new passage at Geneva, from whence it flows to Lyons, and discharges itself into the Mediterranean near Marseilles.

The villages which border the lake are chiefly inhabited by fishermen, and their nets line the shore. As we passed along, a succession of agreeable objects presented themselves: Shelving rocks, high mountains, pretty women, picturesque villages, a fine expanse of water; and, on the other side of which, were Switzerland's blue hills, interspersed with towns, the principal being that of Lausanne. Almost satiated with delights, we arrived at Geneva.

On entering this city, it seemed like returning to one's native country, to hear the French language commonly spoken.

Geneva has been termed the republic of literature: from its press has issued much to enlighten mankind, and its professors have always been celebrated. It has been distinguished by the excellency of its laws, regulations, and establishments of various kinds. It is delightfully situated. The view from the Boulevards or promenade is engaging: an extensive vale lies before you, surrounded by hills richly cultivated,

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and interspersed with country-houses. The Jura mountains are on one side, and the Alps, with Mont Blanc, rearing its white summit above the rest, are on the other.

On the opposite side of the town, the lake is seen bounded by the Alps, and the picturesque hills of Switzerland. It has become a favourite residence of the English; and how great was our gratification on seeing so many of our lovely country

women.

There is a charm about an Englishwoman that rivets the thoughts, and inclines one to say, surely of such must angels be composed.

The manufactory of watches, musical boxes, &c. is particularly particularly celebrated. Whole days may be spent in examining these curiosities. The elegance with which they are fashioned, the delicacy of the workmanship, the clearness and correctness of the notes, the harmony of sound, and the exquisite taste with which they are made to execute the most difficult tunes, with the most beautiful variations, are beyond description. This constitutes one of the principal trades of the city.

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The inns are good and the charges reasonable. At this late period of the year, strawberries and raspberries were seen in the dessert, gathered from the neighbouring Alps. They were small in size, but of a pleasant flavour. We had experienced rain only twice during our journey; once at Rome, and once at Milan; but the clouds had been gathering for some days, and they now discharged their burthen in torrents, which continued almost without interruption until our arrival in England. Being once more in France, we threw ourselves in a carriage, and enjoyed that luxury, which minds free from apprehension only can know. We crossed the Jura mountains, from the top of which we looked down on Geneva and the lake; the more distant Alps spread themselves, and beyond, was Mont Blanc, towering its head far above the rest. On the other side we had an extensive view of the province of Jura. We now left all those tremendous scenes which we had contemplated with so much delight, and with which our imaginations had been so filled, and entered upon a vast plain. Throwing myself back in the car

riage, and closing my eyes to prevent interruption, tumultuous joy filled my thoughts, the nearer I approached home.

how short-lived is bliss!

Alas!

We passed in succession Ferney, the retreat of Voltaire, where we saw his house; Genlis, and Dijon; the last is a large, well built, clean, and populous city. We saw more persons wearing wooden shoes there than in any town we had gone through. After passing Dijon, on looking back, we beheld the snowy top of Mont Blanc above the Jura Mountains, being near two hundred miles distance. Arriving at Paris, where I left my friends to enjoy its pleasures, I hastened to London.

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CHAPTER XXIV.

CONCLUSIVE OBSERVATIONS.

THE want of proper governments is universally felt in Italy. To compare it with France, is to contrast a state of happiness with that of the damned. In the one, all is order, comfort, and security; in the other all is anarchy. This is owing to the admission, as a general principle, of what is called legitimacy. The folly

of this system as a universal one, is here fully exemplified, and lamentable are its effects. To say that any state or nation belongs to a particular family, is on the very face of it absurd; and, indeed, in the present day, needs only to be mentioned to be laughed at. But that England, which has always been an example of good sense and liberality, should patronise this system, seems to astonish the world.

The great and real objects of govern