The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-29

arrived here as four o'clock, and were assigned
quarters In the second story Of large building In
tie plaza, by TIE Project.
l4tn.-The information We have received Of tds
gold mines here, is quite cheering. The Bishop
sends guide with us, loans US money, and Offers,
tbr ugh the gui b. 70 show the richest pacers.
The indiana are hostile and provisions .difhcult to
We pass over, for want OF space, much that Is
interesting; but as IL IL only inciden cal, we omit
every thing up to the 25th Of March, a. which date
the whole party started on baIsas down the Amazon.
March 25th-To- day has been the most eventful
one Of my life. It commenced raining last night,
and continued till about eight this morning, when
everything being ready, our mes, composed Of two
RATS Of thirty logs, with mess No. lashed on
behind, started. We had two natives with US. We
hal not proceeded league, when we encountered
the most terrids rapids. running with Incredible
sviitness Soon one raft commenced piling upon
another unmanageabiy. The eddies whirled them
round and round, immersing US up 10 the neck.
with officially we pushed them on one another losing
some Of our provisions In consequence. The river
became smoother for about two miles, when we en-
couDtered ano, her rapid, worse than thu. we had
Just passed; The rats piled one upon another 80
and with great difhcalsy were saved. Nearly all
the plsntains, O'Connors blankets and pistol, and
McKsy's blankets and shoes. the only pair he had
were Washed overheard together with al our pots,
though up TO the neck, by holding fast 70 q rope.
One Of the balsas was nearly perpendicular aud at
every surge crashed the main balsas Finding it
Impossible to get along win the rats dashed toge-
There was but one man on board, w. 3. Tice. We
had not gone far when we we're sucked By terrific
eddy, up to our necks, and our s'eering oar was
washed overheard. The balsas now became unuan-
ageaoe, and We could only foot at tae mercy of che
waves. Several times We were driven by tue eddies
among the bushes, and Only saved ourselves from
being knocked overheard by falling PROSTATE upon
the logs Even then our bodies we're badly scratch
al he huch nd mr. large limb afrEnu mo n
the side, nearly knocked my breath away. Notwish-
standing all our efforts could not make III Shore
Our stuation appesred horrible exoo ed to float
for hundreds Of leagues without succof and to crown
all We saw my mess land on shore, unable TO render
US any assistancs. Imagine our feelings-yhey eau
not be Described. Our only chance was for the one
behind to overtake us. We passsi several dan
gerous rapids, but we escaped with an occasional
messes No. 2 and hove In light behind, who
sesing our condition, by rowing and padding over
took u.s. and threw US a line. This was q provi
dent,al dehverance, and we thanked God for IT, for
We bad nothing to make fire with and only jerksd
beef tn eat. Nor do the other RATS fsre much bet
ter-Lane Of mess six, and Sidoey Clark Of mess
three being washed overbo ard; but fortunately they
were enabled to get on board again; nearly every
Stopping at submerged island, we made fast to
trees, and con cluded to renaia oil night In a short
time the balance Of the RATS ;eedsd in joining
us. Towards evening canoe was observed cross
ing the river, and fearing surprise, all hands kept
watch through the night. To crown all, II rained
oil the evening. A more dishesrtened set I never
saw; and for one, bitterly regretted the voyage.
26th.--It rsined all night and all this day it he's
poured. We contfived TO m Ike fire in our wash
pan and cooked little chocolate. About seven
O'Clock We all started agi1. Toe river is great
deal wider to-day and the mountains lover, and we
get along better. having fewer aud less formidable
rapids to pass. Stopped for the night, landing in
swamp. Made fire, examined pistols, provisions,
clothing, &c, and found them wet and spelling.
27th.-Left early to day, and after foaNog about
league, came TO where tae river was about half a
mile vide. Just before reaching it, the river was
very narrow and we pitched into perfsc; cauldron
of q whirlpool. Round aad round we circied. aud
finally came out on the right hand side of the river
losing nothing from my raft; but No. ran upon
tree, and turned bottom up wards. The men jumped
on No. 2, which was near at the time. Attempted
to land 10 q small cove, but missing it we came into
the bushes and trees, and one projecting far out
into the voter the balsas came in contact With it,
sweeping Mr.. Felgleatock overheard. He, however,
caug hit on a limb, but we were swept away, leav.
ing him behind, up to his neck ia the current aud
unable to swim. He tOiled hard. aud after flo sting
about half Q mile, caught hold Of the bushes and
landed. We sent two Indians back 10 look for Mr..
F., but after hour ofthem returned and STAYED
that it was impossible to get him oil. Andsrs IN
and Don Ba leo then went to his assistance, taking
with them ropes and an axe. They fouad INN, aud
rope around him and pulled him ashore. Pursuing
our voyage, we at length landed for the Night.
29th.-Tc day has been mel ancholy oae for u.s.
Leaving before sunrise, We foatea along quietly for
pool, with rocks on every side. Round aod ron id
we were whirled, sinking sometimes bon the bal
sas but at last we merged, all hands safe. Nos.
and had passed 10 minutes before us, and they
New York, was thrown into tie whirlpool and lost
forever. Poor fellow kinder and more noble
hearted fellow have never sesn.
3lst.-At last We are at the p?int OF our destina-
Esv, ln.t Gan4s In Dat. 49, -
dreams b. night, and thoughts by day the land to
gain which, have travelled thousands of miles, and
encountered many perils. At last we are here.
We arrived AZ the mouth Of the river this morning,
slowly up the stream, when we left the borders OF
Peru ard crossed over into Ecuador. The Rio
Bcrja at its mouth is beautiful stream, not 30
muddy as the Maranon, qniet, and about quarter
OF q mile wide. After landing, party went on al
exploring expedition, and soon found the rem Inns
OF the oo town-some posts driven into the ground,
and large number Of pots scattered abou; but
trees had grown up amongst the ruins, and there
were no signs OF human life. The only thiag we
found 1T to eat was some lemons.
April Let to 26.h.-Tnis time was passed In build.
ing fort, aud prospecting for goi without snccess.
Becoming satisfied that gold was to be found on
the Rio Bcyja, and already suffering from Sickness
and sea- city Of provisions, ths whole party left
Santiago on their balsas sn arrived a. Barac as on
the Isl day Of May. On their way down they en-
contered the P0ngo de Mansaricha-the most dan
gerous rapics Of the Amazon-through which they
were hurried with great We ocity, but fortunately
without loss of life. Mr.. Talbot taus describes tbs
PASSAGE
2stn.-Ear,y this morning we left our land ng,
ard Immediately we're plunged into the boiling
waves. Whenever We would get into whirlpool,
We would let the balsa tarn round and round
Until IT would come out. We had determined GA
the RATS to get into an eddy before coming 10
The second PoDgo, and then prospect below, TO
see whether there was any more danger. Two of
the balsss safely effected q landing, but Ours
missed u, and was at once drawn into the foam
ing rapids. was at the stern OF the basa, with
the steering oar in hand, immersed {, tne necl,
Passing this we discovered TO our horror that she
rfver was compressed ItO marrow channel, not a
hundred yards wide, with solid walls GA each side
500 feet high. Through this we dartsd With ths
swifness OF an arrow, our basa entirely unm sua ye-
able, and every moment Ia danger Of bling d,sned
to pieces against the rocks, or da vn beneath the
surface BY the whirlpool. The roariog Il the waters
was almost deafening, aud the angry, folmiog
waves as they dashed over US, seemed lmpatienr to
claim US as victims. But we passed through sill IN
safety, probably the first white men who had ever
n mint I'D thn J~an III