On perusing the progress of our labours, which is now presented to the Public, we trust no relaxation will be found in the endeavours that have been exerted to merit their attention: a Periodical Publication, like a collection of pictures, cannot be expected to please all persons equally; we have, however, selected from the works of various masters, and hope, in, the choice which has been made, each Reader may find something that will contribute either to his instruction or amusement.

In the option of our Biography, living characters have been chosen, a review of whose actions will afford matter of encouragement and emulation to those who are beginning their career of glory; their gallant associates will, we hope, receive with approbation the faithful records, which are intended to hand down their splendid achievements to posterity.

The Reader will also find that we have not been inattentive to our promise of upholding the fame of those brave men who have fallen in their Country's cause; on reviewing the pages before us, we reflect with satisfaction on the efforts used to recall to the notice of our superiors, the memory of a departed Hero; and hope that

may yet be raised to commemorate as glorious an action as ever graced the Annals of the British Navy.