pernicious effects, slackened the ardour for the public-service,
and destroyed the success of the expedition by anticipation, he did
not suffer any narrow party spirit to influence his conduct He was
as zealous as intrepid.

"His country's honour, was his party! A brilliant example to all
military men. He did more than what he might, if he chose, have
considered as his duty. Where any thing was to be done, he saw no
difficulties.

"Not contented with having carried the armament safe to the harbour
of San Juan, he accompanied and assisted the troops in all their
difficulties, and remained with them till the castle surrendered.

"He was the first on shore, at the attack of St. Bartholomew,
followed by a few brave seamen and soldiers, in the face of a
severe fire. The undauntedness of the act frightened the Spaniards;
who, from the nature of the ground, might have put him and his
party to death: but they ran away, and abandoned the battery.

"By his example and perseverance, the Indians and seamen were
encouraged through their toil, in forcing the boats, against the
current, up the river: otherwise, not a man would have seen San
Juan Castle. When they arrived at the castle--as prompt in thought,
as bold in action--he advised the carrying it, instantly, by
assault. That his advice was not followed, this recital is a
lamentable testimony!"

Such is the grand outline of Dr. Moseley's history of this unfortunate
expedition; in the miscarriage of which, it must not be dissembled that,