The New Hampshire Gazette

Extract of a Letter from an English Gentleman in Lisbon, to his Friend here, dated December 11.

We have as yet no Packet from England, and in publick Affairs very little stirring, more than that the Austrians had laid Siege to Neis in Silesia, but the King of Prussia made forced Marches, and obliged them to raise it: We are also assured that the Russians have retired into Poland, and thereupon Count Dohna marched with 25,000 Prussians to join the King's Army in Saxony; Affairs therefore wear a very favourable Aspect for our Allies upon the Continent; by all Accounts the King of Prussia is in a formidable State, and far from what they have been represented: We have a Rumour of some French Men of War falling into our Hands which wants Confirmation, but in short the French Marine at present makes a most despicable Figure, and the longer the War exists, the greater must be their Decadence. Even by Land they seem to have little more to boast of. Their Councils are disconcerted and perpetual Changes in their Ministry, all which are strong Indications of a broken Power. Our Government I hope will remain firm, as it has a strong Bulwark in the great Mr. Pitt. We have nothing transpires from the Hanoverian and French Armies, and therefore conclude the Operations are over for this Season. I hope Things will be disposed on your Side, that next Campaign will compass all we have there to hope for, as I am convinced that the chief Command being given to General Amherst must be agreeable, who has both Abilities for it, and an Inclination to do his Country Service: we have therefore only to wish that his Merits may be rewarded with Success equal to 'em.

Late last Night Captain Parrot arrived here in 18 Days from South Carolina, in whom came Captain Malcom of this Town, who sail'd from Falmouth 8 Weeks ago, in the Earl of Leicester Packet, Capt. Morris, bound to New York; but meeting with Captain Parrot last Monday, bound hither, he went on board him. By him we learn, That the Parliament had met, and were about making Grants to his Majesty, in order to carry on the War with the greatest Vigour: That great Numbers of Dutch Ships have lately been taken and carried into English Ports: That most of the French Privateers are laid up, and the Men put on board their Men of War fitting out: That the King of Prussia was at Dresden, and no Battle had been fought between him and Count Daun since the 14th of October; and 'twas thought the two armies would soon go into Quarters: That more Forces were embarking on board Transports, but where bound was a Secret: And that the Brest Fleet, consisting of 9 Sail of the Line, had got out, and 'twas thought were bound to the Coast of Africa. Capt. Malcom brought no English Prints, as he left the Packet in a hurry, which he imagines arrived at New York last Wednesday.