MR. NOBBS'S ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND. 217 
vice, and preached an excellent sermon. The 
hymns were sung in regular parts by the whole 
congregation. I doubt much whether any 
church in England, excepting cathedrals, can 
boast of such a good choir. The congregation 
were very nicely dressed : indeed, it is a great 
point to have white shirts on Sundays. The 
Sabbath is strictly observed. The crew of the 
Portland requested 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 Isthmus 
of Panama, sailed by the Orinoco steamer, and 
landed at Portsmouth on Saturday, Oct. 16, 
1852. Admiral Moresby had supplied him 
with the means of obtaining a passage from 
Valparaiso to London, and generously contri- 
buted one hundred pounds towards such costs 
as might be incurred during his absence from 
the island. 
On his presenting himself to the late Bishop, 
his Lordship, in consideration of Mr. Nobbs's 
