be wore a girdle richly embossed with flowers of gold and different coloured silks; in other respects his dress was like that of the chiefs. He is about fifty years old, his beard is full and white, and his figure well proportioned, In manuers be is genteel and sedate, but cccasionally a little awkward, which his retired habits sufficiently account for. Towards the close of his visit, when his reserve had, in some degree, worn off, we observed him smile for an instant, now and then, with a shrewd expression in his eyes, as if he was observing what was passing more narrowly than we at first suspected. It was thought, too, that in making inquiries about different things on board, he shewed more discrimination than most of those who had preceded him; but, on the whole, there was nothing very interest. ing in him besides his rank. While he was looking over the books, and other things in the cabin, a picture of his Majesty King George the Third was shewn to him. As the interpreter was not present, we could not immediately explain who it was intended to represent, till it occurred to us to join our hands and bow to it, in the Loo Choo manner. The Prince Linstantly saw what was meant, and turning towards the picture, made a low and respectful obedience." DEPARTURE OF THE ENGLISH FROM LOG CHOO.. "The natives, seeing us take up one of our anchors, thought we were going to get under weigh immediately, and give them the slip, which was not at all intended. This alarm, however, brought the chiefs off in a great hurry: not in a body, in their usual formal way, but one by one, in separate canoes. Old Jeema cailed on board the Lyra, on his way to the frigate; he was a good deal agitated, and the tears came into his eyes when I put a ring on his finger. He gave me, in return his knife. "The other chiefs called alongside in their way to the frigate, but went on when I told them that I was just going to the Alceste myself. In the meau time, Madera came on board, with the sextant in his hand; he was in such distress, that he scarcely knew what he was about. In this distracted state, he sat down to breakfast with us, during which he continued lighting his pipe, and smoking as fast as he could: drinking and eating what ever was placed before him. Before he left the Lyra, he gave Mr. Clifford his pipe, tobacco pouch, and a crystal ornament; saying, as he held out the last, 'You go Ingeree, you give this to your childs,' "Mr. Clifford gave him a few presents in return, and expressed his anxiety to be considered his friend. Madera, with the tears streaming down his cheeks, placed his hands several times upon his heart, and cried, 'Eedooshee, Eedooshee!'-(my friend, my friend!) "To me he gave a fan and a picture of an old man looking up at the sun, drawn, be said, by himself; he probably meant in his picture some allusion to my usual occupation at the observatory. After he had put off in his boat, he called out, Ingeree noo choo sibittee yootoosha,'—(I shall ever remember the English people. "On going into the cabin, I found the chiefs seated in a row, all very disconsolate, and apparently trying to conceal emotions different, in all probability, from any which they had ever before experienced. Captain Maxwell had made them bis parting present, and I, therefore, gave to each chief some trifle, receiving from them in return, their knives, pipes, pouches, and fans. In the mean time, the anchor was hove up, and every thing being ready for making sail, the chiefs rose to take leave." LETTERS OF A PRUSSIAN TRAVELLER. Letters of a Prussian Traveller; descriptive of a Tour through Sweden, Prussia, Austria, Hungary, &c. &c. By John Bramsen. 2 vols. 8vo. Colburn. THIS is one of the most pleasing and entertaining tours we have ever perused; besides carrying us through the places above named, the tourist transports us to Istria, the Ionian Islands, Egypt, Syria, Cyprus, Rhodes; the Morea, Greece, Calabria, Italy, the Tyrol, the Banks of the Rhine, Hanover, Holstein, Denmark, Westphalia, and Holland: of all which places the manners, customs, &c. are admirably pourtrayed, while anecdotes of many distinguished characters in each add interest to the varied scene. To give an outline of such a work is almost impossible; and where the critic finds much more to admire than depreciate, he lays his rod on the altar of a delighted imagination, which carries him in idea to lands so well described, and to classic scenes so sweetly diversified. We therefore shall give that merit to the writer, so justly his due, by offering to our readers the following extracts: DESCRIPTION OF THE LINDEN WALK AT BERLIN. "I before mentioned the Linden, and I cannot but call your attention to it, as it is a delightful walk, much admired by every traveller, and generally considered as one of the principal ornaments of the town. This promenade is called the Linden Walk, from being overshaded by triple rows of linden trees of the most graceful appearance. It forms the centre of the street, having carriage roads on each side, from which it is protected by handsome lines of granite posts, connected by iron chain-work, and illuminated by large reflecting lamps. One end of it leads into the park, through the celebrated Brandenburg gate (Brandenburgen Thor), which is a very tasteful structure, designed after the Propybeum of Athens. The park itself is allowed to be one of the finest and most extensive in Europe, and serves as the constant rendezvous of the fashionable inhabitants." SILESIA. "We were much delighted with Silesia; the roads through it are tolerably good, the country is well cultivated, and the soil rich and productive. The peasants are generally tall, have a healthy appearance, and bear in their countenances the marks of comfort and content. Most of the peasants' houses are constructed of wood, with a kind of wooden gallery round them, which gives them a pic. turesque appearance. No small attention seemed to be bestowed on their gardens, which regaled the eye with abundant crops of fruit, particularly cherries, apples, gooseberries, and currants. "We passed a range of mountains called the Reisengeburge chain, which offers a va riety of wild and magnificent views. The part of Silesia we passed had suffered much from the French, particularly the town of Sagan, which it was their intention to convert into a fortress; they actually destroyed or burnt the whole of the suburbs. This place is the capital of the principality of the same name, has a good palace, and carries on an extensive manufactory of cloth. We put up at Der Weisse Lowe, which is a respectable iun.” INFLUENCE OF RESIDING IN THE FASHIONABLE STREETS OF VIENNA. "I have been given to understand that the ladies in the fashionable circles of Vienna measure their degrees of attention and politeness towards a foreigner by the quality of his carriage, footmen, and livery, and by the circumstance of the fashionableness or unfashionableness of the street he lives in; therefore you must be more than usually attentive in your selection of that which is here considered of so much importance. I recommend you to hire a carriage from Jansky, who lives at Juden-Platz, and ac commodates the most distinguished foreigners this way. Take him all in all he is tolerably honest, and furnished us with a carriage, two good horses, and a coachman respectably equipped, at the rate of one hundred and eighty florins a month. If you wish to have a new carriage, the expence is two hundred florins a month; but should you prefer your own carriage, and take only two horses and a coachman, the expence will be from one hundred and twenty to one hundred and forty florins a month. As the pavement in Vienna is miserably bad, and the coachmen exceedingly stupid, I would not advise you to use your own travelling carriage, as the difference is but trifling; and should any accident happen to your own vehicle, you would find it difficult to have it well repaired again in this place." SOCIETY OF VIENNA. "The most welcome reception we met with was from some Polish families of distinction resident here, who are very attentive and hospitable to foreigners, and particularly to the English. If the traveller were allowed to form an opinion of the Polish ladies from those who are this winter the life and ornament of the society of Vienna, I am sure he would pronounce that they are not only handsome, but possess the most amiable and prepossessing manners. The Countess Rosaly, who resides at the Jacober Hoff, keeps the best society in town: I had the honour of visiting her at least once a week, and found her as sensible as she is handsome. I was some weeks ago present at a masked ball that she gave; it was a most delightful party, and several of the characters were admirably supported, particularly the part of a country girl, which was sustained with much good humour by the Countess Komar, a very amiable and handsome Polish lady; who, as well as the Princess Lieubomirska, was very attentive to English travellers. mented with a quantity of small white buttons, shirts with very wide loose sleeves, buskins, a small round hat, and frequently a cap made of skin, with a rim of iron to fit the head: this latter curious article they call a kapag. They also wear large formidable mustachios, with long black hair flowing over their shoulders: they shave but seldom, perhaps once a fortnight, and altogether present a very fierce and forbidding appearance. They are not less strangers to cleanliness in their dwellings than in their persons, but they, are industrious, and inured to hardships and privations from their very cradle; it is therefore no wonder that they should be fond of war. They are remarkably serious in their aspect: you may pass whole villages without || seeing a single person laugh. Among such a strange race as this, one is not surprised to find, nay, one is almost prepared to hear of robbers and banditti; and these anticipations will be found but too truly realized. I have learned that there are entire villages inhabited by wretches of this description; but I must not omit to tell you that they differ from common highwaymen in this particular they rob only certain descriptions of people. They generally live in the woods," and a great part of them are a kind of berdsmen, who tend large droves of bogs, and rear a great number of horses. They are very inveterate against the Jews, and if they happen to meet one in the road they never let him pass without robbing him. If a travelier is so fortunate as to be able to converse with them in their native tongue, he may be sure to escape without being molested." "The worthy Prince de Ligue has much of the gaiety of twenty under the burthen of fourscore; he is the ornament of society, of which no one is more distinguished for politeness and affability; in a word, he is the most accomplished nobleman of this court. He keeps an open house every evening on the Schotten Bastey, and his parties generally last from nine to midnight. Though the house he occupies is very smail, yet most of the English of rank, and travellers of distinction from every nation, even Greeks not excepted, assemble there; a supper for ten or twelve persons is regularly served at eleven o'clock, and at this confined table I have more thau once seen much bustle and squeezing. Such is his kindness and hospitality towards strangers, that should he hear of the arrival of any distinguished traveller, he will send him a general invitation to join his evening parties during his stay in town. Of this liberal and generous disposition I had the honour to receive a personal proof. A ball was given during the carnival by the Russian Ambassador, Count Stachelberg, to which, as I had not been regularly introduced to his Excelleucy, I of course had no invitation. The Prince heard of this circumstance, and very kindly offered to introduce me bimself, which he did the following Monday. I had that day the honour of dining with him; after which he had the kindness to introduce me to the Ambassador at the levee, which was held that evening, previous to the Wednesday on which the ball was to take place. His daughters, the Princess Clare, the Baroness Sprigel, and Countess Palfy, are most amiable and agreeable ladies; his grandson, Count Clare, is a well informed nobleman. The old Princess generally sits very quiet at a small table, working embroidery, and seldom takes an active part in the conversation, the greatest share of which was monopolized by the Countess Pal-y, and a Madame Odo-1, an adopted child of the Prince: the first had a due share of wit and satire, the other of affectation." THE PEASANTS OF HUNGARY. "The usual dress of the pea auts of Hungary is a great coat of goat's akin, and sometimes of cloth, very wide pantalocus of coars linen, trimmed with red and black, blue waistcoats profusely embroidered and orna No. 118. Supplement. POLITENESS OF THE INHABITANTS OF GRATZ. "We were much delighted with our short stay at Gratzd it is a fine fortified town, situated on the Muer, and in the general features of its buildings is not unlike Vienna. The houses are high, but the streets narrow and without any foot pavement. The appearance of the town is cheerful and inviting to the . traveller * on more than one account: its natural situation is delightful, and the inhabitants are remarkable for their politeness and atteption towards strangers. The women are generally handsome, and much noticed for the taste and neatuess displayed in their head-dresses and bonuets; the latter are of white crape, tied with long red tibbands, that are thrown with graceful negligence over the shoulder, and float, down to ate waist. So far do the inhabitants carry their politeness, Q q that they style every respectable looking traveller Ihre Gnaden,' 'your grace,' or 'most gracious lady;' and on receiving any thing they usually kiss the hand. I could not help smiling at seeing the postilion extend the same act of respectful homage to the servant of my friend Mr. Maxwell. The latter was an unceremonious Scotchman, who, as be was unaware of the custom of the country, and unused to such extreme politeness, ima. gined that the poor postilion wished to insult him; but no intimations could induce the other to relax from his accustomed politeness, and he was obliged to submit to the ceremonious salute, though not without a suffusion of blushes. Such, however, is the effect which homage of every kind has on the mind, and so soon do we learn to know our own importance, that afterwards the blush- || ing Scotchman imperiously reached out his hand for his vassals to kiss, with as much gravity and consequence as the cross-embroidered slipper of the Vatican itself is extended to the kneeling suppliant." The above extracts from the first volume will serve to shew the amusing and versatile style of this interesting publication. We shall not follow the author through Alexandria, nor the Holy Land: little new can be said on either; and though Mr. Bramsen has thrown an air of novelty on this part of his travels, and rendered it highly interesting by his judicious remarks, yet our limits will not allow us to insert them, we therefore shall proceed to give the following extracts from the second volume : MASQUERADES AT NAPLES. "On masquerade nights the pit and the stage are formed into a level, and the boxes are so large and commodious, that in them ladies of rank frequently entertain a supper party. A table is placed in the middle of the box and a curtain drawn before it, so that the company may amuse themselves free from observation. The champaign often circulates very freely, insomuch that I once saw some ladies so far enlivened by its inspiration, as to pour the contents of whole glasses, by way of libation, upon the pit, which, instead of propitiating, served but to rouse the indignation of the divinities in masks below; a Pan and a Flora, in particular, expressed their wrath very audibly." THE CHIAJA. "The Chiaja is the favourite walk, and is much frequented by the fashionable ladies. It is a beautiful garden, situated on the bor ders of the sea, decorated with fine statues, and commanding a charming view of the bay." INHABITANTS OF MODERN ROME. "The Romans are generally badly dressed, and pay very little attention to their persons. The ladies maintain their ancient reputation for beauty of person and dignity of deportment: they are generally tail, bave fine lively eyes, and the aquiline nose, for which their uation is remarkable. Most of them wear black veils, and those of the second class a black silk cap, which is very becoming. They are, in general, but indifferently educated, and are of course deficient in many of those softer graces which render an Englishwoman so attractive. They rise very late, take a turn in the Corsa, or receive their visitors; but after this are seldom to be seen in public. The places of public worship are very thinly attended, and a respectable inhabitant remarked to me, that he did not believe there was a place in Europe, where the inhabitants are less religious than at Rome.'" DESCRIPTION OF VENICE. "The general aspect of Venice presents public and private; and though the generaan assemblage of magnificent edifices, both lity of them are by no means in the purest style of architecture, or affording the most pleasing combinations of ornament, yet their united effect is grand and imposing. The first building of consequence that we visited was the church of St. Marco, This edifice is overloaded with a varietyof inconsistent ornaments, so as to resemble rather an Eastern Pa goda than a Christian temple; yet the splendour of its paintings, and the richness of its mosaic, recompense in some measure for these defects, and divert the eye of the visitant from criticising with too great severity. The pavement is also very rich in marbles of different colours, representing a variety of animals and a profusion of foliage. church, from the designs of Palladio. Its "San Giorgio is another very elegant cloisters are very bold and elevated. It was in this church that the last couclave was held, when, with a spirit worthy the best days of the republic, the Cardinals proceeded upon the election of a new Pontiff, unbiassed by the mischievous politics of the time, and unawed by the influence of Bonaparte or bis satellites, "Santa Maria della Satute is another of the works of Palladio, and bears testimony to the taste and invention of that great architect. It contains several very superior paintings by Bassano and Paul Veronese, together with some well executed relievos and statues from the chissels of celebrated artists. I seemed individually interested for Shylock STRANGE PREJUDICE IN FAVOUR OF VENICE. 'From the manner in which some authors have described Venice, one would be led to imagine that it was one of the most enchant "Among the palaces that of Grimani and the Ducal palace claim the most particular attention. The latter is in the Gothic style,ing spots upon earth. I must say, that to and presents an appearance of ponderous magnificence. It is remarkable as being the place where the senate and different councils of state used to assemble in the days of her republican glory. It is also particularly rich in paintings, and especially in the masterpieces of Paul Veronese, whose subjects are full of poetical feeling, though this great master was too fond of wasting his time and displaying his ingenuity in the more subordinate parts of his composition: his satins and velvets must have cost him infinite and unnecessary pains. Here we also admired Tintoretti's Paradise, with its wonderful profusion of figures, and Palma's Last Judgment, which, in its various details, may almost be said to rival the Inferno of Dante. "The interior of the Opera House is very splendid and well lighted, and far surpasses the idea which a stranger is led to form from its external appearance. We found the sing. ing excellent. Among the best performers was a Signor Veluti, who has a fine voice, but by no means a graceful deportment; we saw him in the character of a Roman Emperor, but he trod the stage with so little dignity, that be rather reminded us of a Lazzaroni on the wharf at Naples, than of so august a personage. The corps du ballet was but very indifferent, which we were surprised to observe, the French having so lately quitted the city, for they are always professed partizans of this species of amusement. There are several other theatres in the place, but they are seldom opes, except in the time of the Carnival. "The beauty of the bridge, called the Rialto, is greatly impaired by the double row of shops that runs across it, and impedes the fine view of the city that it would otherwise command. The bridge itself is entirely of marble, consisting of a single arch ninety feet in width. It is the privilege of great names to confer interest upou objects of which they make even the most trivial mention the line which Shakspeare has given to this boast of Venice rushed into my mind as I stood admiring its fine proportions, and : me the very reverse appeared the fact. Its chief attractions consist in a continual routine of licentious and frivolous amusement, which must soon disgust and weary every reflecting mind: nor can those who cease to take pleasure in them find here any relief in the charms of nature. The luxury of a ramble in the fields is not to be obtained. The only walks are through noisy streets, or ansid the everlasting bustle of the Piazza di St. Marco; and there is no other way to vary the scene but by being rowed about in a gondola, the very motion of which generates indolence, and where the senses are continually annoyed, both by the sight of disagreeable objects and the noisome effluvia that exhales at low tide." UNPLEASANT CLIMATE OF VENICE. "The climate can be scarcely otherwise than unhealthy at Venice, as rains are very frequent and extremely heavy, particularly in the spring. The north-east wind, which generally prevails, likewise renders the air chilly and the rooms so damp, that we found it necessary to have constant fires. The winters are in proportion as severe as the heat in summer is oppressive. In the latter season the tides are so low, as to render the canals not only offensive, but pestilential; and during the winter gales the lower parts of the town are frequently inundated. To complete this catalogue of grievances I must add, the water is at all times disagreeable to the palate, and unwholesome to the constitution." FINE BUILDINGS AT MUNICH. "Among many other fine buildings, may be ranked the old palace, and that which is inhabited by Prince Eugene, late Viceroy of Italy; together with a number of splendid mansions belonging to the nobility. The arsenal and the cathedral are also superior structures; the interior of the latter is ornamented with three beautiful paintings, though, in other respects, it is rather deficient in decoration. Of the churches, which are built in a |