Blackfish.—Ship “Phocion.”—Ship “Ganges.”—Bark “Belle.”—“Chips” in Prison.—Friday’s Departure.—Sorrowful Leave-taking.—Ship “Bengal.”—Ship “Lion.”—Henderville’s Island once more.—Dick Simpson.—Ship “John and Elizabeth.”—Another New Year.—“Music by the Band.”—Variations.—An “Amateur” Concert.—Bark “Alfred Tyler.”—Wreck of the “Ontario.”—Ocean Island again.—Freshwater Cavern.—Superstitions.—Beachcombers.— Rascally Operations.—Convicts.—Taboo.—Natives.—Climate.— Houses.—Religious Belief.—Sharp Practice.—Characteristics.— Whaling.—Pleasant Island.—Disturbance with the Natives.—Ship “Mohawk.”—Pitcairn’s Island.—Mutiny of the “Bounty’s” Crew.— Death of Mrs. P.—“To my Husband.”—Massacre at Covill’s Island.—Whaling again.—A few stray Thoughts upon that subject.—Heavy Gale.—A “Gemman ob Color.”—His splendid Dress.—Passage to Guam. 198 CHAPTER XXII. Island of Rota.—Appearance.—Streets and Houses.—Inhabitants.— Governor.—Guam.—Umata Bay.—Procuring Water.—Marisa.—Its Appearance.—Port of Apia.—Fort.—Liberty.—A splendid Ride.— Boarding-houses.—Police.—Reflections.—Inhabitants.—Choppers.— A cowardly Murder.—Bombardment of the Palace.—Attend Mass.— Toddy.—Streets.—Houses.—Palace.—Calaboose.—Cock-fighting.— Seminary.—Insurrection of Prisoners.—Females.—Take a Stroll.— Ruins.—Reservoir.—Tobacco.—Betel Nut.—Captain Anderson.— Rebellion.—Jollification.—A novel Mode of choosing a Governor.—Congratulations.—Parade.—Aguadente.—Caroline Islanders.—Last Day on Shore.—Arguing the Point.—Disarming the Guard.—“Where is my Musket?”—Visit to the Fort.—Strange Doings.—Ready for Sea. 222 CHAPTER XXIII. Bailey’s Island.—Turtle.—Whaling.—Ship “James Allen.”— Water-spouts.—A heavy Gale.—Monotony.—A Swimming Adventure.— Ship “Atkins Adams.”—Spanish Jack again.—Tow-line Tea.— Captain’s stump Speech.—A large Whale.—Bark “Antelope.”— Strange Incident.—Passage to the Group.—Pitt’s Island.—Bark “Smyrna.”—A rummy Set.—Ship “Susan.”—Fearful Tragedy.— Passage to Strong’s Island.—Ship “Atlantic.”—Ship “Charles W. Morgan.”—“At home” once more.—Rev. Mr. Snow.—Characteristic Meanness.—Rotumah Dance.—Feast and Dance.—Sickness of Mr. L.— Divine Service on Board.—New Zealand Native.—Farewell to Strong’s Island. 240 CHAPTER XXIV.