Alexandria gazette & advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1822-1824, 1822-08-17

of our new pilots than could othefWi1e
have been done.
Previous to leaving the ship bread
and butter was put on the table, and
they were invited to eat, but they refu-
sed, alleging that it was their fast day {;
however, after some importantly and
inquiry, whether Thought it would be
any harm to them, and being assured IN
the negative, they partook. tho slight
ly, and not till after they had imE!ored'
blessing. And after their repast was
tinisheda aymn and prayer was prefer
red with great devotional propriety.
On our landing, the hill of difficulty
was to be assembled, jo6 could not
myself have performed III less than two
or three hours-it was done in much
less time with the assistance of sted-
dy young man. named Robert Young,
who helped me almost every step.
When we arrived at the top, we appear"
ed to be at least 500 feet above the sur
face ofthe water, having gone upa zig
gag path, the boat was almost directly
underus We were then met by the
venerable Governor, John Adams, who
was attended by most ofthe women and
children of the island, and were well
coined to their shores in the most artiess
& yet dignified manner.Atter resting a
while we were then invited TO the VII
lage, about half mile distant, through
groves ofcocca and other trees 0! large
growth. which made an excellent shade.
Although we came to the village, which
was situated on gentle deciylty, with
a sufficient distance between the houses
for the drying and bleaching of their
cloth, the beautiful prospect, regular
ity and neatness Oft houses. with the
JOYOUS and double welcome of its truly
hospitable inhabitants, made the spot
enchanting.
Soon after our arrival, dinner was
served, consisting of two roast pigs,
fowls, yams and plantains; but as they
declined partaking with Us, on account
of its being their fast day, we conclu-
ded to wait till near sun down, at which
time they would be at liberty to join
as; and when they thought is season.
able, we all sat down together, but not
till the chief of our kind entertainers
asked blessing in very impressive
manner. The return Of thanks appear
ed not less impressive on the minds OF
the little community, who were ike o.
live branches around the family table.
Early in the morning our kind female
friends were actively employed getting
breakfast for US, which wa: ready at I
o'clock. consisting of fowls boiled with
vans, which made an excellent soup,
it wac good, and we ate heartily. For
our dinner, we were treated with baked
pigs apd roasted goats, with large
quantity of va abs, plantains, sc Our
people we're equally we'll provided for
A. 8 clock returned TO the shore to
60 on board, receiving the same kind at
tenlion in descending the mountain
which was paid when going upi it. We
got into our boats with feelings of graf
itude, which was unable to express to-
wards these good people, but not till
they made me promise to come OIL saore
again before We left the island.
l0th, nth, and 18th Still lying off
AMI on. part ofthe crew OH shore, rel e.
wing each other by turns. nthe l2th
again went on shore, and was received
with every attention. Before | retur-
ned on board, after taking IN ore at1cc-
tionate leave than ever did any where
except my home. | was accompanied
or board by John Adams, Dolly Y Dung
and Mary Ann Christian, having recei-
ved from them supply ofyoung cocoa
nuts and fowls, and made such presents
as they wished for and we could spare
from the ship stores-we gave them