s._ 6_d._ making 2-3/4 in my
favour. Went to the auction and am told that the greatest part of
British goods are disposed of in this way; when once advertised they
must be sold as people will not lose their time in inspection; all
depends on the scarcity with regard to pieces, therefore requires great
care in watching the turns of the market. Took a glass of soda-water
made palatable with sweet lemon juice. Arranged matters in my
portmanteau. Dined with upwards of 70 persons of both sexes. All sorts
of meat cooked in all ways; the peas sweetened as in Italy. Dessert
chiefly oranges and strawberries.

Strolled by Broadway, examined the two churches, also the City Hall.
Attended one of the courts trying a ship insurance case; conducted like
those in England excepting that there are no gowns or wigs. The Judge
also in plain clothes but addressed as His Honour; the witnesses are
sworn as with us, standing near the Judge and the Jury 13. Coming out of
the Court it began to rain a little, afterwards a good deal of lightning
with some thunder.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11TH.

Rose at six; found the air cooler and very refreshing. Walked down to
the shore, saw the Philadelphia packet off. Immense quantity of wood
put under the boiler. Bathed in the floating bath, not very tidy. Just
in time for a most sumptuous breakfast. Sailed to Staten Island; had a
most delightful walk to Factoryville; a pleasant breeze. Very large
cherry trees. Found Ward in humble circumstances, a shoemaker; built a
house costing 650 dollars, let the upper part for 100 dollars and
occupied the base himself with a second wife, his former wife and child
being dead.

Found Mr. Bassnett improving. Expect to see him again in Buffalo. Called
upon T. D. and found 400 dollars in 5's, 10's with particulars as to
their legal tender, etc., by Mr. Bliss. Then dined and afterwards called
upon Robert Wood at Franklin Square; promised to see him on my return.
Then proceeded to Dr. Griscome, 110 Henry St. but did not find him;
mentioned that I purposed calling upon my return. Bought beautiful
oranges at 1/2_d._, also a pine for 10_d._ Then called at the American
Hotel, found Jackson who insisted on my taking a glass of wine with him.
Mr. Webster and Captain Kenney both very civil. After tea, walked up and
down Broadway; into two booksellers' shops where some books were sold
very low. Paid my bill and got everything nicely packed up, managed to
put all into my portmanteau e