We are led to expect the 1st battalion of the Royals from the West Indies immediately, destined indeed to relieve the 41st.

I hope we shall not be disappointed, as our militia will feel bold if well backed; and I am sure Sir George will rejoice in receiving the means of rendering you further assistance.

It appears to be credited that the orders in council were rescinded, in as far as regarded America, on the 17th June, the day the war vote was carried: this will strengthen the oppositionists in the States, and the timid will feel alarmed, not without reason, when they read the glorious and judicious exploit of Captain Hotham, in the Northumberland, 74, in destroying, under circumstances of great difficulty and peril, two French 44-gun frigates and a sloop, which received a superior degree of protection from batteries on the shore than can be afforded to Commodore Rodgers in any harbour of the States.
The Americans are forming depots in the neighbourhood of the Montreal frontier and building batteries on the lake, but they have not brought forward any considerable shew of strength;--on this appearance of weakness we cannot rely, as it would answer no good end making a parade before they intended to attack.

If they be serious in their views on this province, the attempt will be probably backed by predatory incursions on various points.

A corps of militia is kept on the Point Levi side.
Our legislature meet this day to terminate the session.