"The residence of the Admiral," was the reply.
"And this ?" "That is the Chancellerie." "And this ?" "The office of the Captain of the Port." So I questioned till three-fourths the larger and better establishments had been indicated.

Nearly all were in some way connected with government.

Many of the inhabitants are employed in the machine shops, others in the arsenals and warehouses, and a goodly number engage in soldiering.

The multitude of whisky shops induces the belief that the verb 'to soldier' is conjugated in all its moods and tenses.

The best part of the town is along its front, where there is a wide and well made street called 'the Prospect.' The best houses are on the Prospect, and include the residences of the chief officials and the merchants.