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Voyages of the Redondo. From this we sailed along shore, until we arrived off Point. The Captain though having all tfye appearance of a Spaniard, betrayed somethings of English extraction, and for a length of time sternly asserted he was a Spaniard, having brought Jiim on board our vessel and keeping Ijjm to dine, after which the grog went merfffj round, in the fulness of the moment, he exclaimed ; I am as good an Englishman as any of you present, I was born in ]Essex, but having by mere chance visited this coast,, I married one of the Women of Guayaquil: Pitch, Tar and Turpentine can be procured in large quantities.
Peru like the rest of the Spanish possessions, have to complain of aftr'illiberal and impolitic species of Government; the pride and indolence of the Spaniards who are always governors; will not allow themselves to understand the true state of the inhabitants, in their various audiences, and the result is, that the Priests and Mestios hold the entire rule, which they exercise with despotic severity, and are careful to preserve with equal illiberality, all the prejudices of the mother country.
After cruising for some time along the Main, we sailed for the Gallepagos and arrived, at Chatham Island on the I5th of April. Extine who condemned his ship, was on board the Ratler, Capt. On the 10th we got in close with the shore, and lanaed some prisoner! This Lland is about fifteen miles in circumference, it is crowded with Monkies, Mongoose, Snakes and Sloths or Slow Peter; it has also a variety of Birds, among which are Parrots of various colours. We were very successful off this part of the coast, having taken many vessels, the cargoes of which were trifling; the owner's however ransomed some of them.
Panama is in Lat. The country in this direcyon is very unwholesome, and subject to the most violent Earthquakes; the coast is equally unhealthy, the land very low, and consequently swampy, and rain though not frequent, falls in such torrents, that it oUen destroys the Cattle by sweeping them away. One very common article in which they paddle some distance from land, is by filling with wind the hide of a Bullock, and With such judgment is it sewed, as to retain for a great length of time every particle of air, and even resists the violence of tempest and the pressure of the person on it.
I -have seen them several leagues from the shore of this part of the Coast of Arica, and they appeared as much at their ease and as fearless, as if they were in the most secure vessel. On the 18th we were close in with Cape Catalina, where we captured a Vessel of trifling value. On the 24th we were close in with the land, and reconnoitred several small ports and passed many of the natives employed fishing. On the 26th we saw a Ship and gave her chase: Here is a great trade carried on in Coffee and Cotton to Peru.
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We next proceeded to the Tres Marias; which are not inhabited. On the east end of the largest, we found a well of excellent water. The Islands are unproductive, being closely cohered with wood, and immense numbers of Rabbits of which I killed a boat full in about four hours. On the 7th of June we fell in with a large Spanish Ship and captured her; she was laden with wine and various articles of Merchandize, we manned and sent her for Port Jickson. We deprived her of the most valuable part of her Cargo and took ransom in Bullocks for the residue. One of the prisoners being taken very ill, we had him removed on shore and a tent erected for the purpose, leaving with him one of the Crew to defend him from any attack of the wild beasts, which are very fierce and numerous in this direction.
About midnight we heard a dismal cry, and instantly sent a boat on shore, and the men well armed. The persons in the tent had the precaution to light a fire, with which they had been provided. I had not sufficient dependance to make an experiment of two or three miles, fearing I might be proceeding further into the wood. Two or three hours, had elapsed without the sight or noise of a shipmate, and I began seriously to think of my dangerous situation.
VVhile I was left to picture the most gloomy ideas, and began to think of securing myself for the night in one of the highest trees, I heard a shot at no great distance. I then began to cheer up, and discharged my piece: An Indian who had been dispatched in the evening, as a driver for the Cattle, was attacked near the entrance of a wood, by a Lion.
The monster attempted to rend him to pieces, but he willing to avoid any conflict with the Lord of the Forest, rested his safety in flight. On the next day, a Serjeant in the Spanish service came on board, and offered to conduct us to a Port, where a vessel was lying, laden with bars of silver, provided we would promise to give him a proportion of the prize, and a passage to England. Prom this, we proceeded farther up the Gulf, and stood for Point Lorenzo, there we stopped and shot Deer, and several fine Hares.
AHer this we got under weigh, and stood to the Northward, and on the 1st. July saw a sail, and gave her chase. On closing with her, we found her to be the Mary, Captain Shields. We next proceeded off the Island of St. Francis and Ti- buron, at the head of the Gulf. We very minutely surveyed the latter Island, and though we could not meet any inhabitants, or even the shadow of a dwelling, we saw the impressions of human beings in the soft parts of the ground. This Island like every one contiguous to the Continent, is thickly set with Trees, in which are great numbers of Deer, of two or three species: The soil is of a soft sandy nature, bordering on dark earth, and if properly cultivated would be very fertile, i From this we cruised to the Port of Conception, off which we remained three days, and atter proceeded to the River Colarado, in Lat.
This being the highest part of the Gulf, we deemed it advisable to alter our course, and make out of it. We saw an immense shoal of Whale, of the Fin-back species, as also a great number of the Spermaceti kind. On the 12th we had the wind from the S.
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Lucar, and cruised along shore. The country surrounding the Gulf may be called truly picturesque: During my various voyages off this coast, I do not recollect any of our crew being obliged to give up their duty in consequence of sickness. In summer the sun is intensely hot, and the land during that season scarcely ever enjoys a cooling shower; but in winter the rains descend p great torrents, with heavy gales from theS.
The banks of the rivulets, rivers and shore are covered with a great variety of vegetables and wild vines. The animals are nearly the same as those found in Mexico, with jhe exception of two or three peculiar to the country, that way be classed under the head of sheep, w greatly differing from those of Europe. Though the soil presents a great variety of grslin, and of the choicest description, they neglect the cultivation of the ground, and seek their support inHhe woods, and on the coast, preferring bfiead made from the roeks of the Cassada, to that of the most flowery grain, The articles they invariably offer in traffic for European manufacture are, the skins of various animals, Tallow and Silver.
On the 29th we were close in with Monterrey, an excellent harbour, in the possession of the Spaniards. On the 30th we made Port Sir Francis Drake, with a steady breeze from the southward. On the 15lh August we made the Princess Royal Islands. Lewis bound for China, with a cargo of Purs. We kept company for a short time, and separated near Chatham Straits, from that to Prince William's Sound, and then steered W.
We saw a sail and immediately gaye her chase9 supposing her to be one of the Spanish vessels, but to our great disappointment oh closing, found her to be the Belsavage of Boston, late from Port Jackson, we kept two days in company, and parting stood N. The day following we experienced a dreadful gale which continued for 48 hours, and a tremendous sea running. From this we sailed on the 30th for the Black Fox Islands, where we ived on the 14th of September.
The vessel had sprung a leak a little below the water mark, and it became advisable to lie too and repair it. We ran between the Islands, making one of them and anchored. During our short stay, such of the crew as could be spared, Were on shore providing wood, and collecting what ever was necessary for our ran to the Sandwich Islands.
The inhabitants are uniformly dressed with the skins of animals, to which the sea Otter contributes very largely. Hunting this animal forms one of the hardiest and most lucrative pursuits of the natives: From the construction of the lungs of the animal it cannot remain long under water, and as soon as it dives, the hunter is instantly prepared on its rising, to cast the lance, which generally takes effect.
The female with m its young on the approach of any person instantly disappears. So Sjfcrongly is the female attached to its offspring, that when the hunter succeeds in wounding one of them, the old one interposes and falls a victim of its attachment. There is very little difference between the manners aind customs of barbarous tribes ; those who inhabit the Fox Islands, and the natiivgp of King George's Sound are nearly the same in manner of living and fwstiits ; the advantage is certainly in favour of the Fox Islands, some little intercourse between them and the coast of Kamskatka, and the establishment of some factories by the Russians, have contributed to refine in some degree their ideas, and will not fail ultimately to correct many of the bad habits and customs contracted in a state of nature.
On the 27th we experienced a violent gale from the S. They had at this ttihe three sail of vessels on the stocks, and a schooner launched ; ift the building of which, several Americans had English were employed; yyj v-v. During this run we experienced a strong current from the N. Wi and on the 30th saw a Brig standing to the southward, she however on a near approach, proved to be an American vessel. We then stood to the southward, and in Lat, 8, p. In coming close, wejjpeaw light fore and aft, and immediately concluded that she was a ship of war.
We ran alongside, and fired a shot at her, when she instantly hove too, we sent our boat on board, She proved to be a fine Spanish coasting Brig, about tons burden, with a valuable assorted cargo for the Coast of California, and 4, dollars in specie, which the crew secreted among them ; but were not allowed to retain, as we subjected every individual to a search, and recovered the entire sum, We sent a sufficient number of hands to sfecure the prize, and landed the prisoners on the Main, and on the 1st of December, shaped our course for Otaheite.
On the ilSth we made Whitsun Island, called the New Hebrides, through a narrow channel, and a group of low Islands, inhabited by Cannibals. The appearance of Europeans, never fails to excite jealousy among them, and it is peculiarly incumbent on the crews of vessels touching there. M j This Mand is about ten miles long, six broads and is the highest of the group, in Lat. While running along shore, several Natives came on board, and asked if we were from Bffftania, to which We answered in the affirmative.
Vessels in coming to this port must keep close to the low point, on the larboard hand. The King came alongside in one of his war canoes, with the Royal Family: When he went on shore he was carried along by the party. The mode of travelling with kings and great men in these Islands, isj y placing them on men's shoulders; even the Queen and Princesses are carried in the same way, It is certainly a laughable thing for an European to see a female borne in such a manner; but custom, the great reconciler of every condition, makes even indelicacy endurable.
We accordingly returned the compliment, the next time we were visited, by discharging three guns. When I went on shore the next day, I was received in the most respectful manner. Some of ihe English Missionaries who had been some years on the Island, employed in the good work of instructing the inhabitants, came out to meet me. The wife of one, a Mrs. She had been some years on the Island, and during that period had not tasted any Wine, or nourishing liquor: The Missionaries were on habits of intimacy with the King, and were regularly visited by him.
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A house remains that had been built by Captain Cooke, for an Hospital, to which is affixed a Flag staff: The houses of the Natives, are wretched hovels, low walls, covered with leaves, and small boughs of trees. The ripe fruit was brought in, and divested of the stems, and any excrescence that may be attached to it. During this time, a large fire was lighted, and several stones thrown into it, and heated to a very high degree.
Oae of the fattest hogs was killed, and some of the Bread fruit laid iu the belly, then covered witfi Plantain leaves, a layer of red-hot stones, with more leaves, and a quantity of earth, where it remained until fully baked. It contracts a very pleasant flavou from the leaves, and may be esteemed a dish not undeserving a place at the most fashionable entertainments.
We were helped to this, with some of a raw Shark, a dish considered of great value among them. The plates and dishes were the leaves of the Plantain Tree, and the knives were made out of bamboo ; some of them nicely carved on the handles, and so finished on the edges as to cut like a fine saw. The table was attended by a number of servants, who were continually employed in handing the milk of the Cocoa-nut as drink, to the company. When dinner was over, a root called the Yabour, was introduced, with an immense wooden dish, formed from the trunk of a great tree.
Every one of the party took a small piece, and continued chewing, until it was reduced into a soft state, and then threw it imo a bowl, which was the common reservoir for the purpose. As soon as a sufficiency had been masticated, a quantity of water was added to it, and then served up in shells to the company. I wished to decBne tasting the Yabour juice, but as the refusal might seem disrespectful, particularly as it was handed me by the Queen, who took a mouthful herself, I judged it proper to conform to the custom of the place, W Immediately the whole party sung a solemn song, the King leading, and striking two Cocoa- nut shells together, as a sort of time.
In religion they are perfect idolaters, though the exertions of the Missionaries have been successful in correcting their notions, and convincing many of them of the heniousness of theft, and various irregularities formerly practised among them, still they never could convince them of the truths of Christianity, The traditions of their forefathers are held in such estimation, that any ceremony superseding the use? One of the crew on board the prize, had been taken so ill, that I despaired of his recovery: I have frequently seen them offering up prayers to their gods, for their sick friends, as apparently sincere, as any enlightened European.
These people are reckoned ttefjmost expert swimmers in the woiid: Otaheite and the rest of the Society Islands may justly be esteemed as the most luxuriant and happy places on the face of the earth ; they are blessed with a fertile soil which spontaneously gives every necessary for man. Each Island enjoys the same degree of advantage from climate, though some difference is observed in the complexion and stature of the inhabitants.
A description of Otaheite may be esteemed as a correct view of the entire group. The inhabitants use very little animal food, and chiefly subsist on vegetables and fruits. Hogs which they have jn great abundance, are of the small Chinese breed, and their flesh is exceedingly delicious: The Bananas are most excellent nutriment, as also the Yams and pweet Potatoes. It also yields the largest ape!.
The land in some parts for miles is covered wit h Bread fruit, Palms, Plantains, Mulberries, Pine Apples, and Dragon Trees; but though well stocked with wood, the country in various parts has the most enchanting aspect, with avariety of plains, lawns, and rivulets formed by nature. The natives sporting in all the good fellowship of primeval innocence and hospitality, strike the European invader with astonishment, vvhose mind is only occupied with thoughts of gain or rapine. Such ideas never yet found a place in the breasts of the natives of the Society Islands.
On money they set no value, and domestic feuds are never kindled with success. Both sexes observe the custom of tatooingj but not to that excess, as in other places.
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They can make it to any breadth and sometimes extend it to fifty yards in length. In various ways, the women weave it, in a kind ef flowing garment, through which they run their head, and a part falls behind, and another before. We had now stopped three weeks at the Island, and the time passed in the happiest manner. Not a man but would willingly spend, as many jears, however strong the love of country may be, we often meet with society so happily regulated, as to offer the most irresietable inducements to forsake the land of open nativity: One of the chief Officers of the Betsy, a Mr.
A treason so diabolical was fortunately discovered through the Missionaries, Messrs. Pyne and Cooper, whose conduct on the occasion speaks greatly in their praise. It may be supposed that the Natives whose covetous and thieving disposition was so fully experienced on our arrival, would readily embrace an opportunity so well calculated to gratify their rapacity, but in this the individual was mistaken ; for on his communicating to some of the Natives his plah, they immediately ran to the Missionaries for advice: The Betsy got on board a supply of sixty Hogs, and a great quantity of Poultry.
A fat Hog may be procured for a small Axe, and a couple of fine Fowls, for a few Nails, which they use as Fishhooks. I had more on board the prize than I could possibly make use of. Several Natives put off from the shore, and paddled round the vessel, looking with a sort of wonder at the Ship and rigging: About one o'clock, one of the Chiefs ventured close to the side, and put his hand on the muzzle of one of the guns: They were supplied with bread and meat, to which they seated themselves on the deck. When they had been nearly finished, a black Goat, which we had brought from Rio Janiero, and had been accustomed during the time of the mess, to be fed by the crew, sprung in among them.
The rapidity with which the animal drove his figure and immense horns, and their own previous fear , I I had this effect, that they instantly jumped overboard, and swam to the shore, and such as had been on their way to the ship, they beckoned to go back, placing their fingers on their foreheads, and describing something hideous, that was to be dreaded on board. In a short time the King put off from the Island in a large Ca- rioe, paddled by a about twenty men. He came alongside without much hesitation, and held in his hand a Plaintain leaf, the token of friendship.
One of the presents in particular, a brass Buckle, he seffned to eye wifeh the fondest admiration. After viewing it for a length of time, and turning it every way to satisfy his curiosity, he held it to the front of hiftjiose, and made signs he should wear it there. We made sail for the Friendly Islands, and arrived at the Island of Middleburg, one of them, the 2nd. This Island lies N. Two very large canoes are lashed to each other, and a stage erected in the centre for the Officers: Wfeen they came on board, we sailed through a channel, a very difficult navigation, and had no soundingk with 70 fathom line for soifie distance: In making this a canoe put off with two Englishmen in it, who stated their having been some years on the Island, that they had made their escape on board an American vessel from Botany Bay.
They appeared to have degenerated into all the savage dispositions and excess of the Natires. We came to anchor in aine fathom water, av 9 P. The crew were all called to quarters, and every necessary ffrecaution made, to prevent a surprise. In the morning how great was our astonishment, when we found they were nothing more than the Natives fishing. F Shortly after day light, 1 went on shore to get wood and water for the vessel.
The Natives were is fit extremely courteous, and seemed to vie with each other, which should do us the most acceptable service. I went to a small Wand, on the east part of which, Captain Cooke dug holes to get water and procured a small quantity for the use of our Vessels. The aspect of the Island, from on board the vessel was really charming; the face of the country as far as sight could reach, presented nothing but Groves and Lawns; in some places tallPIaintain trees, carelessly interspersed spreading their umbrageous leaves; the Cocoa-nut and Fig trees, giving the most pleasing variety, and the active inhabitants variously employed, and with such an air of contentment as to silence every feeling of jealousy among them.
Though the king of Tongataboo claims the sovereignity of the entire cluster, his subjects are not always amenable to his decrees.
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He was but just returned from an expedition to Anamoka, where one of his Chiefs had bid defiance to his authority. Neither males or females are so gracefnl- ly formed as the inhabitants of Otaheite: They practice rubbing a sort of ochre, of a red colour, on particular parts of eir body and tiair, and generally pluck their beards out, while some prefer scraping it off with a shell sharpened for that purpose. Their Yams are really of a very superior kind, some of them as large as a Cabbage, and when boiled are very flowery, and well flavoured. They are badly supplied with quadrupeds, but have an abundance of excellent Fowl and Fish, particularly of the Shell species.
I went to the mast head to look for a passage through the cluster, for the purpose of avoiding the difficult navigation, by which we entered; but every thing; appeared before us like dangerous breakers. We were frequently deceived by such appearances, when they were nothing more than the junction of various currents, coming in contact. Provided as they were, it was impossible to go one third of the distance, but fortunately they were rescued from their perilous situation, by our giving them a passage.
One of the Chiefs expressed much regret at their leaving the Island, and hoped that they would sho iy return. They shewed much gratitude for the attention they experienced from him, while residing on the Friendly Islands, and begged us to make some presents on their behalf, for the innumerable favours he had heaped on them. They pointed out the trinkets most preferred, and ordered us to present him with small buttons, bits of gold lace, and some less valuable articles, which he received as of the greatest value.
X find one of our Prizes at Port Jackson; the Betsy undergoes repair; description of the interior of the countryy and inhabitants ; dismissal of Mr. At the jtirpe her situation required considerable attention, and it became a matter of enquiry, whether we should Jbe able to accomplish our voyage in her, to purope. Thouglk we had been fortunate in the capture of many vessels, ihe state of our ship would not allow us to remain longer in the Pacific Oceln, and it be- M came necessary to repair hen P Governor Hunter with that attention and kindness so peculiar to his character, gave us the use of a place near his garden, well calculated for heaving the'ship down for repairs, which I have already noticed in this work.
Several excursions had tyeen undertaken, and one in particular to the Blue Mountains, about 70 miles from Sydney Cove, ifiuides, compasses, and every thing necessary were provided, on application to the Governor for permission. Though it abounds with Forests, it has innumerable Vallies and Plains of the choicest pasture. We also saw a number tif black Swans with red bilte arid claws, and the Bird of Paradise, Very excellent fodd.
There are a number of Parrots, differing from what I have Seen elsewhere: When they cannot get Kangaroos, they feed on- snails, caterpillars, and maggots pluck- ed from the trunks of trees. To confirm hint in this, the Governor ordered that every person in the settlement of Bfose'Hill, should when passing Mr. Barrington, be cautious to salute him iii the most respectful mifafter. In a short time after this, a Doctor Molloy met him, and not paying him any particular respect; he was sternly reprimanded by Barrington for such a disregard to the Governor's proclamation.
Molloy had been transported for robbing the Dover Diligence, on the London road: I saw ttiere a great number of Oysters, of a very small des cription, hanging on the trees jaear the water, and pulled down a great number which were of very excellent flavour. The children born in the colony are very fttjr ansl healthy. The manner in which the convicts are employed, is highly creditable to the government: M Saturday and Sunday excepted, After spending the hours laid down by the Governor, they may employ themselves to their own advantage.
I knew two convicts at Sydney, who had in very short period accumulated a large fortune by their industry; one of the name of Lord; and the other a Mr. Crosley, who had been a Solicitor in England, and for some fraudulent transaction was sent to Port Jackson. The former had purchased the vessel and a principal part of the prized goods, sent into Sydney Cove, by us. The Conduct of Mr. To place the vessel again in such hands, was considered unsafe.
In consequence of the protest, the Governor sent him on board, and placed him, and the vessel in my charge, and to oiher competent Navigators belonging to the ship. New Zealand is miles in length, and is divided into two Islands by Cook's Straits. The Natives are of a copper colour, stout made, and of a very savage disposition.
They differ in many respects from the inhabitants of. New South Wales, and are reported to be cannibals. In some parts of the country, they are however very artful, and not destitute of much ingenuity. Their canoes which are buflt of Mahogany, are very handsomely executed, and so ingeniously carved, as to convey some adequate idea of the taste of the Natives in the manufacture of such articles. They finish some Qf them 30 feet in length. All their clothing is made of a description of Flax, which grows spontaneously, like the flags in the marshy grounds in Europe.
It is prepared in the same way as the flax of this country, and manufactured into garments ot various descriptions, From it they also make fishing lines, and nets. The country produces very few animals, but several Hogs had been sent on the Island by Governor Phillips: The Gunner and one of the crew who had come in the boat with us, could not be induced to leave the Island, and the appearance of bad weather, made me anxious to get on board as speedy as possible.
The sun was just dipping below the horizon, and the vessel was standing towards the shore, distant about four miles. We could plainly hear tftem singing out1 on board, haaling aft the fore sheet, and trimming the sails. We hailed them, but the hurry and bustle on boardff prevented our voices being heard.
The Betsy stood to the Westward, the wind blowing very fresh from I he South, we continued pulling after her, until 1 A. The consideration was then, what was best to be done? All agreed that we should return to Norfolk Island.
The Island is so closely surrounded with dangerous Coral rocks, that it is a great risk to at- II! I took hold of the tiller, and got the boat out off this difficulty, and then pulled for about an hour to the southward, when we saw a lighjl at the guard house, the only landing spot on that part of the Island. Our guide informed us we could easily get on shore there, but we soon found he had brought us into as great danger as before.
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The surf broke with equal fury along a coral reef at the entrance. To attempt a landing would have been madness, and a nearer approach would seal ouv doom. We therefore thought it advisable to pull for Phillips's Island, distant about seven miles. When we got about mid-way, the wind increased, the bpat was taking in water very ra- pidly, when Mr.
Hilliard rendered us the greatest assistance by continually bailing her. They listened with attention to my entreaty, but disregarded any command, and rested with a degree of carelessness and unconcern on their oars. Something should be done, and to evince that every effort should be made by me, I instantly threw the provisions we had brought off overboard, except two small pies that I immediately gave the men.
They soon began to cheer up, and continued pulling until we got under the lee of the Island. Ttie wind still encreasing and the sea running very high, I thought it prudent to land as quickly as possible. In running close on the shore the boat was driven to atoms by the violence of the surf, and we were thrown among the rocks. As soon as we had escaped further danger, we collected whatever oars and boards of the boat were driven ashore, and with them made our way to an ascent, aid rested under the ruins of an, old hut, giving thankfulness to the Almighty for so fortunate an escape from a watery grave, but still wretched in the contemplation of the prospect before us.
Our first attention was directed to make some shed where we could repose, and having collected a few handfulls of grass, we contrived a sort of bed: From an eminence we saw the Betsey about twenty miles distant to the westward: The day was succeeded by a very dark night, and we retired to repose into our hut, here we past a night of anxiety without any sleep. The morning's dawn was watched with the most anxious solicitude. We were then certain that we had attracted their attention, and every moment expected to see the boat lowered to take us on board.
While we wrere thus musing on the fortunate prospect just opened to our view, a stiff breeze sprung up. After our disappointment, we passed nearly the entire day, expecting to see the Betsy once more, but alas— C; Long o'er the wave a wistful look we cast, Long watch'd the streaming signal irom the mast?
No water could be procured on the Island and we had not any itistrument with which we could get fire. We made experiments on the c c Ill ;1 10 timber we found, thinking we would succeed m the manner adopted by the Natives of the North- West Coast of America, but in this we were also disappointed. Something was to be done,—- the calls of nature were to be satisfied. I went in search of provisions, with one of the men, taking a small dog with us, that we had brought off from Norfolk Island. While out we met a Sow, and one of her young asleep in a small hollow ; I instantly jumped upon them, and seizing the young one by the hind legs, defended myself with it, from the fierce attack of the mother.
In the conflict 1 killed the young one, and drove the old one off. We returned to our companions, who were in a terrible state of despondence. After walking a considerable time, we got a wild Garnet, and devoured it with astonishing avidity: On the following morning we commenced preparing a raft, with what timber we could collect: We bound them together with bark, in the form of a Catamaran.
As soon as it wa s in readiness we deemed it prudent to try the experiment, accordingly I agreed with one of the men, named Murray, to make an attempt to reach Norfolk Island. A very strong current generally runs through the channel, that divides the two Islands, this continually ruffles the water on the shore, so as to give it the appearance of a violent surf. As soon as we had adjusted ourselves, and in the act of pushing, the vehicle went down, and we very miraculously escaped, through the assistance of Mr. Hiiliard, and the other seamen on shore.
Had we been able to procure a fire, we would have succeeded, as it was well-known ihat the Island on which we then were, remained uninhabited. When this was disposed of, we were obliged to seek the leaves of the Hog Vine Tree, and made them our subsistance. To all appearance their dissolution was knmediately at hand, and though we could crawl, still we knew not but they might have outlived us. Under sttch an idea, we turned up as much earth as would be sufficient to cover us, leaving the longest liver as a prey to the Birds and Hogs of the Island.
Beneath such a calamity I began to contemplate my fate; such a train of ideas crowded on me, that I melted into tears; not from any want of fortitude or resignation ; but feeling after all my toils and piivations that I possessed some knowledge which I could not before have aspired to, that I should in this dreadful way be called out of the world.
In passing near a wood? It is impossible to describe the appetite with which we devoured the produce. B We had now proceeded to the boat, where we met our two comrades we had left in the hut, 4 who had informed the Lieutenant, the state of our misery. He had been astonished at seeing the linen and handkerchiefs on the piles we had erected, while looking through his glass, expecting the arrival of a Schooner from Port Jackson.
The Captain called to me to make an effort for the boat. We boarded her at night, found but one man in her, cut her cables and immediately made sail for Ylo, an adjoining Port, On our arrival there, we saw three vessels at anchor. I replied in the sulky feelings, of the moment, that he was much more comfortably circumstanced than I was. We find men employed for the regulation of the Tender, who were never out of the harbour. The animal is uncommonly strong:
His attention was excited with the unusual appearance on the opposite Island, as above stated. When we got to Norfolk Island, he was the first person that approached us. When we detailed our sufferings, during the nineteen days we were on Philips's Island, we did not fail to excite the commiseration and attention of all who heard us ; indeed our emaciated and worn frames, were the best proof of what we endured—it required no additional evidence—our insatiable appetites after the first day, is hardly credible, the speed with which we even attempted to swallow the food without sufficiently masticating it, had like to prove fatal to some of us—to such a state had I brought myself by immoderate eating, that I swelled like an Inflated bladder, and the most serious apprehensions were entertained for my life.
Our irregularity in taking food, becarhe so notorious, as obliged the Governor to place usj uncjer the direction of a proper person at the time of our taking nutriment. It has Pine Timber of an incredible size ; I measured one tree; its Circumference four feet above the surface of the earth, measured thirty seven feet ; yet after all this tbfe trees are of little value, being of;a spongy nature, not retaining any turpentine. It also produ- ces very excellent sugaf cane. The entire Island is covered with wood, except such part as the inhabitants have cleared. The only anchorage at the island, is at that part called the cascade.
It is fortified with a small battery at the opposite part, where there is a clear beach for about half a mile, vrtrich is also defended by a redoubt, slightly fortified, and has communication with the capital. Tfee'country is very hilly, one eminence in particular, called Mount Pitt, is very high, and resorted to by birds of the Eagle species. He told me I should go in any vessel I tjiought proper. Scale Sugar 5s, p r lb, and every necessary and luxury proportionately extravagant. I discovered this shoal in my first Voyage round the World.
Bunker, froja whom we received a supply of bread, in exchange for canvas. We entered a bay near Valparaiso, thinking we would meet some vessels there, but were disappointed. The weather becarne hazy, and we lost g ght of the vessel until evening, when we saw great numbers of Bullocks straying on the shore. On approachingf rwe found a canoe alongside, and on deck a Spaniard, who could give little account of himself.