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as I had been, to find the Diamond so very &brew
from what it had appeared from the main land.
On the morning of the lath, a boat laden with
provisions and ammunition was seen steering for the
landing place, and, though exposed to the dreadful
fire of the enemy. seemed determined. to reach it :
it was commanded by Mr. Berenger, a volunteer.
who, having seen our distressing situation cittOtat
evening of the 11th, had vowed to brave every dan-
ger to bring us assistance. He had been ordered
not to attempt the landing but at night ; but the
current having delayed him till day-break, he was
resolved to comply with his engagement, or perish
in the attempt. This brave young man, with one
of his sailors, was unfortunately killed ; two others
were dreadfully wounded, in attempting to save
themselves by swimming, and were picked up under
t!ie Rock, with six of the boat's crew. Two other
supplies were also seen endeavouring to approach,
but the enemy's cannon obliged them to return.

On examining the Reck immediately over our
cavern, it occurred to me that it could be scaled, and
being joined in this opinion by the Commandant
Richaud, I, with his advice, sent to the General com-
manding the troops, for a quantity of scaling ladders,
boat-hooks, ke. and desired Capt. Brunet and Lieut.
Dutil to prepare themselves, with sixty Grenadiers,
for the attempt, which I intended to make at one
o'clock in the morning, by which time I expefted the
ladders would arrive. My intention to summons the
garrison was,of course, dropped. My plan being form-
ed, I gave a carte ileac4e to all our men, recommend-
ing them to search every where for an outlet, and to
harass the enemy as much as possible, forbidding
them at the same time to fire on that part of the
Rock above our cavern, in order that the English
might have no idea of an attack from that side; and
desired them to let me know whatever new they
should discover or do. About nine in the morning,
a' number of them returned to inform me, that by
various means they had succeeded in climbing pretty
high up different parts of the Rock, and would have
been able to maintain their dispositions, had they had
more men and ammunition. I immediately sent
them back with a supply of both ; and, about an
hour after, Capt. Cortes came himself to inform
me, that some of his detachment had got very high
up the Rock, and demanded my orders. I supplied
him with men and ammunition, and desired him to
hasten and dire& that part of the attack. Some of
his men had aQually gained an height, which com-
manded the entrance to the Great House, and had
fastened to the Rock some ropes which they found ;
but, as the Rock was upwards of 40 feet high, they
did not descend within teach. Capt. Cortes caused
part of the stair-case of the Great House to be
brought away, which they made fast to the Rock,
and were thus enabled to reach the ropes ; but no
one seemed inclined to ascend, till the gallant Lieu-
tenant Girandon, who hastened there, and climbed
up to the summit of the height, with the rapidity of
an arrow, and was immediately followed by a
crowd of grenadiers, marines, and soldiers. One
of the stones hurled at him by the enemy, wounded
him in the arm,. another struck him on the head, so
as to knock off his hat, but nothing could stop him.
To assist this attack, I caused fifty men to conceal
themselves among the rocks and buildings, facing
the Little Savanna, in order to cut off the commu-
nication of the enemy, and to prevent their giving
any support to their right Rank, which our troops
had attacked. In the mean time, Capt. Brunet and
Lieutenant Dutil had succeeded in climbing up at
the head of their grenadiers ; and Captain Cortes
and Lieutenant Giraason overcame every thing
they found in their way. In one place, they dis-
covered a quantity of wearing apparel ; in another,
a month's provisions ; and in a third, three large
casks of water, which were constantly filled by fil-
tration from the Rock.

It was now all over with the Diamond, and we
should probably have had possession of it in a few
hours, when La Eire arrived with a Sag of truce.
Captain Meynard informed that the garrison had
thrown out the signal for capitulation, which our
situation on the Rock prevented us from perceiving.
The firing was immediately stopped, and two Eng-
lishmen came down with a white flag, and an-
nounced their intention of capitulating. One of them
delivered me a letter from the Commander, wherein
he ()riots to surrender, to prevent any further effu-
sion of blood. Articles of Capitulation were im-
mediately drawn up and agreed upon, subjen to
yonr ratification. I then dispatched Captain Bru-
net to receive possession of all the batteries and ma-
gazines on the top of the Rock, and to hoist the
French flag, %nd desired him to ofer to Captain
Maurice and hi, garrison whatever refreshments we
Lad in our power. At his request. he was per-
muted to stay on the Hock till the following
mot ning.


At sun-iike on the 14t1t, he descended with his
gaeris na, agreeably to the Articles agreed upon, and
filed off in front of nur troops, which I had dtawa
up at the Queen's Mastery, and laid Jove chest

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their colour!, and came with the test of
to deliver me their swords.
To treat a vanquished enemy with respell, is, I
believe, General, only following your intentions, a,
Well as the Vales Of French generosity ; I therefore
returned Captain Alattrice ind his Officers their
swords, and renewed my offers to serve them. The
number of effenive men amounted to 107, one half
of which were sent on board the Photos, and the
other on board the Itervviek. I inspeßedthe whole
of the Rock, and had the two 11 pounders at the
top of it thrown into the sea, as well as the platform,
and all the powder and shot ; I also cut down one
of the flag-stale, leaving only that on which the
French colours were flying.
To judge from the great quantity of powder, shot,
water, and provisions of all kinds, which we found in
the different cavities near the summit of the Rock. it
would be supposed that the enemy could have held
out much longer. the prodigious buildings which
they had constructed, evider.tly proves that they con-
sidered themselves as well established here. I cannot
even yet conceive -how they should be so soon dis-
lodged ; it required, no doubt. Frenchmen to do it,
and Frenchmen as brave as those you put under my
command. From a hasty calculation, lam afraid
we have to regret the loss of 50 men, both killed and
wounded, which is certainly grrat, when we reflect
that it is so many brave men who have fallen ; but,
from the difficulty of the enterprise, we might have
calculated upon a much greater one.
I cannot say too much in praise of the troops em-
ployed on this expedition—Officers, Soldiers, and

Sailors, manifested their usual bravery, coolness, and
aiivity. The EU regiment, though but just raised
under your auspices, has consecrated its new number
in the most brilliant manner. It does not belong to
me to speak of the Naval Forces—the behaviour of
the whole of the ships employed under Capt. Cas-
mao, has been generally admired ; I owe a great
deal both to him-and Capt. Camos, of the Berwick ;
their co-operation with the land forces, in slpplying
us with previsions, was of essential service, and their
guns greatly assisted in seconding our efforts.—
Lieutenant-Dodignon, of the Breeentgur, who com-
manded the boats, behaved with great merit and
bravery ; he had the misfortune to be shut through
the knee with a musket ball, but is is a fair way of
recovery.
I should be happy were it in my power to name
here all the brave men who contributed to our suc-
cess ; at their head I must place Capt. Cortes, who
particularly distinguished himself; as did also,
Captains Brunet, Pinede, and Balossierrie; Lieute-
nants Dutil, Blairon, Nocus, Fords!, Lourier, Dau-
bersmille, and Latour; and Stab-Lieutenant Giran-
don, who was the first that dared to ascend the lofty
Rock, from whence the ene.ny seemed to defy us.
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

[From the Merriker.l

PAM. JULY 30.
In reprisal for the detention of M. De Prony,
at Venice, the Police of Paris caused to be arrested
an Arlie Counsellor of Vienna ; bat, in conse-
quence of information received, that through the
intervention of the General in Chief Bellegarde,
the strange process instituted by M. De Bissingen,
at the head of the Police of Venice, had ceased, and
that M. De Prosy was set at liberty, the Police of
Paris have also liberated the Aulic Counsellor.
As to any thing further this cireunsstance will
have the most favourable efFecrt, as it will make M.
De Prony sensible of the esteem in which he is held
by men of enlightened minds, whilst at the same
time it will evince the firm determination of Go-
vernment not to allow any infringement of the law
of nations in the person of French Citizens, without
constantly enforcing the right of retaliation.
Five per Cents. with the Germinal Dividend,
6 1 framer 40 cents.

FROM THE Wren PATERS.
LP:VD2t4, AUEIVIT I.
There is no accurate intelligence relative to the
French flotillas, in their ports and along the coasts.
except that the preparations continue in the ports
with the greatest aaivity. This is also the case in
Holland. Since the 27th of July. ten or eleven regi.
meats, both French and Batavian infantry and ca.
valry, have passed Haetlem. besides An astonishing
quantity of artillery and ammunition, which is going
to the Helder without intermission. At the latter
place the troops are daily exercised. Many troops
are also passing through Am►terdam for the Helder;
the embarkation proceeds with great atlivity, and
ships must take provisions tut six months, according
to some accounts. Among the French officers of
rank who will assist in the expedition from the Text I.
is General Rousseau, Commandant of Rotterdam.
We are also informed, that the General in Chief,
MArniont, with the Generals Sebastian, De Vignoles,
and ether Staff Officers, went, at three o'clock in the
morning of the 30th of July, to Driehergen, and
thence, as was conjeCured, to the Helder. The
camp of Zits is nearly evacuated, and mu►t. by this
day, have broken up entirely.