The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-13


appears that about the end Of November last, the
Alcmene reached the Bay Of Balade one Of the
ports of New Caledonia, in the Pacific. On the
18th an armed boat, under the orders Of Second
Lieutenant Deveresme, was sent to find passage
for the corvette the western side of New Caledo
mia. The boat, that was to be absent only eight
days, had not returned on the 10TH and serious APP
prehensions began to be entertained on board the
corvette On the 18th, the barge, under the orders
of First Lieutenant Ponthier, reached Bouabio, to
look after the boat, and the crew soon learned That
the tribes OF Menema and belle, the most
savage amongst the savage, had massacred the
crew of Nj. Deveresme's boat, and that three
seamen only had escaped death. This was the
more strange, the young officer and his men
had been perfectly well received at first by The
natives Of Hiengucbune, and it was only at the mo-
nent they were preparing to return to the corvette
that, all Of sudden, at u signal from one of the
natives, they were fallen on and massacred, with
out having a moment to make use of their arms.
Three men attempted to escape by throwing them
selves into the sea. They were however, dragged
back, and naked and bleeding from many wounds
they were forced to remain on the spot while the
bodies of their comrades were devoured by the
savages. For nine days they lived with them and
to all appearance were reserved for the same fate
when, at the last moment, the barge psoydentially
approached llienguebune, but still kept at some
distance from the shore The only person that
landed was priest, one the members of the mis-
sion in these islands, who coura geously advanced
into the midst OF the savages, and, assuming bold
attitude, threatened them with destruction if the
surviving seamen were not instantly restored The
cannibals finding the boats crew preparing their
arms, gave up their captives On the 18th, the
Alcmene quilted Balade, the men burning with de-
sire to take vengeance on the savages. On the l7h
the whole of the huts at Tulao RACED to the
ground, the plantations destroyed, the canoes of
the natives captured, and twenty of the tribe shot
AT Hienguebune and Paula the huts and planta
tions were also destroyed. On the I'd of January,
the Alcmene quilted New Caledonia
AMERICAN SLAvERY.-An aggregate meeting of
the Unitarian teachers of Manchester was held on
Sunday last. in the Lower Mosley stree school room
The Rev. w. Gaskell, nj. A, presided; and, in
opening the business, stated that the subject of Ame
rican slavery would be introduced by the Rev Dr.
Beard. The reverend doctor then moved a resou
ton condemnatory of slaveholdng, and regretting
the passing of the Fugitive Slave law which had
slavery of the Southern States In the course of his
interesting speech he expressed his adherence of
the system-hate he said, was the only word that
could convey his feeling with regard to it. The re-
solution was seconded by the Rev. j. Layhe. The
second olution, expressive of sympathy with the
abolitionists, and hope that their labors would be
wisely directed and speedily successful, moved
by Mr. Harry Rawson, and seconded by Mr.. J. o.
Curtis. The last resolution, pledging the meeting
to give practical proof of their zeal, by entering
into subscription, the proceeds of which to
be placed at the disposal of the Manchester Ladies'
Anti-Sayery Association, was moved by Mr. Stem
thal and seconded by Mr.. Preston. Our space
does not permit us to give report of the speeches
The proceedings throughout were very interesting,
and marked by moderate tone, and practical
tendency.
in London, arrived at Boulogne, few days ago, to
fight duel. The adversaries were placed at dis
lance of twenty-five steps at a given signal the
two pistols were discharged, but without result
The seconds re charged them, and the combatants
approached five steps nearer. Again neither
struck. Instead of this contest terminating in the
ordinary manner, the pistols were charged third
time, and the principals brought to within only ff-
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fell, struck by a ball which pierced him through.
The unhappy man never spoke a word. The two
witnesses of the tragedy and the surviving princi
pal, Immediately left the spot, and the second of
the mayor Of what had occurred. Those who,
hearing of the catastrophe were attracted to the
spot, found the body lying on the back, the hands
clasped and pressing the breast. The three survi-
vors, fearing the consequence returned to Boulogne
with all speed, and embarked in the ght The
deceased Is said to have borne the name of Petit,
and to have acted rs foreman to a London tailor.
The ARcrIc EXPEDITION. Thursday week
the Prince Albert as the auxiliary expedition in
search of sir John Franklin and his associates,
sailed from Aberdeen. Alarge crowd assembled on
the quay to witness the dep of the vessel The
design (says the aberdeen JournaD is to proceed
direct to Griffiths Island, which is the appointed
rendezvous, and the place where Cap: ain Austin Is
likely to have deposited any important information
OF which he may be possessed. Should no such in
telgence be found, the Prince Albert will proceed
to winter ground, as far down Prince Regents In
let be reached for ice, possibly to Brentfor l.
OF Creswell Bay, from which the boat parties will
be dispatched. Ii is is expected that passage for
very considerable distance will be obtained for the
boats in the channel along the shore, formed by
the flood tide, and which admits of boat, though
not Of ship navigation. Very much may be ex-
pected from the services of the boat parties in
deed ii may be safely affirmed that by this means
alone can success be attained lift is attanable. SO
far a. human means can accomplish that result, we
believe that from the efforts Of Mr.. Kennedy and
his men, there much to hope in The way Of least
relieving the deep and universal anxiety that prevails
as to the fate ofthe missing expedition What adds to
the of this view hat Sir John Frank
lin is most likely to have, If su N had been
practicable, retreated in the direction Of Fury Beach,
which Captain Forsyth nearly approached last year,
but without landing, as the only spot where he
knew provisions were to be left by Ross, and he
would also naturally judge that thither would
anxious eyes be turned TO seek to effect his dscove
ry. Ii the Prince Albert should not acc psh the
object of her search in the Of this year. it /,
the intention to remain two years, or till the autumn
of 1852. Ii is, Of course, a possible contingency
that, though some measure of success be attsnsd,
the vessel may be prevented by the ice from turn
ing this season, that in either Of these cases.
iy, detention in the ice want of su,cess the first
year, we shall have to wait for the return Of the
Kennedy expedition till the autumn Of next year.
The Prince Albert is amply provided in the way of
coincidence, that II is precisely six years Men
day last since the departure Of Sir John Franklin.
Mr.. Leask, ice master of the North star, who pi.
loted that vessel, in 1880 through Bafin's Bay
and Barrow Straits, is in command Of the vessel.
M. Bellot, knyh Of the Legion Of Honor, and
distinguished officer Of the French naval service,
accompanies the expedition. Lady Franklin, &C
compsnied by her niece and never-failing friend,
Miss Cracroft arrived In Aberdeen on Thursday
last to witness the completion of the arrangements
and the departure Of the Prince Albert.
FRIcHTYrL ACCIDENT AT WoMBwELr'S NINA
sERIE.-On Thursday evening last a few minutes
after o'clock, dreadful accident occurred Mt
Wombwell's Menagere, ut present exhibiting on
the Military road, Chatham, to y man Of color
named Burrows. From the particulars that have
transpred, II appears that the unfortunate sufferer
entered the caravan occupied by the elephant for
the purpose ofputting the animal through certain
movements to show the spectators its traatability
The elephant displayed no hostility on its keeper
entering the cage, but on his ordering him to move
II made fearful rush at him with his head, pinning
him against the iron work Of the caravan, breaking
his collar bone, several of his ribs. his right arm
and severely iniuring, though not fracturing his