The Sun.
London, England, 1866-08-23 00:00:00

The Leichhardt Search Expedition.

The following letters from Mr. Duncan M'lntyre
have been forwarded to us for publication by the
president of the Ladies' Leichhardt Search Com-
mittee:—

" Gelliot River, March 30, 186 G.
"Dr. Mueller,—l write to you a full and particular ac-
count of everything of importance connected with the expe-
dition from the time it left the Darling, New South Wales,
until its arrival here, and especially of what took place in
the neighbourhood of Cooper's Creek. We came aearly
straight from the New South Wales boundary on the Pine
River to Cooper's Creek, where it turns south, or from
about 29 deg. S., 144 deg. 30 min. E., to about 26 S. 142
deg. E., and nearly in a direct line from there to the inter-
section of the tropical line and Mueller River, and after-
wards almost direct to Fort Bowen, or from the point where
I was directed to commence the search. The search has
been commenced, and will be carried on while it is possible
to go on with it. Along with our doctor and some other
members of the expedition we lost some thermometers, &e.,
all of which I will try and replace at the settlement on the
Albert, and also a surveyor if there is one to be had. I
have kept a complete field-book and journal from Cooper's
Creek to this point, all the important geographical features
being ascertained as near as possible, and the position of
the camps ascertained to a tenth part of a mile, five or six
observations on each side of the zenith being taken almost
every night. We have still four thermometers and two
barometers (such as were sent up with the expedition),
two large sextants, a number of small ones, and eight com-
passes, so that, allowing none are to be had on the Albert,
the expedition is pretty well supplied. I am doubtful
about being able to get a legally qualified surgeon ; and a
surveyor capable of making astronomical observations is
still more difficult to procure. Other men are plentiful
enough. The other part of the expedition (except in horses
and I will arrange about getting enough), is still all right ;
in fact, I believe the most complete that ever started. I ex-
pect you will get my other letter as soon as this, when you
will know all about our movements. I have sent a hurried
. despatch to the committee along with this. You must ex-
cuse this scrawl, for I am really very busy, but I suppose
you will be glad to hoar something of what we are doing.
—I am, &c. DUNCAN IVPINTIORE:"
" Gelliot River, March 30, 1866.
"I have the honour to report that I took charge of the
Ladies' Expedition for Leichhardt's search near Mount
Murchison, New South Wales, on August 21, 1865. In two
days everything was ready, and they proceeded on. By
October 5 the expedition was camped at Curracunaya
Springs, and remained there resting horses and dromeda-
ries, and getting everything put in order for a final start
until Nov. 11, when, although not quite ready, we were
obliged to move on, as the water was nearly done. Leav-
ing Curracunaya, the expedition consisted of 65 horses, 12
dromedaries, about five tons of stores, and 10 men :—D.
M'lntyre (leader), J. P. Murray (surgeon and second in
command), J. M'Calman, W. F. Donald, Alex. Grey, John
Barnes, Belooch (Indian camel driver), Welbo and Myola
(aborigines).

"On Nov. 13 we crossed the Bulla, and on the 17th
reached the Wilson, which was followed up for some days.
Late•on the night of the 26th we arrived at Cooper's Creek,
and found it quite dry. As soon as day dawned Welbo
and I started to look for water. We did not go far. After
a careful investigation of the bed and banks of the channel
and old native footpaths, we returned to the expedition
camp, and soon afterwards the party started back along
the expedition track towards the last water. This retreat
ended in the loss of all the horses but three, and the return
of Dr. Murray, Grey, M'Donald, and Barnes to the settled
districts.

" The'whole of December was lost in finding permanent
water in Cooper's Creek, and collecting stores, firearms, am-
munition, instruments, and other valuables, which, owing
to the expedition being declared at an end by the officer in
charge, had been thrown anywhere and anyhow, or carried
away on the horses. On Now Year's Day we were camped
on a fine sheet of water on Cooper's Creek, but as the dro-
medaries required a month or two's rest, and the natives
were troublesome, we moved a few miles up the creek, to
where there was a good feed and timber. By the 14th of
January we had a stockade up, and the annoyance from
natives was at an end. In a few weeks the horses and
dromedaries got quite fresh, and an unlimited supply of the
finest fish put us all to rights.

"On Friday, the 9th of February, we packed up and
started. The expedition leaving Cooper's Creek consisted
of 12 dromedaries, five horses, nearly two tons of stores
and six mon—Duncan M'lntro (leader.) John M'Calman,
William T. Barnett, Belooch (Indian), Welbo and Ifyola
(aborigines).

" On Sunday, tho 18th of February, we were enjoying
ourselves in the clear water of the Docker River, and on
the Ist of March we left the Mueller, and almost immedi-
ately entered the tropics. On the 9th of March the coast
range was crossed, and next day we came on the head of
this river, which wo traced down. On Sunday, the 18th of
March, the expedition was camped on the east side of the
Gelliot River, nearly opposite Fort Bowen. Welbo and I
started to see if there was a station in the neighbourhood ;
a few miles in an easterly direction brought us to the Flin-
ders River, which we crossed, and soon afterwards we met
a stockman looking for horses, who conducted us to Mr.
Gibson's station near Mount Little. I was informed at this
station that no further traces of Loichhardt had been ob-
served, and the natives were seldom seen in the neighbour-
hood. After resting a few hours we proceeded to Mr. Mor-
resell's station, about 12 miles up the Flinders, and only a
few miles below theL Ltrees,:Leichhardt's supposed camp.
We got to the station by sun-down and remained all night.
Mr. Morresell told me that the old camp near the station
was the only trace ofLeichhardt that he knew or had hoard
of on the river. I remained all Monday with Mr. Mor-
resell, and on Tuesday, 20th March, returned to the expe-
dition camp. Since then Welbo and I have been searching
for marked trees and other traces of Leichhardt down this
river, up the Flinders, and across to the Oloncurry, but
have not found any, neither have we been able to find any
natives.

"The dromedaries, although in good condition, are leg-
weary, and will require a few weeks rest before starting
into the western interior. In the meantime the search will
be going on, and, if possible, the natives of the district
foam.' and. interrogated, and, perhaps, some of them at-
tached to the expedition.
" I have tho honour, &c.,
" DUNCAN APINTYRE7 Leader.
" To the Hon. Sec. of the Ladies' Leichhardt Search

Committee, Melbourne, Victoria."

THE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE.—Mr. Nimmo,
the English Barnum, late of Mitchell's, Old Bond-
street, has succeeded in engaging the crew and boat, for
exhibition at the Crystal Palace. The following are tho
particulars of the voyage across the Atlantic: —The boat
of 21 tons, named the Red, White, and Blue, ship rigged,
which put into Margate a few days, having made a most
remarkable passage across the Atlantic from New York,
has arrived in the Thames, off Greenhithe. This extra-
ordinary little vessel is built of iron-27ft. long, and 6ft.
lin. beam—and considering the rough weather which she

at times encountered in the course of the voyage, it is
really surprising that she has got safely over. She had
only two persons on board—her commander, Captain
Hudson, formerly of the United States navy, and his
mate, F. Fitch. The captain had a favourite dog with
him, but the exposure was too muck for the animal,
and it died shortly after the boat left Margate for the
river. The little ship left New York on the 9th of July,
for England, and Captain Hudson having had great
experience in the management of boats, he had the greatest
confidence that his vessel would make the trip. On the
18th July, in lat. 40.31 N., 56 W., at midnight, the boat
struck something very solid a glancing blow on the port
bow. All sail was set, and the shock of the blow was
severe and stopped the vessel's headway. It was found she
had not sustained any damage. After the 15th no sail was
sighted until August 5, and they then spoke and went
alongside the bark Princess Royal of Yarmouth, seven
days from Dublin for Quebec, and received from her a
bottle of rum, two newspapers, and a signal lamp. On
the sth a sea came up on the port quarter,
which threw the vessel on her beam ends. She
righted in half a minute. On the Bth she was again
thrown on her beam ends, and got back by taking in
all sail. August 13, spoke the American bark Wette
Merryman, two days from Havre for New York, and got
two bottles of brandy. 14th, 27 miles off Ushant, shipped
a heavy,sea, which threw the vessel for the fourth time on
her beam ends, filling the cabin:and cockpit; cleared the
vessel by baling. At noon of the 14th she made the first
English land, the Bill of Portland, bearing N.1(.W., about
20 miles distant. On the 16th, blowing heavy from W.S.W.,
and being unable to carry any sail, got towed into Mar-
gate. There was no chronometer on board; the vessel was
worked by dead reckoning. The master and mate kept
watch and watch during the tedious and perilous voyage.
Owing to the heavy seas that were running they had little
opportunity of warming their provisoes, which wore in
cases. They had 120 gallons of water on board, but they
did not consume it all. The arrival of the little ship in the
river has excited ;much interest, especially among Ame-
rican shipmasters, who have warmly congratulated Capt.
Hudson upon his marvellous trip.

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HER MAJESTY.

OSBORNE, Aug. 22. .
The Queen drove out yesterday afternoon With
Princess Louise, and her Majesty walked in the
grounds this morning with her royal highness.
Prince Arthur, attended by Major Elphinstonel
left yesterday afternoon and returned to Greenwich
Park.
The Hon. Lady Biddulph had the honour of
dining with the Queen and the royal family Yes-
terday.

W/NDSOR CASTLE, Aug. 22.
Her Majesty, with their Royal highnesses
Princess Louise, Princess Beatrice, and PAO:
Leopold, left Osborne this afternoon at half-past''
o'clock, and arrived at Windsor Castle at a quarter
before 7.

In attendance were Lady Churchill, the 0013'
Horatia Stopford, Major-General Sir T. M. Bid-
dulph, Major-General F. H. Seymour, Lieutenant'
Colonel Du Plat, Mr. Sahl, Mr. Legg, and the
Master of the Household.
Princess Victoria and Princess Elizabeth of
Hesse, attended by Lady Caroline Barringt°l3'
arrived at the Castle at half-past 2 o'clock frelii
Osborne.

Lord Bagot and the Hon. Mortimer SackYin°
West are the Lord and Groom in Waiting.

The Princesses Victoria and Elizabeth, children
of the Prince and Princess Louis of Hesse-Darmstadt, are
about to return hone. It will be remembered that thef
were conveyed to England when the Prnssians were ad"
vancing on the right bank of the Rhine.
Their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Prince
Christian of Schleswig-Holstein will arrive in England
a few days from their wedding tour. A great part of the
time has been passed in Switzerland.

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