Rested very well though I had some fear at the beginning of the night. I
also awoke, found myself very warm and feared I had done too much.
However soon fell asleep. Rose soon after six--another brilliant
morning.
Orders are communicated to the servants by signal bells. At half past
seven a gong sounded, the same repeated at eight, the latter being the
signal for breakfast. A long table with bread, all sorts of fish, meat,
cakes, strawberries, attended by eight black waiters. Called upon T.
Dean and he very kindly assisted in getting my portmanteau, and also in
exchanging my dollars which are at par or 4_s._ 6_d._ making 2-3/4 in my
favour. Went to the auction and am told that the greatest part of
British goods are disposed of in this way; when once advertised they
must be sold as people will not lose their time in inspection; all
depends on the scarcity with regard to pieces, therefore requires great
care in watching the turns of the market. Took a glass of soda-water
made palatable with sweet lemon juice. Arranged matters in my
portmanteau. Dined with upwards of 70 persons of both sexes. All sorts
of meat cooked in all ways; the peas sweetened as in Italy. Dessert
chiefly oranges and strawberries.
Strolled by Broadway, examined the two churches, also the City Hall.
Attended one of the courts trying a ship insurance case; conducted like
those in England excepting that there are no gowns or wigs. The Judge
also in plain clothes but addressed as His Honour; the witnesses are
sworn as with us, standing near the Judge and the Jury 13. Coming out of
the Court it began to rain a little, afterwards a good deal of lightning
with some thunder.