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AVING returned to Columbia from Monterey, we speedily discharged our cargo, and took on board afresh one for Norfolk Sound. The 16th of September, having completed our wood and water, we sailed for that place. On the 18th, the people refused to do their duty, alleging that they had not provisions enough, though their allowance was five pounds of bread, three pounds of pork, six pounds of beef, and two and one-fourth pounds of flour per week, with peas and beans; tea morning and