Hong Kong China April 1854 bottom, but I obtained Cryptopodia fer micata and some other additions to my collection, and finding a spec of soft mud mixed with small pebbles, on the Kowloon side of the bay, I got with the Daedse an Aulophioniaea and several other interesting worms. On my return I found that the ship had been removed to another ancho- rage, off the East end of the town, and near where the Porpoise is undergoing extensive repairs. We have an addition to our mess in Mr Kelly of the Porpoise who takes the place of Mr. Munroe, (transferred to the S.D.) 25th Very rainy. I went ashore however, in search of amusement, but soon came off disgusted and thoroughly convinced of the folly of seeking pleasure in the abs- tract. Pleasure is like a coquette; take no notice of her and go on with your investiga- tions, and she will come to you begging, but run after her and she sets herself up; some begins to flirt and ends in laughing at you in your disappointment.