from their liberal conduct to the inhabitants of South America, and their desire to do every thing in their power to promote the happiness of the country. The description of vessels included in this proclamation, are to be named by Capt. Lajuno, and Capt. Thompson, Capt. of the port. W. C. BERESFORD. HOME POPHAM. Extract of a Dispatch from Maj. Gen. Beresford, 16th July, 1806.

I am now able to transmit nearly an account of the money which has been received as prize under the terms of my agreement with the acting governor of the place, previous to my entering the town. The statement shows the various departments and public bodies whence the sums forming the total have been derived, the sum of 1,080,209 dollars is going home in his Majesty's ship Narcissus, and Sir Home Popham and myself have thought it right to reserve here for the exigencies of the army and navy a considerable sum; and for the purpose of keeping down the exchange on bills drawn by the respective services and which would otherwise bring the dollar to an enormous price.

It is estimated that the merchandize in the King's stores, principally Jesuit's Bark and Quicksilver, and which is in the Phillippine Company's stores, with the little that is retained of floating property, will amount, if it can be disposed of, to between 2 & 3,000,000 dollars. Of the bullion delivered in, some is claimed as private property, and which shall be delivered in the same spirit of liberality with which, we trust, it will be considered we have acted here. The 61,790 dollars were yesterday delivered to the Consulada, on their assurance only that it belonged to the people of this town, and they have a claim upon 40 or 50,000 more, which will be settled this day.

Embarked on board his Majesty's Ship Narcissus. Dollars. 208,519 108,000 56,872 94,323 57,000

Royal Treasure; by Mr. Casamajor

Phillippine Company; ditto

Post Office; ditto

Tobacco Administration; ditto.

Custom House; ditto

Agent of Philippine Company

100,000

114 Skins, each 3000 dollars; brought

back from Luxan by Capt. Arbuth

not's Party

342,000

5,932 562 113,000

1,086,208

30,000

61,790 32,500

76,000 4,825

205,115

1,086,208 205,115

1,291,323

Admiralty Office, September 13, 1806. Captain Donnelly, of his Majesty's ship Narcissus, arrived last night at this office with a dispatch from Commodore Sir Home Popham, Knt. addressed to William Marsden, Esq. of which the following is a copy:

SIR,

Narcissus, off Buenos Ayres,
July 6, 1806.

In the letter which I had the honour to addre's you from St. Helena, April 30, I fully explained, for the information of my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, the motives that induced me to press so strongly the urgency and expediency of undertaking an expedition against the enemy's settlements in the Rio de la Plata.

I have therefore only to give you a short detail of the proceedings of the squadron; previously congratulating their lordships on his Majesty's forces being in full possession of Buenos Ayres and its dependencies; the capital of one of the richest and most extensive provinces of South America.

To the commerce of Great Britain it exhibits peculiar advantages, as well as to the active industry of her manufacturing towns. And when I venture in addition to assure their lordships of the extreme healthiness of the climate, I trust I only hold out a consolation that the friends of every person employed on this expedition are justly entitled to, and which I am satisfied will be equally gratifying to the feelings of every British subject.

As I considered it an object of material consequence to obtain the earliest local information in the river, I placed the squadron under the direction of Capt. Rowley May 27, and preceded it, in the Narcissus for that purpose.

On the 8th ult. we anchored near the Island of Flores; and, after passing Monte Video the following day, we detained a Portuguese schooner, by whom the intelligence we had formerly received was generally confirmed. On the 11th we fell in with the Encounter and Ocean Transport near the South Coast of the River; and on the 13th we joined the squadron.

It was immediately determined to attack the capital; and no time was lost in removing the marine battalion to the Narcissus, the Encounter, and the transports, for the purpose of proceeding to Buenos Ayres, while the Diadem blockaded the Port of Monte-Video, and the Raisonable, and Diomede, by way of demonstration, cruized near Maldonado and other assailable points.

Our progress up the river was very much retarded by the shoalness of the water, adverse winds, and currents, continual fogs, and the great inaccuracy of the charts; but by the unremitting, and laborious exertions of the officers and men I had the honour to command, these difficulties were surmounted, and the squadron anchored on the afternoon of the 25th off Point Quelmes à Pouichin, about twelve miles from Buenos Ayres. As it was impossible for the Narcissus to approach the shore on account of the shoalness of the water, the Encounter was run in so close as to take the ground, the more effectually to cover the debarkation of the army in case of necessity: the whole however was landed in the coutse of the evening without the least opposition; consisting of the detachment of his Majesty's troops, from the Cape, and that from St. Helena, with

the marine battalion under the orders of Capt. King, of his Majesty's ship Diadem, which was composed of the marines of the squadron aug. mented by the incorporation of some seamen, and three companies of royal blues from the same source of enterprize, which had been regularly trained for that duty, and dressed in an appropriate uniform.

The enemy was posted at the village of Reduction, which was on an eminence about two miles from the beach, with the appearance of a fine plain between the two armies, which however proved on the following morning to be only a morass in a high state of verdure.

This in some measure checked our advance, nor did the enemy open his field train till the troops were nearly in the middle of the swamp, from whence he thought it was impossible for them to be extricated.

The able and excellent disposition of Gen. Beresford, and the intrepidity of his army, very soon however satisfied the enemy, that his only safety was in a precipitate retreat, for we had the satisfaction of seeing from the ships near four thousand Spanish cavalry flying in every direc tion, leaving their artillery behind them, while our troops were ascending the hill with that coolness and courage, which has on every occasion marked the character of a British soldier, and has been exemplified in proportion to the difficulties and dangers by which he was opposed.

I have probably trespassed on a line that does not immediately belong to me, but I could not resist the gratification of relating to their lordships what I saw; assuring myself, at the same time, they will be convinced, if the enemy had given the squadron an equal opportunity, I should have had the pleasing duty of reporting an honourable issue to the effect of their eminent zeal and exertions.

On the 27th, in the morning, we saw some firing near the banks of the river Chuelo, but it blew so hard that it was totally impracticable to have any communication with the shore during that day.

Early on the 28th, a royal salute was fired from the castle of Buenos Ayres in honour of his Majesty's colours being hoisted in South America, and instantly returned by the ships lying off the town.

I now consider it to be a proper moment for acknowledging in terms of the sincerest gratitude, my high sense of the zealous and animated conduct of every officer and man in the squadron which I have the extraordinary good fortune to command.

Capt. Rowley, with Capt. Edmonds under his orders, continued as long as the weather would permit an advantageous demonstration off Maldo.nado.

Capt. Donnelly, who did me the favour of requesting I would go up the river in the Narcissus, and to whom, from his rank, no specific service could be assigned in our small scale of operations, applied himse'f in every occasion where he could promote the objects of the expeditiod:-and, as he is charged with this dispatch, I take the liberty of recommending him to their lordships' protection, under a full conviction they will obtain, through him, every in formation which they have a right to expect

from an officer of great intelligence and long meritorious service.

I consider Capt. King, with the officers of the marine batt. so completely under the report of Gen. Beresford that I shall only state to their lordships my extreme satisfaction on hearing personally from the General how highly he appreciated every part of their conduct, particularly the celerity with which they transported the artillery and troops across the Rio Chuelo after the bridge was burnt by the enemy.

Lieut. Talbot of the encounter manifested great zeal in every instance where it was necessary to call on him; Lieut. Groves of the Diadem was also very active in landing the ordnance and ordnance stores, and I think it highly proper to state to their lordships that the masters and crews of the different transports behaved with great attention during the whole of this service.

I inclose a copy of the terms granted to the inhabitants after the capture of the city, by which their lordships will see that the coasting vessels in the river, supposed with their cargoes to amount to 1,500,000 dollars, were restored to the proprietors; for an early record to the country of the great liberality of his Majesty's government.

I have the honour to be, &c. Home Popham. I have sent Lieut Groves to take pos ession of Ensenaba de Baragon, a port to the eastwa.d of Buenos Ayres, where I understand there are two gun-vessels and two merchant ships. H. P.

We understand that a vessel ready freighted, and cleared, chiefly laden with articles of wearing apparel, had been lying 3 weeks in one of the outports, in expectation of the success of the expedition sent against Buenos Ayres; and in order to take instant advantage of this important capture.

In less than 3 days after the Gazette was published, at least 9 vessels were posted up in the Royal Fxchange, for immediate dispatch to this new region of mercantile speculation.

Sir Home Popham has addressed an interesting letter to the mayors, &c. of several manufacturing towns. It describes Buenos Ayres, as containing 70,000 inhabitants who are exceedingly in want of goods of British manufacture. It enumerates the productions of that country; indigo, tobacco, Vigogna wool, cotton, tyger skins, seal skins, copperas, figs, dried tongues, beef and hams, saffron, cochineal, cocoa, hemp, hair, wheat, gums, drugs, gold, silver, and precious stones, besides hides and tallow, its grand staple commodities. It encourages the manufacturers in general to avail themselves eagerly of the opening of this new channel for the sale of their commodities.

An order of his Majesty in council, has been published in the London Gazette Sept. 20 h dated from the Queen's Palace, Sept. 17, 1806, authorising a trade or commerce with Buenos Ayres and its dependencies, on the same terms as with our other Trans-Atlantic possessions. The same order confirms the regulation established by Sir H. Popham, and Gen. Beresford for the reduction of the former duties on imports from 34, to 124 per cent. ad valorem. The operation of this judicious regulation will give the natives all the European productions, at one-fourth less price than they heretofore paid for them. Slaves are totally prohibited.

OBSERVANDA EXTERNA.

FRONTIERS OF CHINA.

Vaccination, &c. Portable Medicine Chests. Mr. Rehmann, physician to his Serene Highness the Prince of Furstemberg, has lately received a letter from his son, physician to the Russian embassy in China. This letter is dated from Kiachta, on the frontiers of China, 14th October, 1805. Mr. Rehmann, jun. writes, that he has vaccinated a great number of the children of the mogols.

They still retain," says he, "the simple manners and morals of their ancestors. They live under tents, still use the bow, and shoot their arrows with such dexterity, that in a chace with the suite of the Russian ambassador, they killed six times more game than the latter did, although they carried very good fowling-pieces and rifle-guns."- Mr. Rehmann writes also, that he has discovered in Tibet a small portable selection of medicines, which may be of great service. It consists of sixty pieces, very elegantly wrapped up in paper: it comprises some remedies used in Europe, but a greater number of which the botanists attached to the embassy had no knowledge. Among them are some small sorts of fruits, or walnuts, with chemical preparations. Mr. Rehmann has presented a list of them, translated from the original Tangut. He intends to bring home with him some of these little pharmacopeias, which are very common among the Bucharese: he assures his father, that in consequence of the measures he has employed, vaccination is now propagated from Jekutzh as far as Jakutsh and Ochotzk, and consequently from England to the remotest extremity of the northern part of the globe. He is in hopes of bringing with him some valuable Chinese works for the library of his Serene Highness the Prince of Furstemberg.

Chrystal flute.

The conservatorium of music at Paris has tried a flute, made of crystal by M. Laurent, and found that it has a clear fine tone.

Greek classics, by modern Greeks. Two Greek brothers in Paris, of the name of Zozima, have set apart a considerable sum of money for the establishment of a library of the Greek classics, from Homer to the Ptolemys. A learned Greek, of the name of Coray, will edit the works, which are to be printed by Didot, on a new letter.

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The library is intended for stich of their coun trymen who may learn the antient Greek; they will be presented gratis to industrious scholars and active teachers, and such as may purchase copies for the purpose of giving away, will be allowed a discount of 20 per cent. on the purchase of ten copies.

Medal of Vespasian, in gold.

In the commune of Rouede, department of Lot and Garonne, as a labouring man was ploughing his field, he found a gold medal of the value of 19 francs, perfectly struck, and in a high state of preservation. On one side is seen a very good head of Vespasian, with these words: Imp. Cæs. Vespasianus. Aug. On the other side is represented a woman sitting in a mournful posture, chained to a palm tree, with her hands tied behind her back. On the exergue is the word Judea. Indigo naturalized in Europe.

A proces-verbal of the municipality of Lille, department of Vaucluse, has confirmed the success of a plantation of indigo, executed upon a large scale, and in an open field, part of the estate called Glavinel, the property of Mr. Icard de Bataglini. It is stated in the proces-verbal, that after a scrupulous examination of the indigo produced, the commissaries were of opinion that this precious plant would be naturalized in the department, and become, at some future period, one of its principal sources of opulence. The mayor, in the name of his constituents, and likewise the commissaries, have addressed their heartfelt acknowledgment and thanks to Mr. Icard de Bataglini.

Cotton naturalized in Europe.

On some of the heaths (laudes) of France, M. Louis Dupoy, a colonist of St. Domingo, at present comptroller of the customs at Dax, has succeeded in the introduction of cotton. He escaped from the severity of Dessalines, in an American vessel, to New Orleans, and thinking, very rationally, that the cotton which was cultivated very successfully in Louisiana, might be naturalized in the southern provinces of France, he provided himself with seeds proper for the experiment; which he distributed among the members of the society of agriculturists. Ilis expectations have succeeded; very fine cotton has been produced, and the pods have attained to perfect maturity. These experiments are to be repeated; and if it can be naturalized and habituated to the climate on the landes, there can be no doubt but that this valuable plant may succeed still better in the southern provinces of France.

Inland navigation.

The establishment of a canal, which bringing the Rhone and Rhine together, will join the North Sea to the Mediterranean, is now in contemplation. This canal, which is to take its name from Buonaparte, will cross

the department of the Jura, Doubs, and Upper and Lower Rhine, through an extent of 71 leagues: it will open an internal navigation from one extremity of France to the other, which must contribute to give a new impulse and direction to commerce. In consequence of this extensive plan, and with the aid of the canals of the south, of the centre, and of the cote-d'or, which all unite, a free communication will soon be established internally between the seas and rivers of France, between its capital and its numerous cities, and will extend abroad to a great part of Holland, Germany, and Switzerland. This canal will promote a safe and easy exchange of the natural and artificial productions of the south and east, with those of the north, those of Marseilles, to and from Amsterdam, without danger of any kind of damage from bad weather at sea, or from the enemy. By means of this conveniency Lyons, Strasburgh, Mentz, and Cologne, will become places of rendezvous for profitable commercial operations. One of the laws lately decreed, appoints the funds, aud provides for the expences, which are still wanted for the completion of this great and important enterprise, estimated at 14 millions. The discourse pronounced on the occasion, in a meeting of the legislative body, by M. Koch, member of the tribunate, contains an historical account of this project, which was first suggested under the reigns of the ancient Caesars. The advantage which not only France, but Europe, will derive from its execution, are enumerated with great exactness, propriety, and precision. He invites also the new sovereigns of Germany to exert their utmost endeavours in advancing the execution of the canal which is to join the Rhine to the Danube, which, with that of the present canal, will form the communication of the greatest magnitude that ever existed, and connect all the commercial operations of the European states, when at peace.

Vaccination on men and on animals.-The

rot abated, by inoculation, in sheep. The central committee for the examination of the cow-pox, have made, on the 12th of July, their report of the experiments that have been tried in France during the year 13, for the propagation of vaccination, before the society established by the minister of the interior. The result proves to be, that the number of people who have been inoculated in the course of the year 13, in 42 departments, the prefects of which have sent in their returns, amounts to 125,992, which would make about 400,000 for the whole country; and admitting that, as in the year 10, the number of births amounted to 4,083,157, it will follow that at least one third of the children born in the years 13

and 14, have been inoculated with the cowpox.

Numerous experiments have been tried to ascertain the preservative effects of vaccination; and whether the former inoculation for the small pox was tried on those who had been vaccinated, or an intimate and habitual intercourse was established between them and patients under the small pox; whether during the return of this last epidemical disease those who had been vaccinated were exposed to the infection; whether, in fine, the three experiments had been tried on the said individuals, yet the small pox has had no influence upon those who had gone through the regular process of vaccination. One of the most important results of the report of the committee is the certainty of the progressive diminution of deaths in those places where vaccination has been introduced, and an increase in the number of deaths in other places where the practice of it has been neglected. The returns sent by some of the prefects are indeed deserving of particular notice and attention; and if the alarming account of those individuals, who have died of the small pox, be compared to the number of those who are attacked with that disease, we shall, as it were, be mathematically convinced of the utility of adopting the new mode of inoculating.

The inquiries which the central committee was directed to make, have not been limited to the human species; they have endeavoured to resolve the important question, whether the vaccine inoculation administered to the sheep would not be a preventative against the rot: the experiments tried at Goussainville, on the beautiful flock of Spanish sheep belonging to M. Brunard, a farmer at Sarcelles, and afterwards at Paris, but on too small a number of animals, although crowned with success, have appeared to them too trifling an argument for deciding the question in the artfimative, and the rather, as similar experiments tried at Versailles, by the Agricultural Society, had been productive of quite contrary effects. The committee, therefore, have thought proper to try new experiments on a greater number of animals; but notwithstanding their most ardent wishes to have vaccination practised upon all sorts of cattle, yet they are conscious, that since the infection of the rot had been formerly diminished by means of its being inoculated on the beasts, this last method still deserved being recommended in preference to vaccination. It has been adopted by Mr. Chaptal for his flock of Spanish breed and last summer 760 sheep of his were inoculated with the rot, when a very small number died, and even these had caught the infection previous to the operation being performed.