Corpus of Modern Scottish Writing (CMSW) - www.scottishcorpus.ac.uk/cmsw/ Document : 274 Title: Thomas Crawford's Journey to Australia Author(s): Crawford, Thomas Journal of a voyage to N. S. Wales on board the [¿] [¿]. by Thos. Crawford. Saturday 21st May 1825. sailed from Leith [¿] with [¿] [¿]. About 1/2 past 4 a.m. went to bed with Mr. ML before tea off the Isle of May. Sunday we were becalmed. Monday off Aberdeen about 1/2 past 5 p.m. with a strong breeze; off John O Groat's [¿] in the evening of Tuesday, when we came through the Moray firth, with a heavy sea, almost all the passengers were sick arrived on Wednesday morning at the Orkneys after breakfast Capt. Crear accompanied with Messrs. Ryrie amp; [¿] set out for Kirkwall to procure poultry amp; sheep amp; returned on the afternoon of Thursday. Sailed on Friday morning from the Orkneys, were off [¿] head after breakfast, made little progress with contrary winds and a heavy sea, off the [¿] shore the hills were covered with seals Saturday engaged all day in [¿] round Cape [¿] which we at last accomplished with very great difficulty; the wind being contrary with heavy sea [¿] [¿] amp; squalls the cold was very intense. Sunday off the Lewis. Monday morning off [¿] [¿] where we procured some fresh fish from the boats that came along side, the fish were a great treat; got clear off the highlands Burow heads in the afternoon about six aclock off Mingalay the weather being very calm the ship made little progress and the crew delightfully [¿] the weather all the day has been very beautiful; this afternoon another boat came along side just after we left the [¿], from which we bought some [¿] skate amp; at our dinner table today was [¿] with Mrs [¿] [¿] for the the first time since they came on board, we had fresh boiled fish for dinner roasted amp; boiled beef amp; fish soup and irish stew with plumb pudding Our [¿] party consists of Mr. amp; Mrs. [¿] amp; family Mr. amp; Mrs. Littleton (late of the 73d) amp; family, Governess amp; family of Major McLeod, Mr. T. Crawford amp; Mr. Chas. MLachlan both from Greenock Messrs Little Surgeon of the ship, [¿] from Glasgow, Scott from Edinburgh and Dudgeon from Leith. During our stay (our stay) at the Orkneys the [¿] that were on shore for water did not come till midnight, when I was awaked by the Capstone amp; the [¿] singing all the tunes I used to hear at Greenock quays amp; [¿] the nest "John Crow" which lightened my heart, amp; put me in remembrence of home. Our dinners generally consist of soup or Irish stew roasted and boiled beef potatoes amp;ea with plumb rice or bread pudding; wines port amp; sherry amp; plenty of rum amp; brandy cheese amp; bread amp; occasionally raisins. Tuesday. On awaking this morning found the ship labouring very much the [¿] boxes amp;ea in the Cabin rolling about and on enquiry was told that we were on the Atlantic Ocean, at breakfast it blew very fresh and by dinner time increased to a Gale, the dinner dishes were rocking about the table and some things broken, the wind blew so strong amp; the sea now so high that we with difficulty could sit at table, stools rolling about the Cabin. Towards the evening the Gale decreased but the ship rolled very much on acct. of having swell will S. S. U. going with close reefed top sails Gib amp; [¿] sail Wednesday1st June. Blowing hard with a very heavy sea with difficulty could sit at table on accot. of ship rolling, broke a number of dishes. Thursday 2d. the wind not much less, but heavy seas running. Dudgeon still in bed. The Irish stew that was set on table for the children's dinner rolled off the table amp; lost on the Cabin floor a great quantity came into my berth. Capt. [¿] uniformly claims two toasts after dinner viz. "The King" and "all our Friends" after which the passengers call for any toast they think proper. The Steward of this ship was with Capt. Parry on his expedition amp; was with Dr. Richardson when he shot the Indian who (he) murdered Mr. Hood. the 2d. Mate (whose name is Black) is a Greenock lad amp; sailed in the "Protector" with Capt. [¿] We amuse ourselves at Cards and reading, we breakfast about 8 and dine about 3 and drink tea about 7. McLachlan has been complaining for some days. Mr. Littleton has been very ill, notwithstanding the long voyages he has had Mr. [¿] says he met with David at his brother's Mr. N [¿] the [¿]. Friday 3d the weather not much better than it has been for some days, the ship rolling very much; towards the evening a brig was seen at some distance McLachlan thought she was very like a brig from Greenock called the "Eliza Ann";; during the night the wind blew very strong; when I awoke the ship was labouring very much, amp; making some head. Dudgeon went on deck for a few minutes was obliged to go to bed again. Miss [Hamil] the Governess of Major McLeod suffered very much. Mr. Littleton still very ill cannot stay below he is always on deck. Saturday 4th the weather somewhat calm, but the swell still heavy; towards it calmed. Sunday 5th June. The weather greatly calmed, the sea much smoother, and the day delightful; about mid-day discovered a vessel bearing upon us, and in a short time she was close to us; she hove to amp; we hailed each other, amp; found that she was from Jamaica for Bristol, amp; Capt. [¿] requested the Master to report us on his arrival, which he said he would do; she was a beautiful little Brig with her name on her stern "Catharine of Montega Bay [¿]." She was 39 days from Jamaica. Capt. [¿] told us, we were about the commencement of the Bay of Biscay. The Steward rings a bell about 1/2 past 7 in the morning for the passengers to rise amp; dress for breakfast, amp; at sametime measures out the water for each passenger (that is up) to wash; unless we are up before breakfast amp; call for the water, we dont get any at all. We had for dinner two roasted fowls [¿] [¿] amp; a fowl baked in a pudding ([¿]) the same as a beef stake pudding; we very frequently have beef stake puddings to dinner. I had a tumbler of whisky today [¿] day for the first time since I left Scotland it was a great great, amp; made me think of [¿]. Before going to bed I went on deck at the request of Mr. Fisher to see as it were sparks of fire upon the water; I never saw the same before, it resembles very much the Stars. Monday 6th June. The weather very easy and pleasant the ship making some motion, Mr. Dudgeon very seldom out of bed takes very little food. Tuesday 7th June. The weather very beautiful with a fresh breeze all the Cabin passengers on deck also Mrs. amp; Miss [¿] who now breakfast amp; dine with us; when she came near to us we made her a signal amp; perceived her to be a [¿] vessel (Schooner). I perceived from the almanack the [¿] [¿] would be held on the first Tuesday in June, I [¿] of being there last year, amp; wondered if any of our family were there. Dudgeon was on deck but could not come to dinner. Capt. [¿] is a very exemplary man. He takes the [¿] boys into his room on Sunday nights after tea amp; [¿] them read. I suppose Mr. Newton would set sail for Naples till midsummer. I often dream about home amp; the family also Mr. [¿]. I very often look for a steam boat as Newton may come this way. Wednesday 8th June the wind rather against us but the weather fine; we see occasionally some vessels at a distance. Thursday 9th June. The wind still against us and the weather beautiful, all the Cabin passengers on deck, male amp; female went on deck about 12 oClock at night amp; remained there for sometime with Mr. Black the 2d. Mate during his watch; Mr. Black and I have many stories about Greenock. I will now give a plan amp; description of the Cabin table. Those lines marked "puddings" are canvas bags stuffed tight with corn amp; pease, about the size of a [¿], amp; tied at each end of the table, to prevent the dishes rolling off. Between the sides of the Cabin amp; the table, are fixed stakes that reach from the floor to the roof of the cabin, and fastened to these stakes are long pieces of canvas that reach from end to end, about 1/2 a foot broad, so that where we sit at table the canvas is about the small or middle of the back, amp; prevents us from tumbling off the stools. There is also suspend from the roof of the Cabin, a rack for holding wine amp; water decanters tumblers glasses amp;ea amp; prevents them from being broken Friday 10th June. The wind still against us from S. W. we have been on a long tack for some days. The weather is beautiful and the ship making little motion. Soon after breakfast I discovered a swallow following the ship, amp; endeavouring to light about the deck. Dudgeon showed to be [¿] deck reading amp; after flying about for a short time, it lighted on the book that he was reading amp; set for a second or two; Mr. [¿] who was lying at the stern, with his legs elevated on the deck, also received a visit from the swallow, by lighting on his knee; it afterwards was caught by the Steward during the time of dinner, in the passage leading to the cabin, amp; let go; and I heard it singing in some of the cabins, long after dinner, It was supposed to have wandered from the rest, as it was very much fatigued, amp; appeared quite exhausted. This would almost suit Measures to fill up a paragraph in this paper. In the afternoon about sunset, we perceived a large ship, a long way from us. Saturday 11th. June. The swallow was found this morning in one of the cabins, unable to fly, amp; in a short time afterwards was found dead. The weather was very beautiful the wind much in the same direction as it has been for some days previous. Towards the evening we were becalmed, and it became very foggy. Sunday 12th. June. The weather very beautiful, very warm, and not a breath of wind, with a very thick fogg, which lasted all day, we made very little progress. Monday 13th June. The weather calm amp; beautiful with a little fogg, but about mid-day a breeze sprung up from S. S. W. and I went on deck, she was sailing remarkably well, with a sharp breeze. The night was beautiful, clear, amp; starry. Tuesday 14th June. The wind quite fair, amp; the ship sailing very smooth with little motion. The weather very beautiful and pleasant on deck. Towards the afternoon a flock of porpoises were seen playing about the ship; and before going to bed I went on deck; and saw the porpoises swimming on the surface of the water; they formed as it were a [stream] of light on the water. [¿] 15th June. The wind quite fair amp; the ship making little or no motion. The weather quite delightful, amp; warm; we put up the awning for the first time. It is extremely hot in bed, with great difficulty can allow the blankets to cover me. Soon after breakfast saw a Brig to the Leeward, amp; made her a signal which she answered, and immediately after saw a Schooner ahead, she hove to, and we spoke to each other; she was from [¿] bound for London amp; promised to report us on her arrival; her name was the "Express" of Newcastle we were then in Longitude 15.30. Thursday 16th June The weather calm amp; quite beautiful, with a little wind and the ship quite steady. It is now very hot amp; all on board looking out anxiously for Madeira, that we may get there some fruit amp; fresh vegetables. Friday 17th June. The wind very light amp; the water smooth the ship very steady. The water is now quite blue, and the Sun right above us. The heat in bed is quite oppressive; I lie (with) with my one single blanket half on. After tea the passengers had one of the men playing the fiddle on deck, amp; commenced dancing reels [¿] deuces amp; quadrilles till a late hour, amp; afterwards had port wine [¿] Mr. McLachlan (on accot. of eating pork) has been complaining today, amp; in the evening was bled. Saturday 18th June. The weather very delightful and the water calm. The ship sailing very smoothly, with a light breeze, at the rate of from 4 to 6 [notes]. The cabin passengers after dinner had a bowl of punch (but I preferred a Tumbler of Toddy) being the anniversary of Waterloo. Sunday 19th June. The weather quite delightfull amp; the ship sailing at a smart rate, very steady, it is now very hot. About mid-day discovered Land ahead at a very great distance almost imperceptible amp; were informed by Capt. Crear that it was the Island of Porto Santo, one of the Madeiras; Had we not been told by Capt. Crear that it was land we never could have discovered it till we were close to it. About 5 oClock (immediately after dinner) I came upon deck amp; we were then just off amp; close to the Land. This [¿] Mr. McLachlan amp; I observed, was very like the high hills behind the Duke of Argyles Stables, in other words the Dukes bowling Green. We very soon lost the Island as we sailed quick past it. About tea time we discovered at a great distance another Island, called the Desertas, also one of the Madeiras, and Madeira itself, but kept far off amp; passed the Desertas during the night, Monday 20th June. The weather is really most beautiful. The sea calm, amp; the ship sailing at an easy rate, with little or no motion. Tuesday 21st June. After getting myself dressed this morning went on deck amp; discoverd Land ahead at a very great distance, was told that it was Teneriffe. Immediately after breakfast commenced writing home amp; about noon we were nearer the Land amp; had a complete view of the Peak. About dinner time came in sight of Santo Cruz the Capital of the Canaries, amp; about 1/2 past dropped Anchor close to the town of Santo Cruz. Soon after we had dropped Anchor we were visited by the [¿] boat amp; after some formality were permitted to go on shore where we chuse. Capt. Crear after tea went on shore amp; procured some fruit. Wednesday 22d. June. After breakfast went on shore accompanied by Mr. McLachlan, went to the Inn where we met Capt. Crear who had breakfasted there; were engaged along with the Cabin passengers to dine there, amp; after dinner all except myself went to ride into the [¿] amp; did return till late. Thursday 23d June. Went on shore amp; procured a few peaches, amp; returned on board; the heat in the town being quite excessive. Friday 24th Early in the morning was awaked by Mr. Littleton to go on deck amp; assist at the Cap-stone. The ship is getting under weigh, with her sails set, amp; in heaving up the Anchor had caught hold of a Schooners Anchor that was close to, the wind being fresh drove the ship [¿] near the pier amp; was almost on shore upon the rocks, when we hove out another anchor which just caught her up when she was within a few yards of the pier. After we got fairly out from the pier we set sail. The natives of Santa Cruz are very indolent, amp; Greedy as soon as we went on shore they ran after us begging. The dress of the women is very peculiar; they have a blanket that covers the head amp; hangs down their back amp; on their head over the blanket is a hat, the same hat as is worn by the men. Camels are very common there instead of draught horses, they carry very heavily burdens on their back; the ass also in Santa Cruz is very plenty amp; a small kind of horse, there are no Carts there. Oxen are also in great abundance amp; instead of dragging by the neck they drag by the horns a sort of sledge without wheels, amp; upon this machine they drag their wine amp; water; the natives drive the horses amp; oxen into the sea amp; swim along with them to wash them. There are a number of very fine bells in Santa Cruz, there was one bell which was very like the high Church Bell of Edinburgh. I observed a man in Santa Cruz who I thought was very like William Glen of Largs. Mr. Ryrie went on shore with his [¿] [¿], amp; he excited the surprise of all the natives who saw him particularly when he was mounted on horseback. Saturday 25th. The weather very beautiful amp; sailing along the trades with a fair wind. Sunday 26th. June. The weather very beautiful, with a fair wind right astern, blowing pretty fresh with studding sails set. Monday 27th. The wind amp; weather quite delightful amp; sailing with the most of our sails set. Tuesday 28th. The weather very beautiful. This morning very early experienced a heavy Gale, was informed that it was the tail of a Tornado, the ship rolled very much, about breakfast time it calmed amp; we had a calm all day. Wednesday 29th We were becalmed all day and were very very [¿] the awnings set fore amp; aft. The sailors [¿] are [¿] with the heat of the Sun. I had a very sore throat and suppose that it was on account of the change from cold to heat. The evenings are truly beautiful amp; delightful, the moon shining very clear amp; the evenings cool. Thursday 30th. The wind fair amp; easy and the weather delightfully [¿] the Ladies after tea amuse themselves with dancing on deck or playing cards in the cabin. Friday1st July. Made the Island of St. Antony one of the Cape Verde, amp; passed between it amp; St. Vincent another of the Cape Verde. On the latter Island (St. Vincent), there is a Crag very like Salisbury Crags, amp; Mr. Littleton took an outline of the Island, for Capt. Crear We experienced a heavy squall coming through the Cape Verde, amp; after we left the Island which was after dinner; we had a strong breeze that drove us at the rate of nine knotts, which continued all night. Saturday 2d July. The breeze strong during the the forenoon, but it endured towards the afternoon amp; we made little progress. Sunday 3d July. We had a light breeze of wind, and went along very well. Soon after breakfast went on deck amp; saw a very fine large ship at a great distance The heat now is very strong, all the Cabin passengers remain on deck till very late, the heat is so oppressive in the Cabin. Monday 4th July Light winds during the day amp; in the evening experienced a Thunder Storm. The Lightning was very vivid and the flashes were very numerous. The Thunder was very loud. The rain was so heavy that I never saw the like of it, and as soon as Capt. [¿] observed the rain, he caused the awning be spread to preserve the rain for drinking, and I put on my great coat, went on deck amp; lent a hand to fill the buckets along with Mr. Fisher amp; young Mr. Ryrie, amp; remained on deck til a late hour. The rain that came through the awning very soon pierced my old fur cap amp; had it not been for my great coat, I would have been drenched to the skin. We are now in sight of the Southern Croſs. The winds are very light amp; the weather very fine; the heat is very great. Tuesday 5th July. The weather very warm amp; the wind light. Capt. Barwick in his letter requested me to annoy very seldom the Capt. of the ship with questions, as sailors are not fond of being troubled with questions; amp; for which reason I cannot give the Latitude amp; Longitude. I forgot to mention that the natives of Teneriffe fish during the night with Torch light, along the coast. The houses are all roofed with Tyle, amp; have no chimneys. There was a Gentlemen of the name of Mr. Manly who is a Mercht. in the Great [¿], he is an English man, amp; made up to us at the Inn, amp; shewed the passengers great attention, amp; dined on board. Wednesday 6th July. Light winds amp; the ship sailing slow about Sunset we observed Lightning, which increased during the night. Thursday 7th July Latitude 8.30 north I was wakened this morning at day break with the noise of the Sailors [hulling] the sails, amp; the rain falling upon the deck, went on deck to assist in preserving the rain from the awning. The Lightning was very bright amp; the Thunder very loud. During the (during) the day we had little wind. Towards the night we experienced a heavy squal which increased amp; carried away the earlier fastening of one of the [¿] sails. I did not forget to drink my Father's health and all the family in a tumbler of brandy toddy being the Greenock fair day; amp; gave Capt. [¿] amp; Mr. McLachlan a [¿] out of my [hose]. Friday 8th July. The wind blowing strong amp; contrary to our course, we were obliged to tack. There is a ship at a distance which has been on the same course with us for several days. I have seen a great many flying fish, they generally are seen in flocks. Saturday 9th July. The weather very fine amp; the heat very great; put out some of my cloathes to dry. Sunday 10th July. The wind and weather very fine during the forenoon, when afterwards it began to rain very much which continued all day, amp; we were obliged to remain in the Cabin. Monday 11th July. I immediately after breakfast we observed a ship at a little distance; we made her a signal which she answered, amp; discoverd her to be a british vessel. She was a very beautiful ship. The wind pretty fresh, and neither against us It is very soon dark now, amp; the nights are very long; the flies are very thick, especially in the morning in bed, we can get no rest on accot. of them troubling us. Tuesday 12th July. Weather beautiful amp; hot with a smart breeze contrary to our course. About dark in the evening we put upon another tack, and the wind afterwards became very variable. Wednesday 13th July. Smart breeze and we sailed at a pretty sharp rate. About mid-day put upon another tack. Capt. [¿] did not [have] the top of the table as he was unwell but was succeeded by Mr. Dudgeon; neither Mr. Little the Surgeon, nor Mr. McLachlan were at dinner on accot. of being ill. Thursday 14th July. Smart breeze and the ship sailing very well. Mr. [¿] amp;ea are now better. Friday 15th July. Smart breeze blowing fresh; saw a great number of flying fish. The ship sailing smartly with a little motion. Saturday 16th July. Light winds and sailing smoothly; we were delighted with the beautiful weather for some days past; amp; the stars at night amp; the setting sun are very grand. Sunday 17th July. Light winds and we made little progress. The weather was very beautiful. Monday 18th July. Fresh breeze and the ship sailing well. Tuesday 19th Fresh pleasant breeze and the Sun very hot. Wednesday 20th. Fresh pleasant breeze and Capt. Crear when he made his observation at 12 oClock said we were very near the Line amp; we crossed the Line sometime about dinner time. Capt. [¿] was very averse to any shaving taking place on accot. of some misunderstanding among the passengers last voyage; that a few of the passengers seemed so determined to be shaved; that Capt. [¿] told them they would be responsible for the consequence, as he would not interfere, amp; the shaving was postponed. Thursday 21st. Soon after breakfast, the shaving commenced and it really was a most disagreeable operation, wet swabs put over the shoulders [¿] instead of being soaped with paint [¿] either grease or [¿] shaved with a rusty hoop powdered with flower amp; water buckets of water dashed about the head amp; afterwards tumb led backwrds into a boat of dirty water. After getting out of the boat there were buckets of dirty water thrown about. The worst of it was a handkerchief tied over the eyes before going forward to undergo this operation of shaving amp; different stuffs were made up in bottles which you were obliged to drink if you opened the mouth to answer the questions that were put, amp; if not taken voluntarily were thrown down the throat when the mouth was open. I did not like the operation of shaving at all. After being shaved I fell upon deck amp; sprained my shoulder, which caused much pain. The Ladies were not excluded from shaving with the rest in a hearty ducking; Mrs. amp; Miss Ryrie were soused with water. Soon after dinner the sailors were called aft to the [¿] deck amp; danced till far in the evening, amp; were allowed a very tolerable quantity of spirits, in fact all were pretty much in the wind. After the dancing was over we went to the cabin amp; had some rum punch amp; a few [¿]. Friday 22d We had a smart breeze amp; sailed very well; there are plenty of flying fish seen in flocks. Saturday 23d. There was a flying fish found on deck in the morning when the men were about to wash the deck. it was about the size of a small herring, amp; not so thick as a herring, but a broad back amp; head. The wings consist of a large fin which projects from behind the head amp; reaches near to the tail. Mr. Dudgeon stuffed it for himself. Sunday 24th July. The weather very beautiful and the wind blowing pretty fresh. The evenings are very grand; we have moonlight. Monday 25th. The weather very fine and the wind not so strong; but we have a smart pleasant breeze. My shoulder is a little better, but still it is painful. Tuesday 26th. Pleasant breeze during the forenoon, amp; in the afternoon about dinner time in began to rain a little amp; blow. Wednesday 27th. Blowing fresh and the ship making some motion. Thursday 28th. Pleasant wind and the weather very fine We had a nice sea pie for dinner; it consisted of fresh pork potatoes amp; dough. Friday 29th. Light pleasant winds amp; a little rain. Saturday 30th. Calm pleasant weather. Made the island of [¿]. Sunday 31st. July. The weather calm, hot, amp; delightfully [¿]. Monday 1st. Augt. Soon after breakfast a few sharks were seen about, close by the ship; one of the men very ingeniously with a simple running loop put a rope over one of their heads, which did not hold by the head but by the tail amp; all hands were busy pulling it up. Before bringing it up on deck the cook made an incision in his belly with a carving knife while hanging by the tail, amp; it made very great exertions to lay hold of the Cook, in cutting it up. After having cut up the belly we brought it on deck amp; cut off his tail when the blood ran very forcefully; amp; all were waiting to lay hold of a [fin] the tail head amp; all amp; in a few minutes we completely striped him of every thing amp; threw the carcass over. I was told by Mr. Littleton that without the tail it measured seven feet; the tail would measure about a foot or something more. A small part of its tail was afterwards dressed for dinner, of which I partook, but it really was strong rank food; not so delicate amp; pallateable as [turbot]. The portion of it that I eat was very trifling. We have seen a few whales pretty near the ship amp; almost as large, as Capt. Crear told us. Tuesday 2d. The weather calm during the forenoon, but about dinner time it began to blow fresh, amp; continued equally during the (during the) night, with occasional showers of rain, a heavy sea, amp; the ship rolling much. The squalls accompanied with showers of rain. There are a few Cape Pigeons following the ship, they are black, amp; white speckled on the back; and very like a common pigeon both in size amp; appearance. The weather is very cold, the most of the passengers have [drawn] to their thick clothes. Friday 5th. The weather very squally amp; blowing strong with showers of rain. The squalls are instantaneous amp; very strong; with a heavy rolling sea amp; the ship labouring much. Saturday 6th, Light winds during the day, amp; in the afternoon it began to blow a little, not strong, but easy. Sunday 7th. Pleasant wind during the day amp; continued during the evening, and the weather very beautiful. Observed a ship a long way astern. Monday 8th. The wind light amp; the weather beautiful. One of the sailor lads in this ship is a son of Mason the Player. Some of the sails of this ship bear the name of Mr. Nab amp; the signal the name of Mr. Maitland. Between dinner amp; tea two Cape Pigeons were caught. Tuesday 9th. The weather very warm amp; beautiful amp; the wind light. Wednesday 10th. The weather calm amp; beautiful amp; hot. After tea the wind became fair amp; we set all sails. Thursday 11th. The wind quite fair right astern and the weather beautiful; the ship making little motion amp; the water very smooth, caught a good many Cape pigeons. Friday 12th. The wind fair amp; the weather beautiful; the ship rolling a little. I thought of the shooting at home; the most of the passengers were talking about the hunting. Latitude 31.13. In the evening the steerage passengers kept up the fun and drank the Kings Health. Saturday 13th. The wind strong and very fair, amp; the ship sailing right before it. The weather beautiful. After tea the rain came on. Sunday 14th Augt. The wind not so strong after breakfast; but about mid-day the Capt. gave orders to shorten sail, amp; before the sails were all trimmed, it came on a very heavy squall accompanied with thunder Lightning amp; rain. We were all anxiously looking out for the Island of Tristan D'Acunha an Island abreast of the Cape of Good Hope where Capt. [¿] expected to get some vegetables, but the weather being changeable amp; as appearance of the Island at SunSet, we bore away to the Eastward to avoid the Island altogether. Monday 15th. The wind fair amp; the weather cold with occasional showers of rain. Tuesday 16th. The wind fair and the weather cold with showers of rain. Wednesday 17th. The wind fair and the weather cold. Thursday 18th. The wind fair and the weather cold. Friday 19th. The wind fair and the weather cold; in the evening the wind increased amp; blew strong, with occasional showers of haill amp; rain. Saturday 20th. The wind strong amp; the weather cold two of the passengers were a little sick vizt. The Surgeon Mr. Little amp; Mr. Dudgeon. The ship rolling very much. Sunday 21st. The wind pleasant amp; the weather a little cold. Monday 22d. The wind easy, with squalls, amp; occasional showers of rain. There are a few Albatrosses flying about the ship, they are seen mostly about the Cape of Good Hoe, they are very large and of different colours. I was told by the Son of Major McLeod, that his Father on his passage out in the [¿] shot one which measured eleven feet from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other. Tuesday 23d. The wind not so fair as for some days, amp; the weather pleasantly cold, just like harvest weather at home. Wednesday 24th. The wind not quite fair for us, amp; the weather pleasant. Thursday 25th. The wind during the day about the same direction, but in the evening the wind came right aft, it was not very cold. Friday 26th. About breakfast time the wind shifted round to the quarter amp; blew pretty strong, amp; the ship sailed fast. Saturday 27th. The weather very pleasant amp; the wind not very strong. Sunday 28th. The wind steady amp; the weather very pleasant. We had a couple of geese for dinner amp; plumb pudding. Also Mulligatawny soup. This is our dinner generally on Sunday. Besides salt beef amp; salt bork amp; other provisions which we have during the week. Monday 29th. The wind steady, amp; the ship sailing very well; occasionally sailing at the rate of from eight to nine knotts, the weather cool amp; quite delightful. One of the steerage passengers is a Neilston Lad of the name of Craig; his brother has a property in Neilston Parish called Kirkton, he is a cousin to Mr. Kerr's friend Sergeant Howie of Mearns; before coming away he called upon Mr. Smith of [¿]; amp; he got a letter from John Ross of Beith to Robert. One f the men who was out last voyage in this ship, comes from Ayr; his name is [¿] amp; he sailed from Greenock several voyages amp; sailed in the employ of Neilson amp; [¿] And one of the boys who was also out last voyage was [¿] about Annie Lodge, (his name is Eddington) his mother was Housekeeper there, amp; Cook at Eglinton Castle. Tuesday 30th. The wind steady and the ship sailing very well with little motion. Lat:40.3 amp; Longitude 32.20 [¿] Wednesday 32st. The wind steady during the day, but in the afternoon it began to blow fresh, amp; increased to a GAle, when a few of the sails were taken down amp; the rest reefed; went to bed about twelve oClock amp; it then blew strong. Lon: 30.52. Thursday 1st Septr. the wind steady and easy till towards the afternoon, when it began to blow pretty fresh, the weather cold. Lat 41.31 Longitude 41.34. Friday 2d. The wind not so strong as for some days, but very cold, Lat. 41.32. Lon: 45.58. For some days past Capt. Crear has put up a card showing the Latitude amp; Longitude, which enabled me to write the Longitude amp; Latitude, but formerly it merely was by chance that I heard what the Latitude amp; Longitude was. Saturday 3d. Lat: 41.52 Longitude 49.25 The wind during the forenoon was light, and towards the afternoon, it became calm. Before dinner a dead whale was observed ahead of the ship quite close to us, covered with white Albatrosses amp; Cape Pigeons; it came close by the side of the ship floating on its back, amp; it appeared to have been dead for some time, for there were two holes in the belly apparently made by the birds, amp; the smell was very strong. Sunday 4th. Septr. Lat: 42.20 Lon: 52.36. We had roasted pork for dinner. The weather pleasant during the day, but in the afternoon it began to blow fresh after dinner, which increased during the night accompanied with very heavy rain, amp; very dark. Monday 5th Lat: 43.5 Lon: 55.50 About six oClock in the morning I was awaked with the ship rolling very much, got up, wen on deck amp; found the ship completely becalmed, with very little wind, amp; a heavy sea which caused her [roll] so much, but after breakfast a wind sprung up amp; we went on well. Tuesday 6th Lat: 43.20 Lon: 59.35. The wind fair and the weather cold amp; pleasant. Wednesday 7th. The wind blowing fresh, with an occasional sea making its way over the ship. Lat: 43.40 Lon. 63.55 The weather cold upon deck. Thursday 8th Lat: 43.34 Lon: 68.23 The weather cold, amp; the wind blowing fresh. 3460 Miles distant from Van diemens Land. Friday 9th Lat: 43.28 Lon: 70.40 The wind very light during the forenoon, which gradually increased to a steady wind, and the weather very beautiful just like a spring day at home. Saturday 10th Lat: 43.33 Lon: 73.35. 3215 miles. The weather showery and the wind blowing fresh with hail showers Sunday 11th Septr. Latitude 43.22 Longitude 77.47. 3020 Miles from Van Diemans Land. The wind fair and the weather beautiful. Monday 12th. Lat: 43.37 Lon: 81.53 Blowing a Gale of wind, the ship rolling very much amp; shipping a great many seas; a few of the passengers are sick yet, were obliged to leave the dinner table. Sailed with double reefed main topsail, reefed mail stay sail, full sail amp; close-reefed [¿] sail. The ship is rolling so much that it is with great difficulty that I can write. 2840 miles. Tuesday 13th. The wind not much [¿], with very heavy rain which continued during the day, till about dinner time when the wind began to slack, amp; became calm during the forepart of the night. Lot: 44.0 Lon: 86.25 2645 miles. Wednesday 14th. The wind aft, and the weather beautiful; the ship rolling very much on account of the heavy sea, which in general runs high here. In [¿], when there is no wind whatever amp; the sails flapping against the masts, the ship rolls so much, that we cannot stand on deck without the hold of a rope. In that last Gale, there were two men about the helm (wheel) one was at the wheel, amp; the other with a tackle attached to the tiller, to asist the one at the wheel, with a rope tied round his waist. Lat: 44.52 Lon: 89.40. 2485 miles. Thursday 15th Lat: 44.30 Lon: 93.34. distance 2300 miles. The wind blowing fresh and the ship sailing very well. The weather beautiful with a very clear Atmosphere, amp; not a cloud to be seen during the day. Friday 16th Lat: 44.38 Lon: 98.5 Encountered a heavy Gale of wind with a very heavy sea; both of which continued during the day. The seas very frequently broke upon the side amp; came over the ship; every sea that struck made the whole ship shake very much.The wind howled through the rigging tremendously, amp; when the sea (the sea) struck the side of the (side of the) ship you thought it would drive in her side altogether. Robert might well envy the bed of the old black horse at Hillend. distance 2085 miles which is a run of 215 in one day. Saturday 17th. The weather very wet amp; some of the passengers on deck during the day on account of the rain. The wind pretty strong, which changed from the one side to the other, amp; caused a very heavy cross sea; the ship rolled very much. Lat: 44.35 Lon: 102.28. 1895 miles. Sunday 18th Septr. Lat: 43.24. Lon: 105.0 The wind contrary which caused us put on another tack, but in the forepart of the evening, the wind came round again, amp; we stood on the right course. The weather rainy. distance 1790 miles. Monday 19th. Lat: 42.55 Lon: 108.35 The wind fair amp; steady, the weather beautiful, amp; the ship sailing well with very little motion. distance 1650 miles. Tuesday 20th Lat: 43.25 Lon: 113.0 The wind steady and the weather beautiful, the ship making little motion. distance 1450 miles. Wednesday 21st. Lat: 43.25 Lon: 116. 50 The wind very light amp; the weather pleasant distance 1275 miles. Thursday 22d. Lat: 43.5 Lon: 118.45 The weather wet amp; the wind contrary, about mid-day we were obliged to put about again amp; got upon the right course. distance 1202 miles. Friday 23d. Lat: 43.21 on: 121.10 The wind blowing pretty fresh, and the weather cold. The Cabin Steerage amp; foxhole are washed out once a week; amp; during the hot weather were fumigated with vinegar. The Sailors on board this Ship are very differently fed from the Sailors on Clyde they have coffee to breakfast, beef bork or Pease Soup for dinner also plumb pudding with a gill of rum, amp; in the evening at 6 oClock they have beef or Pork amp; biscuit, with coffee which they provide for themselves; but another allowance of rum which the Ship provides. distance 1100 miles. Saturday 24th. Lat: 43.8 Lon: 125.45 The weather cold, and the wind light at least not so strong as on friday. One of the boys in coming [¿] the companion with a fine large pie, fell with the whole contents. The Cook has been unwell for some days, amp; on that we are obliged to put with some inconvenience. Distance 895 miles. Monday 26th. Lat: 44.20. Lon: 127.44. The wind contrary, and we made little or no progress, were obliged to tack several times. The weather pleasant Distance still 805 miles. Tuesday 27th. The wind light amp; a little contrary, and the weather cold amp; pleasant. Lat: 44.48 Lon: 129.24. Distance 720 miles. Wednesday 28th. Lat: 45.1. Lon: 132.0. The wind pretty fair during the day, amp; in the afternoon it came on rain which brought the winds round amp; we stood on the right course. After tea the rain went off, and became very clear, the Moon was shining very clear, and the night very beautiful. Distance 615 miles. Thursday 29th. Lat: 44.31 Lon: 135.28 The wind during the forenoon became light amp; we were becalmed, but towards night the wind got up amp; the ship sailed along pretty smoothly Distance 470 miles. Mr. McLachlan presented me with Mr. Knowles' [Elocutionist.] Friday 30th. Lat: 43.45. Lon: 137.36. The wind during the forenoon was very fair, but light, and towards evening we were becalmed. Distance 370 miles. Saturday 1st. Octor. Lat: 44.20. Lon: 139.58 The wind during the day was pretty fresh, amp; towards evening, a little after tea, it became quite dark, amp; began to blow very hard; very few sails were set, amp; any that were set were all reefed. Distance 265 miles. Sunday 2d. Octor. Lat: 44.2. Lon: 143.50 The wind quite fair, blowing right aft. During the forepart of the night, a Comet, was observed, and I went on deck amp; saw it, it was very bright. Distance 102 miles. Monday 3d. This morning I got up out of bed amp; went on deck about day light, to look for the Land, but the weather being wet, calm, amp; misty I could not discern it; but after breakfast, being somewhat clearer, we discovered Land almost ahead. 135 days from Leith. In the afternoon we came up with the Land, and after dinner went on deck, amp; saw the [Millstone] ahead of us and the Sun shining on it, amp; paused close by it about tea time. The [Millstone] is a very large rock pretty far out from the Land, and at a distance resembled very much the Craig of Ailsa; but when close to it, it has completely the appearance of a Lion lying on the ground. We passed close by it, and all the birds were flying round about it, apparently for the purpose of passing the night. When we first came up with the Land, it had a very hard rocky appearance, and very much detached into channels of Islands called [¿]. The weather in the afternoon was very wet amp; blowing pretty hard which caused Capt. [¿] resolve to heave too, as we could not stand on during the night; and about ten oClock we hove to, till day light, or at least till such time as we could make the mouth of D'Entrecastreaux's Channel, through we intended to have run. Tuesday 4th. This morning got out of bed amp; went on deck about six oClock; the weather was very cold amp; showery with a heavy wind. Having passed the mouth of the Channel we stood on for Storm Bay. The Land (to which we were very near) presented a beautiful appearance; the rocks upon the shore, were [¿] lofty, amp; upon the top were covered with trees as far as the eye could discern. About breakfast time, it became squally accompanied with heavy showers of hail. About two oClock we anchored in Hobartown and were immediately boarded by Capt. Cotton of the Buffs, the Naval Officer, the Company's acting Agent, amp; Mr. Moody the Commissary. Before we came to Anchor, a little way, below the Town as soon as we came in sight, we were boarded by the Pilot Mr. Kelly, he is very different from the Pilots on the Clyde, dressed with his olive Surtout dark trousers amp; light coloured vest; after getting the ship properly moored, Mr. Kelly came down to dinner; he is very good looking completely the manners of a Gentleman, amp; speaks English uncommonly well. After we had anchored Mr. McArthur the Minister came on board. The Land on each side of the Derwent presents, as far as the eye can see, the most beautiful lofty hills covered with wood, amp; upon the shore there are beautiful little Cottages, with part of the ground cleared amp; the crops looking very pretty. Mount Wellington on Table Mount has its winter coat of snow; and as soon as we came in sight of Mount Nelson the signal was hoisted on it, amp; also on the Fort. There were the Andromeda amp; Medina lying here when we arrived back from England, the former sails immediately for Sydney, amp; from thence returns here for England; and the latter for India by which Capt. Cotton goes out to join Lord [¿] who is a relation of Capt. Cotton's. Wednesday 5th. Went on shore after breakfast, amp; after walking sometime about the town called on Mr. Walkinshaws, with whom I was very much pleased, he very kindly requested me to accompany him to the country for some days, which I declined doing, (on account of the Bush rangers who are very prevalent here; no person can go any length out of town, without being robbed of every thing) or the use of his horse which is at my service any time that I chuse. Mr. Walkinshaws saw Robt. at Syndey about 7 months ago; he goes home very soon from this as he is tired of it, being now out five years. I enquired after the Lassie Johnston's husband (who [¿] of being at Syndey) is here. I can find no intelligence of John McCallum. There are Crows here the same as at home amp; when I was out of town a little way, there was a little beast among the grass crying, the same as among the heather at home. We got some potatoes for dinner amp; loaf which were a great treat, amp; some roasted Mutton, the equal of whch I never saw for beauty. I wrote to Robert by the Andromeda to inform him of my arrival here. Thursday 6th. This mornin the Andromeda Sailed for Sydney, amp; by her Mr. Scott went. The weather here is very cold amp; showery; some of the hills along with Mount (Nelson) Wellington are covered with snows. [¿] the Soldier called for his letter, he told me he has been upwards of 18 years with the Regt. Friday 7th. Capt. Crear amp; Mr. Dudgeon went away in the morning to Launceston, to see Mr. [¿] grant of Land, which will detail them 10 or 14 days. There are upwards of 90 men of the 40th. out after the Bush Rangers. Saturday 8th. Went up to the Barracks to see the Soldier of the 40th. who was washing a couple pairs of trousers for me; I saw [¿] who took me to see the Barracks, amp; on going into the Sergeant's house, I was astonished to see the cleanness amp; neatness of the house. There was a fine stout boy sitting at the fires side, amp; was told that he was a twin; I gave him 2/6 for my Father's sake recollecting that my Father was a twin. Sunday 9th. Octor. I went to the Scotch Kirk in the forenoon, and there was no Sermon in the afternoon till 1/2 past 6, when I intended to have gave to the Church, but I could not get on shore. Monday 10th. Went on shore and after walking about the town took a short ride on Mr. Walkinshaw's horse. The price of washing my trousers was very moderate being only one shilling for a couple pairs of tousers. The Ladies amp; Gentlemen dress very extravagantly here; they have very handsome dresses. Tuesday 11th. This morning one of Major McLeod's Sons who stays on shore came on board amp; told me there was a man on the Wharf of the name of McDonald who wished to see me, and on going up to the Wharf, I met James McDonald riding on a Grey horse, he immediately dismounted but I would not have known him, had not Mr. McLachlan who was coming past while I was speaking with McDonald, came up amp; spoke also, they recollect each other perfectly. McDonald has the charge of the Government horses amp; has some stock. Wednesday 12th. This morning there has been a great deal of rain. The weather here is very changeable cold amp; chilly in the evenings generally. The weather here resembles very much the Greenock weather. Provisions here are very high, indeed nothing is to be had cheap. Every Sunday morning after getting to sea, all the passengers amp; seamen were assembled on the Quarter deck in the warm weather amp; in the cabin in the cold weather when Capt. [¿] is a most beautiful Navigator, he takes his observations so correctly, amp; does his duty on board of ship with such knowledge, that he is indeed quite master of his profession. Thursday 13th. This day ahs been very wet and cold completely Greenock weather. This morning after coming on shore was standing taking shelter in the [porties] of a house in Town when J. McDonald came past riding amp; pointed out Haggart the [¿], who struck John [¿] on the eye, but I did not recollect him. The sheets here are very dirty, not one of them are causewayed but full of holes which might very easily be filled up by the Prisoners of whom there are no scarcity in this place. There is not so much as a pavement nor even a furrow to carry off the water but the streets from side to side are filled with muddy [dubs] amp; holes, there is no either on the streets amp; today the streets are almost impoſsible. When the prisoners misbehave there is very little time lost in punishing them. Yesterday one of the Constables who had been out after the Bush rangers had got tipsy amp; came down the Wharf with his Musket, where he began to kick up a rowe, amp; presented, amp; snapped his Musket at the Master of a Brig; Whereupon being apprehended amp; taken up the wharf was met by Mr. Hobbs the Wharfinger (who enquired what was the matter) to whom he also prsented his musket, And has already been sentenced to fifty lashes amp; transportation for three years to McQuarrie Harbour. Friday 14th. The weather now is getting very pleasant. The evenings are cool amp; chilly. There is a great deal of party spirit, existing in this small town. In the two newspapers which are published here, they are always making a cut at each other, [¿] or another, and if any person seems to differ, from the rest of the Community, he is sure to leave himself "keelhauled" in the Newspaper. Hobart Town is something like Port Glasgow,, where every thing is through the Town in a "Pigs Whisper". Mr. McLachlan, tother day, walked up the Wharf with Miss Hawie the Governess of Major McLeod and in a short time afterwards, he was told that he was seen walking with a Lady. Saturday 15th, Mr. [¿] and Mr. Dudgeon returned from Launceston in the afternoon and were highly delighted with the Country. Some days ago when I was speaking with Mr. Walkinshaw, a man came up with a black Swan, which he waished to sell; it was jet black with a little white at the tip of the wing. J. McDougall from Glasgow goes about here with the same air of impudence as he had done nothing wrong and his daughters and wife go dressed in the first rate style, with peach blossom gowns Leghorn heels trimmed with white ribbons amp; white or black (or white) veils. Sunday 16th. Octor. I went to the Church in the forenoon, went on board to dinner, and returned to the Church in the evening at 6 oClock, as there was no Sermon in the afternoon. Monday 17th. While I was standing on the Wharf a letter was delivered to me from Neil Millar Douglas Son of the late Reverend Mr. Neil Douglas enquiring if I had brought any letters, amp; requesting an answer which I accordingly made. Tuesday 18th. Last night the Bush rangers were within ten miles of Hobart Town, where they had made themselves easy in a house during the day, besides committing a highway robbery. All the free inhabitants of the Town have been enlisted as volunteers to mount guard upon the different places of public buildings, in order that all the Soldiers may be in the bush in pursuit of the Bush rangers; and there are only a few Soldiers to mount Guard on the Bridewell amp; fort. Today where I was walking up the wharf with Mr. McLachlan, we met young Mr. Walkinshaw with his Musket, about to take shipping for Bassis Straits where a number of the volunteers are ordered to loo for the Bush rangers. When the Prisoners of the Jail knew of the Soldiers having left Town they made an attempt to escape, but were prevented on the alarm being made, when several of the bricks were found extracted from the Wall. Wednesday 19th. The weather now is getting very warm during the forenoon, but the climate here is very changeable. Thursday 20th. The Medina which came out with prisoners Sailed for India and with her Capt. cotton of the Buffs went to join Lord [¿], who is the relation of Capt. Cotton. Friday 21st. This morning we weighed anchor amp; set sailed for Sydney. The weather was very wet before breakfast, but afterwards became fair amp; very hot. We have a prisoner on board for Sydney, for Boat stealing. The wind down the [¿] was very light till tea time, when we had a pretty smart wind. We left the River about dark; amp; running along the coast experienced a very heavy squall of the Land. One afternoon before we left Hobart Town, a mouse was caught on board almost entirely white, with the head of a greyish colour, amp; a greyish spot above the tail, all the rest was white. Saturday 22d. The wind during the day was light amp; we made little progress.The land was in sight all day. About dinner time the wind became contrary amp; began to blow strong. Our Cabin party is small now; Mr. [¿] family, myself, Mr. Little amp; Mr. Fisher, are the only Cabin passengers. Sunday 23d. Octor. Soon after breakfast we were all assembled in the Cabin, where Capt. [¿] read the Morning Service of the Church of England and read a Sermon. In the evening the boys were all brought into the Cabin amp; Capt. Crear read a Sermon to us all along with the boys. I was very sick on account of the ship labouring much in a broken sea, but I did not vomit. But I sat at Table during dinner and eat very little. During the time the wine was on the Table the wind became light, the sea became smooth, and I became quite well; the Cook who was out last voyage was also sick, amp; one of the men. Monday 24th. The weather very pleasant amp; the wind fair. At dinner time when the cheese was put upon the table the Boatswain came down, amp; told us that the Land was in sight on the [¿] Bows on the [¿] side, the course was N. N. W. The Whales are numerous on these seas, amp; we have seen great many today. Tuesday 25th. The wind during the forenoon was very light, with a strong current, both of which prevented us from making any progress. The Land which we are very near, presents an appearance comparatively level. Soon after breakfast we saw smoke on the Land, which extended some way along the shore amp; were informed by the prisoner on board that the natives on seeing the ship were making the signal for us to land. Immediately after dinner the wind came off the Land, amp; we are now sailing at a smart rate 1/4 to 9 P.M. Wednesday 26th. The wind contrary amp; blowing pretty fresh all the morning, but it has now calmed very much 1 oClock P.M. yesterday, the weather being fine we put up the Royal Masts. Mr. [¿] has a Piano on board, which has just been played amp; resembles very much in tune the Piano at Hillend. Thursday 27th. This morning it blew a gale off the Land, which is in sight; but yesterday we could not see it (except from the Mast head,) being driven out to sea during the preceding night, with contrary wind. On the Coast there is a conical hill, called the Pigeon house which resembles very much North Berwick Law. We have been beating about all day endeavouring to get close in shore, amp; we are now on a tack bearing upon Mount Dromedary (1/4 to 8 P.M.) amp; intend putting about on another tack to keep in shore, as it just now blows hard off the Land. Friday 28th. Sweet on deck in the morning about 7 oClock amp; we were then close to [¿] past a very high rocky Land, where a number of the Natives had kindled fires; amp; on reaching the point of the rock on land were saluted by the natives who set up the most hideous yells on perceiving the ship. We saw them with the Glass standing on the point of the rock. About tea time we were close by under the Light house on the heads, where we were boarded by the Pilot who took us up till within a short way of the Cove, [¿] we were obliged to Anchor on account of a heavy tide against us amp; as wind. The Pilot sent up word to town by the [¿] boat to Robert that the Triton had arrived He immediately came down with his Servant amp; roused me from bed, where I had not properly fallen asleep; it was then about mid night, amp; I put on my clothes amp; went up to town. We leveled at the Dock yard amp; walked up to the house at Cockle Bay.