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who after inspecting the vessel for form sake, and partaking of a 
hearty collation, instantly freed us from their company. We 
were boarded by several boats, which offered to take passengers 
ashore; but as it was near dusk, and as the most of us were in no 
hurry, only two of our fellow-passengers accepted their propo¬ 
sals. This was the nineteenth day since our departure from Sandy 
Hook, and we could not be too thankful to Providence for his 
protection, and our happy and speedy voyage. As it was known 
in Liverpool, that we were to sail on the 16th ultimo, from New 
York, our friends anxiously awaited our arrival. 
On the 14th of July, between two and three o’clock in the 
morning every body was already stirring on board of our ship; 
we hoisted anchor and set sail, with a favourable wind, to reach 
Liverpool by daybreak. This city, as is known, is situated on 
the right bank of the Mersey, in Lancashire; seen from the water, 
it presents a charming prospect. To the right you behold the 
coast of Chestershire, and a deep bay which stretches to the city 
of Chester. This coast is not handsome at first view, but becomes 
more agreeable after doubling a very dangerous rocky point, 
which runs from the left bank of the Mersey, not far from the 
harbour of Liverpool, and on which, during gales, vessels are 
often liable to be wrecked. You then discover on this coast 
beautiful country-seats, and in the back ground pleasant villages. 
Captain Croker wished to avail himself of the rising tide to run 
into the Prince’s dock; this required much manoeuvering, and at 
last we took in sail. After an hour’s labour we ultimately reached 
the dock. The dock was so crowded with ships, that the Pacific 
took her place fourth from the wharf. I went ashore, and took 
up my lodgings at the King’s Arms Hotel, in Castle-street, an 
excellent hotel, in which I lodged three years ago. The landing 
of my baggage went on very slowly, because it had to be carried 
over three vessels. When landed, it was carried to the so called 
old dock, to a toll-house, situated in the interior of the city. This 
toll-house is an old, narrow, smoky building, by no means 
worthy so rich a trading emporium as Liverpool. Before I 
could have my baggage examined, I was obliged to present my¬ 
self at the alien-office, to produce my passport; it was taken 
from me, and I received a passport ad interim, in lieu thereof. 
Upon the whole, I had to undergo a great many formalities. In 
America, it was quite the contrary: there they never thought of 
asking me for a passport. Ultimately I received permission to 
have my baggage examined, which was done in the politest man¬ 
ner possible. 
