party on board, a Major and his Lady, and the person who asked the rude question, Viz , what capacity are you going out in being one of four, intimation has been given to the Captain that his arrangements have not given the Satisfaction so much to be desired under the circumstances, a remedy is promised in the course of a day or two, it is now 25 minutes to nine. The Cabin is occupied, with some writing Journals, others playing Cards, and some talking, the latter the Ladies, of course.

It has just been announced that we shall be off again tonight. Should it be so I shall commence my Journal To Morrow in regular form considering the preceeding only