PUETHER ASCENT ABANDONED. 
Ill’ 
This resolution having been taken in the morning, 
the anchor was weighed, and the vessel dropped down 
with the stream, a few miles below Egga, where we 
anchored in the evening. 
Those only who were with Captain Trotter from 
first to last in the Expedition, and had an opportunity 
of observing with what unceasing zeal, what untiring 
energy he devoted himself to its grand objects, can 
form any idea of the painful sacrifice stern necessity 
compelled him to make, when he issued the order to 
turn the vessel’s head downwards, and relinquish 
designs, which his benevolent mind had so long and 
so ardently cherished. 
To say more of this excellent man on this trying 
occasion, might appear unseemly. Justice to my own 
feelings, as well as to him, tells me I ought not to say 
less. 
Averages of Meteorological Observations taken 
AT AND below EgGA, PROM THE IST TO THE 5tH 
October ; both days included. (3 p.m.) 
Baro- 
nietei'. 
Tlier- 
mometer. 
Dry 
Bulb. 
Wet 
Bulb. 
Dew 
Point. 
Winds. 
29-540 
89‘S3 
90*00 
79-30 
72-lG 
Dead calm all day. 
Occasional torna- 
dos during night. 
