The Virginia Gazette

ANNAPOLIS, July 13.

On Monday the 26th ult. the Ship Johnston, Capt. Jones, from and belonging to Mr. James Gildart of Liverpool, was spoke with in Chesapeake Bay, by Capt. Harding of the schooner Endeavour, when Capt. Jones informed Capt. Harding that he was from Liverpool, and had on board a quantity of salt. Capt. Jones being asked whether he had any thing more than salt on board, answered, yes, he had a few dry goods. On being further asked, how Mr. Gildart (who was well apprized of the association) would venture to send such articles to America, Capt. Jones replied, that three Generals, and 20,000 soldiers, had been ordered to America, some time before the above goods were shipped, and that it was not doubted but that all would be quiet by the time he should arrive.

Capt. Jones inquired of Capt. Harding, whether he thought he could land his salt and goods in Georgia, but the next day came with the ship into the eastern bay, landed some servants he had on board, and soon after steered down the bay.

The public are cautioned to be upon the watch, and look out for the ship Johnston, as there is reason to suspect she is still hovering in some part of the bay, and will attempt to land her goods if she can find a convenient opportunity, notwithstanding the Captain's inquiry, whether it were practicable to land them in Georgia.