AND ANECDOTES. 28S the Jews, prayed erect ; but that they uncovered their heads, and bowed at the name of Jesus of Nazareth. " Go, then," replied the emperor, ** and let the ambassador be presented to me without uncovering his feet, and without prostration ; for I cannot require more obeisance from a foreigner, than he himself pays to Almighty God."

Massacre of the Jews and Attack on Algiers, In the year 1806, when Algiers was attacked by the Arabs of the mountains, and by the inhabitants of the plains, the Jews of the city were massacred. It was suggested to the present Emperor of Marocco that a favourable opportunity now offered to subdue Algiers, and add it to the empire : but the Emperor replied, " That it was wiser to secure and keep together all those provinces that his father had left him, than to endeavour by uncertain and eapensive warfare to extend his dominions, by invading a neighbouring nation."

Treaties with Muhamedan Princes.

Treaties of peace and commerce between the Muselmen princes and Christian powers, are regarded by the former no longer than it is expedient to their convenience. Muselmen respect