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  The following is a copy of the Prince of Bouillon’s letter to the Admiralty, enclosing Captain Horton’s report of his proceedings up to nine P.M. on the 5th Feb., at which hour he hailed the Loire, and pointed out the enemy, then about one and a half gun-shot distant:

“H.M.S. Bravo, Jersey, Feb. 14, 1800.

“Sir. I have a very lively satisfaction in transmitting, for their Lordships’ information, Captain Horton’s report to me, of the address with which he enticed the republican frigate la Pallas from the protection of her own shore, and the gallantry with which he and Captain Bazely, in the Harpy, and their officers and crews, sustained and persevered in the unequal contest with so superior a force. The distinguished conduct of those officers needs no comment from me to be acceptable to their Lordships; but it is a duty that I fill with pleasure, to state, that they sailed from here well informed of the weight and force of the frigate, and apprised of her destination, with the sanguine hopes of meeting her, and the firm resolution of exerting their utmost to produce the fortunate result that, I understand, succeeded, in that fine new frigate having been conducted to an English port. I have the honor to be, &c. &c.

(Signed)“, Prince of Bouillon.”

“To Evan Nepean, Esq.”

Captain Horton commanded several ships during the late war; but does not appear to have had any opportunity afforded him of adding to his well-earned reputation. He married, in Jan. 1808, the widow of Henry Worwood, of Headington House, co. Oxford, Esq.

Agent.– Thomas Stilwell, Esq. 

 officer is a son of the late Admiral John Bazely, and a brother of the present Rear-Admiral of that name. He was born at Dover Oct. 4, 1768; served upwards of ten years as a Midshipman, the last five under H.R.H. Prince 