The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1815-09-20

in cifcumierenoc I; and the land is so high,
that rroay be discerned about 90 leagues dis
tancc. IL consists, indeed, Of one vast rock,
perpendicular on every side, like castle in
the middle OF the ocean, whose natural walls
are TOO nigh 10 nc attempted by scaling lad
ders, nor - there the smallest beach, except
Il the bay called Chapel Valley Bay, which
Is fortified with strong battery OF so large
cannon, planted even with the water, and far.
iher deiended by the perpetual dashing Of
pfodlgiocs waves against the shore, which,
without farther resistance, makes The landing
dihlcult; and little creek, where Two or three
men may ladd from small boat; but now ren.
dcfed inaccessible by battery, AS there is
no other anchorage but at Chapel Valley,
touching here is extremely precarious, Tor
tne wind being always setting from The south
casi, 1t ship once overshoots 1t, is matter
81 great difficulty again 10 recover the harbor.
Notwithstanding ST. Helena appears on every
slGe 10 be hard barren rock, yet on the top
MS covered with coat Of fine rich mould,
about foot and half deep, which produces
al manner OF grain, grass, fruit, herbs, roots,
and every kind Of vegetables, In the almost
perfection and plenty. Alter ascending the
rock which borders il TO the sea, the country
is prettiIy diversified with rising Hills and
yallies; the first covered naturally with great
variety OF herbs, and The latter adorned with
elegant plantations OF fruit trees and gaidens
among which are dispersed the houses OF the
natiyeS-whilc herds Of cattle low about the
fields, some Of which ate Isltcned for the sup
ply 0f shipping and OF the Islanders, and the
resi- kept for milk, Outer and cheese, aud at
ford prospect equally rich and delightful.
Although no country produces finer crops OF
wheat, yet, am DIST allucncc, they are ISble TO
be starved, and their crops totally consumed
by rats, which b, eed incredible numbers, and
destroy every thing, with all The desClaton
occassioned by locusts in some other coun-
tries. This, however, is an evi! 10 which GER
Ialnly remedy might be applied, as well as
to The scarcity Of wine, with which commodity
they arc now supplied by the Companies
ships, and also win -four and malt. AS the
island is TOO sandy, and the soil too than for
iaige trees 10 take root, II is extremely deh-
clent in wood, and their very houses are sent
ready framed from England but with regard
to underwood, they have as much as is wanted
IN that warm climate. There are upon the
island between 200 end 800 English families,
or at least deeended from English parents, OF
some way allied 10 them. Some French re-
order TO propagate vines and make wine /; a
Polnt in which they have by no means been
succcssiul.
This island is situated about 400 leagues
from the coast of Alrica, and eco fgom the
coast OF South America. Long. s. 40. w.
Gree nwich, lat. ). 55. ).
Paris papers 10 the 3Oih ult arrived on
Tuesday, Malshal Macdonald, Duke OF Tar
the army Of the Loire, in The place OF Davoust,
who has arrived in Paris. The submission Of
that army we may therefor presume, is com
plete. Macdonald, whose loyalty and in
tegrIly may be relied upon, will Carry into
effect ihe arrangements made Tor its tutuIc
fate. The papers state, that II is 10 be dlstII
buted among the several garrisoDs.
The ordinance OF the king uf France, a.
gainst some generals aud ministers OF Bona
parle, IS said 10 be considered In Paris as
nearly migratory, not only on account OF the
escape OF most OF the petsons named IN II,
but likewise because Fouche is Thought 10
have conniyed at their escape. 1t is affirmed
that the infamous LabedoyeIe quilted PARIS
on the Gath, only the night previous 10 the
promule eating of the ordonance. The depar-
ture Of The Due dc Bassano (MaTeD had some
thing of the air Of a trumphal march his
carriages, in which was a suit OF domeslics,
were two covered Wagons. He was proyi-
ded with royal passport, sigued by the Due
dc Ontranto.
We arc not informed Of the arres, of any
oil the traitors mentioned In the kings ordl-
Dances. On contrary, il is said, that several
general officers included in them have solici-
Ted and obtained passports 10 proceed 10 lor-
eign countries.
Government, il is said, have received ac-
counts this M oFnIng, that peace was signed
beveen the alhss and France.
IL is understood that Jerome Bonaparte, of
whom nothiux, has been heard lately, lies iii
OF MS wounds in the fortress of Valenciennes.
a private letter fiom Turin confirms the
arrest OF Lucin Bonaparte in that city.