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and all sort of unnecessary nonsense. At 2 PM
the guns were loaded, and about three the President's
carriage came in sight, when a salute of 21 guns was fired.
The cutter was sent on shore with an Officer and
cushions and flags for the ladies: after the usual
etiquette offered by us to Arkesas lady, I took
care of the youngest daughter, a most beautiful girl
of 15: after showing them round the Ship refreshment
was laid out in the cabin and Gun Room: Arkesa
who has been the instrument of cutting so many throats
is a middle, rather good looking but very determined
man. They landed after being on board an hour
with another Royal Salute. A party of ladies and
gentlemen afterwords came on board.

July 31st Went ashore to say adios to our
friends, came on board at noon, lighted fires
and were soon steaming down the river, anchoring
when dark.

August 1st Weighed at daylight. At 10 the
engines got out of working order, when we made
sail, till the repair was made good and by one
touched at Rosario, where we landed & three passengers
anchoring at the usual time.

August 2nd A nasty wet morning : weighed & went
down the River. At 10 we had another break down in the Engine
but it was very soon repaired. Passed many vessels
running up the River. It rained all day, and continued
to do so all night. At 9 made it Saturday & turned in.

Sunday August 3rd 1856. In the Parana - a most
disagreeable morning, weighed as early as possible and