CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.

Departure from Norfolk-Weather-Orders to the

Relief" to proceed
to Rio Janeiro-Orders for the remainder of the vessels to rendezvous
at Funchal-St. Michael's Island-Vast Fields of Sea Weed-Impression
they made on Columbus's men-Arrival at Madeira-Beautiful
scenery-General Description of the Island-Manufactures-Personal
appearance of the Peasantry-Their dress and habitations-Culture of
the Grape—Description of Funchal-Monks unpopular with the present
Government-Nunneries-The celebrated recluse, Maria Clementina-
How the Nuns support themselves-Cheapness of labor-Public Amuse-
ments-Portuguese etiquette previous to dancing-Beauty of the En-
virons-Ride to the famous Cural-Catholic Burial Ground-Story of
Robert Machim and Anna D'Arfet.

CHAPTER II.

Departure for the Cape de Verde Islands-Phosphorescence of the Ocean
-Arrival at St. Jago-Description of the Capital-Passage to Brazil
-Arrival at Rio Janeiro-The U. States Frigate "Independence"-
Observations on Rio Janeiro and its Commerce with the United States
-Passage to Terra del Fuego-The enemies of the flying-fish-Arrival
at Good Success and Relief Bays-Orange Harbor-Description of the
country in its vicinity-General Observations on the Natives of Terra
del Fuego-Departure for Valparaiso-A terrific storm off Noir Island
-Loss of all our Anchors and Cables, and narrow escape from Ship-
wreck-Arrival at Valparaiso-Obliged to borrow an anchor from
H. B. M. Ship "President."

CHAPTER III.

General Description of Chili-Climate-Earthquakes-Valparaiso and its
Commerce-Observations on the Inhabitants-Amusements-Religion-
Education-The Army and Navy-Newspapers-President Prieto's
visit to Valparaiso-His reception by the citizens-Arrival of the
"Peacock," 66 Vincennes," and " Porpoise"-Splendid ball given by
the citizens of Valparaiso in honor of the Victory of Yungai.

CHAPTER IV.

Arrival at Callao Harbor-Chilian Squadron, and famous Fortress-Ob-

servations on the City-Visits to Lima-Description of the peculiar

dress of the Liminian ladies-The Theatre-Vice President Lafuente-

The country in possession of the Chilians-Deplorable state of affairs-

TheRelief" ordered to the United States-Fears are entertained for

the safety of the Schooner "Sea Gull"-Lieutenant Craven goes in

search of her.

CHAPTER V.

Departure for Society Islands-Appearance of the Coral Islands-How
they are formed-The Natives of Calermont de Tonerre refuse to let
Captain Wilkes land-Obliged to fire blank cartridges at them-Their
personal appearance-Alarm fires during the night-Arrival at the
Island of Aurora-Remarks on its Inhabitants.

CHAPTER VI.

Arrival at Tahiti-General Description of the Island-The Governor of

Matavi comes on board to engage the washing of the officers-His per-

sonal appearance-A stroll in the direction of Papeite-Kind treatment

received from the Natives-The Women at Point Venus-Encomiums

passed on them by voyagers-Send the Seamen to the Native Chapel to

attend Divine Service-Description of the Chapel-Rev. Mr. Wilson, the

only survivor of the first Missionaries-Female passion for Singing-The

Squadron leaves for Papiete-Objections to its Harbor-Description of

the Tahitian Flag-Received a Present from the Queen-A Commercial

Treaty-A Native Dance on board the ship-The King-consort break-

fasts with Captain Hudson-Character of the Queen-Influence of

Mr. Pritchard.

CHAPTER VII.

Description of the Navigator Islands—An American citizen murdered by
a Native-Apprehension of the Murderer-Sentenced by Captain Hud-
son to be hung-The Chiefs object to have the sentence carried into
execution on shore-The Criminal is taken away and put on Wallis'
Island-The Christian and Devil Parties-Manners and Customs-
Departure of the Squadron for Australia-Arrival in Sydney during
the night-Remarks of the Press.

CHAPTER VIII.

Discovery and Settlement of Australia, derived from Chambers's Papers.

Commercial and Political Greatness of New South Wales-Character of
the Population-Complaints against the Mother Country-Flourishing
condition of Sydney-Principal Articles of Export-Interior of the
country-Minerals-Several kinds of animated creatures totally unlike
those found elsewhere-Observations on the Aboriginal Inhabitants.

CHAPTER X.

Departure for the South Pole-Kind treatment experienced by us at

Sydney-Arrangements for keeping the Ship comfortable-Appearance

of Icebergs-A new Continent discovered by the Expedition-Eighty

Ice Islands in sight at once-Fired at a Sea Elephant-Captured a King

Penguin-His appearance-Aurora Australis-State of the Weather-

Sickness among the crew-Filled the Water Tanks with Ice-Left

Orders on a Berg for the "Peacock"-Return to Sydney—French

Exploring Squadron."

Arrival at New Zealand-Observations on the Island, and its Inhabitants
-The Chiefs make a Cession of their Lands, Authority and Persons to
Queen Victoria-Report of the English bribing the Chiefs-Pomare
visits the Ship-His personal appearance, and private character-
Arrival of the " Porpoise" from her Southern Cruise.

CHAPTER XII.

Passage from New Zealand to Tonga Islands-Communicate with an
American Whale Ship. Pass a Water Spout-Sail through a large
field of Sperm Whale feed-Anchor at Nookualofa-Visited by the

IN A

GOVERNMENT EXPLORING EXPEDITION;

TO THE

ISLAND OF MADEIRA-CAPE VERD ISLANDS-BRAZIL-COAST OF PATAGONIA-CHILI-PERU-PAUMATO GROUP-SOCIETY ISLANDS-NAVIGATOR GROUP-AUSTRALIA-ANTARCTIC CONTINENT-NEW ZEALAND-FRIEND

LY

ISLANDS-FEJEE GROUP-SANDWICH

ISLANDS-NORTHWEST COAST OF AME

RICA OREGON-CALIFORNIA-EAST
INDIES ST. HELENA, &c., &c.

IN ONE VOLUME.

BY

LIEUT. GEO. M. COLVOCORESSES, U. S. NAVY,

AN OFFICER OF THE EXPEDITION.

NEW YORK:

CORNISH, LAMPORT & CO., PUBLISHERS,
No. 8 PARK PLACE.