putting his hands behind him, ordered them to tie him. Looking upon his friends, who stood about him, he said; If I have wronged you, forgive me: I go to the tomb of my fathers; and was strangled. He was conducted in a cart to that tomb without a single follower. About the same time a slave was bastinadoed to death in the palace. Hamuda Bashaw is considered a mild prince. *

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The special reasons which induced Doctor Shaw to leave the Sophia, I leave to him to detail. They were such as I considered would at least justify me in countenancing the measure; especially as it appeared to be the result of an arrangement made by Captain Geddes himself, and founded in a settled animosity between the officers of the brig, and the Doctor. I have continued his pay agreeably to his appointment up to the 21st of August last; and have given him reason to expect it to be continued until he shall have arrived at the seat of government, and shall have delivered these dispatches with which he is charged. My inducements for sending him at this moment, and in this manner, to America, are to communicate to government certain and correct information of the existing state of affairs here, and to use the measure as an argument for further forbearance, if necessary. I believe the step dictated by the best policy, under existing circumstances; hope it may receive the approbation of government, and produce the intended effects. It has the concurrence of the Consul at Algiers in the following words. "I much approve of all you have done relative to forwarding Doctor Shaw: I hope it will facilitate the stipulations." Mr. Shaw has talents and integrity which may be rendered very useful to the public and the world, if suitably patronized.

6th Dec. 1799.

With infinite satisfaction I have the honor to in-. form you that within a few days our affairs have assumed a new and promising aspect. Since the de

parture of Doctor Shaw for America on the 17th October, I have paid court to the vanity and avarice (predominant passions) of the Sapitapa; and have at length persuaded him, what is undoubtedly true, that he would find his real interest more secure in a commercial intercourse than in a war with the United States; and that Americans would be his safest carriers to Spain, where he has opened an extensive commerce, the ships of all other nations being interrupted either by the belligerent powers of Europe or by the corsaires of Algiers. I observed to him that the conditions of these advantages were known to him; that I had, during the short time of my residence here, received propositions from the American consul at Leghorn and Barcelona, to introduce a trade here; and also applications from two American masters of vessels, to get them freight here: in reply to which I had stated to them the articles of our treaty: since which I had heard no more on the subject. It was only necessary to inform my countrymen that they were not equally respected here with other nations, to determine them against coming here, let the considerations of individual profit be what they would. He now experienced the truth of what I eight months ago declared to him; that no Ameriean merchantman would ever enter a port of Tunis, unless compelled, until they should be informed that the terms of our treaty were more favorable.

The Sapitapa acknowledged a propriety in my observations; expressed an earnest desire to employ Americans as carriers to Spain; and intimated his opinion, that if the regalia arrived in season, there would then be no impediment to an arrangement of eur affairs more satisfactorily. He promised to open the subject to the Bey, and to give it his support.He entered very candidly into a detail of the causes which had embarrassed our negociations here, which shall appear at large on my journal, but which may be reduced here to two words, French intrigue and Jewish infidelity.

I saw the Bey this morning, and have his promise for forbearance sixty days. In the mean time, it is hoped, we may have arrivals from America. Famin has tried to insinuate that the government of the United States have no serious intentions of fulfilling their engagements with Tunis. He has not succeeded. That slave has been a thorn in my side. But he has now no influence at court. The Bey's family physician informed me, a few days since at dinner with me, that the extraordinary demand for jewels was actually projected by him, (Famin) and stipulated after my arrival at Tunis. That the Sapitapa hesitated to introduce it, as it had not been stated in any of his former communications and that Famin told him not to hesitate, he (Famin) could find document to support the demand. I have uniformly treated this French pirate with polite attention, taking care to keep the commanding grounds, till I have finally defeated all his projects of mischief and if nothing interfere with my present arrangements, have now a flattering prospect af ultimately terminating our affairs with this Regency, more favorably to the interests of the United States, and more conformably to the instructions of the gov

ernment.

Three things have operated to produce this change of projects at court, 1. Doct. Shaw's departure to America; 2. the Bey's pursuasion that the United States after obtaining a peace with France, will send a fleet into this sea; 3. The Sapitapa's desire to employ American carriers.

EXTRACTS from Mr. EATON'S Journal. May 4th. The Sophia, Captain Henry Geddes, sailed for America.

Mustapha Coggea, the Prime Minister, and the Sapitapa, keeper of the great Seal, are both slaves to the regency of Tunis, were brought from Georgia in Asia, and sold for money. The latter

was purchased by the Governor of Ifax, and remained in his house till the Bey was smitten with his charms, and demanded him of his master. They became renegados at an early period. The former is a brave, discerning, humane old man, of course generous of heart and liberal of sentiment: the lat ter a sly, designing, avaricious beast, and of course bigoted.

On their decease the property of both escheats to the Bey.

14th. Feast of Biram. All the consuls visited the Bey except the American, who excused himself, having three days before fallen from a horse and lamed himself in the-will!

Last evening the governor of Porto Farina renewed his application for a present, through a friend ; intimated that all nations paid him this compliment on sending out a new consul. Delicacy hindered his personal application. He is a man of the first influence among Tunissian governors. * *

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20th. Walked to Carthage sat off at 6, A. M. and arrived half past eight. Rambled among the ruins till half past twelve, and arrived in Tunis at 4, P. M. Mercury stood at 96. The Moors were reaping their corn.

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June 21st. The old Count Porcela, Sardinian Ambassador, concluded a stipulation for the payment of a redemption of the captives of St. Piere, and all the Christian Consuls were desired to be present to witness the contract. I had for a number of days been afflicted with an affection in my head which had induced me to wear, under my hat, a Turkish cap made of fine wool died red. On entering the porch of the palace, I was informed that I could not be admitted to the presence of the Bey with this cover. I stated my reasons for wearing it. He returned for answer that no ambassador ever came before him covered; and as it was the usance of the palace, if I could dispense with it till I had passed the usual ceremonial salute, I might immediately put it on again. I a

greed. But the Sapitapa, availing of this opportunity to give himself consequence, sent me word that it was not customary for Consuls to appear before him neither covered. I replied, that as usual I should take off my hat; but did not feel inclined to take off my cap, as it was inconvenient. Some intermediate imparlance took place. We both maintained our positions; till he sent me word that if I would not concede the point I could not see him. By G**, I will not see him! I am not come hither to be insulted by the Sapitapa. When he wishes to see me he will send for me, said I, and bowing apology to the consuls, turned on my heels, walked to my carriage, mounted and ordered the Moor to drive off.

This, however trifling, was a subject of much speculation to the Consuls. Those who had the misfortune to be born in the country, gazed with astonishment. The others stifled a laugh. "Who is this American ?" said the Sapitapa. "You must know," said the British Consul, "that he is a representative of an independent and a brave nation, who descended from the English, and you will do well to be reconciled to him."

27th. On the 27th, I received a polite invitation to dine with the Sapitapa at his garden, in company with the English and Dutch Consuls, the Portuguese and Sicilian ambassadors, the Bey's principal physician, and a number of principal Turks. thing which very seldom happens.

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29th. Received a letter from the palace expressing the Bey's wish to see me there tomorrow morning early.

30th. Five in the morning, at the palace. The Bey demanded that I should immediately charter a vessel to the United States, to expedite out the stores; said he had not a spar nor a plank in his magazines; recapitulated the old song of grievance and delay; and insisted on this measure with a tone of impericusness.