, 1853-10-15

across, when finding our Indian crew were
exhausted by their mcessant pulling at the
oars, We babe them rest awhile, and after
taking in sail, were entirely at the mercy of
the waves until near morning, when the IN
dams renewed their work. At daylight, the
log still continuing, it was impossible to say
where the tids had taken US. Capt r.
being a sailor Of forty years experience, !
felt no unaasiness for our safety. After
rowing for three Or four hours We made the
land eight or ten miles to the southward OF
Victoria, where we arrived at ? O'Clock,
and where | had the pleasure Of soon meet
ing my esteemed friend Alr ANDREW Mum,
who rendered me the hospitality Of his
" bachelors hail." at which he served up
IN good Style all She good things for which
Ihe Island is famous La The society OF
Mr.. Mum, felt as perfectly at home -
as though had been on my native heath.
LIT all Yankees who may visit Vancouycr's
Island and desire to be well and Hospitality
cared for, make the acquaintance Of Mr. NJ.
To our friend and nsishbor, DR.. ToLMlE,
Of Fort Nsqullly, am indebted for an in
PRODUCTION TO one Of the Chief Traders Of
the Hudson Bay Company, Mr. r. Fiv-
LAYsoN, whose ciyilily, for his sakc-not
ours regret TO say was particularly short
breath'd. 1t commenced with the intro
duciion and-tbere it ended However,
MIR. f. may be Il very polite and agreca-
DIE gentleman, but | was not permitted 10
discover the fact to my satisfaction.
In company with Mr. MrR, we dropped
in at the apartment Of, and were introduced
to Mr.. WM. ATKINSON, a very acceptable
acquaintance. 4 thorough man ol busl-
ness, with many pleasant recollcctions Of his
own extensive travels, wen educated, and q
ready wit, we but seldom meet more
agreeable companion. Had not my time
been limited, | would have been most happy
IN proloIiging my stay. Mr. A. would surely
thrive among us Yankees, and would be
glal to secure hR as nearer noighbor.
Victoria is pleasantly situated IN pretty
little harbor, said 10 be at all times easy Of
access 1t may hereafter, as hope it will,
become a place Of great note, but in my
opinion one thing is absolutely indispensa-
blc thereto. The people must be the mas
tcTs Of the Island. The authority over and
sway Of affairs must b. placed in their hands
The sovereignty, exercised with such ridic-
ulous majesty by hl, EXccll,ncy Governor
DOUGLASS, must be conIidcd to the worthy
free subjects OF the Crown who reside there,
and whose aim i, 10 confer true glory upon
the reign Of her Maj esty, Queen Victoria,
in proportion as the Hudson Bay Co. aspire
to extend their own selfish dominion and
add annuIl treasures upon treasures to their
already o'clilowing Golfers. -
On Friday, tho 3Olh ulL., IN company
with my friend MUIR, we visited Esquimall,
IN excellent harbOr about four miles below
Victoria Finding the United States Sur
veyiug steamer " Active" anchored here,
we called ON board and were kindly receiy-
ed by Capt. ALDEN. In the course OF
conversation | informed him that the people
Of Dungmcss had had a dfhculty with the
Indians, and that lhey stood in need of as.
sislancc. lie Immediately ordered steam
10 be raised, and in less than an hour the
steamer was on her way to Dungiuess, TO
give protection TO the settlers Capt. A.
merits the good opinions Of the psoplt of
Capt. JAMES CoorER resides
here we made a call and then returned 10
Victoria
Persons visiting the klaui! viii be brhi.
nate aud much pleased IN forming the ac-
luaintance Of the Rev. X. J. SrAtNFs, an
intelligent clergyman Of the Church Of
England. Ills social conversation, agreea-
bic family, llourishing school las il deserves
10 be under his management and well titled
farm bounlilully stocked are alone worth
the trip across the Straits. The readiness
with which he Communicates with Ameri-
cans on all matters concerning The Island,
md the happiness with which he welcomes
Us, leads us to regard him as an ornament
among his bellow-men and not excelled by
any for true usefulness.
The Colonial Academy, coaductcd by
Mr.. RoBERr BARR, but recently established,
being next in our Route, we called aud were
very kindly received 10y that gentleman -
lie is pleasant and communicative, and has
an interesting family. We spent the even
ng with much enjoyment at his house. -
Phc Academy has goodiy attendance of
,cholars, and is capacious aud comfortable.
On Sunday We visited M. TuoN ,s
3MlE,, "linc old English gentleman -
c,idiug five miles from Victoria, where W.
olrtooh Of 4 slmpluous dinner
On Monday we diucd with Capt RlD
,ud family, where time flew rapidly, IN
proof Of our pleasure. Capt r. informed
ne that on the 18Th Of August last, the .
hudson Bay Co.'S new brig " Vancouver" |
N a voyage from Niciocia with supplps .
nd goods for Fort Simpson, went ashore on
Queen Charlolte's Island. Vcss Il and cargo I
olal loss The Company's steamer Beaver
vas fortunately in tn, nelshboihoo and I
escurd the officers and crew. The lndi- |
rs had fac pickings There is a singular
ltaliiy attending the name Vancouver" |
This is the second vessel bearing this name .
wrecked on Queen Chlrlorlr's Island, and ,