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2 from General, in which he informs him that the robbers would in all probability attack our respective houses that night; that he had taken his precautions, and advises Cn to do the same, in the understanding that, if necessary, they should mutually assist each other! A pleasant piece of intelligence! The thing got whispered about, and some of the ladies looked a little blank at the information; but there could be no risk, while so many persons were collected. About one they went away, and Cn sent for some soldiers, to keep watch all night. Nothing happened; as no doubt the robbers found out what precautions had been taken. The intended attack had been discovered by a servant of the General's, who heard them discussing the matter in the back room of a pulque-shop.

We have been obliged to procure two old soldiers as porters, in lieu of the two who were shot in the revolution; for though not killed, they are entirely disabled for the present.

Mexico appears particularly quiet just now; and whatever storms may be preparing, no symptoms are visible to the uninitiated eye. The palace has got in its glass eyes again, and externally is almost entirely repaired; but it is not yet fit for the residence of the President, who still holds his court in the convent of San Agustin. I have been driving about with our Havana friend, like an old resident, showing the beauties of Mexico to a stranger. We have been in the Mineria, Museum, Botanical Garden, Biscay College, &c., all which can bear revision.

The Museum especially, which, owing to the want