318 VISIT OF THE JUNO TO HTCAIRN. 
command of Captain Fremantle, for the object 
and with the results detailed in the following 
statement. This communication appeared in the 
Nautical Magazine for April, 1856 : 
" Having left Sydney on the 6th ult., I arrived 
off Pitcairn's Island on the 18th instant (17th, 
according to the Pitcairn date). 
" As we approached Bounty Bay, a whale- 
boat, containing the magistrate, G. M. Frederick 
Young, and several other natives, came along- 
side ; and having assured us that landing was 
practicable, I shortly after accompanied them on 
shore with half the officers. 
" The cordial reception which is accorded to 
officers of men-of-war by the ingenuous, warm- 
hearted, and loyal inhabitants of the Island, 
need not be repeated. The visit of one of Her 
Majesty's ships is always a short season of 
gaiety and innocent excitement. Labour and 
studies are suspended, and all occupy themselves 
in the service and entertainment of their .wel-1 
come visitors. 
t- "After having been heartily greeted by the 
whole population, we proceeded to the church 
and school-house, the spot usually chosen for, 
assembling the community upon public matters., 
Here the object of the mission was explained to 
them. The Rev. Mr. Nobbs also read out a 
brief description of Norfolk Island, which had 
been drawn up and furnished by His Excellency 
the Governor-General of New South Wales. 
" The generous proposal of Her Majesty's 
Government was not altogeflier unexpected ; 
