This evening, three more flying-fish fell on board, one of which, having four wings instead of two, I preserved in spirits.  Mr. Fearon informed me, that he had previously remarked this variation in the species, which, however, does not appear to be common, it having, as I think, escaped general notice.

Saturday, 5.—­Saw a large ship to-day standing in the same direction with ourselves, but she did not approach us.  At noon, Lat. 3 deg. 52’.  S. Lon. 19 deg. 18’.  W.

Sunday, 6.—­Fresh breezes and cloudy, with heavy squalls, and rain at times; four more flying-fish for breakfast.  The sea getting up to-day made the vessel very uneasy.  Lat. 5 deg. 47.  S. Lon. 20 deg. 12.  W.

Monday, 7.—­Strong breezes and cloudy, with a heavy sea.  Course continues the same, and but little variation in the wind, excepting force.  Lat. 7 deg. 42’.  S.

Tuesday, 8.—­The wind moderated to-day, and the weather cleared up.  Only two flying-fish for breakfast, which proved a sufficient relish for the passengers, but they would not have gone far towards satisfying our Dutch messmates.  Lat. at noon, 9 deg. 34’.  S. Lon. 22 deg. 17’.  W.

Wednesday, 9.—­Breeze freshened again to-day.  Lat. 11 deg. 9’.  S. Lon. 23 deg. 36’.  W.

Thursday, 10.—­Wind increased to a very strong breeze, with a good deal of sea, which made the vessel roll about and plunge in a most delightful manner.  Lat. 13 deg. 13’.  S. Lon. 25 deg. 7’.  W.

Friday, 11.—­Very squally weather, with a heavy swell.  Lat. at noon, 15 deg. 9’.  S. Lon. 25 deg. 7’.  W.

Saturday, 12.—­Fresh breezes and cloudy.  Lat. 17 deg. 9’.  S. Lon. 27 deg. 46.  W.

Sunday, 13.—­Wind and weather moderated to-day.  Lat. 18 deg. 55’.  S. Lon. 29 deg. 48’.  W. Saw a few whales playing about.

Monday, 14.—­Fresh breezes and very fine weather.  At noon, Lat. 20 deg. 44’.  S. Lon. 31 deg. 42’.  W. Cape Frio, S. 76 deg.  W. 564 miles.

Tuesday, 15.—­Moderate and fine:  wind N.E.  Lat. 22 deg. 2’.  S. Lon. 33 deg. 22’.  W. Cape Frio, S. 82 deg.  W. 472 miles.  Afternoon, light breezes and variable, from N. to E.

Wednesday, 16.—­Fresh breezes and cloudy, with squalls at times.  Wind N.E. to E. A single flying-fish for breakfast.  Lat. 22 deg. 23’.  S. Lon. 35 deg. 9’.  W. Cape Frio, S. 84 deg.  W. 364 miles.

Thursday, 17.—­Fresh breezes, and cloudy until noon.  Afternoon, moderate and fine.  Lat. 22 deg. 34’.  S. Lon. 34 deg. 7’.  W. Found a sore throat coming on, accompanied with fever, the effect of a severe cold caught by remaining on deck late at night.  I had also frequently got wet during the blowing weather, by the sea breaking over the vessel:  and, unfortunately, had not recommenced wearing flannel, having abandoned the use of it at Fernando Po, in consequence of the exhaustion it produced by the excessive sultriness of the weather.