From his king and country, a peerage of Great Britain and gold medal. From Parliament, for his own life and two next heirs, per annum, £2,000. From the Parliament of Ireland, per annum, £1,000. From the East India Company, £10,000. From the Turkey Company, a piece of plate of great value; from the City of London, a magnificent sword. From the Grand Signor, a diamond aigrette and rich pelisse, valued at £3,000. From the Grand Signor’s mother, a rose set with diamonds, valued at £1,000. From the Emperor of Russia, a box set with diamonds, valued at £2,500. From the King of the Two Sicilies, a sword richly ornamented with diamonds, valued at £5,000. From the King of Sardinia, a box set with diamonds, valued at £1,200. In addition to these, all accompanied by complimentary addresses or letters, he received presents from the Island of Zante, the city of Palermo, and private individuals. Had he not attained a “_Gazette_ of his own?” [Illustration: LORD NELSON.] The battle of Copenhagen made Nelson’s talents, in some respects, even more conspicuous. The Danes were admirably prepared for defence. Upwards of a hundred pieces of cannon were mounted on the Crown Batteries at the entrance of the harbour, while a line of twenty-five two-deckers, frigates, and floating batteries were moored across its mouth. A Dane who came on board during the ineffectual negotiations which preceded hostilities, having occasion to express his proposals in writing, found the pen thick and blunt, and holding it up, sarcastically said, “If your guns are not better pointed than your pens, you will make little impression on Copenhagen.” Nelson himself said that of all the engagements in which he had borne a part, this was the most terrible. He had with him twelve ships of the line, besides frigates and smaller craft, the remainder of the fleet being with Sir Hyde Parker, the Commander-in-chief, four miles off. Three of his squadron grounded, and, owing to the fears of the masters and pilots, the anchors were let go nearly a cable’s length from the enemy, whereas, had they proceeded a little further, they would have reached deeper water, and the victory would have been effected in half the time. The fight, which commenced at ten o’clock in the morning, was by no means decided at one in the afternoon, when Sir Hyde Parker signalled for the action to cease. It was reported to Nelson, who took no notice of it. The signal-lieutenant meeting him at the next turn, asked him if he should repeat it. “No,” answered Nelson, “acknowledge it.” Shortly afterwards he called after him to know if the signal for close action was still hoisted, and being answered in the affirmative, said, “Mind you keep it so.” He now rapidly paced the deck, moving the stump of his right arm in a manner which always denoted great agitation; for the