in exchange for one of mine. Mr March also paid us a parting visit. At one o'clock we got up the anchor and made sail for the Cape de Verde Is. with a strong breeze directly aft. Tuesday, July 19. N. Lat. 29°41' W. Lon. 17°46' At five in the afternoon we passed Palma, one of the Canary Isles. It had a lofty appearance, but not so striking as that of Madeiras. The villas were seen in the form of white dots on the side of the mountain. It blew a gale as we passed. Wednesday, July 20 N. Lat. 28°07' W. Lon. 18°26' Thursday, July 21 N. Lat. 25°55' W. Lon. 19°46' Friday, July 22 N. Lat. 23°32' W. Lon. 21°17' We passed, in the afternoon, a large floating stick of timber, which was taken aboard. Upon it were found precisely the same animals as upon the cask taken on the 1st inst., with two additions