ion of the Pacific."

Chili at the same time that she resists unjust and exaggerated
pretensions, has always been proud of her desire to reward, in a
dignified and honourable manner, the services of illustrious foreigners
who have assisted us in the glorious struggle for our independence. This
noble and spontaneous sentiment of national gratitude was what dictated
the law of 6th October, 1842, incorporating, during his life with the
full pay of his rank, General D. Jose San Martin, even when he might
reside in foreign parts; and it is the same sentiment which induces me
to propose to you at present, and with consent of the Council of State,
the following project of law:--

Sole Article.--Vice-Admiral Thomas Lord Cochrane,
now Earl of Dundonald, is to be considered during the term
of his life as in active service of the squadron of the Republic,
with the full pay of his rank, even although he may reside
without the territory of Chili.

Santiago, July 28, 1857.
Manuel Montt.
Jose Francisco Gana.

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_Lord Dundonald's reply to the preceding._

_To His Excellency the President in Council and Congress of Chili._

Your Excellency magnanimously presented to Congress
a brief but lucid enumeration of my services to the State, which
being taken into consideration by the enlightened representatives of
a judicious and gallant people, "full pay during my life," and an
honorary medal, were voted to me, accompanied by the truly
gratifying announcement that such estimable gifts were "en
testimonio de gratitud nacional por grandes servicios que presto a
la Republica durante la guerra de Independencia."

These honours I most thankfully accept, as highly gratifying
proofs that, after the lapse of more than thirty years, my zealous,
official, extra-official, and successful exertions, to ensure to Chili
complete independence, internal peace, and the dominion of the
Pacific, are held in grateful remembrance by the Government and
People of that highly respected nation. Nevertheless I must be
permitted to observe that the grant of full pay, only prospectively,
to one who is upwards of eighty years of age, is little more than
nominal, as my life, in all human probability, is approaching its
close. I had hoped that, as vast benefits have uninterruptedly
accrued to the State, ever since the completion of the ser