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from the weather. We this morning received 

 a report that the Indians had set fire to the 

 wreck, and that it had burnt to the water's edge. 

 Towards night the weather became cloudy, with 

 showers of rain. 



June 25. — Hard rain during the night, but 

 clearing since daylight. Signor Sylva, who had 

 rendered himself of use in all cases where 

 his authority was necessary, this day took his 

 departure for Arauco, with our consent that he 

 should do so ; his presence now with us not 

 being of sufficient consequence to detain him 

 longer from his command at Aruaco: the in- 

 fluence of Mr. Rouse, the Consul, still with us, 

 ensuring on all occasions the countenance and 

 aid of the Chilian government, if wanted. Our 

 friend Sylva found our rum particularly cordial 

 to his taste, and his desire to have a small supply 

 for his journey was granted. The crew was 

 employed in drying bedding, &c., and scrubbing 

 hammocks. We received a supply of potatoes, 

 and a few cheeses, which we found very accept- 

 able. Nothing in sight from the hills. The 

 seine was hauled in the river, but without suc- 

 cess. Erected a hut on the hill near the flag- 

 staff, for the shelter of the party who were 



