The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-09-29

tcuiariy for it's wealth in gold, have 40 rival
upon the surface Of the earth. Space will not ad-
NIT Of enlarging here upon the evidence adduced
to show the facility with which these measures
might be carried out, nor in demonstration OF the
unexampled prodigality Of the gold deposits scat
tered for thousand miles throughout the Kong
mountains.
The growing hostility to the slave trade OF the
principal Christian States was indicated (amongst
others) as a means of dispacing the flags Of
Europe upon the Atlantic coast by simply under
taking to stop the expectation of slaves north Of
the Equator. an engagement easy of accomplish
ment, as the slaves would find their best market
in the mines. The southern coast of that continent
might be left to the enterprisipg phlanthrophy of
other Powers, &c.
On the LIST OF November, 1855, this memorial,
with some Of the further evidence which belonged
to it, was submitted by Mr.. Parrish 10 the Minister
Of the French Marine with the understanding that
his Excellency would, in a short time, decide upon
the solidty Of the enterprise. and in the event of
his approval proceed to draw up the T'ans On
the 9th Of December, 1853, Mr. Parrish again saw
bis Excellency, who then informed him that the
project had been adopted BY the Emperor, that an
expedition was then fitting out for its prosecution,
and that the 11aiU would probably be ready for
execution in few days. the delay which had al.
ready occurred being chargeable to the incessant
demands upon his time by the details Of the enter
prise, &c. Because, a day or two after this, Mr..
Parrish hesitated TO adopt creature OF Mr..
Foulds TO be named his copartner in that insfru
ment, it was never delivered TO him. His access to
all the offices of the government was Immediately
cut of, and ~ stem of yindctive prosecutions di
rected against him which three several times COM
PEELED him to leave the country. His communica
ton with the Emperor by letter or otherwise was
defeated, and until the present time, notwithstand-
ing the triumphant success Of the enterprise, aud
the very considerable expense and trouble he has
undergone, his interests have made no progress
The other particulars Of this negotiation will .be
hereafter given. with his correspondence with the
government Of France, which is too yoluminous for
the present communication.
One letter only can be quoted which will serve
to show the official recognition Of their Indebted
ness to Mr.. Parrish by the French government, in
asmuch as II was reply to letter from him re-
citing much Of the antecedent history of the sub
ject, and making inquiry as to their action in re-
gard to it. II is as follows
LETTER OF THE MINISTER or MARINE TO Mr.. PARRISH.
." PANS. June ., 1854
Mic atry OF Mrn e 80, Direction Of the Colonies, Bu.
Teau Of Politics and Commcrce:-
Project for the development Of the gold mines Of up
per Senegambia
Non Replies should be addressed to the Minister and
Shy letter Of the Goth Of May you have inquired
hat action taken your propositions relating 70
The deyeopement Of gold mine: 10 upper ssnss.mo. ~,
subject Of immediate examination on my part, and
that, in December last, addressed 70 Mouseigneur The
A.s1Sn ~nFat .f.A ~ ha
letter containing, with my Judgment OF the extent and
valSe Of these ps0pos,oss Az F9s o me oonSv1 o.,
execution possible have Just written 70 honseisnerr
the Min stfr state reminding him of this communica
ton Receive cir the assurance q my PsTfsSs S0aadera
ster Secretary Of State for Marine and Colonies
TO Mr., PARki~t, &c, &c, Paris
An expeditonary force Of thirteen vessels and
twenty-five hundred men was despatched to Sene-
gal (,he base Of operatons) during December.
1863 and in the same month there commenced .
series Of imperial DEGREES, now amounting TO two
or three hundred and for the most part published
In the Monienr, which were passed in the deve
lopement Of the scheme. The first, which Is for
the enlistment Of native blacks In the colonial ser
vice Of Senegal, was published on the 9Th Of De-
cember, 1865. Another, chartering the Bank OF
Senegal on the 22d Of the same month. At this
date St. Louis contained thirty nine Tadesmen,
and this bank, which was utterly superduous to
them, was designed as place Of deposit for the
gold then In confident expectation. On the sth OF
May, 1854, a volumnous decree was Published, re-
constructing the colonial system Of France, and
placing Senegal under the special presidency Of
the Emperor. On the 3oth OF May, 9th Of June,
and 10th Of July, viii be found Official reports Of
the successful progress Of the expedition. On the
10th OF August. 1854, decree appoints the officers
Of the Bank Of Senegal. On the 18th Of August
decree establishes a corps Of gordes des mines.
On tie 10th. another organizes the Judiciary Of
Senegal. On the 18th Of October the Judges are
appointed TO the Colonial Courts. On the Esd OF
January, 1855, decree establishes civil commits
sariats. On the 18th Of March, sth OF August 10th
Of October, and in several subsequent instances,
DEGREES organize emigration companies for the
transportation Of apprentice to the Antilles,
which are nothing more nor less than the native
prisoners Of war, captured by this expedition,
beyond the numbers which were necessary for the
mines. On the % Of July, 1855. there i further
legislation respecting the school Of mines. On the
"a Of September, 1885, is an Official report Of the
consolidation Of the French power in the upper
country of Senegal. On the ed Of November
there Is an Official report by the Governor
OF Senegal Of the cession OF territory TO
the French by native princes. the construction
Of forts, &c. On the ed OF January, 1853, there
in an Official announcement that treaties have been
concluded with various European governments re-
gula;ing the sale Of arms TO natives on the African
| coast-a decree which Las an obvious signlfcancy.
On the 10th February. ls56. there i decree con
stituting ous,o province Of France SC, Sc. On
the llth May, lth July. 18th November and slsi
December, 1876, are sham reports IRON the Go
vernon Of Senegal, intended, Ike many otLcrs q
the same stamp. 20 lead inauiry away fro n the
facts. On the Cd December, 1876, decree effects
further importan; notifications In the French
colonial syssem. on tie 9th April, lS57, Is a re-
port OF the expedition Of Mr.. Flize, who bears tie
portentous title of Director Of the External Affairs