THE POLYNESIAN.
SATURDAY, FEB. 6, 1871.
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CHATTER H.


Don Juan de AlvircZ and his sister Julia
of Spain nobly related, but like many other
families of rank at that period, impoverished
by iruitless enterprises to the new world.
They were young and full Of hope, and re-
ceiving letter from wealthy relation in
Mexico inviting them to try their fortunes in
the country Of his adoption, they sailed for
Vera Cruz.


Soon after, arriving at the city of Mexico,
they learned that their relative had received
an appointment in the government of Ma
Mia, and had sailed for that place but short
time previous, leaving Instructions for them
to follow. They hurried on, and reached
Acapulco in time to secure passage in the
annual galleon for the PHILIPPINES. Their
passage had been rapid and pleasant, and
the vessel being crowded with young adven-
turers with more of hope and spirits than re-
sources, mirth and froIic held high sway.
"Joy for the present, Danish thought for the
future" seemed to be the motto of all; even
the commander, a veteran sca-iarcr, whose
experience had secured for him the command
of this Argosy, which was treighted with the
product of the gold and silver mines, relaxed
his discipline, and frequently joined the rev.
ellers. The fairness of the breeze, and
smoothness of the sea like the song of a
syren, luIled even the usual care for the ves-
sci.


One night, having abandoned themselves
as was their wont to the song and wine-cup,
and prolonged their carouse to later hour
than usual, the alarming cry of fire reached
their ears. Rushing upon deck, their situa-
ton and danger burst at once upon their
view. All was riot and confusion, some call
ing upon the saints for aid others endeavor.
ing to arrest the flames by violent but futile
efforts. In vain the Captain endeavored to
restore some degree OF order, their horror
and alright was now as great and nexprcss.
ible as their former vain confidence. The
wind had increased, and the flames were fast
spreading to every part of the ll-faed shin
Some one called out that the fire had rcach-
ed the magazine; a wild cry arose, and as #
by one instructive impulse, that crowd Of two
hundred beings rushed for the boats. The