The Bahama, which was following, hauled off and stood off and on during the night; we continued our course, and anchored about 8.30 P.M.Near midnight I was aroused from a deep sleep into which I had fallen after the fatigue and exertions of the day, and informed by the officer of the deck very coolly that the man-of-war schooner was firing into us.

As I knew they did not dare to fire _into_ me but were only firing at me, perhaps to alarm me into going out of the harbour, I directed the officer to take no notice of the proceeding.

In the morning we learned that this had been a false alarm, and that the firing had been from the mail steamer to bring on board her passengers.
Had a talk with the old boatswain's-mate, who consented to go with me, and to use his best exertion to bring over to me all the good men over whom he could exercise influence.
_Friday, August 22nd_ .-- Wind from the S.W., promising us a smooth day for our work.

Called all hands at 6 A.M., and commenced coaling.

At 7 A.M.a number of Custom House officers and the English Consul came on board.