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in abundance for the next year.

Nicholas Lorsselle-1816.

40 bales of cotton acct. of sales

4150

1 barrel of indigo

12,225

4150

35 hands-$350 per hand, besides provisions, &c. I could name the products of many other planta tions, but I think these will suffice to shew the great advantage this country has over the other

7 hands only-$593 per hand, besides provisions parts of the United States; and after knowing these

in abundance for the next year.

1525

Peter Roberts-1816.

5484 lbs. of cotton 28 cts.

20,000 lbs. sugar $13

2600

200 barrels corn sold $1 25

250

4375

things, can you prefer any other part of the union? or will you prefer the rocky lands of the west or north, to the beautiful picturesque meadows of Louisiana, whose prolific soil more than amply re. pays the laborer for his toils; where nature smiles upon every thing, and where industry and enter. prize never fail to ensure wealth and comfort in a

7 hands only-620 dollars per hand, besides pro-very few years? I leave these things to your reflecvisions, &c.

Joseph Berwick-1815.

10 Lhds. of sugar 130 dollars

1300

tions.

This is one of the finest countries in the world for vegetables; they grow during the whole year;

2 hands only-650 dollars per hand, besides pro-and our gardens are as green in the winter as in visions, &c.

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the spring. I have seen the rose in full bloom, in all our gardens, in the month of January.

We have the best fruit trees. The orange, the

4 hands only-812 dollars per hand, besides pro- fig, the pomegranate, the peach, plumbs of every visions, &c.

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description, pears, &c. flourish in the greatest perfection, as well as all the yine fruits, such as the grape, melons, &c.

24 bales of cotton 4 hands-630 dollars per hand, besides provi- calves. sions, &c.

Samuel Rice-1816

18 hhds. sugar, each 110 dollars 700 gallons molasses, at 33 1-3 cents

$1980
267

2247

There are many inhabitants here who raise horned cattie, and the stocks of some are almost ipnumer. able. Many of our citizens brand from 500 to 1000 calves every year, and some of them 2000 and 3000 Amongst the largest stock owners are William Wikoff, of Opelousas, Joseph Sorrel, Jean Mouton and his sons, the family of Guidorys, of Attakapas, and Chretiens (freres) of Opelousas. The stocks of these gentlemen are so numerous, that they can form no idea themselves of their number. It is a beautiful sight to see these large herds.

3 hands only-$749 per hand, besides provi- of cattle feeding and ranging in the large prairies. sions, &c.

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In the time of gathering these cattle, I have seen at least 12,000 in one gang, where the owners had 1320 00 assembled them for the purpose of facilitating the 133 33 branding, as the law requires every man to have a particular brand, which is recorded. The breeds 1453 33 of these cattle are very fine; they keep fat in the

3 hands only-$484 44 per hand, besides provi-prairies and cost the owners nothing, except men sions, &c.

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to guard them: the largest of these stocks not 120 dol- requiring more than six horsemen in the time of gathering, and the half that number at other times. Rivers. The Teche and Vermillion, in Attakapas, and the Mermentau, in Opelousas, are the only rivers which flow through these countries. The Vermillion and Teche take their rise in Opelousas, and flow entirely through Attakapas from north to south, when they empty themselves into the sea. These two rivers are connected by the Bayou Fusilier. Both the Teche and Vermillion are navigable for large boats and vessels, drawing not more than eight feet,

Jackson and Caffery- 1816. 54 acres of cane, 72 hhds. sugar, 1100 lbs. each

10 bales cotton, 26 cents
3000 galls, molasses, 33 1-3 cents
1000 barrels corn, sold at $1 25

9360
965
1000
1250

12,575

27 hands-$465 per hand, besides provisions, &c. at all times, for one hundred miles from their mouth

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-the Teche particularly so. It is generally slow and sluggish in its course, but at times very rapid from freshes. It is never liable to overflowings, like the Mississippi; is generally very deep, and as high up as the town of St. Martinsville, 100 miles from its mouth, is ten feet deep at all times. Besides these rivers, there are many smaller ones, called bayous here, such as Ne pique Plaquemine Brule, Boeuf, Cortablau, &c. in Opelousas and Caron Crow, $ hands-$367 per hand, besides provisions, &c. Tortue, Salle, Cypre mort, Petitance, &c. in Attak.

36 hands-§417 per hand, besides provisions, &c.
Peter Regnier-1816.

105,000 lbs. cotton, at 28 cents

2940

apas; added to these, are two large and beautiful, experienced. I believe the Attakapas and Opeloulakes in Attak pas, from which the finest fish are sas countries are as healthy as any part of the caught. These and the water courses communicat. United States, and much more so than either Viring with the Mississippi by the Bayous Plaquemine and La Fourche, are the only rivers, Bayous, &c. worth mentioning, and form at all times a safe and good conveyance to market.

ginia or Maryland, or any of the southern Atlantic states. After a residence of several years here, both myself and my family, white and black, have enjoyed better health than we ever did in Mary.. Towns.-The most important town in these two land. We have not as many fevers here as in the counties is that of St. Martinsville, which has been other parts of the union. That fatal species of the lately incorporated. It contains about 40 dwelling dysentery which rages with such violence in your houses, besides out-houses; it has one Roman catho states is unknown here. Those violent putrid and lic church and residence for a priest, one court malignant fevers which too often make their appearhouse and a public jail, one academy, a small mar-ance amongst you, have never yet reached our hape ket house, for meat only, three taverns, three black-py climate. Those epidemics which prevail aimost smiths' shops, two hatters' shops, three tailors' annually with you, never exist here. The only fe shops, one saddler's shop, two boot and shoemakers' ver which this climate, or rather Opelousas and shops, one joiner's shop, one silversmith's shop, two Attakapas, are subject to, is the common bilious bakers' shops, one tinner's shop and ten stores, It fever of the country, which is slow in its approach, is the seat of justice for the county of Attakapas.- and easily cured if taken in time; fatal only when In this town there reside four attornies at law neglected. This constitutes the only fever of the and three physicians. Its inhabitants are industri-country. To be sure, upon the Mississippi, at Newous and enterprizing, and amongst them several ve Orleans, and in those parts of Louisiana which are ry respectable families. The inhabitants are gene- covered with woods, more violent and dangerous rally decent in their deportment and friendly fevers exist, and and there are causes for some comamongst themselves. They are chiefly French and plaints; but this is a very different country-our Americans, and some Irish and Scotch. It is beau- wide, open and extensive prairies, the continual curtifully situated upon the bank of the Teche, which rent of air which sweeps over them and the sea is about fifty yards wide opposite to it, and about breezes continually blowing during the sickly and fifteen feet deep. It is destined one day to become warm months, prevent those dangerous consequena very respectable inland town, being in the centre ces, as to disease, which follow those establishments of a rich and populous country. made in the midst of the woods, and removed from Nova Iberia is the port of entry for the district of the influence of the sea. Attakapas and Opelousas Teche, and is beautifully situated upon the Teche, are washed by the sea upon their southern boundain Attakapas, about ten miles from St. Martinsville. ries. The pure air of the ocean passes over their enPranklin, in the parish of St. Mary, in Attakapas, tire surface, without meeting any swamps of wood or has been lately laid off, and will become a place of putrefaction in its course. It reaches them as unmuch business, as it is not far from the mouth of adulterated as when it first left old Neptune's dothe Teche, and upon the right bank of that river.- main, and gives a softness, elasticity and freshness It is in the centre of that part of Attakapas where to the atmosphere, which is truly agreeable and the largest sugar establishments are made. At pre-pleasant to the feelings. During the three last sent its buildings are hot numerous, consisting of a public jail, a school house, two taverns, two stores, two saddler's shops and three or four dwelling houses.

The only town in Opelousas, is called 'Opelousas church. It is handsomely situated upon the east side of a point of woods jutting into the prairie. It began to flourish before the war, but during its existence, it went to decay. Since peace has been established, it looks up again, and their can be no doubt but in a few years it will rapidly increase Its buildings are a Roman catholic church, an acade my, a court house and public jail. There are four taverns, five stores, one saddler's shop, one tanner's shop, one tailor's shop, two boot and shoemakers' shops, one silversmith's shop, and about twenty five dwelling houses, besides out-houses. It is built six miles from any navigable stream, winch is one of the causes why the growth of the town has been impeded.

years the thermometer of Farenheit has seldom been higher than 86° in the summer, and only five times as high as 93°. As far as I can ascertain from my observations during the last three years, the average mean heat of Attakapas and Opelousas, has been about 78° in the months of July, August and September. That close, suffocating heat so of ten felt to the northward, and so injurious to health, is seldom experienced here. The nights during the summer, are very pleasant, always fanned by the sea breezes, and generally cool enough to cover with a sheet, and often with a counterpane. The dews here are far from being unhealthy, so great is the influence of the salt particles wafted in the sea air. It is impossible for me in this address, to enter into a train of reasoning to prove to you the salubrity of our climate; all I can do is to state the facts such as they are-and so I have done,

If any of you determine to emigrate, I will ask you, after the exhibits I have given you of the proThere is another town about being laid off, ten duce of our soil, and the description of our climate miles from Opelousas church, at the place where and country, to what more advantageous section of Mr. Charles Smith, a rich and respectable planter the union can you go, than to the two counties I of Opelousas, is erecting an elegant large Roman have described? Is not this the country for the catholic church and an academy, which he intends slave holder? Do not the climate, the soil and proas a present to the public. It is by acts like these, ductions of this country furnish allurements to the that an essential and lasting service is rendered to application of your negroes on our lands? In your the public, and such men deserve the thanks of states a planter, with ten negroes, with difficulty their country, and are an example worthy of imita-supports a family genteelly; here, well managed, tion. they would he a fortune to him. With you the sea, Climate.-An idea has gone forth that this coun- sons are so irregular, your crops often fail; here try is sickly-It is the reverse. I have resided in the crops are certain, and want of the necessaries Virginia and Maryland, in which last state I was of life, never for a moment causes the heart to ache born, and i prefer this climate to any that I have-abundance spreads the table of the poor man, and

contentment smiles on every countenance. Perhaps you will scarcely believe me, but I declare to you I have not seen one beggar in Attakapas or Opelousas, nor do I know an object of charity from want. Oh! that at this moment as much could be said for the whole world!

I shall make no further remarks at present; and, should any person who reads this publication, wish to obtain further information relative to this coun try, the editor who publishes this will furnish them with my name and address, and I will most cheer fully give them every information in my power.

An emigrant from Maryland.

The Barbary Pirates. Frankfort June 22.-On the 16th instant, being the 35th meeting of the diet, was presented the following representation respecting the piracies of the Barbary corsairs:

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the high German diet, and all the members thereof, their powerful co-operation towards the total abolition of depredations which are calculated to interrupt all commerce by sea.

The existence of the piracies of the Barbary pow ers, even within the limits to which their depreda tions have hitherto been confined, is doubtless à public injury to all Europe; and the compulsory exclusion thereby effected from the Mediterranean, of the ships of those German states which were unable to procure protection to their flags, either by a naval force, or by making considerable pecuniary sacrifices, was previously not only to themselves, but to those interested in the trade which they carry on, an evil of no small magnitude, and which was besides increased by the insecurity of a part of the Atlantic. The abolition of the piracy of the Barbary powers even within those limits, had become the anxious wish of all Europe, and was an object to which the attention of the powers assembled in congress at Vienna was directed. But how trifling is this partial evil when compared with the incalculably mischievous consequences which may ensue, if these African pirates are permitted without interruption to sail from their infected coasts, and to

The free cites of Lubeck, Frankfort, Bremen and Hamburg-The minister of the said free cities has received orders from the senates of the Hanse Towns to submit the following memorial to the di"The senate of the Hanse Towns of Lubeck, Bre-spread among distant countries the diseases which men and Hamburgh, feel themselves bound to call they carry along with them? So long as the danthe attention of the diet to an object which is of the ger was confined to the Mediterranean sea, its site greatest importance, not only directly to these ci was at least well known and precautionary measures fies, as well as to all other German maritime states, were adopted against it; and though the measures but also to the whole German federation. It is al- of safety, together with diminished competition, ready known, from the accounts in public papers, uecessarily raised the price of the productions of that piracy is carried on in an unheard of manner that part of the world, yet commerce, though someby Tunisian corsairs in the North Sea and even in what impeded, was never totally at a stand. A comthe Channel. It also appears from several official plete termination of German navigation and German reports, transmitted by the charges d'affaires and trade, must, however, take place, if the Barbary consul of the Hanse Towns at Madrid and Lisbon, pirates are not rigorously restrained from extendthat according to formal communications made to ing themselves to other seas. Should they be sufthem by the minister of the king of the Netherlands fered to cruise in the Atlantic, the North Sea and at the former, and by the French consul general at the Baltic, if they are not prevented from attacking the latter court, several armed Barbary corsairs, merchants, who during the time of peace rely with among which are in particular two Tunisians, had confidence on the law of nations, there must be an sailed for the Atlantic, in order to cruise against end to German navigation and commerce. It will the Hanse Towns and some other German states, but also be henceforth useless to send the produce and avowedly against Prussian ships; and have express-manufactures of Germany down the rivers which ly declared this design under a pretence that they communicate with the North Sea and the Baltic, are in a state of war with these states. or even to convey them by land to the different sea

"On the 16th of last month the Hamburgh ship ports, in order that they may be transported in vesOcean, with a cargo of great value, and the Christi-sels to foreign countries. A similar fate will await ana, from Lubeck, and still more recently a Ham-those articles destined to be imported into Germaburgh and an Oldenburgh ship, both named Catha-ny. The merchant protects himself by insurance rina, were taken by these pirates. Fortunately, against the ordinary dangers to which vessels are British ships of war fell in with the robbers, and usually exposed at sea. Even during maritime war, carried both them and the vessels they had cap-which is so injurious to commerce and navigation, tured into English ports, whence the latter were the same protection is to a certain degree obtained permitted to prosecute their respective voyages; by higher premiums, although the payment of these mean while the captain of the ship Ocean, and five premiums is a heavy tax both on the manufacturer of his crew who had been removed on board another and consumer; but they cannot possibly ensure pirate, remain in the hands of the Tunisians, and, their property against the threatened acks of the so far as it is known, the Atlantic and the North Barbary pirates. Sea are still rendered insecure by the ravages of the "These pirates, who are totally ignorant of the Tunisian corsairs. It is, however, with gratitude to law of nations, and who cruise for the express pur. be acknowledged, that England has by her act, in pose of plunder, first announced their declaration this instance, declared that she will not permit such of war by their attacks. It must not be supposed offences to be committed on the seas which wash that these vessels are the property of private indi her coasts, and it is to be hoped that the other ma-viduals; they are fitted out in execution of their ritime powers of Europe (to whom the senate of laws. These plunderers limit themselves to no Hamburgh has already, through their resident mi- time or forms; they unexpectedly attack defencenisters at Hamburgh, addressed itself) will concur less merchants, and carry off not only property but in adopting measures for the restoration of the se- even men, German fellow-citizens, whose cries are curity of navigation which is so important to all re-echoed from their native coasts, and whom these Europe; but the senates of the Hanse Towns do, African pirates plunge into the gloomy dungeons notwithstanding, not only consider it proper, but of slavery. Dangers of such a nature could never regard it as their duty most urgently to claim from be anticipated, and consequently no precautions

have been adopted against them. Occurrences of States, not of territories or dominions.-Since then this nature have given rise to feelings of insecurity, the word State is not now regarded as formed merely which have interrupted navigation and commerce; of five alphabetic characters, but as representing for no one knows how long may be the continuance honor, life, liberty, property, and the security of inof these atrocities, which have for the mean while dividuals, their activity and their industry, the occasioned a total stagnation of trade. These pi- question of protection is assuredly something imperates will become more audacious by being allowed rative: but the different branches of the question as to escape unpunished, and to succeed in their de- to the practicability of the protection, and its extent sultory enterprizes-It is even probable, that during are worthy of serious investigation. their cruises they may land on exposed and de- "On the conclusion of the Bourbon family com. fenceless parts of the German coast, and there car-pact, was it ever asked whether it included the rery on their trade of plundering and kidnapping, and pression of all offences and acts of injustice by sea spread distress and devastation on every side. In ad- and land? Whether it related equally to merchantdition to all the disasters under which Germany has men and ships of war? The retro-action and extengroaned for so long a period, may they not commu-sion of the present evils may not be confined to the nicate to us the infection of their indigenous plague, propagation of disease only, but may occasion bank. the most dreadful of all earthly calamities? What has ruptcies and loss of confidence in consequence of already been stated will doubtless sufficiently ac- the execution of mercantile orders being impedcount for the senates of the Hanse Towns having ed, which would not fail to produce the suspension been induced to represent to the diet, that not of several branches of manufactures in the inte merely those towns, but likewise every maritime rior." and commercial state, and indeed the whole German nation are interested in putting a stop to the depredations of the Barbary pirates The senates have reason to hope, that the revolting occurrences which have called forth this representation will excite the utmost indignation among the high and illustrious members of the German confederation: and that not only each individual will exert himself to root out this evil, but that the high confederation, as a collective and European power, will adopt every possible measure to put an end to these piracies, which threaten the honor of the German flag, and the welfare of the German nation.

"Even though the German confederation posses. ses, as a federative body, no naval force, it is neither deficient in the power nor means necessary for effectually watching over the safety of German navigation; and the Hanse Towns may justly entertain a hope, that a proposal for the earnest consideration of this important business will meet the approbatoin of the diet.

"On the question being put by the president, all voices were unanimous in declaring, that their respective high courts and constituents should be informed of these circumstances, that they might adopt the most effectual means for the protection of German commerce.-The majority were of opinion that a commission, consisting of five members, should be chosen to prepare suitable propositions whereon to frame the report.

The ambassador of the king of the Netherlands delivered the following to the protocol.

The diet then proceeded to the election of the commission, and the choice fell upon count von Goltz, baron Eyben, baron Gagern, Herr von Berg, and the Syndic Dantz.

Resolution-That the envoys count von Goltz, baron von Eyben, baron von Gagern, Herr von Berg and the Syndic Dantz, be requested to submit a joint opinion on the most efficient precautions for secur ing the German navigation against the piracies of the Barbary corsairs, with a view to the report to be made to the courts and constituents of the members of the diet.

Spanish Commission.

We have been favored by an obliging correspondent with the following copy, taken from the original, of the commission granted by governor Arradondo to the Caddo chief; by which the murder of our citizens is not only authorised, but strictly en Joined; and that, too, on a line only six miles from Natchitoches and far within our limits. How long will our government brook these encroachments? [Natchez republican. Don Jacquin de Arradondo Miono pelegreno Braxo of Hayos and Venero, Knight of the order of Calentravo, Brigadier of the Royal Armies, Sub-Inspector, and general commandant of the Internal Oriental Provinces, General of operations in them, &c. &c. Whereas, considering the friendship and good faith the great captain of the Caddo nation, by name Dehahust, has ever professed for the Spanish govern ment and subjects, and having ultimately presented "That we should on this occasion consult all our himself for the purpose of making further assurcourts, and in particular the great courts, is be- ances of his esteem before the governor of Texas, yond all doubt. The opinions of individuals are of praying that he may be permitted to seize and punish little importance; the question is, what ought to all the evil minded Spaniards, French and Ameribe done, and what is it possible to do? I am not in-cans, who, contrary to the laws and ordinances of vested with unlimited powers on the part of the of the government, convey horses and mules to the whole United Netherlands: but I will, nevertheless United States, stealing them from the faithful Spain this and on all occasions, agree with the majori-niards, and receiving them from our enemies the Coty when they vote for a commission; though I never manches, whom they furnish with powder, ammunior very seldom connect with the institution of such tion and knives, and other things with which they a body the idea of more prompt counsel, but only carry on hostilities against us:the expectation of farther elucidation and greater Therefore, by these presents, I empower the industry. I am therefore inclined, as in every case above named captain Caddo, that he with his nation which occurs here, to develope all the grounds for and friends may seize all classes of people without and against the question, in order that the courts distinction which he may find in the uninhabited may form their views on these investigations. In country between the Arrayohonda and St. Antonio what way else can they hear public opinion? Or in de Baxar, and that if they make any resistance, to what better manner can that opinion be directed? kill or destroy them as enemies-taking from ther The very first article of the act of confederation the beasts they may be carrying to the United States, speaks of the inviolability of the individual German j and whatever merchandize they may be taking to the

Comanches-sending them as prisoners in safe keep sixty-five cannon will announce that Heaven grants to ing to St. Antonio de Baxar, where he shall be re-our prayers a male successor to our beloved king, warded according to the persons and beasts he may while twelve will make known to the public that the deliver up, and that no chief or commandant of queen has been delivered of a daughter. The bells of Spanish troops shall obstruct, but rather aid and as all the parish churches of the city will be set in mosist him in fulfilling this his commission-I fartherion.The chief officers of the palace, the captain of the give him the present passport and safe conduct. Signed by my own hand, and countersigned by the secretary, in Monterry, this 25th October, 1816,

(Signed) JACQUIN DE ARRADONDO. Pedro Simon del Campo.

guard du corps, the captain of the Halberdiers, the colonels of the Spanish and Walloon guards, the ministers of state, a deputy of the council of state, the cardinal patriarch, the president of the supreme coun cils, the deputies of the kingdom, the captains-gene. ral of the armies, the deputies of the grandees, the pope's nuncio, and the foreign ambassadors, will be Things to be laughed at. present at the baptism. Te Deum will be sung in the Paris July 15.-The happy delivery of the duch-royal chapel as soon as the king gives the order.— ess de Berri has filled all hearts with joy. Every That the public may know in an instant whether the one shared the happiness of the royal family. The queen has been delivered of a prince or princes, it imagination indulged itself in decorating the future has been agreed upon that, in the former alternative, life of this august infant, and in confering on it all there will be hoisted on an angle of the palace, a the graces and virtue of its mother. The first proof flag with the Spanish colors; in the latter a white of fertility inspired new hopes. Of these hopes we are lag. If the event happens in the night, the salvoes certainly not deprived. They will be realised. But of artillery will not take plce till the dawn of day grief and mourning must now be substituted for our delight. Mademoiselle exists no longer! She lived only two days.-The princess died yesterday evening, between 8 and 9 o'clock.

The royal family is plunged in sorrow. Nothing can equal the grief of the duke of Berri. His noble heart is broken by this sad misfortune. If any thing can diminish the regret which the cruel event has occasioned, it is, the assurance that the state of health of the duchess of Berri does not give cause for the least inquietude.

Foreign Articles.

ENGLAND, &c.

The stocks fluctuate considerably, in consequence of the many speculations in them. 3 per cent. cons, had been up to 84; July 22, 81 1-8; Aug. 2, 79.

The price of American stocks at London, July 22d, U. States bank shares 133 1-2-Louisiana 6' per cents 100 and 101-6 per cents, Aug. 2, 107.

The price of American flour at Liverpool was 50 to 51s per barrel. Upland cotton, 17 to 20d. The queen of England lately gave a great enter. tainment at her place called Frogmore-500 persons were present.

July 17.-Last night at nine o'clock, the body of the princess Louisa Elizabeth d'Artois,mademoiselle, whose loss both the royal family and the people of France at this moment deplore, was placed in a car riage belonging to his royal highness the duke of Warden's letters about Bonaparte, said to have Berri, and conveyed to St. Denis for interment, in been written on board the Northumberland, on her ne of the tombs of the Basilique, according to cus- passage to St. Helena, now are acknowledged fortom. The Abbe Bombelles, first almoner to the geries-the product of the brain of a bookseller duchess of Berri, the countess of Ferronays and named Combe.

Monseran, and the marquis Rockemare, attended The navy--In the sixth report of the select comthe funeral in separate carriages. Detachments of mittee on retrenchments, (says a late London the body guards of Monsieur, hussars and cuiras-paper,) they meation that the naval peace estab. siers of the royal guard, preceded and closed the lishments must necessarily be larger than in former procession,

The deccase of the young princess has naturally much affected the royal family; the event could not have been altogether unexpected, since it so rarely happens that the children of females who have the measles during pregnancy survive for any number of years. In fact the royal infant had all the symp.

toms of this disorder.

times-The other maritime nations, during the last twenty five years, they add, having gone on increasing the size of their ships, requires a corres. ponding system;-that the classes of 64 and 50 gun ships bad disappeared and 74s substituted in their place; and that the frigates, sloops, and brigs, of other nations had for a long time been vastly larg er and stronger than British vessels of the same July 18-At nine in the morning his majesty class; and that measures must be adopted to make went to the Elysee Bourbon, and passed an hour ours equal in every respect--by a complete renovawith the Duc de Berri. The grief of the prince tion of the fleet, by the construction of new ships, or found some mitigation in the paternal consolations a thorough repair of all such as are judged to be of the monarch; they soothed their hearts by ming-in a state sufficiently good to warrant so great an ling their tears.-Can they be ignorant of the public expense. [All this comes of the United States.] affliction? It is the assurance of a sentiment of love Miss O'Neill has declined performing at the Cheland of gratitude which we bear to the royal family. tenham Theatre, unless the manager pays her fire May those sentiments contribute to assuage the hundred pounds for one week's personal exertions! grief of the august pair, and may propitious Heaven cause long years of happiness to succeed these A letter from Dublin says that "police men have days of sorrow! been employed in escorting baker's boys with loaves through the city.

Madrid, July 1.-The approach of the delivery of the queen is an event which occupies both court Late letters from England which, we think, and city. A double program, exposed to public may be relied upon, give us reason to doubt view, prescribes the ceremonial which is to be ob- whether the harvest will prove so abundant as was served in this circumstance, in which all chances expected. And this, at least, may be looked for-have been provided for-that is to say, the ceremo- that there will be a considerable rise in grain and nial is differenly regulated for a prince of the Astu- flour before the product of the harvest can be got vias and an infanta.-In the first case a round of into the market.

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