Those who could be trusted were allowed to go on shore in their off-time; and as all their privileges depended upon their good conduct, they were very careful to do their duty, both as students and as seamen, cheerfully and faithfully.
The Young America dropped her anchor in Brockway Harbor on the 5th of March, on her return from her southern cruise.

The first term of the second year was to commence on the 1st of April, and it was understood that the ship would sail for Europe on the last day of March.

The vessel needed some repairs, and all the students were allowed a furlough of twenty days to visit their homes.
Several of the larger boys, including Carnes, had obtained places in the navy, and were not to return.

Two or three were to enter college in the summer, and a few were to go into mercantile houses; but these vacancies would be more than filled by the applicants who had been waiting months for an opportunity to join the ship.
After the departure of the students, the Young America was docked, and the necessary repairs made upon her.

She was thoroughly cleansed and painted, and came out as good as new.