The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-09-02
THE FEELING ON THE COAST.
Interesting Particulars Of the
Expedition.
LIvINCSTONES LETTERS TO KIRK
Facts About the English Expedition and Liv-
ingstOne's Son 0swell.


The bark Mary A. Way, Captain RUSSELL arrived
at this port yesterday one hundred days from
Zanzibar. The vessel had safe and pleasant
voyage all the way through and the taut and clean
appearance she presents after SO long trip speaks
well Of the efficiency OF both officers and men. The
Mary A. Way is the property OF Thomas p. Way, of
this city, and is engaged in the SPICE Glove and
hide trade, Zanzibar being the chief port on the
African coast for the purchase and sale Of these
commodities. The vessel has been absent for more
tnan eight months, eighteen days Of which were
spent at the African port.
Captain Russell brings along with him letters and
dispatches to the editor and proprietor Of the
HERALD from Mr.. Stanley,
THE DIsCovERER OF LIVINGSTONE,
with whom he spent most OF the time that the
vessel was detained at the port. He also brings
letters and messages from Mr.. Stanley to number
OF private gentlemen, old friends and acquaint-
ances Of the adventurous explorer One passen-
ger arrived on the vessel Mr.. Richard M. whitney,
an American, long resident at Madagascar.
On yesterday a HERALD reporter boarded the
bark, which Is at present lying or the Battery, IN
search OF Captain Russell and MIR. whitney. The
first object which attracted his attention on setting
foot on the deck was
A MAGNIFICENT BROWN DOG,
the forecaste. The mate Of the vessel Mr.. Charles
O. WEIGH, courteousy received the reporter, and,
noticing the look Of establishment which the latter
cast at the dog, informed him that the animal was
present sent from Mr.. Stanley to the editor OF the
HERALD. 1t Is mixture of the st. Bernard and
some native African breed, and the mate states
that tie crew on the long journey had come to re.
gard him as companion, and will grieve over his
loss as that Of o personal friend.
Captain Russell and Mr.. whitney had both left
the vessel In the morning, soon as she touched,
and the mate was in sole charge Though the men
were busily engaged In
OVERLAPPING THE VESSEL
and holystoning the deck, Mr.. WEIGH spared time
to accord q short interview to the reporter, and
gave some interesting details relative to Mr..
Stanley, Of which the following is an abstract:-
REPoRrER-Did you see Mr.. Stanley during your
stay at Zanzibar. Mr.. WEIGH
Mr.. wELCH-See him 2 should think I did.
Why, he was constantly with Captain Russell
during the eighteen days he remained, and, In
company with the American Consul and several
other residents of the port he dlned on board the
vessel. fG
REPoRrER--was this after he had found living
stone ?
Mr.. wELcH-Lord, yes. He arrived from Bago-
moyo two days after we did in native dhow, as
they call their boats there; drums beating and
THE AMERICAN FLAG FLYING.
was not on shore at the time, but the captain
was, and understand there had been great time
in the city.
REPoRrRR-I suppose there was considerable talk
among the residents about the expedition
Mr.. WELCH-Talk should say there was. Why
nothing else was talked Of even the blacks seemed
to have caught the general contagion, and they
war Inn ifado xuhi ldapyu
We were fortunate to arrive at the time we did to
be In time for
THE TRIUMPHAL RETURN
OF the explorer, and 1t made all feel good to see
the American nag flying at the gar Of the dlOw.
REPoRTER-How did Mr.. Stanley lookf
Mr.. wELcH-WeH, he looked very worn and
jaded, presenting just the appearance that man
would after undergoing the terrible ordeal that he
had passed through but tell you he looked tough,
too through ALL He is man who would not let up
on any undertaking until he had carried it success
j REroRTsR-And yet, Mr.. WEIGH, some Of the wise
men of Gotham presume to doubt the authenticity
Mr. r WELoH~Douot the authenticity Of the story
Well, that Is news to me. How people In New
York presume to know more than the British Jon
Dawson, Of the English expedition, and DIR. Living.
stones son, Is more than ! can imagine. would
THE vERAcrrY OF THE STORY.
Why, Mr.. Stanley was filed with anecdotes
about the Doctor, and the manner In which they
had spent their i've months together; and the
letters he brought were recognized as genuine by
all who had ever been In communication with Law
ngstone. Doubt the truth Of the story That Is q
good Joke. see by the papers t0-day-the first
that have seen for m0nths-that Mr.. Stanley Is the
lion OF London society, and know Of no one more
deserving OF honor than he is. My intercourse
with MIN was slight, as had to attend to my regu-
lar duties, but. the captain was constantly with
him, aud he VIII doubtless give you more informa-
ton.
AS the mate had his hands full Of work the re.
porter left the vessel and departed In search OF
find; but he was finally discovered at the house Of
Mr.. Thomas =. Way, on Lexington avenue, whittier
he had went on his arrival in the city. He was de-
lighted to see a HERALD representative and readily
entered into conversation. Though thorough sail
or, Captain Russell does not look much like one OF his
profession, his appearance being more suggestive OF
dashing cavalry 0ncer than the captain or mer-
chant vessel. After some formal conversation the
business OF the interview was entered upon and the
following Is report Of the conversation
KEroRTER-i understand, captain. you are direct
CAPTAX--Yes sir; we are Just hundred days
from the port to-day and we had safe and pleas
ant voyage all the way through.
RErohTER-How long did you remain at Zanzibar
Captain RussELI-About eighteen days alto
gether, during which time we transacted all our
business.
REPoxrER--Did you see much Of Mr.. staniey9
CAPTAIN--I spent most OF my spare time with
him after he arrived. He did not get In until two
REroRrER-You saw him arrive them
CAPTAIN-l lid, and shall not readily forget the
excitement and interest which all classes mani
tested in the matter. 1t was
GALA DAY IN ZANZIBAR,
and every one hurried out to receive him. His
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