CHAP. V.

1. Mediterranean.-State of the Barbary powers-Discussions with Lord Exmouth-Treachery of the Dey of Algiers— Murder of the Christians at Bona--Retrospect of the different attacks made on them by the European monarchs-Attack on the city of Algiers by the British fleet under the command of Admiral Lord Exmouth, and the Dutch squadron under Rear-admiral Van Capellan-Defeat of the Algerines-Release of all the slaves, and submission of the Dey—Letter of Lord Exmouth to the Secretary of the Admiralty-Concluding observations.

2. South American revolution-Affecting the tranquillity of the West India islands-Insurrection at Barbadoes-Retreat of the army of occupation from France-Improving state of that country-Misery of Spain-Its causes--Expedition to South America, to regain her colonies-Fails-Causes of that failure -Mutiny of the troops at Cadiz-Portugal similarly situated with Spain-Death of the king of Sweden-Holland improving in her internal condition-Death and character of his Majesty King George III.-Accession of his present Majesty -Motions in parliament respecting the Droits of AdmiraltyObservations of Mr. Brougham and Mr. Canning-Suggestions on the appropriation of such a fund in future wars-Observations on the evacuation of Parga-Continuation of the subject-Spanish revolution continued-Naples follows the example of Spain-The Allied Sovereigns meet at Laybach— Are determined to repress the attempts of the revolutionists. West Indies.-Situation of the island of Hayti-Death of Christophe-Boyer gains possession of the whole island-State of South America-Lord Cochrane joins the insurgents, and defeats the Spanish squadron-Commanders in the British navy struck off the list for having joined the insurgents— Disturbances at Constantinople-and disagreement between Russia and the Porte-Pirates of the Persian Gulf attacked and subdued by Captain Collier and Sir William Grant Keir— State of the kingdom of Naples -the Austrian army enters

the city, and restores Ferdinand to his former unlimited authority-Sicily described by Lord William Bentinck in the House of Commons-Greeks and Turks at war-Attempts made to induce England to join with the former-Prudence of the British ministers-Death of Bonaparte at St. HelenaRemarks on the treatment of that prisoner-Difficulties in which the Rear-admiral and General were placed, as to his custody-Want of feeling in his followers-Remarkable instance-Inconsistency of those who in this country defended his character-Copy of his instructions to General De Caen, proving his enmity to England, and determination to invade her Indian possessions-Coronation of George IV-His Majesty sets off for Ireland-Illness and death of the queen— Fury of the mob at her funeral-Piracies in the West IndiesMeasures adopted for their suppression-Unjust aspersions on the character of Naval Captains, by a writer in the Annual Register, answered and refuted-His Majesty King George IV. embarks on board the Royal George yacht, to visit Scotland -His last interview with the Earl of St. Vincent-His Majesty's departure.

THE states of Barbary, which, to the disgrace of the European powers, had been so long permitted to carry on their piratical depredations against the commerce of the Mediterranean, received this year a severe chastisement from the just vengeance of Britain, which they had long provoked, presuming that our forbearance proceeded from fear and impotency. It was not to be endured that England should tolerate what America had resented and punished: and independently of other considerations, the abolition of Christian slavery among the Barbary States, was an object well worthy of our attention. This, and the acknowledgment of the flag of the Ionian Islands, became a subject of dis

cussion between Lord Exmouth, and the Beys of Tripoli and Tunis. The Dey of Algiers came readily into every proposal, except that of the abolition of slavery. The Beys of Tunis and Tripoli agreed entirely with Lord Exmouth, and promised to act towards their prisoners of war according to the usages of civilised nations. The Dey of Algiers was not so easily convinced of the expediency of the measure, and requested time to refer to the Grand Signior, whose subject he was. This request was granted: an Algerine minister embarked on board the Tagus, frigate, to proceed to Constantinople, for that purpose; and three months were allowed for the negotiation.

Lord Exmouth in the mean while returned to England, to receive fresh instructions, and soon departed again, with such a squadron as could not fail to command compliance where entreaties had proved unavailing. In the course of the negotiations, his Lordship stipulated for the independence of Naples and Sardinia, which, under the promise of the payment of the price of the slaves then in bondage, was agreed to. But the Moors are never to be trusted, as the tragical event which followed soon proved.

The coral fishery at Bona is resorted to in the month of May by the Neapolitan and Corsican fishermen, for the purpose of carrying on their occupation. On the 23d of May, the festival of Ascension, when these poor unsuspecting people