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and 43 rank and file, killed; and lieut. W. Mitchell, of the 71st re6 officers, 7 serjeants, 92 rank and giment.-Oficers wounded, captain file, wounded ; and 9 missing; ma. Mackenzie, R. M. licut. Samp*king a total of 165.; and scarce any son, St. Helena regiment; capt. of those misfortunes were occasion. Ogilvir, R. artillery ; licut. M'Do. ed except from the inhabitants, nald, ditto; lieut. col. Pack, lieut.

of the houses and the Murray, ensigns Connel and Lucas, churches.-66 The enemy confesses ' (since dead,) all of the 71st regito have lost about 700 killed and ment. woundcd, in the short conflict in the Statement of property captured streets; and if it has not becn for at Buenos Ayres, but not removed, the inhabitants, I have little doubt, and which was recaptured on the (says sir II.) that the Spanish troops 12th of August. would have been completely defeat.

Dollars, ed, although seven times the num.

Goods of the Philippine
Company

100,000
ber of the British forces.--Nothing Debts due to dito 1,011,537
is more difficult than to give their 4000 Arab, B. Tobacco,
lordships an idea of the number of

at 6 dollars, sold for 14 24,000

2000 ditto Parly ditto 12,000 men in arms; but from the best 50,000 Reams Paper (2 accounts obtain, it is dollars)

100,000 Playing Cards

50,000 thougbt Pueridon, and the other

5000 Quintals of Quick-
principal people engaged in this silver (40 dollars) 200,000
plot, had collected from 8 to 10,000

40,0001bs. Spanish Snuff
(2 dollars)

80,000 men in the country; that Liniers

20,000 by. Havannah ditto may have brought over from 800 to (2 dollars)

40,000 1000; and the town furnished, 37.500/ks. Bark,(1 į dol'ars) 56.250

1,673,797 though armed in various ways, Vessels and Floating Property 1,500,000 about 10,000, under the secret arrangement of the magistrates."

3,173,797 --Lieutenants Groves, Herrick, and

Note-No valuation is made, in

this statement, of the timber, trea. Swaile, of the navy, receive great sùré in treasury, powder in the praise from sir H. for their conduct in bringing out several vessels from

magazine, and of army and ord.

nance stores. the harbour.

The second letter, from sir H. The articles of capitulation agreed Popham, dated on-board the Dia. that the British troops should dem, relates merely to the capture march out with the honours of war, of the town and harbour of Maldo. and be embarked for England as nado, as described by col. Back. prisoners ; and that the Spanish house.-A third letter, dated Oct. troops made prisoners by us on the 31, states the capture of the island of capture of the place, should be ex- Goretti, by sir 11. Popham.-Go. changed for the British officers ta. retti is a very strong position, de. ken at the recapture. This capi. fended by 20 twenty-four pountulation, after being signed, was bro. ders, in four batteries, so placed as ken by the Spaniards, who'march., to command the roadstead, the ed our troops up the country. castern passage between it and the

The officers killed, were capt. peninsula, and the only two prac. Kennett, of the R. engineers, and tical beaches for landing.

The

The Gazette of Feb. 14. con- to admire the decision of captain tains in order of the commander-in- Brisbane, in attempting the har chief, that, in addition to the per- bour, and the determined bravery mission recently granted to the 76th and conduct displayed by himself, regiment of foot, for placing the the other three captains, and all word Hindoostan in their colours the officers and men under his comand appointments, the regiment mand; and is another strong inshall be allowed to pace the Ele- stance of the cool and determined phant in their colours and on their bravery of British seamen. appointments, inscribing the word

indoostan" around it; as a distinguished testimony of their good conduct and exemplary valour during their service in India.

Capture of Curaçoa.

Captain Brisbane being, from his situation, obliged to act as governor, I have, as an acknowledgement and high approbation of his conduct, continued him in that situ. ation until his majesty's pleasure shall be known; and request, in the strongest manner, that their lordships will be pleased to recommend him for that appointment.

Captain Lydiard (who will have the honour of delivering this, and who fully partook of the conquest, and has before distinguished himself off the Havannah,) I beg to refer their lordships to for any information. I shall put an act

Admiralty oflice, Feb. 2. Captain Lydiard, ut his majesty's ship the Anson, arrived here this morning, with dispatches from vice-admiral Dacres, commander in-chief of his majesty's ships and vessels at Jamaica, to William Marsden, esq. of which the following captain in the Anson until his

ing are copies:

Shark, Port Royal, Jan. 1, 1807.
SIR;

I have much satisfaction in congratulating my lords commisioners of the admiralty on the capture of the island of Curaçoa, on Newyear's day, in the morning, by the four frigates named in the margin *, under the orders of captain Brisbane, of the Arethusa: a copy of whose letter I inclose for their lordships' information.

Whilst I contemplate the immense strength of the harbour of Austerdam, and the superior force contained in its different batteries opposed to the entrance of the frigates, I know not how sufficiently

return, or I receive directions there.

on.

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Arethusa, Latona, Anson, and Fisgard,

the

the adverse wind and current prc- entered the port; a severe and devented me from reaching this island structive cannonade ensued; the before the 1st instant. Io my way frigate, sloop, and schooners, were up, I met captain Bolton, of the carried by boarding ; the lower Fisgard, going to Jamaica ; I took forts, the citadel and town of Amhin under my orders, according to sterdam, by storm; all of which, your directions, and proceeded by seven- o'clock, were in our pos. with the squadron off this port, ha- session. For humanity-sake, I ring previously resolved on that granted the annexed capitulation; system of attack which British sea. and, at ten o'clock, the British flag men are so capable of executing. was hoisted in Fort Republique:My arrangements having been pre- the whole island is in our quiet pos. viously made known to the respec. session. The strength, commerce, tive captains, I was satisfied no. and value, I understand, is immense.

I thing further remained for me than It is now become a pleasing part of to put it in execution. My line of my duty, although impossible to do hattle consisted of the Arethusa, justice to the merits, gallantry, and Latona, Anson, and Fisgard; and determination of captains Wood, very soon after the break of day, I Lydiard, and Bolton, who so nobly made all possible sail with the ships headed their respective ships' comin close order of battle, passing the panies to the storm; and the same whole extensive line of sea-batte- gallantry and determination are due ries, and anchored the squadron to the officers, seamen, and main a stile, far surpassing my expec. rines, for following up so glorious tations. Being still desirous of an example.

Enclosed is a list of having the effusion of human blood the killed and wounded in his maspared, I wrote the inclosed, No. 1, jesty's squadron. I have not yet on the capstan of his majesty's ship been able to ascertain that of the Arethusa, during the action; which enemy, except those in the ships. was not regarded, as they did their The Dutch commodore was killed utmost to destroy us. Words can. early in the action, and the captain not express the ability of the squa- of the Surinam severely wounded. dron. "The harbour was defended I have appointed, by proclamation, by regular fortifications, of two tier Wednesday next, the 7th instant, of guns, Fort Anisterdam alone for the inhabitants (which amount consisting of sixty-six pieces of can. to thirty thousand) to take the non; the entrance only fifty yards oath of allegiance to our most wide, athwart which was the Dutch gracious sovereign : those that do frigate Hatslar, of 36 guns; and not choose, will be instantly em. Surinam, of 22, with two large barked as prisoners of war. For any schooners of war, one commanded farther particulars, I must beg to by a Dutch commander; a chain of refer you to that gallant officer, forts was on Miselburg command. captain Lydiard. ing height; and that almost im- I have the honour to be, &c. pregnable fortress, Fort Republique, (Signed) CHARLES BRISBANE, within the distance of grape-shot, To James Richard Dacres, esq. enfilading the whole harbour.

Vice-admiral of the White, At a quarter past six o'clock, we Commander-in-chief, &c.

NUM.

NUMBER I.
His majesty's ship Arethusa,
Curaçoa Harbour, Jan. 1, 1807.
SIR;

The British squadron are here to protect, and not to conquer you; to preserve to you your lives, liber. ty, and property. If a shot is fired at any one of my squadron after this summons, I shall immediately storm your batteries. You have five minutes to accede to this determination.

I have the honour to be &c. (Signed) CHARLES BRISBANE. To his excellency the governor of Curaçoa. NUMBER II.

Curacoa, January 1, 1807. Preliminary articles of the capitula tion agreed upon by Charles Brisbane, esq. captain of his majesty's ship Arethusa, and senior officer of a squadron of his majesty's ships at Curaçoa, on the one part; and by his excellency Pierre Jean Changuion, governor of the Island of Curaça, and its dependencies, on the other.

Art. I. The Fort Republique shall immediately be surrendered to the British force; the garrison shall march out with the honours of war, lay down their arms, and become prisoners of war.-Answer, granted.

Art. II. The Dutch garrison at Curaçoa shall be prisoners of war, and by his Britannic majesty sent to Holland, not to serve this war, before they shall be regularly exchanged and for the due performance of this article, the officers pledge their word of honour.-An. swer, granted.

Art. III. The same terms as in the above article, are granted to

the officers and people of the Dutch men of war.-Answer, granted.

Art. IV. All the civil officers may remain at their respective appointments, if they think proper; and those who choose shall be sent by his Britannic majesty to Hol. land.-Answer, granted.

Art. V. The burghers, merchants, planters, and other inhabitants, without difference of colour or opinion, shall be respected in their persons and property, provi. ded they take the oath of allegiance to his Britannic majesty.Answer, granted; neutral proper. ty being respected.

Art. VI. All the merchantvessels, with their cargoes, in the harbour, of whatsoever nation they belong to, shall be in the possession of their proper owners,-Answer, not granted.

Art. VII. A definitive capitulation shall be signed upon this ba sis in Fort Amsterdam.-Answer, granted.

Curaçoa, Jan. 2, 1807.

The foregoing articles have this day been mutually read and agreed to: this capitulation is become definitive.

Signed, on the one part, by CHARLES BRISBANE. Signed on the other part by his excellency P. J. CHANGUION, A list of killed and wounded on

board his majesty's squadrm under my command, at the capture of the Island of Curaçoa, on the 1st of January, 1807.

Arethusa, 2 seamen killed, 5 seamen wounded.

Latona, 1 seaman killed, 2 seamen wounded.

Anson. None killed, 7 seamen wounded.

Fisgard,

Fisgard, None killed, none wounded.

Total, 3 seamen killed, 11 seamen wounded.

(Signed) CHARLES BRISBANE.

Curaçoa, Jan. 3, 1807. List of killed and wounded on.board the Hatslar Frigate, Surinam Sloop, and Flying Fish schooner. Hatslar, C. J. Evertz, comman. dant, killed; G. B. Z. Gerond, second purser, ditto A. Graaf, chief mate, badly wounded; J. J, N. Giblesperd, steward, killed; William Maubers, seaman, ditto; Henry Driel, seaman, ditto.

Surinam, Jan Van Nes, captain, dangerously wounded; Jean Bap. tiste, lieutenant, ditto; G. B. Balmer,midshipman, dangerously wounded; Alend Arers, seaman, ditto; Ferdinand Ballatin, scaman, ditto, (since dead).

Flying Fish, G. II. V. A. `Hinget, gunner, dead; M. S. Giblespred, seaman, wounded.

By Charles Brisbane, esq. captain of his majesty's ship Arethusa, and senior officer of a squadron of his majesty's ships employed at Curaçoa. His excellency lieutenant-general Changouin, governor and commander-in-chief of the Island of Curacoa and its dependencies, having refused to take the oath of alle giance to his Britannic majesty, and surrendered himself prisoner of war, I have thought proper to appoint myself governor of the said Island and its dependencies, until the pleasure of the commander-in-chief is made known; and I do hereby appoint myself accordingly.

Given under my hand at Curacoa, this 4th of Jan. 1807.

(Signed) CHARLES BRISBANE.

By Charles Brisbane, esq. captain of his majesty's ship Arethusa, and senior officer of his Britannic majesty's squadron in Curaçoa harbour.

Whereas this island and its dependencies have surrendered to the arms of his Britannic majesty, as appears by the capitulation which has been signed by his excellency Pierre Jean Changuion and me on the 1st instant, I therefore hereby require, that all burghers and inhabitants of this island shall meet on Wednesday next, the 7th instant, at ten o'clock in the morning, at the government-house, in order to take the oath of allegiance to his Britannic majesty aforesaid. Those who belong to the militia companies, will receive further orders from their major, and are to conduct themselves accordingly. All those who fill public offices, of whatsoever nature they may be, and all such as do not belong to the militia companies, are also required to meet at the government-house, at the hour and for the purpose aforesaid. I expect that the burghers and inhabitants of this island will conduct themselves in such a man. ner as to deserve my protection and favour; and, on my part, shall not fail, as far as in my power lies, to promote the happiness and welfare. of this island and its inhabitants; and I flatter myself that my endeavours in this case will be crowned with the gracious approbation of my sovereign, and, I hope, to the satisfaction of the inhabitants of this island and its dependencies.

Given under my hand, on-board his majesty's ship Arethusa, in the harbour of Curaçoa, this 5th day of January, 1807.

(Signed) C. BRISBANE,

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