October 3^rd. 1846 The atmosphere has somewhat cooled this morning: we may hope for the remainder of the passage mitigation of the intolerable heat of our cabins at night. Our passengers and the officers of the vessel enjoy themselves after dinner in playing nine pins and skittles.

Last night we had a few songs from a Mrs. Merrick, an officer's lady.

7^th. The weather for the last three days has been very cool and pleasant. We are now going fast through the water, with a fair wind. Mr. French my fellow passenger was intended for the Jesuits, having passed some time in their Noviciate - he still retains a strong affection for them and seems a very religious man. His name is Daniel, and I have been surprised to hear from him that his brother E. in Demerara is but a year younger than himself, his own age being 49 last May.

9^th. Opened yesterday Young's letter which I received as I was leaving Demerara. It contains a parting sting from Light.

The Guadeloupe Abbé (Nieslay) recounts a sad story of a young priest who less than two months ago was requested by the mother of a young female who was going to Point à Pitre to show some attention to her daughter on her arrival in that town, whither he was also going. He took her to an hotel and debauched her. He was obliged to fly the Island.

9^th. One of our passengers died this morning. He came on board at St. Kitt's moribund. He was a Scotchman named Walter Williamson. At noon the poor fellow was consigned to the deep, the Captain reading the funeral service. Head wind all this day and yesterday - put on a warm pair of trowsers.

The Curate of St. Martin's is an Irishman named Wall, formerly on the Dublin Mission. Mr. French does not speak of him in very favorable terms - another Irishman named Kennedy is a curate at Guadeloupe. He has amassed a large sum of money - over 100,000 francs.

10. The wind has veered round in our favor since 3 o'c. a.m. We now hope to arrive at Fayal some time tomorrow afternoon.

Gave Mr. French yesterday the small parcel which I received from his brother in Demerara.

11 October 1846. Our fair wind left us yesterday afternoon - during the night the ship rolled so much as to banish all sleep from my eyes.

Between 5 and 6 this evening made Fayal. Went ashore and visited one of the churches - encountered an old man by the name of Curry, a native of Cork, who bored me the whole time I was ashore. He has lived, he says, 43 years in Fayal - was British Consul, and in the possession of considerable wealth some years ago - all which has vanished.

12^th. Left Fayal at 7 last evening with a fair wind which still continues. Slept soundly last night notwithstanding the copious libation of Tea which I took.

13^th. The wind still continues fair, and the weather exceedingly mild. We shall probably arrive at Southampton on Sunday next. Made 245 miles the last 24 hours.

14th October 1846. The wind has veered about to the N.W., which is still favorable, but it is blowing hard.

16^th. 2 p.m. Since the 14^th. at noon it has been blowing very hard - especially during the night of the 14^th. and the morning of the 15^th We are now on the edge of Soundings and shall probably reach Southampton on Sunday forenoon.

17^th. At six this morning abreast of Ushant Light. We are now steaming up the channel at the rate of 10 knots per hour. Early in the morning we shall be in Southampton, please God. Weather fine. Sea smooth.

The machinery of the Severn weighs about 500 tons, and she carries generally on quitting port about 750 tons coal.

At 11 p.m. met the outward steamer Dee, hailed her by rocket.

18. At 6 a.m. arrived at Southampton - and at 4 p.m. started for London, which we reached in 4 hours. Put up at the Sablonniere hotel. Heard that Clancy is daily expected here.

19. Found J. Kennelly at the hotel, bound for the Mauritius.

22 October 1846 A visit from Mr. Lucas. Shewed him a bundle of Clancy's anonymous Epistles - and gave him several documents to read, which he is to return.

On the 21^st., wrote to Lord Grey.

William Lee has just arrived and brings me two letters, one from D^r Russell of Maynooth introducing me to Mr. Hawes, the other from D^r Whitehead introducing me from to O'Connor Don. Called at the Colonial Office and sent in D^r Russell's letter. Revd. D^r Ferguson called.

Posted on Tuesday last Miss Lyons's letter to Miss Stewart, 23 Great Orford Street, Liverpool. Wrote also to M. Kelly, D^r Murdoch, Grantley Berkeley, Mr. Kenny, Miss Adams, Mr. Troy and D^r Taylor.

23. W. Lee breakfasted with me. Wrote to D^r Cullen, M. Kelly and Judge Firebrace.

24. Left for Dublin by 10 o'clock train. Arrived at Liverpool at half past 5 p.m.

25. At half past 10 a.m. arrived at Kingstown from Liverpool in the Princess. Had a very stormy passage in the Princess - in imminent danger of being lost.

Put up at the Northumberland - in the course of the day called on the Henry's.

26. Dined with the Henry's. Met Fr. O'Shea - called at Johnson's lane, Adam and Eve [the Franciscan church and monastery off Merchants Quay], and Denmark Street.

27. Started for Carlow by railway at 11 a.m. - arrived at 2 p.m.

28. Left for Kilkenny - saw Bishop Walsh.

29. Started for Cork - arrived at 8 p.m.

30. Before breakfast called on my good friend Mr. Troy.