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by 4 A. M. This day cleaned out the 
cabin, which was a scene of blood and 
destruction of which the recollection at 
this day chills the blood in our veins.— 
Every thing bearing marks of the mur¬ 
der, was brought on deck and washed. 
Lat. 5° 50' N. Long. 159° 13' W. 
Jan. 27th. These twenty-four hours 
commenced with moderate breezes from 
the eastward. Middle and latter part 
calm. Employed in cleaning the small 
arms which were fifteen in number, and 
making cartridge boxes. 
Lat. 3° 45’ N., Long. 160° 45’ W. 
Jan, 28. This day experienced fine 
weather, and light breezes from N. by 
W. The black steward was hung for 
the following crime. 
George Comstock who Was appoint¬ 
ed steward after the mutiny, and busi¬ 
ness calling him into the cabin, he saw 
the former steward, now called the pur¬ 
ser, engaged in loading a pistol; He 
asked him what he was doing that for. 
His reply was, “ I have heard something 
very strange, and I’m going to be ready 
