ed one to be given, and in future worn
by, each of the captains, all of whom afterwards received the honour of
knighthood. The obverse of this medal displays a fine figure of Victory
placing a laurel wreath on the head of Britannia, in a stile of the most
chaste simplicity. The reverse incloses each respective name, which is
engraved in the centre, with two branches, one of oak and the other of
laurel. The motto--"In memory of the defeat of the French fleet on the
coast of Egypt."

Various other medals were struck on this memorable occasion; and one, in
particular, most liberally distributed at the expence of Alexander
Davison, Esq. the valuable friend of Lord Nelson, has peculiar claim to
attention. The obverse side of Mr. Davison's medal, to commemorate his
friend's great victory, has the figure of Hope, crowned with laurel,
standing on a rugged rock, with an olive-branch in her right hand; and
supporting, with her left arm, the profile of Lord Nelson on a
medallion, to which her fore-finger is evidently pointing. The motto to
the medallion--"Europe's hope, and Britain's glory." The
legend--"Rear-Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson of the Nile." The reverse
represents the French fleet at anchor in Aboukir Bay, with the British
fleet advancing to the attack; the fortified islands in the enemy's van;
the four frigates moored within their line, to cover their flank; the
gun-boats near the islands; the setting-sun; the coast of Egypt; the
mouth of the Nile; and, the castle of Aboukir. The legend--"Almighty God
has blessed his majesty's arms." Beneath the view--"Victory of the Nile,
August 1, 1798."

This handsome and valuable medal was presented, by Mr. Davison, struck
in gold, to Admiral Lord Nelson, and every captain of the British
squadron; in silver, to every other warrant officer; in gilt metal, to
every petty officer; and, in copper, to every individual seaman and
marine serving on board during the action. The whole, as it is said, at
the expence of little less than two thousand pounds: an instance of
private and patriotic munificence, as well as generous friendship, which
has, perhaps, seldom been surpassed.

The government of Ireland, immediately on receiving the joyful
intelligence of this glorious victory, passed a vote of thanks similar
to that of the British parliament, and granted the hero an additional
annuity of one thousand pounds during the same term.

The Honourable United East India Company, which felt so