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the good opinion entertained of his frigate, saved two of our ships from destruction, and, above all, preserved the glory which our an­ cient naval heroes have transmitted to us un­ tarnished. The following day a flag of truce was sent by the Dey, to invite Bille on shore, when an honor was conferred on him never before shewn to any European officer. The guns on the rampart,s saluted him on his landing; and he was received most obligingly by the Dey, who requested the loan of some carpenters to refit his disabled ships. The request was granted. Captain Bille, for the reestablishment of peace, went on an embassy to the Emperor of Morocco. The great services rendered to his country by this excellent and deserving officer, were not unrewarded. The King of Denmark made him a Chamberlain. The King of Sweden created him a Knight of the Sword, and the merchants of Copenhagen voted him an elegant service of plate. His officers were promoted, and medals distributed to those of his crew E