[157] Zool. Journal, vol. v. p. 333.
[158] Some have since been found on the north-east side of the Guaytecas Islands.
[159] Chaura. Una murta que no se come. Febres, Dict. of the Chileno language. It is, however, edible, and has rather a pleasant flavour.
[160] The small-pox was introduced into the island, in the year 1776 by a ship from Lima; but it was confined to San Carlos, and was soon eradicated. The measles also were introduced by similar means, in the year 1769; but did not re-appear after once ceasing.
[161] See orders to Captain Fitz Roy, in the Appendix.
[162] See orders to Lieut. Skyring, in the Appendix.
[163] Phil. Journal, and Annals of Philosophy, for March 1831 (new series x.), 220.
[164] Juan Fernandez is called 'de Tierra,' because it is nearer the mainland than another adjacent island, which is called 'Mas-a-fuéra' (farther off, or more in the distance).
[165] Anson's Voyage, p. 118.
[166] Arca angúlata. See Zool. Journal, vol. v. p, 336.