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CHAPTER IV.
Norfolk Sound, Cape Edgecumbe—Sitka—Russian Governor Koupreanoff—Erect observatory—Establishment of Sitka—Small-pox among the Indians—Attention of the Governor—Entertainment to the natives—Probable cause of disagreements—Musical instruments—Slavery—Russian ball—Quit Sitka—Customary signals—Reach Woody Point—Anchor in Friendly Cove, Nootka—Arrival of Macquilla—Description of natives—Exhibition of magic-lanthorn and fireworks—A court fool—Sulkiness of Macquilla, on our refusal to trade—Description of natives—Quit Nootka, and proceed to San Francisco |
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CHAPTER V.
Changes since 1828—Result of revolution—Delawares—Visit Santa Clara—Decay of the mission—Examine Sacramento—Meet Indian hunters—Reach Point Victoria—Commence survey of river—Short of provisions—Grotesque dresses of Indians—Decrease of population—Animals—Climate—Productions—Scenery of river—Scarcity of provisions—Rejoin Starling—Insecure state of the country—Renegadoes—Quit San Francisco—Anchor at Monterey—State of its defences—Quit Monterey—Pass Cape San Lucas—Touch at Tres Marias—Reach San Blas |
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CHAPTER VI.
Official news of the accession of Queen Victoria—Arrival of Venus—Scurvy—Starling despatched to Panama for letters—Quit San Blas—Arrive at Acapulco—Entering by Boca Chica—Interview with the Governor—Erect observatory—Examine the port—Capacity—Best berth—Watering place—Present state of trade—Merchants deserting the city in consequence of custom-house regulations—Earthquakes from 1732 to present date—Fort San Carlos not affected by them—Period of rainy |
