The Virginia Gazette

From the London Gazette, (publish'd extraordinary.)

Whitehall, Dec. 17. Letters received Yesterday by Express from Brampton near Carlisle, give an Account, That upon the March from Penrith thither, his Royal Highness the Duke had received the News of the Rebel Army having quitted that Place and left in it only 3 or 400 Men, who, according to the best Intelligence, consisted chiefly of their English Recruits, and Gordon of Glenbucket's Men, commanded by one Hamilton.

The King's Forces arrived within Sight of the Town the 21st about Noon, and Major-General Bland had invested it on the Scotch Side with St. George's Dragoons, and 300 of Bligh's Regiment, with Orders to prevent any Passage over the Bridge upon the River Eden which leads directly to the Scotch Gate.

Major Adams with 2000 Foot was posted in the Suburbs of the English Gate, to prevent any of the Garrison's escaping that Way; Major Menzies at the Irish Gate with the same Orders, and Sir Andrew Agnew at the Sally Port with 300. All the Horse and the Foot Guards, were cantoned round the Town at a Mile or two Distance.

The Rebels who were left made a Shew of intending to defend the Place fired their Cannon upon everyBody who appear'd in Sight of it.

The Artillery from Whitehaven was expected to arrive in a Day or two; after which it was not doubted but his Royal Highness would be Master of the Town in 24 Hours. -The Rebels left their Cannon behind them in Carlisle, excepting 3 Pieces, and Major-General Bland had taken 16 Carts laden with their Tents.