The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-27
He vas Landed from the Cinque Ports,
Galley, 90 tons, 16 guns. A. ID. lIoi, ana
was taken off I'm the Duke. Prlva-
teer. 18th February. 1IO9.
He died Lieutenant OF II. NJ. ;. Wey-
mouth. A. ID. 172s, aged AZ years.

This tablet Is erected near Selkirks
lookout by Commodore Powell and the
officers of II. NJ. $. Topaze, A. ID. 1903.
Lava blocks of various sizes strew the
roadway built by the Spanish settlers,
but a soft, velvety covering of emerald
tinted grass lines the way on either side.
At q short distance down the hillside
a small but dense grove Of wild cherry
trees Is TO be found interspersed with
ferns that are gigantic In size. In height,
thickness Of stems and large breadth OF
the fronds these ferns are probably UNI
excelled except by the tree ferns or
tropical climes. SO dense is their growth
that the sunlight is almost excluded from
the ground by their frond leaves. Passing
through this grove one finds valley
carpeted with prOfusiOn Of wild straw
berries and other varieties OF ground
berries. Several bubblng springs OF
limpid clearness traverse the valley
Moses of various types and forms greet
the eye, either sombre or vivid green
in hue On the side Of one Of the rayines
are noticeable a number Of trees entirely
devoid Of leaves, their branches being
of whitish color overhung with a par
asitical growth Of long streaming vegeta-
ton from the tops to the ground
AS far as the eye could reach the in
terror was covered with fern trees, wild
rhubarb and dense vegetation, while in
the distance herds of wild goats were seen
jumping from cliff 10 cliff and across
ravines In spots where no man could ever
attempt 10 climb.
Flocks of pigeons and humming birds
fitted TO and fro in the air, clrcling over
our heads, twittering and cooling as if
astonished to find so numerous a party
OF strange beings in proximity to their
homes.
After descending the Portezuelo, visit
was made to the prison grotto. a series
Of artificial caves constructed by the
Spaniards at the base of the Hill of the
Goats" These caves were supposed to
have been the residence of eXiles from
the mainland when it was under Spanish
rule, and again during the excitement
under the regime Of OHiggins Carrera
and the Bulnes government. In one or
the ships boats a party visited Selkirk's
Cave, in English Bay, where the exile
kept his tame goats and dogs. The beach
IS composed Of small stones and pebbles,
while the pathway to the cave, distant
one-quarter of a mile from the beach, is
painful and firing TO traverse. Here we
found several sandalwOOd trees, with
sweet scented mint pertaining the air.
The cave is a natural one on the side
of a hillock three metres in height by two
and a half metres in length. Former
visitors had built an enclosure OF planks
around the cave. On the walls Of the
cave are many inscriptions and names Of
officers of war ships of various nationali-
ties A small bench outside the enclosure
serves as a resting place for weary pill
grims.
Returning to the Abtao we saw drove
OF wild horses, driven by some Of the resi-
dents, travelling from Port France to the
village at Cumberland Bay These ami
mails are killed for their hides and grease,
the hides serving to make footgear for
the people, the grease being utilized in the
manufacture OF improvised candles for
lighting the rude houses.
On July 10th the AbtaO left the island.
The captain had donated quite number
OF articles to the residents, receiving UNI
bounded thanks for the presents. Passing
TO the southeast of the island a strong
current was noticeable running between
the little islet Of Santa Clara and Mas-a-
TERRA. Santa Clara is occupied by herds
of wild goats that are at intervals shot by
the residents Of Cumberland Bay for the
sake of both flesh and hides.