From the National Intsligencer. LETTER FROM THE SOUTH SEA. IT c oop or WAv prArarax
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I U. 5. SLooP OF WAR PEACOCK.

 ] PassGeta, Otahiti, August IS, 1926.

 1 You were informed of our contemplated cruise among the South Sea Islands, for the protection of our extensive whale fishery in this remote quarter of the globe. Or June 27th, we sailed from Guayaquil, anG on July 4th anchored in Essex Bay, Charle. Island, one of the Galapagos. Novelty ,& a desire to get stock oftortoises, prompt ed us to anchor at this Island, both of which objects being accomplished in four days. (having taken upwards of 300 terrapins on board) on the Sth, we put to sea, and on the 22d, anchored in Massachusetts Bay, Madison Island, having performed the pas- sage in less than 15 days, during which time the ship actually ran over 32OO miles, ave- raging more than 200 miles per day. At Massachusetts Bay we remained days, during which time the ship was visited by almost the whole population of that part of the Island. Their surprize and admiration appeared unsuitable. There were numerous applications among the young men to ac- company us to America, two of whom we now have on board, and may probably gratify you with sight of them.

 Massachusetts Bay, you will remember, is the port Com. Porter occupied with the Essex, and her prizes, during the late war. The ramparts ofFort Madison are still vis- ible, and the wall that encompassed Porter's camp remains, though in dilapidated state. On the morning of August 7th, the high island, Otaheite, was visible from the deck, and the next day, we anchored in Matavia Bay. Matavia is now one ofthe regular mis- sionary stations of Tahiti, of which there are nine at present on this island. Soon af- ter anchoring the Rev. MT. Wilson, who has charge of the Matavia district, accomp- anied by two of the principal chiefs, came on board to welcome our arrival, which they hailed as new era, the Peacock being the only American man-of-war ever here. The two successive days, we were visit ed by the several dignitaries of the district among whom was the Chief Justice, whose name is Parvor.-He is man remarkable for his size and stature, weighing not less than three hundred weight.--As far as we can judge, his intellect is not out of propor- ton. He is well educated--is very fond of talking, or rather argument, at which he IS very acute, and quite an orator. His in- formation is general he has a perfect

 Nnowledge of the principles of the English

 and American Governments, frequently

 discusses theirrespective merits, and great " prefers that of the U. States to all others. Almost the first question Judge Parvor asked me, was, "Who is President of the

 u. States now " And when | informed hinrMr. Adams was, he called for pen ,and wrote the Presidents name on memoran- dunn which he carries with him, remark