Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-11-17

during the night. In Inc morning NC so's1s "s'
few miles Of the shore, which appeared high and
rocky, and extremely even, without BARRIERS; put Dy
the aid of glasses buildings Of singular construction
were discovered different spets some alone, some
in clusters the country was well woooed' ana !"
some spots appeared 10 be cultivated.
Capt III. kept a southeascrly course ior TWO days.
lying to during the night when he discovered the
mouth of harbor from which was seen issuing TWO
vessels Of a construction somewhat resembling ''e
proas of the natives of the Spice Islands In the East
Indies As he approached they turned and ned PACK
into the harbor; the opening being wide ana appa-
rcntly easy of access having high and steep banks Oh
either side, Capt. ii. followed them INTO the haoo
scene burst upon his view well calculated TO excite
surprise and admiration. Within the entrance the
harbor expanded 10 the width oabout three miles, ana
was thckly dsted with boats under san, some OF
nearly 200 tons in size down 10 The SMALLEST skis, al
Of a most fanelfu and singular construction, WIN
huge ateen sails and decked with bright sireamers--
At the distance of about five miles from the en-
trance the high land descended into soping PLAN,
upon which was situated large collection OF puiiu-
ings, having the appearance of large and regular
city, !
In about an hour the Alonzo arrived opposite, the
native boats flying from her course, but following al
respectful distance in her rear In snort Tune they
yentnred 10 approach and finding themselves unmo-
lesed came alongside, and were finally prevailed
upon 10 come on board board by the rendly motlons
of Captain X. They had no arms, and were OF a
quiet and peaceabe disposition, Their color was ex-
tremely light resembling the light quadroohs OF the
of European but much more rlch and gaudy man Is
the taste of the present day Their upper garment De-
inc like the froCk worn by actors on the stage ana
having full trowsers 10 the knee and eggns OF unta-
ned hide on their legs.
By their friendly department and persuasons, con-
viewed by gestures, Captain II. was prevailed on 10
man one of his whale boats, and taking arms sum.
Gent for defence, to 90 on shore. He was escorted
by crowd Of boats of all sizes and landed on the
beach Of smooth sand their boats are very Hat SO
that they are run with considerable force upon the
sand without injury, and at low tide the shore IS lined
with then larger vessels, which stand uPrght, ana
unload and receive their cargees. .
The shore was crowded with people arrayed IN the
same gay costume with those whom Captain II. had
seen on board the ship except many were more men
lv dressed; they were all unarmed ana received me
Americans with the greatest friendship regarding
them and their dress with extreme curiosity but
treating them with great respect. They conducted
them into the city many of the buildings were ioity
and imposing, built generally ofwood and very high,
" ornamcnted with carved work. The streets had
no pavements but appeared to be of very hard SOIL
and beaten down until they were as hard nearly as
brick. The women, Captain H. describes as very
beautiful and dressed in long robes, some OF very
fine texture and some resembling silk IN appearance;
their heads were ornamented with feathers and va
rioas ornaments
Captain H. and his boats crew were conducted to
the house of the chief which exceeded the others IN
more than any other building he has ever seen. He
was received with great attention and overwhelmed
with kindness
But have trespassed too long on your patience
and must conclude. He remained more than a
month at this place and made important discoveries
through the country disposed of his cargo for great
quantity Of the products Of the country, among which
the precious metals bear considerable part and
leaving in the early part Of September hasened home
to bear his important tdings. Several persons are
engaged in preparing statement of these facts, to-
geiher with long account of the country and nhabl-
tans, and other important commercial particalars.
This discovery has in measure forestalled the Ex
porng Expedition, but will render il more certainly
useful could not deny myself the pleasure Of com
municatng this important matter TO your excellent
and popular paper before1 leave on my hurried jour
ney to Washington. l am writing this on board the
boat and shall direct il TO be left at your Office by
some friend, as leave in the Philadelphia boat 10
day. These facts are 10 be Immediately laid before
the government. Yours, in haste,
THos. III. BORON.