COMMODORE BEERINGS, 
Conveyed on shore from a Russian ship. He died Dec. 8lh, 1741 : the 
island has since been called by his name. — p. 289. 
THE SURVIVORS OF THE MEDUSA, 
A French Frigate. "A large fire was kindled, and each one was 
occupied in dressing his meal." — p. 332. 
