The Virginia Gazette

BOSTON, October 7.

By Capt. John Rowe who arrived at Louisburg the 25th Instant, in 28 Days from Great Britain, we have Advice, That on the Arrival of Capt. Montague, who went Express with the News of the Surrender of Louisburg, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty made him a Present of 500 Guineas; and that General Rejoicings had been made thro' all the Kingdom. That Advice thereof was forthwith sent to his Majesty at Hanover; who thereupon expressed the highest Satisfaction, and commanded it to be signified to the Commanders and others who were instrumental therein: And in Testimony how acceptable this important Acquisition is to his Majesty, a Patent was sent from Hanover creating Mr. Pepperell a Baronet of Great Britain; and it is said he also is to command a Regiment on the British Establishment: Mr. Warren is also made Rear-Admiral of the Blue, and recommended by the Lords Justices to be Governor of the Place, and his Commission therefore will be sent over by the next Opportunity.

His Grace the Duke of Newcastle has in a most affectionate Manner expressed the just Sense the Nation has of the Service of the New-England Troops; that it will reflect everlasting Honour on the Country; and happening when Affairs in Europe were in so bad a Situation, it will still the more endear them to his Majesty. It is certain, that 2000 regular Troops will embark from Europe this Fall, with 100 Pieces of Cannon, Powder and other warlike Stores, sufficient for the Defence of that Place; which is also a strong Proof of its Importance. The Admiral to encourage the Settlement thereof is determined to keep Bullion enough to give a Currency.

And as it is situated so advantageously for the Fishery, it is not doubted but People will find it for their Interest to settle there.

Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at Louisburg, to his Friend in Boston, September 25, 1745.

On the 23d Instant arrived here Capt. Rouse from England, with Dispatches for the Governor, the General, and Commodore Warren. The King has made the General a Baronet of Great Britain: and 'tis said Mr. Warren will be one also, who is recommended by the Lords Justices to the King for Governor of this Place, and is made Rear-Admiral of the Blue: He hoisted his Flag Yesterday Afternoon on board the Superbe, when he was saluted by the Ships in the Harbour, and the Grand Battery. There hath been great Rejoicings in London on the taking this Place. Two Regiments from Gibraltar are ordered here this Fall to Garrison the Place, and it is proposed to establish some of the New-England Forces, how many I cannot tell. They have ordered Small Arms for all the Soldiers that shall stay here, and Clothing; 34 Cannon, 32 and 24 Pounders, 100 Wall Pieces, 2000 pair Arms, a Train of Artillery, and 2 Engineers. There had not been any Court Martial on the Mediterranean Business, but it was expected when Admiral Vernon returned from his Cruise. The Lieutenant of the Anglesea was tried for giving up the Ship. Mr. Warren is ordered to buy Rowe's Snow, and give him a Commission.

Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman in England, to one in Boston, dated July 17, 1745.

"I hope the News of Cape Breton's being taken will prove true. The Massachusetts Government has won great Honour by the Expedition.—Mr. Kilby has represented your Government in so favourable a Light to the Court, that instead of beholding you with Jealousy and Contempt, as they once did, 'tis almost as much as a Man's Character is worth, to be thought an Enemy to the present Establishment: You are now styled the Glorious New-England Men, who have not only relieved and saved his Majesty's Government of Annapolis Royal, but have recovered out of the Enemy's Hands one of their strongest Fortresses, and a Place of the utmost Consequence to the Trade of the Kingdom, as well as Protection to the Northern English Colonies. Governor Shirley by his wise Conduct in this Affair, is look'd upon in such a Light (to say no more) as I believe no one before him has appeared in, and has effectually established his Character.—This Affair has been luckily timed for your Place."