We hulled the target once, and made a number of good line shots.
At dark fired the prize, and made sail to the westward.
_Wednesday, September 17th_ .-- * * * At 7.30 A.M.gave chase to a sail on the starboard bow, and at meridian came up with and took possession of, the United States whaling barque Virginia, twenty-one days from New Bedford.

Received papers as late as the 28th August.

Got on board from the prize a large supply of soap, candles, &c.; and after bringing the prisoners on board, fired her; filled away, and made sail to the N.W.
_Thursday, September 18th_ .-- * * * Gave chase to a barque, which, discovering our purpose, made all sail and tried to escape.

Came up with her at 2 P.M., after a chase of about three hours.

Hoisted the English ensign, to which she refused to respond.