regard was apparent in every face. One squeezed my hand, another familiarly took hold of me by

the coat.

"The whole scene was as the meeting with an old acquaintance, who is dear to us. My arrival had interrupted the feast which was just going to begin. They immediately recommenced it, and invited me to drink to the welcome. Venison of every sort was their meal, and the flask, with wine, circulated freely from neighbour to neighbour. Good living and harmony seemed to inspire the whole band, and every one vied to express his joy at my arrival, in a manner more licentious than his neighbour.

endeavoured to obviate my reserve with her licentious jests, but she was altogether my aversion, and the bashful Maria had captivated my heart for ever.

"You see, brother landlord," began the man who had brought me here, you see on what footing we live here with one another, and every day is the same. If you can therefore resolve to find our manner of life agreeable, become one of us, and be our leader. Hitherto I have filled that honourable station, but I will yield the place to you. Do you agree comrades?'

on condition that you will relinquish to me my pretty neighbour.' All consented to grant my desire; and I became the captain of a band of robbers."

"A joyful yes was issued from each throat. "My determination cost me but little. I'll "They had seated me betwixt two women, stay with you, comrades,' called I, in a loud and which was the place of honour at table. I ex-resolute tone of voice, as I stepped into the midst pected to find them the refuse of their sex, but of the gang. I'll stay with you,' called I again, how great was my astonishment on discovering amongst this abandoned crew the most beautiful female forms which ever my eyes had seen. Margaret, the elder and more beautiful of the two, assumed the title of maid, and could scarce have attained her five and twentieth year; she talked in a very licentious manner, and what her tongue concealed her gestures fully expressed. Maria, the younger, was married, but had eloped from a husband who had used her ill. She was more delicate, but looked rather pale and sickly, and dazzled less than her fiery neighbour. Both these women contended with one another to inflame my desires; the beauteous Margaret

I pass over the remaining part of the history, the merely detestable can have nothing instructive for the reader. An unfortunate wretch who is sunk so very low as this, must at last become || familiar with every vice which disgraces human nature-but he never committed a second murder, as he himself declared when put to the torture. (To be continued.)

A DESCRIPTION OF HAMBURGH AND BREMEN.

And

not but have a powerful influence on the morals,
customs, and the taste of its inhabitants.
we can safely aver, that the manner of living, for
instance, is totally different from what it was ten
years ago. Eating-houses and taverns of every
description are to be met with in various parts of
the city. In some of these a comfortable dinner,
a bottle of wine included, may be had for twenty
pence English, while in others you may dine for
a louis-d'or per head, wine excluded. The feasts
of the Hamburghers are uncommonly sumptuous,
the tables being loaded with all the niceties of
the season. The German theatre is far from

NONE of all the cities of the north being at present more intimately connected with England than Hamburgh, we flatter ourselves a short account of it will not prove uninteresting to our readers. According to Mr. Hesse, who has published an excellent description of Hamburgh, it has about 130,000 inhabitants. Within these few years a great number of merchants of all countries have settled there, and by their fortunes and industry greatly contributed to render its trade more extensive. The number of vessels which entered its port in the year 1804, amounted to 2148, of which 3 came from Cadiz, 117 from Amsterdam, 198 from London, 80 from New-correspon ling with the wealth of that city; whilst castle, 51 from Bourdeaux, 71 from Russia, 2 the French theatre distinguishes itself particufrom China, and 149 from North America. The larly by its comic operas. The orchestra is one cargoes of the latter, besides a great variety of of the best in Germany Viotti and Giarwichi, other articles, contained alone 22,258,000 pounds whose great talents were justly admired by the of coffee. Such an extensive commerce could "English connoisseurs, were honoured with the

most marked distinction at Hamburgh. The play-houses are open every night during winter, except on Saturdays, when concertos are generally given.—The balls in Boselhof are extremely brilliant. Waltzes are the predominant dances. The city itself is dark, the streets being narrow, and the houses in general very high. The gates are shut early every night, a regulation which to foreigners must appear rather inconvenient, but does credit to the wisdom of the senate. It is impossible to find, or even to imagine, a more magnificent and striking view than you may enjoy in the Baumhaus, a public building, where tea, coffee, and a variety of other refreshments may be had. The new house built for the reception and education of orphans, is a most magnificent building, and justly might be denominated the palace of orphans. The manner in which the children are instructed in the old house for orphans, reflects the greatest honour on the Senate of Hamburgh, and the charitable zeal with which it is supported, is highly creditable to the inhabitants of that wealthy city. A beggar is a very uncommon phenomenon in the streets of Hamburgh.-Gloomy as the streets of the city are, the country seats of the wealthy citizens present the most charming prospects, and you need but to walk a few miles to enjoy the beauties of nature in the greatest perfection. The hospitality and complaisance shewn by the Hamburghers to strangers, scarcely can be excelled. A few respectable acquaintances suffice to enable a traveller to enjoy social pleasures of all kinds, and to procure him admittance to the most polished and elegant circles. It, indeed, cannot be denied, that the rage for gaming is uncommonly prevalent, and in many societies is almost the only The country round Bremen is far from beautiamusement resorted to; but there are also many ful, though the situation of the city is highly circles where more rational entertainments may picturesque, as it lies on the banks of the Weser, be found, especially as the higher classes distin- which divides it into the old and new town. The guish themselves by a great proficiency in mental former is principally inhabited by merchants, accomplishments. Many merchants, for instance, whilst the latter consists of garden-houses and the possess libraries which would do honour to pro- cottages of poor mechanics. The streets of the fessed literati; and what is still more laudable, old town are extremely narrow, but not so dark make a very good use of them.-Hamburgh con- and gloomy as those of Hamburgh, the houses tains a great number of scientific institutions and rarely being more than two stories high-The private collections of natural curiosities, amongst general character of the Bremers is distinguished which that belonging to the learned senator for honesty, a high degree of good nature and Kirchhof, deserves particular distinction. There patriotism. Wealthy as the majority of the inare at Hamburgh several public libraries, of which || habitants of Bremen are, luxury has not yet that which is attached to the senatorial gymnasium poisoned their morals. The lower classes are, possesses the greatest number of valuable manuindeed, as unpolished as in most other places, scrip's. It was many years under the inspection || and as well as at Hamburgh, exhibit a high de of Professor Lichtenstein, who is honourably gree of boldness and blunt energy, which rather known as an eminent natural philosopher, and inspire fear than confidence; but being the na prided himself in showing to strangers every at- tural result of prosperity, are perceived with pleatention and civility in his power. His recal to sure by a reflecting and benevolent mind. When his native country by the Duke of Brunswick, the Hanoverian troops, four years ago, unexpectwho conferred upon him a very honourable ap- | edly entered the city, the inhabitants of cottages

poin'ment at the university of Hel nstadt, is a real literary loss to Hamburgh. The Patriotic Society, which spares no expence in promoting the improvement of the sciences and the fine arts, is one of the greatest ornaments of which Hamburgh can boast. The learned Lorenz Meyer, is one of its most distinguished members. The Vene Correspondent, a daily paper printed at Hamburgh, under the direction of a son of the celebrated Klopstock, is the most esteemed publication of the kind on the Continent, and rivalled by none, each impression consisting of above one thousand copies. The Precis des Evenemens Militaires, published by Perthes, in French and German, is one of the most eminent and elaborate periodical publications on the Continent. The Mercury of Europe, an English paper, established last year by a Mr. Windsor, also deserves honourable mention. The extensive sale of a monthly Musical Magazine, proves that the Hamburghers are also zealous in encouraging the improvement of the elegant art of music. The venerable Klopstock, author of the Messiah, undoubtedly is the greatest literary ornament of which Hamburgh can boast. The commentary on Mr. Anderson's valuable collection of the laws of Hamburgh, published by Dr. Hasche, is a work of great utility, and should be in the hands of every foreign merchant trading to Hamburgh. The most prevailing feature in the manners of the Hamburghers, is a divided Anglomania. Robberies are very uncommon, notwithstanding the great population of this city. All classes distinguish themselves by an honourable degree of patriotism, which is the natural result of good laws, easy taxes, and a wise government.

ments, a collection of natural curiosities, &c.
The learned members take it by turns to read
weekly lectures on historical subjects, natural phi-
losophy, or public improvements which are in-
tended to be introduced. The beneficent effects
of this useful institution are universally felt at
Bremen. Even the fair sex take a share in literary
pursuits. Two professors read twice a week,
every winter, public lectures on history, natural
philosophy, &c. and generally have above fifty
auditors, consisting chiefly of merchants and
ladies. The fine arts are also very much esteem.
ed and cultivated at Bremen, where you meet
with several excellent collections of paintings, of
which that of a Mr. Wilkens, a wealthy merchant,
deserves particularly to be distinguished. He
possesses many pieces of the most eminent art-
ists, ancient as well as modern. Amongst the
latter the productions of the pencil of Mr. Menke,
a young artist, who is a native of Bremen, are
particularly valuable. He was intended for the
mercantile line, and had already nearly complet-
ed the term of his apprenticeship, when inspired
with a sudden enthusiasm for painting, he quitt-

and houses promiscuously crowded to the gates, surrounding the soldiers, and viewing them fear lessly, only waiting for the permission of the Senste to oppose their intrusion. Intelligence being at length brought that the Senate had decreed the amicable admission of the strangers, the populace immediately dispersed, and repaired to their respective homes, in order to prepare refreshments for these strangers, whom they with equal alacrity would have murdered, had the assembled fathers of the city desired it. The writer of this article was present when a carter said to a serjeant, who had been abusive to him: "Hold your peace! I am a citizen, and you are only a soldier!"-The merchants and artists possess an eminent degree of scientific knowledge. A few merchants, being fond of reading, jointly bought about fifteen years since, Cook's Voyages. Having perused them, they agreed to preserve the work as common property. One of the society proposed to continue this joint purchase of books; another made the proposal that each member of their society should contribute to a small common library, to be erected for their mutual improvement, whatever useful books heed his situation abruptly. He retired into the could spare; whilst a third presented the society with his collection of natural curiosities. They now hired an apartment, which was to serve as a repository of their treasures; and rules and regu-siastic predilection for the fine arts, generously lations for conducting their meetings, and for collecting contributions, were drawn up, &c and the society at present possesses a select library of more than ten thousand volumes, as well as a great number of medals and philosophical instru

country, and was indefatigable in copying trees and cattle, without being deterred by impending want. Wilkens, being informed of his enthu

gave him an asylum at his country seat, and paid all the productions of his pencil, deficient as they were, with a liberality which enabled him in a few years to go to Dresden to study the masterpieces of the gallery of that place.

DEFINITION OF A HUSBAND BY HIS WIFE.

THIS lady composed the following vocabnJary to express the character of a husband, from her own experience, and which proves how copious our language is on that article:-He is, said she, an abhorred, abominable, acrimonious, angry, arrogant, austere, awkward, barbarous, bitter, blustering, boisterous, boorish, brawling, brutal, bullying, capricious, captious, careless, choleric, churlish, clamorous, contumelious, crabbed, cross, currish, detestable, disagreeable, discontented, disgusting, dismal, dreadful, drowsy, dry, dull, envious, execrable, fastidious, fierce, fretful, froward, frumpish, furious, grating, gross, growling, gruff, grumbling, hard-hearted, hasty, hateful, hectoring, horrid, huffish, humoursome, illiberal, ill natured, implacable, inattentive, incorrigible, inflexible, injurious, insolent, intract able, irascible, ireful, jealous, keen, loathsome, maggotty, malevolent, malicious, malignant, No. XXI. Vel, III.

maundering, mischievous, morose, murmuring, nauseous, nefarious, negligent, noisy, obstinate, obstreperous, odious, offensive, opinionated, oppressive, outrageous, overbearing, passionate, peevish, pervicacious, perverse, perplexing, pettish, petulant, plaguy, quarrelsome, queasy, queer, raging, restless, rigid, rigorous, roaring, rough, rude, rugged, saucy, savage, severe, sharp, shocking, sluggish, snappish, snarling, sneaking, sour, spiteful, splenetic, squeamish, stern, stubborn, stupid, sulky, sullen, surly, suspicious, tantalizing, tart, teasing, terrible, testy, tiresome, tormenting, touchy, treacherous, troublesome, turbulent, tyrannical, uncomfortable, ungovernable, unpleasant, unsuitable, uppish, vexatious, violent, virulent, waspish, worrying, wrangling, wrathful, yarring, yelping dog in a manger, who neither eats himself nor will let others eat.

K

CAMIRE;

AN AMERICAN TALE.

[Continued from Page 12.]

PEDRERAS was not of a character easily to be gained over; his long experience, and the many dealings he had been concerned in, had rendered him subtle and suspicious. While listening to Maldonado, he reflected that Camire belonged to the nation of Guaranis, in whose country he had heard there were numerous goldmines; and concluded, that it was from them our hero would derive his riches; and without shewing any reluctance at bestowing his niece on the newly converted Christian, he said, "Holy father, the interest of Spain is the only one which occupies my thoughts; I have no desire of increasing my own fortune, but my most ardent wish is to be useful to my country. Your adopted son may assist me in this project: let him guide my people to a gold mine, and my niece shall be his.

tends them in the hour of death, and then takes her abode on the tomb inscribed with the name which she caused to be respected. These virtuous beings, blessed by every worthy heart, excite tears of tenderness, regret, and admiration.”

Deep sighs agitated the unhappy Camire's breast, while listening to the Jesuit. Irrevocably determined never to betray his country men to obtain Angelina, his only alternative was to attempt to conquer his ill-fated passion: from that moment he endeavoured to avoid her with as much care as he before sought to meet her; he seldom quitted his home, and devoted his whole time to study, hoping, by occupying his mind, to be able to divert his heart. Angelina could not comprehend the cause of this great change of conduct; it at first alarmed her, and she impatiently waited for an opportunity of coming to This proposal rendered Maldonado thoughtful; an explanation with Camire; but seeing that he he, however, made Pedreras repeat the promise || no longer paid his usual visits to her uncle, neither he had just made; and thinking that the gover-meeting him in the fields, nor even at the tomb nor could not revoke his word, he returned home and returned that answer to the youthful Guarani.

When Camire had heard the whole, his head fell on his breast, and his eyes were dimmed with tears. "Ah! my father," said he despondingly, "Angelina can never be mine on these terms. To comply with the governor's wishes, I must make known to him roads of which the Spaniards are totally ignorant; and it is on this ignorance alone that depends the security of my brethren. Shall I then be the traitor who will conduct a fierce band of executioners in the midst of my countrymen to annihilate them? No, my father; you would hate, you would despise your son; and how could I exist deprived of your

of his father, vexation and anger took possession of her heart. She thought she was no longer beloved, she resolved to become equally indifferent; and chance having one day placed her at church near Camire, she affected to turn her eyes away from the unhappy Guarani, pretended even not to observe that he was by her side, and returned home without having taken the least notice of him. This was a difficult task which the gentle and affectionate Angelina had imposed on herself; but she thought that after the victory she had gained over her feelings, nothing would be impossible, and flattered herself that she should soon forget the object who then constantly occupied her thoughts.

Camire was in despair! He had sufficient courage to renounce her he loved, he had deprived himself of the sight of her; but he could not support her disdain, it had overpowered his soul; and not being able to find any relief for the torments he experienced, he sought Maldonado.

"My father!" said he, "hearken and forgive me; I find that I cannot conquer my love. I have struggled against the dictates of my heart, I have employed all the strength with which virtue and reason inspired me; but I feel that Angelina overcomes every thing; I must leave

of his dwelling. He was thinking of Camire, when he saw a man running towards him, who suddenly uttered a loud shriek, and rushed into his arms; it was he, it was his son! The poor Jesuit nearly fainted; and Camire was so exhausted with the haste he had made, that utterance was denied him; and they entered the

you, my father, I must depart. In the name of || Heaven hide those tears; I shall stay with you if you weep,-I shall expire beside you. Let me return to my native woods: I shall come back again. If the project I meditate be not above the powers of a human being, I shall accomplish it, I am certain I shall; and you will see me return with a clear conscience, and one of the hap-house holding each other, but without either of piest of men. Adieu! my father, my friend, my benefactor; dry up thy tears; it is not thy son who leaves thee, it is a miserable maniac, devoured by a fatal passion which rules him at its will, which bears him far from thee, which consumes him. It cannot, however, change his affection, or the gratitude which his heart still carefully preserves, though it be no longer his own."

After having said these words, he rushed from the old man, who vainly entreated him to return; but Camire heard him not, and soon he was no longer perceptible to Maldonado's ardent gaze; who, deprived of his beloved child, now thought himself alone in the universe.

them speaking. When their full hearts could breathe with more freedom, Camire said to him: "It is I, my father; you again behold your son, and he has not disgraced that title. I have neither betrayed my love nor my honour; lam, and can remain, true to my brethren and my Angelina. I am come to give up the gold-mine which the governor required of me; and this treasure is far from the road which might conduct him to my country."

Maldonado listened with transport to his adopted son, made him again repeat what he had said, determined to conceal from him Ange lina's intention, and repaired instantly to Pedreras that the ceremony might be put off, to tell him of the immense riches which Camire came to place in his hands, and to ask the execution of his former promise. Pedreras renewed it with joy, wrote immediately to the convent, and by day-break set out with Maldonado, followed by a considerable escort, under the guidance of the young Guarani.

They marched the whole day, and at night slept under the trees. The next morning they continued their route among the desert mountains which spread along the province of Chili.— As they proceeded, Pedreras expressed his asto

Angelina was still more to be pitied. Feeling all the pangs of a passion which she vainly struggled to overcome, she had experienced as lively a grief as Camire, and had not one friend in whose bosom she could confide her sorrows. When she heard of his sudden flight, she accused herself with having caused it, and shed tears of anguish at the recollection of her behaviour to wards him when last they had met. For some time her mind was soothed with the hope of his return; but ten months having elapsed without any news of her lover, the unhappy maiden determined, if she could obtain her uncle's permis-nishmen', as he had already caused this part of sion, to pass the remainder of her days in one of the convents which were already established at the Assumption. On making her wishes known to Pedreras, he warmly seconded them; and on the same day conducted her himself to the superior of the order of St. Clare, who immediately supplied her with the dress of a novice, and yielded to the governor's request, that Angelina should take the veil at the expiration of half the usual period.

The miserable girl would willingly have|| hastened the time that was to shut her out from the world; the days moved on so tediously since she no longer saw Camire! She thought that when she had taken the vows, her mind would be more at ease, and that love would quit a heart which was devoted to God. She saw the wished for time approach, and experienced a momentary joy.

the country to be carefully searche 1, and no metal whatever had been found; but Camire's tranquil and confident deportment convinced him that they should now be more fortunate. Arrived beside a cave, formed by barren rocks, our hero stopped, and pointing to the entrance ordered the workmen to search: he was immediately obeyed, and Pedreras attentively followed all their motions with the eyes of avarice. Maldon.do, anxious and thoughtful, put up silent prayers, the object of which were, for the first time, gold; Camire said nothing, but his expressive countenance beamed with secret joy.

When they had dug to about the depth of five or six feet, Pedreras was the first who descried the shining metal; and uttering a shout of delight, rushed forward and seized with both hands a kind of reddish earth mixed with small bits of virgin gold. This stratum was wide and deep;

The evening previous to the day appointed for and several richer were found beneath the sand Angelina to quit the world, the worthy father,|| Maldonado, on his return from visiting the sick,|| had seated himself on a stone bench at the door

which supported it. Pedreras flew to Camire, folded him in his arms, called him his nephew, and swore to him an eternal friendship. Four