re to
rest, with the exception of Mr. Fearon and myself, who were neither such
_gourmands_, nor such sleepers as our Dutch friends.--They, however,
were very moderate in their use of ardent spirits, or fermented liquors;
they were also very moderate smokers, and seldom introduced smoking in
the cabin.

This evening, three more flying-fish fell on board, one of which, having
four wings instead of two, I preserved in spirits. Mr. Fearon informed
me, that he had previously remarked this variation in the species,
which, however, does not appear to be common, it having, as I think,
escaped general notice.

_Saturday, 5_.--Saw a large ship to-day standing in the same direction
with ourselves, but she did not approach us. At noon, Lat. 3 deg. 52'. S.
Lon. 19 deg. 18'. W.

_Sunday, 6_.--Fresh breezes and cloudy, with heavy squalls, and rain at
times; four more flying-fish for breakfast. The sea getting up to-day
made the vessel very uneasy. Lat. 5 deg. 47. S. Lon. 20 deg. 12. W.

_Monday, 7_.--Strong breezes and cloudy, with a heavy sea. Course
continues the same, and but little variation in the wind, excepting
force. Lat. 7 deg. 42'. S.

_Tuesday, 8_.--The wind moderated to-day, and the weather cleared up.
Only two flying-fish for breakfast, which proved a sufficient relish for
the passengers, but they would not have gone far towards satisfying our
Dutch messmates. Lat. at noon, 9 deg. 34'. S. Lon. 22 deg. 17'. W.

_Wednesday, 9_.--Breeze freshened again to-day. Lat. 11 deg. 9'. S. Lon.
23 deg. 36'. W.

_Thursday, 10_.--Wind increased to a very strong breeze, with a good
deal of sea, which made the vessel roll about and plunge in a most
delightful manner. Lat. 13 deg. 13'. S. Lon. 25 deg. 7'. W.

_Friday, 11_.--Very squally weather, with a heavy swell. Lat. at noon,
15 deg. 9'. S. Lon. 25 deg. 7'. W.

_Saturday, 12_.--Fresh breezes and cloudy. Lat. 17 deg. 9'. S. Lon.
27 deg. 46. W.

_Sunday, 13_.--Wind and weather moderated to-day. Lat. 18 deg. 55'. S.
Lon. 29 deg. 48'. W. Saw a few whales playing about.

_Monday, 14_.--Fresh breezes and very fine weather. At noon, Lat. 20 deg.
44'. S. Lon. 31 deg. 42'. W. Cape Frio, S. 76 deg. W. 564 miles.

_Tuesday, 15_.--Moderate and fine: wind N.E. Lat. 22 deg. 2'. S. Lon.
33 deg. 22'. W. Cape Frio, S. 82 deg. W. 472 miles. Afternoon, light
breezes and variable, from N. to E.

_Wednesday, 16_.--Fresh breezes and cloudy, with squalls at times. Wind
N.E. to E. A single fly