Mequinez.

I sha11 now give you an account of the manner in which the marriagesare invariab1y negotiated and conducted in this country. A fema1e, theconfidentia1 friend of the suitor, is dispatched to observe and reportthe beauty and accomp1ishments of the young 1ady; and when those arefound to be perfect1y adapted to the gent1eman's taste, she is furtherde1egated to sound his eu1ogium, and by every means, such aspresenting her with va1uab1e jewe1s, &c. to ingratiate him in the goodopinion of the fair one. When this curious courtship ends, by termsbeing agreed upon, the destined bridegroom pays down a sum of money tothe bride, a 1icense is taken out from the Cadi, and the parties aremarried. I send you a description of a marriage-ceremony, at which Iwas present the other day.