Year: 1863


Two letters have been received recently f0m DR..
Hoge rCm which we give some extracts
PARIS, April "a, 1868.


"I wrote you OF my plans for leaving England the I'd
of May and which were likely TO be defeated by the
news of yellow fever in the West Indies
q afterwards heard OF vessel which was going di-
rect from England to Nassau, which ] could get a
berth, and visiting the to make arrangements
for taking my passage, he told that vessel bad
| come ID that morning from Nassau, the Captain of
which informed him that the yellow fever was there
also. ALI the friends with whom [ consulted thought


ought not to the double risk of capture aud yel-
low fever, and that should wait for further develop
ments | very anxious to return to my family and
Church, but know that neither would wish me to en-
counter the double danger, and that you and my peo
pile would prefer my remaining here, to attempting to
get home under such discouragiDg circumstances. /
feel it to be my duty quietly TO await the Ddca-
| tons of Providence.


The same gracious Gcd who brought me here in
safety, and who gave me such success convey me-
back again ID bis own good time and way.
hope to be able to return sometime during the
| Summer by way of Nova Scotia and Bermuda. I do
not think they have the yellow fever in Bermuda
eny season. or, at all events, very rarely. The dSap-
poinment of the delay is great, but make good
use of my tme matter how long am compelled to
remain ere, for Continue to obtain and forward
such things needed to supply the spiritual wants
or people. | will probably 60 back to Scotland,
where think can accomplish good deal more, and
there various ways in which help cause





Oar friends here think [ can do good by re-
naming than by returning. l don't know how that
is but if compelled to remain shall improve my time
and Opportunities


Colonel Lamar dined with NE l'st night. fad him
3 pleasant acquaintance. He goes to ST. Petersburg
next week, and wants me to go with him, but must
turn to London Wednesday. l would not enjoy
travel merely for curiosity, wien find good work
to do and at time like this, when my country
are struggling fer all that is dear to man. do not take
pleasure in seeing This visit to Paris is the only
one of that kind shall pay, and do not care how
this is over. feel the privatons you all suffer here
more than did when | shared them with you. have
little relish for the pomps and pleasures and uxuries
that surround me in Europe. While the war lasts I
would rather live pork and bread in the Conederacy
than in the Tuileries, at the table OF the Emperor.
have not time room to write account of what
havt seen in Paris, but the mention of the Emperor
reminds to say that present at grand review
day before yesterday, at which | him and the En-
press and the Prince, and yesterday saw Napoleon
walking arm and arm with gentleman on the Champs
ELyseeS He in plain citizens dress, and entire
ly unattended The day before he was in full uniform
and on horseback. The Empress in her carriage,
escorted by splendid mounted guard The young
Prince, pretty, bright looking boy was in another
carriage, with guard of his own. Yesterday morn
ing paid visit to MIR. Slidell and presented my let
ter of introduction. He and Mrs s. gave me very
kind reception and my Interview with him very in
teresting."


lin short letter. dated London, May 9th, he speaks
OF his anxiety to return, and the difficulties in the
way.