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shallow^ in consequence of which the vessel could 

 not approach close inshore, but was compelled to 

 cast anchor about a quarter of a mile off, and this 

 distance the horses had to swim. 



In the afternoon the vessel was anchored off the 

 landing- place, and early on the following- morning- 

 (Ma}' 2-4th), the tents, tether ropes, and sheepfold 

 were taken ashore, with a party to take care of the 

 horses when landed. At ten o'clock a.m., sling's 

 having- been prepared, we commenced hoisting- the 

 horses out of the hold, and lowering- them into the 

 water along-side a boat, to the stern of which the 

 head of each horse was secured, as it was pulled 

 ashore. One horse was drowned in landing-, but all 

 the others were safely taken ashore during- the day. 

 The weather this day was very cold, with occasional 

 showers of rain. 



During- the time occupied by landing- the horses, 

 a number of aborig-inal natives assembled on the 

 beach ; the}' evinced no symptom of hostility, but 

 appeared much surprised at our horses and sheep. 

 White men they had frequently seen before, as 

 parties have landed on the beach from surveying- 

 vessels. 



We found no difficulty in making- them compre- 

 hend that we desired to be friendly with them, and 

 they advanced towards us with g-reen bouglis in 

 their hands, which they displayed as emblems of 

 peace. We met them with our arms extended and 

 our hands open, indicating- that we had no imple- 



