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The other Sea-weed, the Laminaria, was not found so com- 
mon on “ the high seas;” and when it did occur, was gene- 
rally seen running out into long branches. 
To mariners who had thus been the sport of winds and 
waves, tossed about among icebergs and in the Pack, exposed 
to great severity of cold in the midst of an Antarctic sum- 
mer, even the stern scenery of the Falkland Islands, and in 
its winter dress, would have its charms and its comforts. 
There they came into the still and peaceful waters of Berke- 
ley Sound, a long and deep inlet of the sea, at the head of 
which is the capital of the colony, and indeed, the only vil- 
lage in it, and where, happily, the arrival of a new Governor, 
Lieut. Moody, R.E., with a well-selected library, offered 
great attractions to the officers. The needful repairs were 
here made to the “Erebus” and *'Terror,' which were 
hauled ashore for that purpose, and an interesting statement 
of the occupation of the officers is given in the * Guernsey 
Star " newspaper, of Sept. 15th, 1842. 
** Captain Ross and the Antarctic expedition are now here. 
The two ships came in contact when endeavouring to escape 
an iceberg in the seas of the South Pole; and they will stay 
with us positively five or six months, to repair the vessels, and 
to make observations. Capt. R. has erected an Observatory 
at the old French Fort, built by Bougainville. A most inte- 
resting series of observations is carry og on, which will be of 
great value to the scientific world; those on the pendulum 
are noted every quarter of an hour. Astronomical observa- 
tions are also carefully taken by the 5£icers. Thermometers 
are placed both above ground and under it; my own (it is 
the Governor who writes), along with my barometer, are 
doing duty with the rest, and have the honour to be regis- 
tered also. The Anemometers, showing the direction and 
force of the winds, will add much to the valuable information 
afforded by Capt. Sullivan, R.N., respecting these islands ; 
and the Piuviome:ers are also carefully noted. The present 
month (May) is equivalent to the Guernsey November. A 
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