Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1820-08-08
AFRICA.

a Ehit n,
The British are interchangeable in their
attempt to explore the interior Of Afri
ca. The following extract from a lei
ter written by gen leman in london,
to the Editors Of the New York Com
mercial Advertiser, gives us some in
formation relative to an expedition now
on that hazardous ser, ice -
AFRICA.
BY the latest information. it seems
That the expedition for exploring Africa.
under the command of Major Gray. on
whom the direction dcvolvrd after the
death Of Major peddie, has returned TO
Galam on the Senegal. after a most
harrassing journey through the coun-
try of the Foolado, in which the party
we're insulted, plundered, attacked, and
it is said some Of them were killed.
Mr.. Dochcrd, the surgeon attached to
the expedition. had with few liudvi-
duaIs, however, proceeded EDWARDS, Il
been so far successful as to reach, with
out difficulty, Yamina, on the river Nj
ger. At this place, Mr.. Docherd was
obliged to remain until he received per-
mission from the King of Scgo. to pro-
coed; and after waiting nearly six
months, he was advised to retire higher
up the river to Barbinakoo in Bambar-
ra-from whence accounts have been
received from him dated le months
Since, expi essing his hopes OF procuring
tie necessary permission, although ma
ny untoward circumstances operated a
gainst this expectation. The King of
Seg0 was then at war with lis neigh
bors, on the Eastern side Of his terri
tory, his minister had died about the
time h heard of Mr.. Docherd's arrival.
A lew days afterwards, his treasurer 4
receiver of customs departed this life.
and t., add to that catalogue of misfnr
tunes, tn chief of Baminakoo also died
jost after he reach thai place. These
fatal events tended to confirm the no
tons the blacks entertain Of the evil in.
flucnce which the presence of the
whites have over their countrymeu, but
particularly their rulers, whom they
are supposed to have the power OF des-
troying by secret spells and charms.
in the present instance, they were more
convinced nf this baneful influence, on
recoleclins that several Of their chiefs
who had dealings with Mungo Park,
died the same gear, he passed through
their kingdom. Mr.. Docherd had in
vaIiably received the kIhdest treatment,
both at Yamina, and Barminakoo and
on complaining of delay, was assured it
was entirely owing to the custom of the
country as making Ambassadors wait
was only meant to sheW the Kings
dignity, that it might not be supposed
he was in any hurry TO get rid Of his
gaests. Markets, it seems, were held
twice every week, at Saud Sanding and
Yamina, where provisions were reason
able, and every sort of European mer-
chandize in great demand, especially
articles Of finery for the dresses OF the
females, who are fond of snowy colors.
Among other things, were Manchester
prints, in great abundance. which seem
ed to meet read! sale, and which
must have been conveyed by the Cara>
vans from Morocco, across the great
desert.
Lieut.. Lyon, Of the Royal Navy, who
WAS the friend and traveller of the late
Mr.. Ritchie. is appointed to succeed
that gentleman az British Vice Consul
at Mouvrouk, the capital of Fezzan, in
Africa, for the purpose of facilitating
the attempting discoveries.
BY the Magnet, which left Cape
Cast on the esd March, We learn that
Mr.. Dupuis had proceeded to Coorna-
pie, to enter upon his functions as Con
sui at the Court of the King Of Asian
tie, and had arrived in safety, and been
well received. AS Mr.. Dupuis is we'll
acquainted with the Moorish language,
and it is known that several Morrs re-
side at Coornusie, who have visited
Tombuctoo, VIC may now look to receive
early and Important information upon
The subject Of that country.
Com. Sir George Collier had left
Cape Cast to proceed to leeward, on
the elst March. His squadron had
made several captures, which lad been
sent to Sierra Leone, for adjudication.