was afterwards enclosed to Captain King, for transmission. It was preiviously generally shewn, and I saw it. It represented that the number of Police was nominal; and asked for an increase. That the gaoler's situation was almost a sinecure, and should be transferred to the Police. Lastly, that the long and frequent absence of the Inspector was considered unfair to the settlement, which was charged with his salary; and the Memorialists asked if he were not for the future to be permanently resident, that some other Officer should be placed in his stead. I believe the Memorial is to be forwarded by next Monday's Overland Mail. This letter, therefore, will arrive simultaneously. Lately drunkenness has much increased amongst our own people; who will pick a quarrel with the military, if possible, when a fight ensues. It is the same in England. The two powers never agree, and for all lovers of peace, order, and good Government, it is better they never should. France has told us whether it is desirable