The New Hampshire Gazette

CHARLES TOWN, (S. Carolina, Oct. 2.

Several vessels have arrived here this week from the Havannah, some of which have been out only seven days: Some letters say, that the fatigue the troops underwent, in the course of so long a siege in that climate are not to be described, and their spirit and perseverance not to be equalled: That major general Keppel commanded at the storm, and brigadier gen. Haviland (who arrived here last Wednesday) was second there: That those which arrived from Jamaica after the reduction of the Havannah, were sent back: That a late discovery had been made of 800 chests of money concealed under a terrace in the Governor's Castle: That the Morro Castle, and other works of most importance, were repairing with all possible diligence: That scarce any of the cannon there, which were all brass, were found serviceable, when the castle was stormed: That the Spanish men of war sunk in the entrance of the harbour, had not yet been weighed: That since the surrender a Spanish brigantine from Campeachy, went in, not knowing that the place was taken. That the general, in order to prevent impositions on the British soldiers and sailors, had ascertained the price at which provisions should be sold [Which has been so generally misunderstood here, that several vessels designed thither from hence have now altered their voyage.] That Gen. Keppel was not yet made governor, but it was thought would be; and that it was imagined brigadier general Hovre will be lieut. governor: That the General and Admiral prepare to sail for England about the 1st of next month: That Mr. William Michie, late of this town, was appointed collector there: That there was on the 12 ult. at least 200 sail of vessels in the Havannah, including men of war, transports, and prizes: That the Mercury man of war said to be ordered for Virginia, may probably come in here in her way: They had accounts at Havannah of the sailing of the French Fleet from the Cape for St. Fagoe: That Capt. John Campbell and Capt. John French of the 22d regiment, formerly reported to be dead, were well at the Havannah, but that lieut. Barber of Burton's was killed, and lieut. Wells wounded.

Extract of a letter dated Havannah, Sept. 23.

As the Royals in general gained great honour during the siege, but especially the day of the storm. They first entered the breach (if it may be so called) sword in hand, led by lieutenant Forbes, now a captain in the 42d. The breach did not allow of more than one man abreast, and was so situated, that had they missed a step, they must have gone headlong a hundred yards into the sea on one side, or ditch, on the other. Indeed the very men who entered against great and small arms of the enemy, were afraid to return by the same way, lest they should tumble down, even after the place was reduced, and the affair all over. It is agreed there never was a more desperate attempt, nor more bravely executed. Upon the whole of this expedition, which has been long and severe, born from the enemy and climate, never a man (one excepted) has been known to shew the least backwardness, nor has been heard to complain of hard duty; though many, both officers and men, have been several days in the trenches without being relieved.

The Dons were a little more obstinate than We expected; but had they known how to dispose and make the most of their strength, they might have increased our difficulties. They mustered 6000 men under arms when the place surrendered; and we were not able to bring more than half that number fit for duty.

In the King of Spain's warehouses were found a large quantity of tar, and other naval stores in proportion. The prize goods all go to England on account of the captors, except the dry goods belonging to the Royal company, which are to be sold here on the same account. The prize vessels will be left, owing to want of hands, except one ship which carries home sugars to be sold there for the benefit of the captors.

Tis uncertain when Lord Albemarle and Sir George Pococke will leave us, but 'tis imagined, some time in November.

Things now go on here quiet and easy, the Spaniards are brought into pretty good order, and have no reason to complain of any hardships being put upon them by their conquerors. A small detachment of 3 or 400 Men, under Major Monypeny, sails in a day or two to reduce the Matanzas, an inconsiderable Government, but independent of the Havannah, at about 20 leagues distance from hence.

a Commodore Keppel will sail in a few days for Jamaica, with some ships of war; and it is said, will cruise some time off Cape St. Nicholas, as it seems the French men of war and privateers do great damage to the trade this Way.

Brigadier Haviland arrived at Carolina in a Sloop that was bound from the Havannah to Liverpool, laden with Sugars, but the Sloop sprung a Leak, and they were obliged to put into Carolina to stop it.

Brigadier General HAVILAND, has taken his Passage in the Ship Charles-Town, Capt. Barnes, for London, from Charles-Town, South-Carolina.