The Sun.
London, England, 1832-07-16 00:00:00

HENRY HUNT IN LANCASHIRE.

The Member for Preston is to-day (Friday) addressing
his constituents at Preston. From Preston he proceeds to
Blackburn and Bolton, where he will address his admirers,
and on Saturday it is understood be will visit Manchester
for the purpose of haranguing the mobility on the famed
field of Peterloo. Placards appear upon the walls of Man-
chester this booming, emanating from a body of his New
Cross admirers, headed, " Public Procession to Henry
Hunt, Esq." which calls upon the working men and
others to meetthe Man of the People at Pendleton, a mile
from the town, and escort him triumphantly to the field of
Peterloo. It is not supposed that the call will avail much,
Mr. Hunt's political character in Manchester being at a
discount.

INTERESTING EXPEDITION FROM LI-
VERPOOL INTO THE INTERIOR OF AFRICA.

This expedition, from which such important benefits are
expected to result to the commercial and scientific world,
has hitherto been very little noticed by the periodical
press, considering the interest generally displayed by the
public for the success of such undertakings. This may
probably arise from the fact of the expense of the expedi-
tion being borne by a company, or subscription, under the
man igement of directors, whose object is to explore a
country which, it is expected, will prove favourable to the
mutual interchange of exports of Liverpool merchants,
and the produce sf the various tribes of the interior.
The squadron consists of two steamers and a brig, which
are expected to sail this day (Saturday). Its first desti-
nation is to the mouth of the river Quorra, forty miles to
the leeward of Cape Formosa.
The larger steamer is computed to be 145 tons burden,
and propelled by a fifty-horse engine. Her sides are
pierced, and mounted with ten six pounders. Forward
a very formidable display is made by a twenty-four pound
swivel gun, whilst a long swivel eighteen pound cannonade
astern, seems to threaten destruction to every foe. In ad-
dition to these precautions against the Sp inish pirates who
infest the coast, and also such of the native tribes as might
prove hostile to the expedition, she is completely sur-
rounded by chevaux de frize, and amply provided with
small arms and boarding pikes for forty persons, which
will compose the crew, &c.
This steamer is named after the river she is intended to
ascend, namely, the Quorra, which is the Arabic for
Shining River. Her present draft of water is easy, and
in her ascent will not be more than two feet six inches,
which is very small, considering that no sacrifice has been
made of those proportions which constitute the beau ideal
of a steamer, which the Quorra certainly is. The con-
struction of the paddles is such, that should favorable
winds occur, they can be removed in such a manner that
she can use sails in place of strain, and receive no impedi-
ment to her progress by their immersion in the water.
She is schooner rigged and rather lofty. The Quorra is
intended to ascend the principal stream, and the lesser,
which is built entirely of wrought iron, and of a draft of
only 18 inches, is intended to explore all the tributary
streams, and likewise visit Timbuctoo, Warree, Sockatoo,
&e. &c. The latter boat is 55 tons burden, and called
the Alburkha, which is the Arabic for " blessing." The
brig Columbine, which accompanies the expedition as far
us possible, is principally laden with fuel and other articles
for the use of the crews of the two steamers. It is ex-
pected that a sufficiency of wood will be found ou the
banks of the river to generate steam when the supply of
coal is finished or not easily to be procured. The whole
squadron is under the command of G. L. Harris, Esq.,
R.N., whose experience on the coast during a period of
six years, entitles him to the confidence of the promoters
of the expedition. The elder Lander, the companion of
Clapperton, Macgreggor Laird, Esq., and Dr. Briggs, of
Liverpool, accompany it ; the latter as the medical attend-
ant and botanist.

Mr. Harris will act as topographical surveyor on the
part cf the Company and Government, by permission,
and a Naval Officer on their part, for a like purpose.
By the ample provision made, it would almost seem
that every difficulty was anticipated ; every thing that
could be procured for the success, safety, comfort and hap•
piness of our adventurous countrymen has been procured ;
nor should the fact be omitted, that an abundance of trin-
kets, &e. &c. have been procured to conciliate the good-
will of the natives. No correct estimate can be formed of
the length of the absence of the expedition. It may,
however, be naturally inferred that it will not be great, as
the steamers will present a facility hitherto unknown in
exploring the African rivers, and that the progress thus
obtained will in no way be impeded by the caprice of any
of the African Chiefs in obtaining leave to proceed, or pay-
ing compulsory tribute, &c. for such a favour. A glance
at the Quorra will almost convince any one that her im-
plements of destruction are such as to defy the whole con •
dewed bow and arrow force of Africa.

It is gratifying to record the present sacrifice of capital
of a few of the Liverpool merchants to the cause of com-
merce and science. They are well aware that if a lucra-
tive trade is established with these distant regions, it is
open to other ports as well as theirs. In consideration of
this fact, how richly do they deserve the public thanks,
and its best wishes for the success of the expedition
through all its perilous journeying. !

ILL AND WELL.—When the prisoners con-
fined in Bridewell, Blackfriars, heard that all those wlo
were labouring under the effects of illness were to be re-
leased, there was scarcely one to be found in the different
wards who was free from the " stomach-ache." It having
been subsequently announced that all who were ill were to
remain—in order that the cholera should not be dispersed
over the metropolis—by their being suffered to go at large,
the pains and aches immediately left them, and the in-
mat s of the Bridewell became, all at once, the most
kgalthy primers is Chritotod

Mr. Samuel Jones Loyd, the banker, of Loudon, arrived
f ere to-day, and was met by a considerable numiter of pc.
-
sons in the conservative interest, upon which principles he
h is offered himself as a candidate for the representation of
4:nehester in the new Parliament. Mr. Jones Loyd pro-
,:eded to the Exchange, where he addressed the gentlemen
:iresent, declaratory of his political views and sentiments,
which appeared to give satisfaction to those whom he ad-
dressed ; the assemblage round him being chiefly Tories.
ile expressed himself favourable to all rational reforms in
the Constitution, and a decided enemy to corruption, but
~s one who respected the magnificent templesof the Con-
,titution, which he would faithfully guard against any
innovation, and that, if sent to Parliament, his conduct
could be guided by general liberty and freedom, at the
-eine time he should decline giving any specific phtdges to
,rapport particular measures, as he thought that it would
be incompatible with the freedom of independence which
ought to be indispensable in a Member of Parliament.
Ali% Loyd :concluded a long speech, which in sentiment
was a mere echo of his printed address, and was much
eered by his partisans. In tl,e afternoon a meeting of
Slr. Loyd's friends was held at the York Hotel, Thomas
Sharp, Esq. in the chair, when the address of Mr. Loyd
.vas read to the meeting, after which, on the motion of
Robert Garnett, Esq., seconded by Thomas Marsland,
Esq., it was resolved, " That Samuel Jones Loyd, Esq.,
from his extensive connexion with the toban of Manches-
ter, from his knowledge of its manufacturing and commer-
cial interests, and from his experience as a M. mber of
Parliament (in which situation the town of Manchester
has already had the benefit of his efficient services), united
with the advantages of an enlarged education, unimpeach-
title moral character, liberal principles and established
habits of business, is eminently qualified to represent the
leirough of Manchester in the ensuing Parliament." Mr.
Loyd was subsequently formally introduced to the meet-
ing, and he declared his cordial approval of the two great
principles of the Reform Bill, disfranchisement and enfran-
chisement.