those duties incumbent on a legislator. With a proclivity of assent they seemed to congratulate my presence, and my words with adulation. But popular applause is easily influenced. Men who act not from a judgment of their own, are merely the vehicle of prejudice or momentary opinion, either operated upon by a selfish consideration or a worse I wish you all the happiness this world can afford. Remember me to every friend, particularly to my father; desire your brother to write to me, and when you see Miss F give my duty and love to her; remaining ever, my worthy compeer, "Your's, with the utmost sincerity, From R. C. to J. C. "R. C.." "Kingston, Jamaica, 20th Dec. 1801. "DEAR COz. "This short and delightful letter cannot but please you, for you inust know I have finally determined to return with Captain Douell, who sets out on or about the 20th of next month. I am quite overjoyed to think how soon we will be together again-may the Eternal Disposer of events so order it. With my kindest remembrance communicate the tidings to my friends, and believe me always, " &c. &c. "R. C." -Generous and warm-hearted lad, never did I see thee more !-Yet, far distant as I am, I drop the tear of friendship o'er thy grave, and still value thee as the best and truest of companions. D passion. My opponents respectively harangued the populace; they promised much, and much they flattered the propensities of the eroud: even with impunity they corrupted the constituents with gold. It reflects an indelible shame on the English nation. Much of this baneful metal flowed from a source that ought only to dispense justice, integrity, and virtue the consequence, a triumph on their part. My cause was, however, espoused and supported by the most respectable and independent individuals in the county. From this political struggle I discovered the imperfections of every government: in short, as long as man is the creature of habit, and the vehicle of passions, so long must there remain room for improvement. "Meanwhile opinion gilds, with varying rays, "At this period I had the honor of contracting a most sacred friendship with Edgar, a young nobleman, whose suavity of manners and integrity of heart, well fitted him for the friend, the patriot, and the man of honor. finishing his education, by making the tour of Europe, and as I had also determined to visit the Continent, the opportunity which now offered, was of all others the most desirable. We left England under hopes and anticipations fraught with pleasure, and were bountifully supplied with letters of intro Edgar was on the eve of duction, and indeed with every other requisite that could render our journey elegant and instructive. Our preceptor was a gentleman of learning and experience. We made France the first object of our travels, and were soon in the capital. Here we had remained but a few days before we became acquainted with several distinguished literary and political characters of that time. The honors and civilities we everywhere received were flattering to our young minds; but even amidst the ease and gaiety which surrounded us, we felt equally how insincere and incompatible to true greatness were these civilities and honors. From the French we certainly experienced indubitable proofs of their national politeness and flattery: the former as well as the latter quality, seemed an unremitting study of this inconsistent and fickle people; from the court to the lowest ebb of society were these acquirements perceptible as a leading passion. At this epoch the court was in verity a refined assemblage of intrigue and pampered tyranny. A few notorious ladies of ton dealt out their favors as indiscreetly as they received them. Louis too, whether from indolence or dissipation, assuredly courted more the whispers of pleasure than the happiness of his subjects; but the complicated misfortunes which soon afterwards befel him and his house, have in some measure atoned for his weaknesses. "Leaving Paris, we passed through Joigney to Dijon, and from thence to Geneva in Switzerland. In this rugged, verdant, and majestic country, where liberty warms the breasts of a generous people, many were the sublimities in nature which attracted our attention, and endeared these independent cantons to the best affections of our heart. At Geneva, we had the happiness of being introduced to that eccentric and worthy character Lavater, and on the same morning met with Zimmerman, a man of extraordinary sensibility. Whilst this benevolent character accompanied us to Lusanne, he pointed out a villa in which Gibbon composed his Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Gibbon,' said this worthy man, has in that work displayed a fund of erudition, has traced with much industry and accuracy the history of a warlike people, and distant ages will sanction this votary of fame, notwithstanding the subtilty of his theology, and the solecisms in his philosophy.' "From Lusanne we travelled to Bern, through a country infinitely diversified, and from Bern to Lucerne, and from hence to Zuric, where we remained some weeks. Quitting Zuric, we returned by Mount St. Gothard, and passing down the valley contiguous to the Rhone, we directed our route to Mount Blanc, and entered Italy by way of Turin. How altered the scene! A lovely clime, but a dwindling treacherous progeny. Leaving Turin we went to Genoa, then to Mantua, and from Mantua to Flo rence, and then through Tuscany to Rome. Now amid relics truly estimable to the amateurs in sculpture, in painting, and in letters, we felt not insensible to the remains of fallen grandeur, nor did our excellent preceptor omit any explanation that could tend either to improve or interest us in our researches. He was no less assiduous in watching over our personal safety; for he had already visited Rome, and was no stranger to the fatal jealousy of the Italians. Fearful that our warmth of temper, and the liberty we had been wont to enjoy, might engage us in some calamitous rencontré, he endeavoured to warn and protect us by salutary precautions. His apprehensions were but too well founded; for we had only resided at Rome a few days, till we unfortunately became acquainted with two elegant ladies, to whom we impudently breathed the language of dissolute love, and from whom emanated an ensnaring encouragement, in unison with that spirit of gallantry which so universally distinguishes the romantic dames of Italy. Apprized though we were of the dangers of an intrigue of this nature, we nevertheless dared to brave the con sequences, till conducted by malignant fate we fell victims to our own misguided confidence; another fatal example to our countrymen of what jealousy, and cowardice, with impunity inflict in a country where the government is too imbecile, or too debased to punish. To the young mind the charms of |