tention. Received several letters of introduction and valuable
information; recommended me to take dollars; sent a clerk with me to the
money exchangers and also lent me L150. Just then I saw James Turner
pass by; he got me the money in five minutes. After dinner we drove down
with 784 dollars in a bag sealed up, which I deposited in my
portmanteau. Embarked at 4 o'clock, got into the river and 1/4 before 6
were towed out by a steamer going to Dundalk. The steamer left us at
half-past nine P.M. near the floating lights. Charged L18. 18. 0.; went
to tea 1/4 past 8, found nine passengers. Had a good deal of
conversation with one of them, an American, who seemed to be acquainted
with all the packets. Said he supposed the _Britannia_ cost 40,000
dollars. Called a vessel old after ten years. Another passenger had been
in Egypt and seemed familiar with most parts of America; thought I
should have ample time in two months to see the most interesting parts
of America, including Canada. Recommended a covering during the night to
guard against the mosquitoes. Went to bed about eleven. Slept in drawers
and stockings with a night-shirt in addition, there being rather scanty
narrow bed clothes. The sea placid so as to allow getting comfortably to
bed.

FRIDAY, MAY 2ND.

Had a good night, wakened by the crowing of cocks, etc. Our live stock
very considerable, consisting of a cow for milk, sheep, turkeys, geese,
ducks, hens, etc. Got up at 6-1/2, a fine morning. Breakfast at 8, of
fish, beef, mutton, omelettes, tea and coffee. A file of New York papers
had been left in the night by an American packet. Found the steerage
passengers had a place like the Black Hole of Calcutta, the foolish
people not consenting to have their trunks, etc., removed below.

Began reading "A Tour through Canada." Found one of the passengers going
out to assist at a Methodistic Conference in Canada. This forenoon the
Captain told the helmsman to go north about. The wind became favourable.
We left the Welsh coast and came along side of the Isle of Man or rather
the Calf. Did not attend lunch and had not much relish for dinner.
Munched one of mother's cakes and took tea which I liked very much. Had
a pleasant chat in the evening; was informed about the watches which are
reckoned from twelve at noon ringing every half hour till four, making
what is called eight bells; then begins again. Retired to rest about
half past ten. Soon after being in my berth found