The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-22


one of their vessels, the Sovara, for scientific ex
petition ground the globe. an undertaking which
exci,es much remark In Austria, and cluscs the
Augs6uTger to wish that enc or two friga.es might
be attached 10 the expedition, in order 10 make
impression upon the Chinese and japanese, and per
haps gain from them similar commercial privileges
20 those already conceded 10 the United states and
England. This, il il thought would ie the more
desirable in view 0i the opening of she canal Of
Suez, and would be even more reldily granted by
the Chiucse and japanese TO an uuprc.en5pg m arr
time power. Ike Austria, than 70 their grlsping and
formidable brethren Of England and America.
While, however the expedition at present.
STANDS pnli;icoeomneFcal ends are not 70 he over
looked great attention is TO lie paid 70 scientific re-
search in the rich fields offered % the islands Of
the East Indian ocean. The Nicobar Islands are 70
he examined with an eye ~ geology; thc zooogists,
ethnographi.- and bc,anists % revcl In the
treasures 81 Bornco, CeielcSlnd the holuccas while
the Philipites and Sandwich Islands vii furnish
most interesting examples OF active volcanoes. The
qtoloeist and zoolo2si Of the expedition respec
lively Me,srs. Hochstetter and fnuen'old. The de.
partment Of commercial economy history and ethno-
grapby belongs 70 r. Sherzer who enjoys al present
a great reputation In Austria for his accurate know
ledge of the modern languages and literature, his
experience 81 the world and his prepossessing man
ners and address. The fugsJuTg'r Gd-chs con.
oudes by hoping chat many other distinguished
savsns OF the nations will attach themselves TO the
expedition and ventures the assurance that anv such
would be warmly welcomed by the Austrian go
vefument.
SCIENTIFIC ExProR ALTON or THE INTERIOR OF soUrH
AMERICA
Whilst the scientific men Of Europe are engaged
in RESEARCHES in south Africa, Americans are thin
ing seriously on thisside Of exploring the vast INF
fior Of South America. ~ Isidore Gcofroy Saint
Hlaire lately announced TO the Paris Academy OF
Sciences that, az meeting OF the Geographical So
cety Of Brazil, presided over by the Emperor him
self, Il was decided that scientific exploration
should be forthwith stateRtowards the interior re
RiODs OF South America, Wfritory immensely rich
IN natural products. The necessary funds have al
ready been voted and the Instructions published In
the oils cssson which took pla &c il was officially
cognized that the example eel BY NJ. dc Castenau u
Frnchman, was the starting point OF this expedi-
| ton so that France will not he forgotten in the
distribution Of specimens collected by this expedition.
We give below an extract from a letter addres ed
| 10 Nj. Geonfoy Saint Hiaire by NJ. de Gapanema,
captain OF engineers, who acted az commissary gen
ersl Of Brazil at the Exposition Universlle Of
| ls55:--
! Allow me 10 inform ron Of step made by Brazu
IN scientific developcment In consequence Of anslyvs
sriute row presided by the Emperor 10 person,
with was expressed that the government should csuse
the country 10 be explored By national comnss'on aud
th, desire was met 10 The moet favorable manner The
Obs mbers voted requisite funds, AMI the mission
/ VA appointed II Ia divided into Eve departments
1-Ioology.
7-Dotsny.
3-MiDfrslofy and geology.
4-lfroro my and physics.
b-E hnCp rspby.
AN appo nted 10 the erpedaor ~hioh q nor orssn,z.
ing, ard wD perbspe be resdy &c sA7 10 esn' o ten