The Virginia Gazette

Extract of a letter from Boston, dated September 2.

"In consequence of the foregoing letter a party of 260 regulars set out early yesterday morning to secure and bring away the powder alluded to, which was effected without loss or damage. At the same time a party of 30 are said to have seized two field pieces belonging to the Cambridge regiment of militia. The report of this manoeuvre, exaggerated no doubt in the country, brought this morning, on Cambridge common, at least 3000 people from different parts of the country, in order to learn the truth of the matter. They were unarmed, and demanded the public resignation of two counsellors, inhabitants of Cambridge, which was complied with; and after chusing several persons to stop the great numbers coming in from the distant parts, said to be many thousands, and being satisfied that the governor had seized only the king's powder, they peaceably dispersed. You cannot conceive what an uneasy day we have had, from the different reports circulated in this town, some of which were of the most alarming nature, and by credulous people easily swallowed. But I can find nothing new, unless it be the strengthening the guards at the entrance of the town. It is said the governor is determined not to risk any troops in the country till he is reinforced, being apprehensive of their loss from the amazing number and fury of our people, who are all provided with arms and ammunition, &c."