The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-08-30

tions-Virginia, District Of Columbia New Jersey,
Long island and New York, mostly from the
city. We have also Occupations from Orange and
Westchester counties. "Sikesy" and "Mose' are
both on board, who, if not the original Sikesy and
Nose of New York celebrity, are at least worthy
types and representatives Of that we'll known class
in New York city The former is frequently and
aftectionately requested 10 stake de butt" Our
officers are gentlemen in every sense Of the word,
and pleasant companions also. Time passes plea
sanity, and for those who can make themselves
tented under almost any circumstances, the voyage
Is delightful one; but il comes very hard To the ma
ority, who have never before known what il is TO be
from home. Sunday is always strictly observed,
and the day passed quietly in reading; In the
ing have Psalm sin ging on the quarter deck,
and Old Hundred, Antioch, Windham, ETC., are
duly erecuted We have among our number some
six or eight musicians, who form quite band. con
sising Of three vions, two fiutes two accordeons,
a tambourine and triangle; we have our con
cers and balls after supper, discoursing most elo
quent music, and making the Atlantic breezes vo-
cal with the strains of "Oh, Susanna, :" Buffalo
Galsn ! Blue tailed Fly" and ssHey Jim Along
Our quadrillcs and break downs are the richest,
however; and to go aloft and look down upon the
merry crew, skylarking and dancing in the bright
moonlight, would, ! think, tempt the verlest mis-
anthrope and ascetic to forswear his vows and be
happy with them We have, also, whist par
ties and Conversations" in the cabin, which are
very interesting, there are some natural philoso-
pliers among us, from whom we learn considerable,
as you must allow, when you hear the information
which was communicated TO choice few some
evenings since. 1t is the fact that bears are pro-
duced from eggs, laid in the fall and Matched in the
spring. This fact vOuched for by the philoso-
pher, so that could not presume todoubtit We
merely give this as specimen Of the startling and
strange information which one gets hold Of in ira
yelling abroad, and visiting foreign Chimes lisa
favorie pastimc of ours, the bright moonlight Of
a tropical evening, when fair Cynthia's rays do
chastely kiss g. the glad waters of the dark blue
sea- to take our seat alot ON the to'gallant yard,
and separated it were from the throng below,
muse upon things past, present, and to come. But
list! what sounds those which steal upon the
dreaming senses! Some amorous Triton, perhaps,
serenading his ladye-love in the coral groves be-
meath. We look around upon the wayes-but no,
tits the representative from Orange county playing
some obsolete psalm tune on his E-fiat bugle. The
charm is broken completely. In desperation we
slide down the backstays to the deck, and Rich
ards HIMSELF once more, mingling in the am,se
ments of the lower world. But we getting pro.
sy, SO, after telling you of laughabe occurrence
which took place last evening, you shall be spared
any farther inf1iction until we get to Rio. About
p. M, we saw the smoke of a steamer directly
astern, and by O'Clock she came alongside of us,
crowded with men. They hailed us in broken Eng
lish. What they said it was impossible to tell.
" New York." we replied. Again they hailed
"Galindo," we sung out. Once more they hailed
60 Fifty eight days. says we. tWhat vessel is
that?' We received no answers but, after pause,
they sung out, ''Me no understand, and without
much as saying Con su icentia, sehor," they
put on the steam and left We supposed it to be
a Brazilian war steamer, as we saw many guns
Aboard.
June 9Th, p. m.--We are no beating off Cape
Frio wind dead ahead SO we shall not see the
Sugar Loaf to-day have given you long letter
and true one ltmight have been more rich, and
can fill small volume, believe, as have kept
daily journal since leaving New York.
Now shall tell you something about myself and
position aboard. What have already written is
true, rs regards the association and their fare.
Myself and John are passengers, and fare some
what differently. Our captain is a worthy p G.
Of Knickerbocker Lodge, New York, a christian,
gentleman, and pleasant companion. Our chief
mate is old whaer from Nantucket; has wea-
thered Cape Horn sixteen times, and his name is
Coffin-that will give you good idea of him.
Second mate is another specimen of whaler-a
tip-top, honest fellow; who will join after get
out there. ! will draw you small deck plan of our
craft, and give you our latitude and longitude for
every day since we left, so you can imagine your
self ON board, old fellow, and trace track on
chart. We have had most extraordinary run;
reefed topsais only once; have had only three rainy
days; (think of that, and weep!) nought but sun
shine and delightful temperature; the highest
have had was eighty six degrees, which, with
breeze, is, as you know most delightful tom
perature. We had but few calm days. on which
it was uncomfortably hot, and then all hands went
overheard. We have had but little fishing; only
dolphin caught one yellow tail; lots of lying
fish, however, and occasionally porpoisc, har-
ps'oued of the bow; and Porpoise- steak don't go
bad for breakfast. We (John and MYSELF have
one of the best hunks in the ship; mess with the
captain and mate, and fare frstrate; never want
to live better; corn-cake, tapioca pudding, warm
biscuit, &c, have to suffer. The captain and
myself are the best friends in the world. l have
the use Of his state room, and can draw, write or
read, as comfortably as though at home. My rule
is TO draw until twelve O'Clock; after dinner study
ing and reading until supper; then dance, whist
party, gymnastics in which have taken the
lead The association look upon me in the light Of
a benefactor. j am great favorte with all hands,
and the greatest Difference is paid TO me; next TO
the captain am the most important man on board.
As they found could draw they went 10 work
fishing up all the sca-weed and Portuguese men
of-war which hoated past US, and kept me pretty
busy, assure you, for we found many queer fish
on the weed. also made drawing OF San Anto-
MO. Altogether, the time has passed deli ghtfuly;
and never do ] think shall regret having taken
this trip. All lack is the company of YOURSELF
and one or two more, TO fill the cup Of enjoyment.
The majority OF our men are good fellows; but
there some two or three hard customers, whom
we intend to leave in Rio. We have queer char
acters, and most especial green ones; the hero
of the bear story is one of them. You would laugh
TO hear them tell of their expectations. Some
pect 10 make at least two hundred thousand dol
lars before two years past. II they make their
grub-some Of them-tbey'll do better than !
think. Others are more modest, and range from
that down TO your humble servant, who don't
pin whether he makes any thing or no. / can
not describe TO you these beautiful sunsets and
moonlights; in fact, you know all about them.
The captain paul b. Macy, csq) and myself sit on
the quarter deck smoke our ppcs, and lay out our
farms and country seats along the North river,
build famous great castles in the air, and finish by
laughing at them. John is perfectly delighted
with his trip; have not seen him low-spirited
since we left; says he would like you 70 call on his
mother and inform her Of his welfare, uniform good
health, and high hopes Of the future; he is favor
lite on board, well mysen, and the time slips
along rapidly. We shall soon be ia The land Of
oranges pine apples, &c, to say nothing OF black
eyed senoriiasi Gun chscifa nswgwita, yo te amo a
te mucho." You must know have been getting
quite unattcring Of the Spanish. John and my
self have been amusing ourselves by repairing and
painting the ships yawl-boat and never did ace
boat painted in Such fancy style, all In good
taste, too; for nish have painted spread eagle
her stern, filing IL completely; have done Il in
good style, too indeed, ! rather surprsed myself-I
certainly did all hands; 40 WHOM we get ashore in
Rio we shall probably 70 STERN seremost, in order
that we may have good view Of IL.
June th,-=Itavo becn Ia Rio three days. just
returned ON board, after two days cruise, nearly
used up, lettcr-bag closes in the morning.; NIL con
fusion around me; oranges, bananas all over; have
seen sghts, including The monkeys, and the ele-
pbsnt what lives in Rio, Any thing more 10 YOU
would b. supcrAuous about Rio. Stopped at Hotel
de Universe, on Palace square; travelled more in
the Ask VIZ da tina in all nv life h<E,ro n