plants and rare birds, engaged a canoe to take them on board. In their first embarkation, they overset their frail barge in the surf, but eventually they all reached the ship in safety.
On the 22nd, Lieut. Cook removed into another bay called Tolaga, a little to the southward; which was pointed out by the natives as more convenient for his purpose. Here the Endeavour anchored for a whole week, taking in copious supplies of water, wood, and excellent celery. The armourer's forge was set up, to repair the iron work; a friendly trade was carried on with the natives; their houses, fortresses, and canoes were examined; one of the latter being very large, measuring 68 ft. in length; their military exercises were exhibited, and their hideous war-song chanted. The plants, and natural curiosities of the place, were also carefully observed; particularly some singular perforated rocks.
On monday, Oct. 30th, our navigators proceeded on their voyaged In their progress northward, for some days, several canoes, full of armed men, came off at different points, and threatened an attack; but the firing of a shot or two quickly dispersed them. The country appeared more populous, as they proceeded; and the number and size of the canoes that came off, increased. On Saturday, Nov. 4th, the Endeavour anchored in a bay that was named Mercury Bay, from the observation of the transit of Mercury there, on thureday the 9th. During ten days spent here, good supplies of mackerel and other fish were obtained; partly by hauling the seine, but chiefly by purchase. Oysters and other shell-fish were also plentiful; and wild fowl, particularly shags and ducks. Mr. Banks and Dr. Solander made great additions to
