way of accounting for this circumstance, but by supposing that the action of the wind had made the bottle deviate from the course of the stream.

Having considerable time on our hands, we, amused ourselves in little experiments of this sort. Several times we sunk well-corked empty bottles to a considerable depth into the sea; and although great care was taken to have the corks tight and sealed, yet it was invariably the case, when drawn up again, that the corks were found pushed into the bottles, or that the bottles had filled with water, by its passing through the pores of the cork. I have: already observed that the water in the gulf stream was warm as new milk; but on sinking a ther-, mometer some depth in the sea, and hastily drawing it up again, we found that the water below was as cold as in any other part.

After a tedious time spent in the gulf stream, we at length arrived on the coast of North America; and on 1st day morning, the 29th of the 7th Month, we were favoured with the sight of Long Island. A little after noon, we ran elose in shore, so much, so that the ship was hastily put about, or she would have touched the bottom in a few minutes; for, in turning round, she raked up the mud, so much as to discolour the water to a considerable degree: however we were soon in deep water again. Thus, after having been for 8 weeks

at sea, where the eye had been almost wearied with a continued sameness of prospects, and after having had, for several hours, the delightful prospect of farm-houses and plantations, we again launched into the wide ocean. To be thus snatched from green fields and woods, and cheerful habitations, was a trial of patience to some of our companions; and, all the afternoon, I noticed an anxious looking towards the land, in most of us.

The next morning, about four o'clock, 7th Month, 30th, I was waked by the report of .a great gun, which was followed by considerable bustle upon deck. After getting up, I understood that a shot had been fired over us by an English frigate, called the Boston, which, in company with the Leander and Cambrian men of war, and Driver sloop of war, was then cruizing near us; and as the cannon-ball that was fired over us, was an earnest of what we might expect if we did not stop to receive an officer from the frigate, the topsails were immediately backed, and we shortened sail that they might have an opportunity of coming to us. A Lieutenant and Midshipman were sent on board. After spending about half an hour in conversation with us, and exchanging intelligence and newspapers, they left the ship; and, at parting, observed that they believed all our seamen were Citizens of the United States, and therefore did not wish to examine them; but

that they hoped we would not hoist our sails until we had a signal from the frigate; which was complied with.

We were now again in sight of land, being near Sandyhook. Having a fine view of the Jersey Mountains, and it being a clear summier's morning, the country before us appeared exceedingly beautiful. In approaching the shore we observed an appearance not less beautiful in what I believe is called a laud-loom. The whole country appeared to be reflected in the atmosphere; something like what we see from the banks of rivers, when objects are reflected in the water. But here, instead of the images appearing in the water united at bottom to the objects," they were all reflected in the air, with their tops downwards; and each reflection seeming to touch the top of the object reflected.

The different ships of war, which I have just mentioned, made a very gay appearance; for the weather being: fine and clear, and but little wind, they had most of their sails spread, and continued sailing to and fro before Sandyhook; the Never-sink Mountains being in the back ground. Their object was to watch two French frigates then lying in. New-York, as the Lieutenant of the Boston informed us, and, at the same time, to examine all American ships in order to discover if there were any of the subjects of Great Britain

serving on board, with a view to impress them. It appeared to be an arduous and delicate situation in which the Commander of these ships was placed. Having to fulfil the orders of his Government on the one hand, and being in danger of giving offence to the Americans on the other, it seemed impossible for him to steer clear, unless possessed of a very uncommon share of prudence and discretion.

In sailing up to New-York, we passed by the two French frigates, called the Didon and the Sybille. They appeared to be very full of men. Soon after four o'clock in the afternoon, we arrived at that city; and on coming along-side the wharf, we were handed on shore by J. W. who kindly conducted us to our quarters, and we were soon after joined by A. B. who drank tea and spent the evening with us. Thus, after a passage of 58 days, we were favoured to land safe in America, for which we have abundant cause to be thankful. In passing through the streets to our lodgings, I was struck with the great variety of fruit exposed for sale; such as pine-apples, melons of various kinds, peaches, &c. &c. Melons and pine-apples I bought for 3d. or 4d. each, and other fruit in proportion. On going to bed this evening, I found that after being so long habituated to the motion of the ship, I could get scarcely any sleep.

CHAPTER II.

New-York-Philadelphia.-Account of the Mammoth. Norris Town.-Spring Mill Ferry.-Philadelphia. Burlington Amboy, New-York-Baltimore, Wash ington. Alexandria.

7th Month, 31st, 1804. This morning I was conducted by my companions to one of the Public Baths kept in the city of New-York. These Baths are upon a plan I had not seen before. On each side of a long and spacious passage, is a range of small rooms, in each of which is a Bath sufficient to accommodate one person; with suitable conveniences for dressing and undressing. On the side of each Bath are two brass cocks, the one furnishing warm and the other cold water; so that the bather may have the water at what temperature he pleases. There is also a valve, by means of which, if there is more water than is pleasant, he may let part of it out. Some of these Baths are made of white marble; and are so constructed that a person may lie down or sit in them. .So grateful it is to remain a considerable time in them, in the warm season of the year, that it is a common practice for bathers to take books with them to read while they thus indulge themselves in the Bath. There are also Baths in a different part of the house set apart for females.