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quested permission, which was granted, to 
present the islanders with three casks of rice, 
twelve bags of bread, and one cask of sugar ; 
the value of these articles being charged 
against their wages. Mr. Nobbs left the 
shore amidst the tears and blessings of his 
little flock, by whom he is sincerely beloved. 
" Before making sail on our course, we 
ran in close to the island, hoisted the royal 
standard at the particular request of the 
islanders, who had never before seen it 
displayed, fired a royal salute, manned 
the rigging, and gave three cheers for the 
islanders, which they answered heartily. We 
arrived at Valparaiso on the 30th August." 
Mr. Nobbs having travelled by the Isth- 
mus of Panama, arrived in England by the 
Orinoco steamer on Saturday, Oct. 16, 1852. 
Admiral Moresby had supplied him with 
the means of obtaining a passage from 
Valparaiso to London, and had offered 100/L 
towards such costs as might be incurred 
during his absence from the island. 
On Mr. Nobbs presenting himself to the 
Bishop of London, his Lordship, in considera- 
