their names, without exception, for soldiers."

WILLIAMSBURG, October 7.

THE King & Queen company of minute-men,
under the command of capt. George Lyne,
who arrived here last tuesday, set out this morning
for Hampton, where we hear they are to be stati-
oned for some time.

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Since our last arrived three companies of regulars
commanded by capt. Seayres of Essex, capt. John-
son of Fairfax, and capt. Green of Culpeper.

Capt. Nicholas, of this city, having completed
his company of regulars, they were last tuesday
reviewed by the district committee, and received;
as was capt. Anderson's company of minute-men
yesterday, by the city committee.

Last week a vessel from the West Indies, with a
cargo of rum, sugar, &c. consigned to capt. Phripp
of Norfolk, was seized by the ministerial pirates,
and sent to Boston, for the use of their brethren in
wickedness there; who now begin to stand in need of
artificial spirits, to support their drooping courage.

And on saturday, between 2 and 3 o'clock after
noon, an officer with 12 or 13 soldiers, and a
few sailors, landed at the county wharw in Norfolk,
under cover of the men of war (who made every
appearance of firing on the town, should the party
be molested) and marched up the main street to
mr. Holt's printing-office, from whence, without
the smallest opposition or resistance (although there
were some hundred spectators) they deliberately
carried off the types, and sundry other printing
implements, with two of the workmen, and after
getting to the water side with their booty gave
three huzzas, in which they were joined by a
crowd of negroes. A few spirited gentlemen in
Norfolk, justly incensed at so flagrant a breach of
good order and the constitution, and highly resent-
ing the conduct of lord Dunmore and the navy gen-
try (who have now commenced downright pirates
and banditti) ordered the drum to be beat to arms,
but were joined by few or none; so that it appears
Norfolk is at present a very insecure place for the
life or property of any individual, and is conse-
quntly deserted daily, by numbers of the inhabi-
tants, with their effects.

We hear that lord Dunmore is exceedingly offend-
ed with the Virginia printers, for presuming to fur-
nish the publick with a faithful relation of occurren-
ces, and now and then making a few strictures upon
his lordship's own conduct, as well as that of some
of his delightful associates, such as Dicky Squire and
little white-headed Montague. Some of their actions
have certainly deserved the severest reprehension,
to say no worse; for which the printers appeal to
the whole world, even Fredy North himself, and
the immaculate John Bute. --- It seems his lordship
has it much at heart to destroy every channel of
publick intelligence that is inimical to his designs
upon the liberties of this country, alledging that
they have poisoned the minds of the people; or, in
other words, laid open to them the tyrannical designs
of a weak and wicked ministry, which have been
supported, in character, by most of their slavish de-
pendents. It is to be hoped, however, that neither
his lordship, or any other person (however digni-
fied) will have it in his power to succeed in so dia-
bolical a scheme, only fit to have been devised but by
a person of the most unfriendly principles to the
liberties of mankind.

We hear that a PRESS is soon to be set up on
board the ship which lord Dunmore lately seized
from mess. Eilbeck, Ross, & co. under his lordship's
own immediate inspection, with proper assistants;
so that we may soon expect to see the GOSPORT
CHRONICLE published by authority, which it is said
is to contain, occasionally, the commentaries of a
certain illustrious chief's wars in Vandalia, some cu-
rious anecdotes, diverting stories, and a number of
other valuable and interesting particulars, which no
doubt will ensure to this new publication a very
extensive circuit, and consequently redound to the
credit and interest of its noble proprietor.

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Extract of a letter from a gentleman in Philadelphia,
to his friend in Virginia, dated September 16.

"After speaking of the two petitions from the
city of London to the Throne, respecting America,
formerly published, their reception, and the reso-
lutions of the city thereupon, he says: "These
"proceedings seem to lead to something important
"in favour of America. Letters to -- mention, that
"the ministry now declare, that the matter must
"be made up with America; and to another gentle-
"man in this city, that no more troops are to be sent
"to America. The ministry are in the utmost con-
"sternation, and the American cause gains ground
"daily with the people."

By a letter from another gentleman in Philadel-
phia, dated Sept. 25th, we have the agreeable
intelligence that mrs. NELSON, mr. WYTHE and his lady,
mr. FRANCIS L. LEE and his lady, with their
several servants, are safely through the smallpox.

Marriages.] ROBERT PAGE, esq; of Mansfield,
to miss ELIZABETH CARTER, of King George.

At a meeting of the committee for Hanover county,
September 5, 1775.

WHEREAS I the subscriber have been charged
with saying many things injurious to the
American cause, and in particular with declaring
that this country was in a state of rebellion, and
aimed at a state of independence, more than oppo-
sition to parliamentary taxation; and whereas due
proof is made thereof, before the committee of this
county: Now, in order to atone, to the utmost of
my power, for the injury that may possibly have
been done by me, I do hereby declare, that I am
heartily sorry for such my offence; and I do
hereby promise, in future, to conduct myself so
as to give no just cause of complaint to my coun-
trymen, but to contribute my utmost to the success
of the measures adopted for the defence of Ameri-
can liberty. THOMAS ANDERSON.

Hanover, September 5, 1775.

The said Thomas Anderson having signed the
above concession, is acquitted from farther prose-
cution; and it is ordered that the clerk do forthwith
transmit the same to the printer, to be published
in the Gazette.

BARTLETT ANDERSON, clerk.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY,
A CURRIER, who is a good workman. Such a
one will have good encouragement, by the
month, six months, or a whole year, from
WILLIAM PEARSON.

MR. Henry Shelton, of Albemarle county, having
a bond of mine, with mr. David Anderson,
jun. security, for 60l. payable the 16th of February
this is to forewarn all persons from taking an assign-
ment of the said bond, as I do not think I am indebted
to mr. Shelton a single shilling, and believe him to be
a trifle in my debt.
MATTHEW ANDERSON, jun.

CABIN POINT, September 28, 1775.
WHEREAS I gave two bonds to Stephen
Sorsby of Surry county, for a piece of land
lying therein (one of 100l. payable March I, 1775) this
is to forewarn all persons from taking an assign-
ment of the said bonds, as I understand the land
is entailed, and I am resolved not to pay them
until a good title is made.
FRANCIS MORELAND.