The next harbour in which we found ourselves was that of Port Louis in the Mauritius.  The town stands at the head of the bay, and is enclosed on the east, and north, and south, by mountains rising but a short distance from the shore.  The most lofty is the Pouce, which towers up 2800 feet immediately behind the town, and is a remarkable and picturesque object.  The Mauritius is one of the most flourishing of England's dependencies, and the French inhabitants seem perfectly contented with her rule, and appreciate the numerous advantages they possess from being under it.  Since the abolition of slavery, coolies have been brought over to cultivate sugar, rice, tobacco, and to engage in other labours, formerly performed by the negro slaves.  Port Louis is a well-built town, and has a bustling and gay appearance, from the number of traders from all parts of the East, who appear in their various and picturesque costumes.  Our stay here was short.