Voyage of the United States Frigate Potomac: Under the Command of Commodore ... - Jeremiah N. Reynolds - Google Books

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CONTENTS.

Object of the Cruise-Selection of the Frigate-Her departure from Washington-

Reflections on passing Mount Vernon-Descending the River-Hampton Roads

-New-York-Additional Orders-Final Departure-Sandy Hook-Dismissing

the Pilot-Tribute of Affection

Sea-sickness-The Gulf-stream-A Storm at Sea-Cape de Verds-St. Antonio-

A Whale-ship-Trial of Speed-Crossing the Equator-Rio Janeiro-Courteous

Reception of the Frigate

Harbour of Rio Janeiro and surrounding Scenery-Appearance of its entrance from

the Offing-Its works of Defence-City of Rio, or St. Sebastian-Public Square,

Façade, and Fountain-Public Buildings, Houses, and Shops-Paucity of Ac-

commodations for Strangers-Climate, Food, and Health-Arcos de Carioco, or

Grand Aqueduct Discovery and Settlement of Brazil—Injustice to the Natives

-Origin of the African Slave Trade-Discovery and Settlement of Rio Janeiro

-Emigration of the Royal Family-Their Return to Portugal-Civil Revolution

in Brazil-Accession of Don Pedro-War with Buenos Ayres, terminated by an

unpopular Treaty-Abdication of Don Pedro-Insurrectionary Symptoms-Cler-

ical Abuses-Population of Rio-Condition of the Slaves-Natural Productions

-Theatrical fête on board the Potomac

Departure from Rio Janeiro-Glorious Sunset at Sea-A white Squall-A Man

Overboard-A narrow Escape-Cape of Good Hope-Arrival of the Potomac at

Cape-Town-Table Bay, with Sailing Directions-First Discovery of the Cape

by Diaz-Origin of the Colony-Description of the Town-State of the Press,

Literature, and Education-Climate, Clouds, and Vapours

Cape of Good Hope-Progress of the Colony-Cape District-Districts of Stellen-

bosch, Worcester, Swellendam, George, Uitenhage, Albany, Somerset, and Graaf

Rainet-Population Table—Imports and Exports-Judiciary Establishment-Post-

office-Humane and Religious Institutions-Revenue, Military, &c.-The Caffres

-Captain Stout's Character of them-The Hottentots-Progress of Education

Particulars of the Seizure of the Ship Friendship by the Malays, and the Massacre

of part of her Crew-Retaking of the Ship, and her Return to Salem-The Po-

tomac's hospitable Reception at the Cape of Good Hope-Interchange of Civili-

ties-Proceeds on her Cruise-Plan of Operations-St. Paul's Island—Arrival

on the Coast of Sumatra-Dangerous Navigation

The Potomac, disguised as a Merchantman, anchors off Quallah-Battoo-A recon-

noitring party of Americans deterred from landing by the hostile movements of

the Malays-But little hopes of obtaining Indemnification by peaceable measures—

Preparations for Enforcing our just demands-Humane Instructions of the Com-

modore-Landing of the Crew, with strict orders not to commence Hostilities,

unless attacked by the Malays-The latter fire on the Americans, who imme-

diately advance to the Attack, and storm and dismantle all the Forts but one-

The Victorious Party return on board-Loss in the Attack-Funeral Service for

the Slain-Official Documents
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Bombardment of Tuca de Lama-The Malays ask a Truce-Aiarm of the inhab-

itants of Soo-soo-The friendly Rajah, Po Adam, relieves their apprehensions-

Embassy of submission from the Malays of Quallah-Battoo-The Commodore's

admonition to them, interpreted by Po Adam-The Potomac anchors at Soo-soo

to procure water-Precautions against a surprise-Po Adam's friendship for the

Americans, and consequent losses-His character, dress, and personal appear-

ance-His allegiance to the King of Acheen-Outrage of the king's brother-Po

Adam's retaliation-His wives-Astonishment of the Malays on inspecting the

force of the Potomac-Interchange of presents-Ceremony of killing a buf-

falo

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Sumatra, the Ophir of Solomon-Described by Marco Polo-Visited by the Arabs

-Discovered by the Portuguese-Size and location-Face of the country--

Mountains, rivers, lakes, &c.-Climate and temperature-Monsoons and other

winds-Soil, minerals, metals, organic remains, &c.—Volcanoes and earthquakes

-Origin of the inhabitants-Several distinct races- -Description of their persons,

dress, and ornaments-Effects of climate on character-Illustrated by the Esqui-

maux, the Laplander, and the Arab-The useful arts in Sumatra-Villages, houses,

furniture, and food-Productions of the animal kingdom-Manner of cultivating

pepper, trees, spices, gums, &c.

The Malays of Sumatra-Difficulty of delineating their Character-Their Language,

Poetry, &c.-Five different Languages spoken in Sumatra-Malay duplicity—

Effects of their intercourse with Foreigners-Conscious Inferiority-Erroneous

Policy formerly exercised towards them-Favourable Traits in their Character-

The Rejangs-Their Laws, Customs, and Political Regulations-Their judicial

Proceedings-Manner of taking an Oath-Rights of Inheritance, &c.-Their

secret Hoards-Security for Debts-Punishment for Theft and Murder-Court-

ship, Marriage, and Divorces-Cock-fighting-Use of the Betele-nut-Tobacco

-Early Maturity of Females-Funeral Obsequies-Religious and superstitious

Notions The Lampoons-Their Hospitality

Sumatra The Kingdom of Menangcabow-Its former Power and Splendour-

Curious Proclamation of the Sultan-Arts and Manufactures of the People-

Fire-arms and Gunpowder-The Battas; their Religion, Character, Manners,

Customs-The Kingdom of Acheen-Description of the Inhabitants, Govern-

ment, Religion, &c.-Severity of their Punishments-Cruel Sport of the Quallah-

Battooans-Dress and Character of the Achenese--Their Oratory-Revival of

Trade after the late War-Imbecility of the Government-The Rajah of Trumon

-Islands on the Coast-Pulo Nyas Parents sell their Children for Slaves-The

Pogies-Islands and Inhabitants of Egano-Winds and Currents--Surveys and

Charts, by Captains Endicott and Gillis

Early voyages to Sumatra-Portuguese establishments at Acheen and Pasay-

Naval power of Acheen-Portuguese defeated-The English well received at

Acheen-The Dutch suspected-The French neglected-Rivalry and hostilities

between the English and Dutch-English and French-The English at Padang-

Americans visit the East-Commercial enterprise of Salem-Carnes's voyage to

Sumatra-Loss of his vessel in returning-Sails in the Rajah-His successful

voyage-Consequent curiosity and excitement-Unsuccessful attempt at compe-

tition-Interesting extracts from the Records of the Salem East India Marine

Society-Ship Friendship, Williams-Fanny, Smith-John, Barton-Three

Friends, Stewart-Her accident in the Strait of Bally-Active, Nicholas-

Recovery, Dana-and the Putnam-Tribute to the Commercial enterprise of

Sumatra Effects of the Potomac's visit illustrated by facts-Piratical practices of

the Natives previous to that event, and their good conduct since-Their former

frequent attempts and failures proved by their own confessions, and the testimony

of Shipmasters-Their triumphant boasting respecting the Friendship, and threats

of future aggressions-Effect of that event on our Eastern Commerce-Revival

of that Commerce after the attack on Quallah-Battoo-Anecdote of Mahommed

Bundah-His visit to the Potomac-Respect and admiration of the American

character-Hints to Government on the protection of our Commerce

Passage to the Straits of Sunda-Centennial Anniversary of Washington's Birthday

-Patriotic Reflections-Enter the Strait-Prince's Island--Java Head-Flat

Point-Keyser's Bay-Lampoon Bay-Rajah Bassa Peak-Hog Point-Mew

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Bay and Island-Pepper Bay-Anger Roads and Village-Cap and Button-

Bantam, or St. Nicholas' Point-Shores of Bantam-Beautiful Prospect-Bantam

Hill, Bay, Town, and Villages-Traffic with the Natives-Perilous adventure of

the Commodore-The Thousand Islands-Burial of the dead-The Potomac

anchors in Batavia Roads-Beacons in the Strait of Sunda

Java and Sumatra once connected-Origin of the name of Java-Size and location

of the Island-Origin of the inhabitants-Pagans and Idolaters-Java succes-

sively visited by the Siamese, Arabs, Malays, and Chinese-Arab missionaries-

Conversion of the inhabitants to the Mahommedan faith-the Portuguese visit

the Island-The English-The Dutch at Bantam-At Batavia-The English at

Bantam-Massacre of Amboyna-Dutch oppressions-Massacre of the Chinese

at Batavia-Americans visit Batavia-Governor Daendel's Administration-An-

tiquities of Java-Description of the Javans-Their dress-Origin of the kris-

Character, habits, and manners-Early marriages-Frequent divorces-Cookery

and food-Amusements-Useful arts and manufactures-Houses, furniture,

employments, agriculture, and commerce-Government, literature, &c.

Bay and City of Batavia-Former Commerce, Wealth, and Magnificence-Unex-

pected Reverses-Description of the City-Causes of its Unhealthiness-Im-

provements by Marshal Daendels-Beauty of the Environs-Villas and Roads-

Blue Mountains-Village of Buitenzorg-Ruins of Pajajaran-Population of Ba-

tavia-Number and Condition of the Slaves-Chinese Industry and Festivals-

Balians, Javans, and other Classes--Dutch Population-Frightful Mortality-

Health of the City improved-Biographical Sketch of Daendels-European Prov-

inces of Java-Native Provinces-Total Population-Face and Appearance of the

Country-Mountains, Volcanoes, and Minerals-Rivers, Climate, Soil, and Vege-

table Productions-The Bohun Upas-Origin of the Fable-Poison made from the

Sap of the Anchar-Animal Productions-Commerce, Revenue, and Political

State of the Country

Leaving Batavia-Illness of the Commodore's son-Once more at Sea-Calms and

opposing currents-Drag the bottom for shells-Augmentation of the sick-list-

Heat of the weather-Gaspar Straits-Tardy progress in the China Sea-Har-

assing duty-Cross the equator-Island of St. Barbe-Pulo Aor-Sickness and

death-Terrific thunder-storm-Death of N. K. G. Oliver, Esq.-Funeral obse-

quies-Contribution for his family-Tedious calms, and oppressive heat-Increas-

ing mortality-Dreary prospects-Cheering sight of a sail-Speak an English

bark-Mutual interchange of courtesies-A vertical sun-Coast of China-Canton

Bay-A Chinese pilot-Anchor in Macao Road

China-Town of Macao-Lintin Island and Bay-Opium Smugglers-The Com-

modore's Excursion to Canton-Inhabitants of Lintin-Small Feet of the Chinese

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