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aloe-tree. The farmers live here in affluence, and the crew 
continued to experience the most liberal and kind attention 
during the remainder of their journey. 
On their arrival at Stallen Bush, the captain waited on Mr. 
Brinch, whose reputation can never be mentioned but in terms 
of the most fervent gratitude and esteem. His residence is 
one of those delightful places which, from its natural situation 
and fertility, wraps the beholder, the moment he sees it, in a 
kind of ecstasy. The vines there are reared with great atten- 
tion, and are highly productive. Grain, vegetation, and fruits, 
yield abundant crops ; and camphire-trees of very large di- 
mensions thrive also in the settlement. Indeed, the whole set- 
tlement seemed to be so precisely what it should be, that any 
alteration must be a deformity. The people here dress well, 
but nearer the English than the Dutch style. They have 
nothing of that sullen taciturnity belonging to the character 
of the Hollander ; but are sprightly and good humored. 
" I remained two days (says the captain) under the roof of 
this liberal and benevolent gentleman. He pressed me to 
stay longer ; but I was desirous of reaching the Cape, and 
therefore declined his hospitable invitation. In the morning, 
therefore, he provided me with a horse and guide, and I took 
my departure from Stallen Bush on the 30th, in the morning. 
Our journey was but short, and we arrived the same evening 
at the Cape of Good Hope ; and although emaciated in my 
frame, yet in tolerable health." 
LOSS OF THE SLOOP OF WAR HORNET 
TUe following account of this lamented ship may he relied 
upon as authentic. It was furnished for the Sailor' s Ma- 
gazine hy a gentleman who served seven years on hoard of 
that ship, and who holds the medal hy which a grateful 
country has sought to perpetuate the deeds of hravery that 
have been done in her. Congress have passed a law, giviyig 
to the heirs of the officers, seamen, and marines, who were 
in the service of the United States, and lost in the Hornet, 
a sum equal to six months^ pay, in addition to what was due 
September 10, 1830. 
The United States sloop of war Hornet, which is supposed 
to have foundered in the tremendous hurricane that swept 
