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were frequently Argemone, Heliotropium ; a Sonchus, 
several grasses, &c. The other indigenous plants corres- 
pond mostly with those of St. Vincent, but flourish 
better here; the same Sida was common; the usual 
Euphorbia, prostrata ? Cassia obovata ; Tribulus 
terrestris; the leafless Asclepiadea of St. Vincent; the 
Borago Africana ; Tamarix Senegalensis were also 
found here. In that part of the plantation nearest the 
shore there is an Indigophera, a new species of Phaca, 
Phaca micrantha, and a species of Plumbago, which 
if scandens, mentioned as belonging to St. Jago, must 
be indigenous on these islands. 
The brook in the main valley was full of bamboo, 
which looked very pretty, especially when intertwined 
with convolvulus, near a small cascade. Along the brook 
were also an Epilobium, Plantago, Cyperus, Samolus 
valerandi. Orchilla is chiefly exported from this island. 
Friday, June 1 8 . — Having with ditflculty completed 
our water, we sailed at 1 p.m. We had at first very 
light airs ; but on clearing the land, the trade-wind blew 
with great force, accompanied by a very heavy chopping 
sea; which together with the “ top hamper” of a large 
quantity of coals on deck, caused us to roll very heavily, 
whereby the head of the foremast was supposed to be 
sprung ; and we were for some time in a most uncom- 
fortable condition, till finding it was not possible to 
weather St. Jago, we were obliged to alter our course 
and get into smoother water. 
The brilliant phosphorescence of the sea this evening 
