The government of the United States are fitting out a commercial
expedition to explore the South Seas. The vessels are to stay long
enough to complete the necessary inquiries, to ensure the safety of the
traders, and to give time for the establishment and consolidation of
relations of reciprocal utility. The advantages which it is evident
America must derive from this undertaking will, it is supposed, not cost
more than 50,000 dollars--_Lit. Gaz._
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