The Sun.
London, England, 1871-01-26 00:00:00

DR. LIVINGSTONE.

Sir Roderick Murchison writes to say that he has
just received a letter from Dr. Kirk, at Zanzibar,
which had set at rest all fears for his illustrious friend
Livingstone. Dr. Kirk had received a communica-
tion from the great Arab Sheik Said, of Uny-amy-
embe, which said that a caravan from Zanzibar was
going on to Ujiji and to the Doctor. The news from
Livingstone was that he hail not returned from
Manimes, but was expected shortly, mil probably
would reach Ujiji at the same time as
the people with supplies came there. To
this information Dr. Kirk adds that, on
his return from his western journey, Dr. Livingstone
would find, on his arrival at Ujiji, supplies
for his present wants, and as the road was tree,
there was reason to hope that the new gang of
men with fresh goods who had set out would arrive
at their destination in a short space of time. Sir
Roderick Murchison points out that this is the first
intimation we have received of Dr. Livingstone
having made an extensive journey to the west of
Lake Tanganyika, which would account for the
absence of information respecting his movements.
He considers it probable that Dr. Livingstone's
letters were lost with some of the caravans which
perished during the cholera epidemic, or were
destroyed by the Arabs to whose care he entrusted
thorn.

THE LATE MR. HAYWARD.

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The Mofussilite, an Indian paper, gives some
teresting particulars respecting the death of Mr.
Hayward, the English scientific traveller, who was
killed during an exploration in Yasseen, Lower Cen-
tral Asia. Mr. Hayward was a member of
the Geographical Society, of London, to
which he transmitted much valuable informa-
tion. He had travelled a great deal in
Cashmere, whose Maharajah was very kind to him,
taking a great interest in his proceedings, but cau-
tioning him that he could not protect him across the
frontier, as Yasseen Wa' ruled over by his hereditary
enemy. Contrary to advice, Mr. Hayward went into
Yasseen in 1869, but was then well treated by Meer
Wulli, the Governor, who had a long. story of griev-
ances which he wished to have laid before the British
authorities. This Mr. Hayward promised to do, and
returned safely. Afterwards he formed the design of
visiting the source of the River Oxus and Bain Dera,in
Budukshan, and asked the assistance of the British
Lieutenant-Governor, who was then visiting Cash-
mere, and of the Maharajah. Both refused their
official consent to what they deemed so rash an
adventure, but, asMr. Hayward was bent upon going,
they gave him what supplies and protection they
could. When Mr. Hayward met Meer Wulli
he seemed at first disposed to be friendly, but on
finding that the British Government had not granted
his demands he soon discovered a pretext for taking
offence. It is believed his cupidity was,also excited
by the sight of the traveller's boxes. The untortunate
exp!orer, finding himself surrounded and threatened,
offered a ransom of 50,000 reals to be paid by a
neighbouring ruler. This offer, however, alarmed
Meer AV ulli, who thought that if he put him to death
no part of his conduct would come to light, and he
ordered his execution, taking possession of his goods
and books. These have since been recoverel The
Maharajah of Cashmere proposenl to send an army
up to Yasseen, and exact retribution; but the
Lieutenant-Governor thought it better to make a
strict investigation into the whole affair, which is
now being done.