The New Hampshire Gazette

By Captain Foster who arrived at Marblehead last Saturday in the Afternoon, in just 6 Weeks from Lisbon, we have the following Extract of a Letter dated at Lisbon, August 16, 1758. Viz.

We are here anxiously longing after an Account of the Result of the Expeditions now in Agitation, on our Side; and full of the pleasing Hopes, that Louisbourg is e'er this in our Possession. The Prints which Capt. Foster carries will serve to explain the Repulse which the heroic King of Prussia had received in Moravia, and of which I gave you a Hint in my last. However, as I then surmis'd, he would soon make Reprizals, so it has proved, for he raised the Siege of Olmutz to make a March, by which he possessed himself of two of the principal Magazines belonging to the Austrians, cutting to Pieces 2000 of their Men. It's also reported, that Count Daun, endeavouring to prevent this Disaster, fell into a Snare, and was totally defeated in a general Battle, and himself taken Prisoner; however, this last Action wants Confirmation, should it prove true, it will be of great Advantage to the Prussian Monarch, as it will enable him to make Head against the Russians, who are actually marching forwards, and committing great Ravages. In short, the Scene of War seems to rage with repeated Violence thro'out Europe, and the military Spirit seems to heighten greatly in our Nation. Our Troops are embarked for Flanders: and Commodore Howe is again sail'd, 'tis suppos'd on another Expedition against the Coast of our ancient Enemy, wherein our Prince Edward is embarked as a Volunteer. The Spirit now arisen in our Nation, 'tis to be hoped, will be productive of very good Effects, and may tend to prevent the Spaniards from taking Part in the general Broils. We are assured that our Court has demanded from them a categorical Answer of the Cause of their Naval Armament; and as their Flota's are now safe arrived we shall soon see if they mean any Ill towards us. For my own Part, I am willing to flatter myself they do not, or at least, the Blessings of Peace and their own Security, will prevent their shewing it.