Was obliged to go, and made a speech to the people, which was well received.

Returned on board in the evening.
_Sunday, January 25th_ .-- Workmen still engaged trying to get the ship ready for sea to-night.

Returned my visits to the English Captains, all of whom I found very agreeable.

Settling the ship's bills, and getting the drunken portion of my crew on board by aid of the police.

Three of them in broad daylight jumped into a shore boat and tried to escape; but we pursued and captured them.