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without encountering opposition, and yesterday the chiefs of the two most

hostile tribes appeared before the Bey at the Bardo, acknowledging their
sub- 
mission and receiving pardon. This announcement is made with an air of 
triumph by the friends of the government, who declare the rebellion to be
now 
at an end. 
Some of the ships-of-war have left the harbor, and the departure of others
is 
predicted, though about twenty ships, mostly French and Italian, still remain.

Peace and good feeling are not yet restored. One question often discussed
is, 
"Which shall leave first, the French or the Turks ?" 
The finances are in an unsatisfactory condition, and another loan is called

for. 
Very respectfully, your obedient servant, 
AMOS PERRY. 
Hon. WILLIAM H1. SEWARD, 
Secretary of State, WVashington, D. C. 
Air. Perry to Mr. Seward. 
[Extract.] 
No. 50.]                              UNITED STATES CONSULATE, 
Tunis, October 10, 1864. 
SIR: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of despatch No. 8, of Au-

gust 30, 1864. 1 have this day been to the Bardo to congratulate the minister

on the news of the decided victories recently gained over the rebels along
the 
.coast. On arriving at the palace a messenger invited me to an audience with
the 
Bey and minister together. His Higbness met me at the door and felicitated
me 
on my return to his capital. A pleasant and extended interview took place,
in 
which I explained the contents of your despatch, (No. 8,) and in other ways

tried to show myself amiable and useful. I was requested to express a grateful

appreciation of your kindly sentiments. 1-is Highness appeared to labor under

the impression that I had done him great service during my three weeks' absence

in explaining his affairs in some of the great cities of Europe, assuring
me that 
he had received an account of one of my expositions of Tunisian affairs,
and' 
expressing gratitude therefor. I was, of course, innocent of any ill intention,

and so contented myself with claiming to be well disposed towards his High-

ness's government. 
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, 
AM0S PERRY. 
ion. WILLIAM H. SEWARD, 
Secretary of State, Waslrington, D. C. 
Mr. Perry to M1r. Seward. 
No. 51.]                              UNITED STATES CONSULATE, 
Tunis, October 15, 1864. 
SIn: In my despatch of September 11 (No. 49) I stated that a number of war

vessels had left this coast and more were expected soon to leave. But the
ques- 
tion was discussed with much warmth which should leave first, the French
or 
the Ottoman fleet. This question was finally settled by the naval commanders

thus: All but two 'of the war vessels of the French, all but two of the Eng-

lish, all but two of the Italian, and the whole Turkish fleet, with the ambassa-