The New Hampshire Gazette

Friday last arrived here Capt. Gloves in 10 Days from Louisburg, by whom we learn, that the Transports with the Troops, consisting of about 1500, including 200 of the Provincials of this Province, that were in his Majesty's service at Nova Scotia, sailed from thence for Newfoundland on the 7th Instant, in order to Attempt the Recovery of St. John's: There was also on board the Transports a Detachment of the Train of Artillery. They had received Advice at Louisbourg of Lord Colvill's being join'd by the Antilope and Syren Men of War from Placentia, and had blocked up the French at St. John's; that upon the first Appearance of this Fleet before that Place, with French and Spanish Colours flying, they were thought by the French Admiral to be a Reinforcement from Europe, upon which he sent out a Schooner with his Lieutenant and 100 Men, to assist in conducting them into the Harbour; but upon the Vessel's being detained they soon perceived their Mistake, and immediately confined all the English that were in the Place, expecting that an Attack would soon be made; in which we hope they will not be disappointed. 'Tis said Lord Colvill had sent several Vessels to Harbour Grace to bring off a considerable Number of English People there, who were ready to assist him in disposing the French at St. John's.