The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-16
Interesting from the RInggoId Exploring
Expedition.
OUR OCEAN CORRI
U. 3. SHIP VINCKsSEs,

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Exploring and Surveying Expedition,
Simons Bay, 9. G. H., September 20, 1853.
Believing that account of the movements of the
expedition will be interesting to you and your ny
readers avail myself moment Of leisure to give you
passing glance Of things transpirng board. You
are aware of our departure the 1lth of June from
Hampton Roads. The passage across the Atlantic was
attended with particular event worthy Of notice. All
busy engaged in systematzins the various duties
incident to the service entered The naturasts
constantly occupied with the and Its vast family
of insects, marine Anu acul4, &c. The officers were
diligently employed in the many celestial and other OBJ
servations The results will show of matter
uable to the navigator and savan all OF which will be
published forthwith.
The vincennes is Hne, comfortable ship. The steamer
John Hancock proved to be 8ne boat, and under
canvass with small consumption of fuel, per diem,
kept her station The Porposs has been well tried here
tofoe and possesses all the necessary qualities for the
arduous service The Fenimore Coopsr, az you may
know, was crask New York built pilot boat of 90 tons
There were among the knowing Of the pilots,
who predicted failure in this beautiful little craft if
they could only her, have, In all the circum.
stances of long and varied passage they would recall
their assertions. No bird light and
graceful than this fine specimen of the skill of
worthy mechanics She is the admira ton and wonder of
the whole squadron and has just arrived safely and In
perfect condition. after passage Of fifty five days
Madeira. We all spent few days pleasantly Funchal
Madeira, where watered, took in fresh provisions
fuel for the John Hancock and enjoy ed the unbou ded
hospitality Of our gentemanly consul, Mr.. March, He
is an American, and gentleman in every of the
word. From thence we passed rapidly to the Cape
de Verde hles rupKiDg closely by the Canary Isles.
Tw. hours spent at Porto Prsya where we
met old Ironsides bearing the flag of Commodore Mayo
We gave the ship three hearty cheers being ao we'd
to salute owing to instruments and hurried on our
way to this place. the John Hancock in ance and the
Popose and Fenimore Cooper company with this ship
Under the equator, for convenience separated and
ell are here with the exception Of the Hancock
which is momentariiy looked for Valuable
respecting the WINDS currents and other phenon ena Of
the ocean, has been collected during passage and it
is understood that charts in of prepara
ton to be forwarded immediately in order that they
may be published for the advantage OF commerce. No
opportunity has been overlooked 70 add to the facilities
OF the navigation of the and it will be found hat
many very interesting results have been secured.
We arrived here the 18th inst, and now Hud our
selves sDugy anchored in EDgst colooy fine bsy
every convenience and facility exist and all courtesy
msnd Of Her Msestys forces on this station: his ia
on board the heander so gun ship the Hydra steamer
and several small vessels sre at anchor This officer
some years since commanded the Vestal spent some
time in the United States visiting New York The station
is an important one and all facilities for naval purposes
teristc of England Mails from all parts Of the world
are received here In my next will give you soms
statistics, and mercai information respecting our
own ctEens. You are aware that G s. Holmes Is our
consul at Cape Town, a worthy and experienced man.
This viii be conveyed to you BY the Sumpter, for
Boston, her departure has SO sudden and follows 90
quickly upon our arrival have not had time prepare
my letters with that eesire Nv next will refer to
other subjects in regard to the expedition as well
some fnfo nation respecting the Cape II Good Hope.
The John Hancock yesterday passing Cape
Town, and will be here in few hours. ARGUS.