by a heavy and continued fire of musquetry from the tops and windows of the houses ; the doors of which were barricaded in so strong a manner as to render them almost impossible to force. The streets were intersected by deep ditches, in the inside of which were planted cannon, pouring showers of grape on the advanced columns. In defiance, however, of this opposition, the 36th regiment, headed by the gallant general, reached its final destination; but the 88th, being nearer to the fort, and principal defences of the enemy, were so weakened by his fire as to be totally overpowered and taken. The flank of the 36th being thus exposed, this regiment, together with the 5th, retired upon sir Samuel Auchmuty's post at the Plaza de Toros; not, however, before lieutenant-colonel Burne, and the grenadier company of the 36th regiment, had an opportunity of distinguishing themselves, by charging about 800 of the enemy, and taking and spiking two guns. The two sixpounders moving up the central streets meeting with a very superior fire, the four troops of the carabineers, led on by lieutenant-colonel Kingston, advanced to take the battery opposed to him; but this gallant officer being unfortunately wounded, as well as captain Burrell, next in command, and the fire both from the battery and houses proving very destructive, they retreated to a short distance, but continued to Occupy a position in front of the enemy's principal defences, and considerably in advance of that which they had taken in the morning. The left division of brigadiergeneral Craufurd's brigade, under lieutenant-colonel Fack, passed on nearly to the river, and turning to the left, approached the great square, with the intention of possessing itself of the Jesuits' College, a situation which commanded the enemy's principal line of defence. But from the very destructive nature of his fire, this was found impracticable; and after sustaining a heavy loss, one part of the division throwing itself into a house which was afterwards not found tenable, was shortly obliged to surrender, whilst the remaining part, after enduring a dreadful fire with the greatest intrepidity, lieutenant-colonel Pack, its commander, being wounded, retired upon the right division commanded by brigadier-general Craufurd himself. This division, having passed quite through the river Plata, turned also to the left, to approach the great square and fort from the north-east bastion, of which it was distant about 400 yards, when brigadier-general Craufurd learning the fate of his left division, thought it most adviseable to take possession of the convent of St. Domingo, near which he then was, intending to proceed onwards to the Franciscan church, which lay still nearer the fort, if the attack or success of any other of our columns should free him, in some measure, from the host of enemies which surrounded him. The 45th regiment being further from the enemy's centre, had gained the Residencia without much opposition, and lieutenant colonel Guard, leaving it in possession of his battalion companies, moved down with the grenadier company towards the centre of the town, and joined brigadier-general Craufurd. The enemy, whe now surrounded the convent on all sides, attempting to take a three-pounder which lay in the street, the lieut.-colonel, with his company, and a few light infantry, under major Trotter, charged them with great spirit; in an instant the greater part of his company, and major Trotter, (an officer of great merit) were killed, but the gun was saved. The brigadier-gen. was now obliged to confine himself to the defence of the convent, from which the riflemen kept up a well-directed fire upon such of the enemy as approached the post; but the quantity of round-shot, grape, and musquetry, to which they were exposed, at last obliged them to quit the top of the building; and the enemy, to the number of six thousand, bringing up cannon to force the wooden gates which fronted the fort, the brigadier-general having no communication with any of the other columns, and judging from the cessation of firing that those next him had not been successful, surrendered at four o'clock in the afternoon. The result of this day's action had left me in possession of the Plaza de Toros, a strong post on the enemy's right, and the Recidencia, another strong post on his left, whilst I occupied an advanced position opposite his centre; but these advantages had cost about 2500 men, in killed, wounded, and prisoners. The nature of the fire to which the troops were exposed was violent in the extreme. Grape-shot, at the corners of all the streets, musquetry, hand-grenades, bricks, and stones, from the tops of all the houses, every householder, with his negroes, defended his dwelling, each of which was in itself a fortress; and it is not, perhaps, too much to say, that the whole male population of

Buenos Ayres was employed in its defence. This was the situation of the army on
the morning of the 6th instant, when general Liniers addressed a letter to me,
offering to give up all his prisoners taken in the late affair, together with the 71st
regiment, and others, taken with brigadier-general Beresford, if I desisted from any
further attack on the town, and withdrew his majesty's forces from the river Plata,
intimating, at the same time, from the exasperated state of the populace, he could
not answer for the safety of the prisoners, if I persisted in offensive measures. In-
fluenced by this consideration, (which I knew from better authority to be founded in
fact) and reflecting of how little advantage would be the possession of a country,
the inhabitants of which were so absolutely hostile, I resolved to forego the advanta-
ges which the bravery of the troops had obtained, and acceded to the annexed treaty,
which I trust will meet the approbation of his majesty. I have nothing further to add,
except to mention, in terms of the highest praise, the conduct of rear-admiral
Murray, whose cordial co-operation has never been wanting, whenever the army
could be benefited by his exertions. Captain Rowley (of the royal navy) command-
ing the seamen on shore, captain Bayntun, of his majesty's ship Africa, who super-
intended the disembarkation, and captain Thompson, of the Fly, who had the direc
tion of the gun-boats, and had previously rendered me much service, by reconnoi-
tering the river, are all entitled to my best thanks. As his character already stands so
high, it is almost unnecessary to state, that from my second in command, major-
general Leveson Gower, I have experienced every zealous and useful assistance; my
thanks are likewise due to brigadiers-general sir S. Auchmuty and Lumley, and to
colonel Mahon, and brigadier-general Craufurd, commanding brigades. I cannot
sufficiently bring to notice the uncommon exertions of captain Fraser, commanding
the royal artillery, the fertility of whose mind, zeal, and animation in all cases, left
difficulties behind. Captain Squires, of the royal engineers, is also entitled to my
best thanks; nor should I omit the gallant conduct of major Nicholls, of the 45th
regiment, who, on the morning of the 6th instant, being pressed by the enemy near
the Residencia, charged them with great spirit, and took two howitzers and many
prisoners. Lieutenant-colonel Bradford, deputy adjutant-general, has likewise a
great claim to my approbation as a gallant and promising officer. The officers of my
personal staff, lieutenant-colonel Torrens, (military secretary) captains Brown,
Foster, Douglas, and Whittingham, (aides-de-camp) must also be mentioned by me
in terms of just regard; the knowledge which the latter possesses of the Spanish lan-
guage has been eminently useful to me. This dispatch will be delivered to you by
lieutenant-colonel Bourke, deputy quarter-master-general, who has afforded me that
assistance which might be looked for from an officer of his military talents and at-
tachment to the service; to whom I beg to refer you for any further particulars re-
specting the military operations in this part of the world. I have the honour
to be, &c
J. WHITELOCKE, Lieutenant-general.

The Right Hon. William Windham.
Return of the killed, wounded, and missing, of the troops under the command of
Lieutenant-General Whitelocke, between the 28th of June, the day of the landing
at Ensinada, to the 4th of July, 1807, inclusive.

Light battalion-1 lieutenant, wounded.-87th regiment-5 rank and file, killed.— 88th regiment-8 rank and file, killed; 1 lieutenant, 8 rank and file, wounded.95th regiment-1 serjeant, 1 rank and file, killed; 1 captain, 1 lieutenant, 1 ensign, 2 serjeants, 10 rank and file, wounded. Total-1 serjeant, 14 rank and file, killed; 1 captain, 3 lieutenants, 1 ensign, 2 serjeants, 18 rank and file, wounded. Officers of the light battalion severely wounded.---87th regiment-lieutenant Crowe; 88th ditto, lieutenant Thompson-95th ditto, captain Elder; lieutenants Noble and Coane.

Return of killed, wounded, and missing, on the attack of the city of Buenos

Ayres, July 5, 1807.

Royal navy-1 lieutenant, wounded; 2 seamen, missing.-Royal horse artillery3 rank and file, killed; 1 serjeant, 1 drummer, 6 rank and file, wounded; ank and file, missing.-Royal foot artillery-1 lieutenant, 2 rank and file, wounded.

Gunner drivers---3 rank and file, killed.—6th dragoon guards-1 captain, 1 serjeant, 13 rank and file, killed; 1 lieutenant-colonel, 1 serjeant, 19 rank and file, wounded; 1 quarter-master, 2 rank and file, missing -9th light dragoons-1 staff, 3 rank and file, killed; 1 lieutenant, 2 serjeants, 1 dremmer, 13 rank and file, wounded; 1 rank and file, missing.—Light battalion—1 major, 1 lieutenant, 3 serjeants, 24 rank and file, killed; 2 lieutenant-colonels, 2 captains, 5 lieutenants, 4 serjeants, 1 drummer, 57 rank and file, wounded; 62 rank and file, missing.-5th regiment— 1 serjeant, 1 drummer, 12 rank and file, killed; 1 major, 1 serjeant, 2 drummers, 43 rank and file, wounded; 2 serjeants, 1 drummer, 21 rank and file, missing.— 36th regiment-2 captains, 25 rank and file, killed 3 captains, 4 lieutenants, 3 serjeants, 2 drummers, 39 rank and file, wounded; 2 staff, 11 rank and file, missing. 38th regiment—1 lieutenant, 8 rank and file, killed; 1 ensign, 1 volunteer, 2 serjeants, 1 drummer, 38 rank and file, wounded; 1 rank and file, missing.— 40th regiment-2 rank and file, killed; 1 rank and file, wounded.—45th regiment— 14 rank and file, killed; 1 captain, 1 lieutenant, 4 serjeants, 41 rank and file, wounded; 1 rank and file, missing.-47th regiment-1 rank and file, killed; 1 lieutenant, 2 rank and file, wounded; 1 rank and file, missing.—87th regiment— 2 captains, 1 lieutenant, 1 staff, 2 serjeants, 1 drummer, 51 rank and file, killed; 1 major, 4 captains, 5 lieutenants, 1 staff, 8 serjeants, 1 drummer, 108 rank and file, wounded; 14 rank and file, missing.-88th regiment-1 lieutenant, 1 ensign, 1 staff, 8 serjeants, 70 rank and file, killed; 1 major, 4 captains, 6 lieutenants, 1 staff, 7 serjeants, 98 rank and file, wounded; 2 drummers, 38 rank and file, missing. 95th regiment-1 captain, 2 serjeants, 2 drummers, 36 rank and file, killed: 2 majors, 1 captain, 5 lieutenants, 8 serjeants, 2 drummers, 73 rank and file, wounded; 2 serjeants, 2 drummers, 39 rank and file, missing.—Total, 1 major, 6 captains, 4 lieutenants, 1 ensign, 3 staff, 17 serjeants, 4 drummers, 265 rank and file, killed; 3 lieutenant-colonels, 5 majors, 15 captains, 30 lieutenants, 1 ensign, 2 staff, 1 volunteer, 41 serjeants, 11 drummers, 540 rank and file, wounded; 2 staff, 1 quarter-master, 4 serjeants, 5 drummers, 196 rank and file, missing.

Names of officers killed. Light battalion-Major Trotter, 87th regiment; lieutenant Hamilton, of ditto; 6th dragoon guards, captain Burrell; 9th light dragoons, veterinary surgeon Landers; 36th regiment, captains Williamson and Johnson; 38th ditto, lieutenant Fallon; 87th ditto, captains Considine and Johnson; lieutenant Barry, quarter-master Buchanan; 88th ditto, lieutenant Hall, ensign M'Gregor, assistant-surgeon Ferguson; 95th ditto, captain Jenkinson.

Names of officers wounded. Lieutenant Squarey, of the royal navy, slightly; lieutenant Maconochie, of the royal artillery, ditto; lieutenant-colonel Kingston, of the 6th dragoon guards, severely; lieutenant Cowdall, of the 9th light dragoons, slightly. Light battalion-lieutenant-colonel Pack, of the 71st regiment, slightly; lieutenant-colonel Cadogan, of the 18th regiment, ditto; lieutenant Smith of the 40th regiment, severely; captain Grenwell, of the 45th regiment, ditto; If Conant Cox, of the 87th regiment, slightly; lieutenant Nickle, of the 88th regiment, ditto; lieutenant Bury, of ditto, slightly; captain Brookman, of the 71st regiment, dangerously; lieutenant Adamson, of ditto, severely. 5th regiment.-Hon. major King, slightly.-36 regiment-captain Swain, severely; captain Vernon, slightly; captain Wingfield, severely; lieutenant Cotton, ditto; lieutenant Challoner, slightly; lieutenant White, severely; lieutenant Whittel, ditto.-38th regiment-ensign Wiltshire, severely; volunteer Henry de Waal, ditto.-45th regiment-captain Payne, severely; lieutenant Moore, ditto.-47th regiment-lieutenant Rutledge, severely. 87th regiment-major Miller, severely; captain Rose, dangerously; captain Blake, slightly; captain Des Barres, ditto; captain Gordon, severely; lieutenant Love, slightly; lieutenant Hill, ditto; lieutenant O'Brien, severely; lieutenant Budd, slightly; lieutenant Fitzgerald; assistant-surgeon Buxton, dangerously.88th regiment-major Iremonger, slightly; captain M'Pherson, ditto; captain Chisholm, ditto; captain Dunn, ditto; captain Thompson, ditto; lieutenant Adair, severely; lieutenant Glaydon, ditto; lieutenant Whittle, ditto; lieutenant Buller, ditto; lieutnant Mackie, slightly; lieutenant Gregg, ditto; adjutant Robertson, ditto.-95th regiment-major M'Leod, slightly; major Travers, ditto; captain

O'Hara, severely; lieutenant Cardoux, ditto; lieutenant M'Leod, ditto; lieutenant
Scott, ditto; lieutenant Turner, ditto; lieutenant M'Cullock, slightly.

Names of officers missing.- 36 regiment-Surgeon Boyce; assistant-surgeon Read.
RECAPITULATION,

Killed-1 major, 6 captains, 4 lieutenants, 1 ensign, 3 staff, 18 serjeants, 4 drummers, 279 rank and file. 316. Wounded.-3 lieutenant-colonels, 5 majors, 16 captains, 33 lieutenants, 2 ensigns, 2 staff, 1 volunteer, 43 serjeants; 11 drummers, 558 rank and file. 674. Missing.-2 staff, 1 quarter-master, 4 serjeants, 5 drummers, 196 rank and file. 208. Total-316 killed, 674 wounded, 208 missing 1198. The light company of the 71st regiment, attached to the light battalion, suffered severely, but no correct return of their loss has been received. The prisoners have all been exchanged.

A Definitive Treaty between the Generals in Chief of his Britannic Majesty and of his Catholic Majesty, as per the following articles:

I. There shall be, from this time, a cessation of hostilities, on both sides of the river Plata.

II. The troops of his Britannic majesty shall retain, for the period of two months, the fortress and place of Monte Video; and, as a neutral country, there shall be considered a line drawn from San Carlos on the west, to Pando on the east; and there shall not be on any part of that line, hostilities committed on any side, the neutrality being understood only that the individuals of both nations may live freely under their respective laws, the Spanish subjects being judged by theirs, as the English by those of their nation.

III. There shall be on both sides a mutual restitution of prisoners, including not only those who have been taken since the arrival of the troops under lieutenantgeneral Whitelocke, but also those of his Britannic majesty's subjects captured in South America since the commencement of the war.

IV. That for the promptest dispatch of the vessels and troops of his Britannic majesty, there shall be no impediment thrown in the way of the supplies of provisions which may be requeste for Monte Video.

V. A period of ten days from this time is given for the re-embarkation of his Britannic majesty's troops to pass to the north-side of the river La Plata, with the arms which may actually be in their power, stores, and equipage, at the most convenient points which may be selected, and during this time provisions may be sold tothem.

VI. That at the time of the delivery of the place and fortress of Monte Video, which shall take place at the end of two months, fixed in the second article, the deli very will be made in the terms it was found, and with the artillery it had when it was taken.

VII. Three officers of rank shall be delivered for and until the fulfilment of the above articles by both parties; it being well understood that his Britannic majesty's officers who have been on their parole, cannot serve against South America until their arrival in Europe.

Done at the Fort of Buenos Ayres, the 7th day of July, 1807, signing two of

one tenor,

JOHN WHITELOCKE, Lieut.-Gen. Commanding.
GEORGE MURRAY, Rear-Admiral Commanding.
SANTIAGO LINIERS.

CESAR BALBIANI.
BERNARDO VELASCOS.

Canal of Miserala, July 3, 1807. - SIR,-I have the honour to report to you, for the information of lieutenant-general Whitelocke, that the advanced corps under my command, consisting of three companies of the 95th light battalion, 36th and 88th regiments, with two three, and two six-pounders, advanced from the position I had taken up in the front of the village of Reduction, and after making a considerable detour, from the badness of the roads, I crossed the Chuelo at the Chico Pass; from thence I continued my route, through very strongly inclosed and difficult ground, till the head of the column arrived at the junction of two roads, about five hundred

yards from the Canal of Miserala. At the same moment that we discovered the enemy, they commenced a heavy, though, after the first round, not well-directed fire of shot and shells, my artillery having been left in the rear, under the protection of three companies of brigadier-general Lumley's brigade, owing to the inability of the horses to bring it up at the same rate at which the infantry marched. I directed an immediate attack to be made on their left flank with the bayonet, which was executed by brigadier-general Craufurd in the most perfect manner with his brigade; and he was so well seconded by the gallantry of lieutenant-colonel Pack, and major Travers, the officers and men of the 95th, and light battalion, that in five minutes the enemy's force, though strongly posted behind hedges and embankments, gave way, leaving about sixty killed, and seventy prisoners, with all their artillery, consisting of nine guns, one howitzer, three tumbrils, with limbers complete. I beg to state that the conduct of every officer and soldier engaged was admirable; and that I am also under great obligation to brigadier-general Lumley, for his exertions to take a share in the action, but which alone the very exhausted state of his regiments, from the severity of the march, prevented. Immediately after I formed, I found that he had taken a good position on the right of the light brigade, to support it in case of re-attack. I am happy to add our loss has been but trifling, not exceeding 14 rank and file killed, 5 officers and 25 rank and file wounded. The exact returns I have not been able to obtain. I have the honour to be, &c. (Signed) J. LEVESON GOWER, Major-general. Lieutenant-colonel Torrens, Military Secretary,

Abstract of Ordnance Stores, captured from the Enemy, in the Suburbs and City of Buenos Ayres, on the 2d and 5th of July, 1807.

Forty-three garrison and field pieces, of different calibres, and mounted on travelling carriages; about 25,000 round shot for field-pieces, of various calibres, and about 1000 shells for mortars of various natures; also an arsenal, containing every description of ammunition and military stores; of which a return will be given as soon as possible. (Signed) AUG. S. FRAZER, Captain, Horse Artillery, Commanding,

To his Excellency Lieutenant-general Whitelocke,

Commander of the Forces.

ADMIRALTY OFFICE, SEPTEMBER 12.

Dispatches, of which the following are copies and extracts, have this day been received at this office, from rear-admiral Murray, addressed to William Marsden, esq. Nereide, off Baragon, June 30, 1807.—SIR,-I did myself the honour of inform, ing you, by the last opportunity which sailed from Monte Video, of my proceeding from St. Helena, until my arrival off Monte Video with the squadron and transports under my orders, a duplicate of which letter I now transmit. Rear admiral Stirling had made every necessary arrangement for the intended expedition before my arrival; it being necessary, on account of the shoals in the river, that the line of battle ships should remain at anchor off Monte Video, as well as for the protection of that place, I directed admiral Stirling to remain with them. On the 17th instant, the second division of troops, consisting of all those who had come out with general Craufurd, being ready to proceed to Colonia, where general Whitlocke wished the whole to be assembled, captain Prevost, in his majesty ship Saracen, taking with him the Encounter gun-brig, and Paz schooner, sailed with the transports. On the 18th, 213 marines, of the squadron, were landed at Monte Video, by request of the general, to strengthen the garrison. I likewise ordered 440 seamen to be ready to land, under the command of captains Rowley, Prevost, and Joyce, with a proportion of officers, to assist in working the artillery, to go up in the frigates, and captain Bayntun to proceed up the north channel to Colonia, in the Haughty gun-brig, with six gun-boats, (Spanish prizes captured at Monte Video,) the Medusa, Nereide, and Thisbe, to receive the seamen intended to land, and three boats from each of the line of battle ships. On the 21st, the wind moderating, I shifted my flag to the Nereide, and general Whitelocke did me the honour of accompanying me; and having directed captain Bouverie, in the Medusa, and captain Shepheard, in the Thisbe, to proceed with the Roll and Olympia, and the last division of the troops, at noon weighed,