The Newport Gazette

The Prince of Orange Packet, Captain Story, from Harwich to Helvoetsluys, was taken by the Surprize Privateer, Captain Cunningham, of four Guns and 10 Swivels, within three leagues of the coast of Holland.

It was at night, and the Privateer coming close along-side the Packet, said he hove to Storge, and asked her if she was coming on board her, for that they should come foul of each other. The Privateer immediately laid her along-side, and took her.

It is imagined she expected to find a quantity of foreign Coin on board, as the Packet which sailed before the Prince of Orange had in the Amount of ten thousand pounds.

The Passengers and Crew were civilly treated, among whom was a King's Messenger, their Properties were returned them, and they were landed in Holland. The Mariner arrived in Town on Monday Night, who says the Packet was a fine new Vessel, and that he heard she would be converted into a Privateer, she being a remarkable swift sailing Ship. The Surprize had 24 Hands on board, who, it is said, were mostly Smugglers, and it is thought the Vessel never was in America, but was fitted out in France for that Purpose, whereas a Commission from the Congress had been sent for her.

It is reported, some Merchants have sustained a considerable Loss by the above Packet being taken.

In Consequence of the above Capture, Insurance in Holland is risen to six per Cent.