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As by various publications the attention of our
readers has been invited to the history and staple of
this Colony, and the many difficulties with which the
earlier inhabitants had to contend, it may not be un¬
interesting to touch upon the contingent and prepar¬
atory circumstances which led ultimately to the estab¬
lishment and site which we at present enjoy, as our
capital, and seat of government; well known to all
whose geographical acquirements extend to its conti¬
nental and non-insular situation, by the name Belize.
The town of Belize, situated at the mouth of the
river of the same name, was so called after its first dis¬
coverer, Wallice, a noted Bucanier who made this,
the place of his retreat. The Spaniards write it Waliz,
corresponding with the English name; but it subse¬
quently became corrupted into Balleze, or, as it is
now called, Belize.

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