Western Coast of Africa.

On the settlements in this part of the world I have submitted, at an earlier stage, some general observations. The force in 1857 was 1,012; the expenditure on the spot was 58,946l., of which 699l. was locally contributed. It would certainly appear desirable that the forces on this coast should be kept within the smallest amount, consistent with the objects for which they are employed. Whether they can be reduced, and to what extent, is a military question, that can only be dealt with by the Government, with the aid of such military advice as it may deem it necessary to take,