New-York tribune., 1872-08-30
THE british ASSOCIATION.

TIE FORTY-SECOND NEEIIN G--Idh IAANE OL
AssEMBLY-MR. sTANLEY's ACCOUNT OF lis
EXPEDITION.
rFpoM THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THB TRBUNEI
BR1GHroN, Aug. 17.-This year the philoso-
nbers have beaken themselves in sensible manner 10
a seaside town. After eojourning in murky Leeus' De-
wildering Manchester confused Liverpool or hahuac
turing Birmingham, they have come 10 bIlShIo" wien
which Edinburgh, with its monumental YET sTasehnE
surface and historic glory does not compare brghIOn
town first made famous by George ~, whose pavilion
SIN stands here now makes itself famous by puOhc
snrit and great enterprise The town has far e&ehu
ING beach There will be brilliant line OF miles OF
shops fronting the sea- for they already e1tend from
Kemptown TO the Hove. The beach may be sald 10
have been built. Everywhere the steep Gins are sus
tanned by assuring masonry. The promenade grouuus
are broad and numerous the rails are handsome ana
trnstworthv. A grand hotel fronts MISUNDERSTANDING,
handsome copious pier. II is here the e1-Em-
peror OF the French is residing. Inc puolc
buildings Of the town are very plenthu anu
increasing and show ambition in architecture
An aquarium has been constructed on the Deach uhdef
the cliffs Of Marine Parade, vast costly, ana complete
It's arched corridors sustained by marble pars seem
like the neyerendng crypt Of a new cathedral III Is
the largest AQUARIUM in the world. Fishes never had
sncb palace on earth before 1t has cost more than
100000.
The pavon is the center Of the Associations proceed
ings On the area formerly occupied by George the
Fourhs stables the dome has been erected Whch hods
a vast company Here DR.. Carpenter, the now Presl-
dent delivered his inaugural address The dome' re-
pendent in gold, colors, and beauty in area and ga
lprjes made fine presentment The exEmperor OF the
French came in to hear the Doctor In this OF the next
letter I will relate the French demonstration maze
under the presidential chair against HIS Majesty
and its comic incidents. DR.. Carpenters was
Unitarian address, respects theology. IL al
tempted 70 placate the implacable-the clergy
ND
come near u.s. and who will abuse DR.. Carpenter for his
pains to reconcile SO you may understand once LOT
all that Brighton which clouds never long dim, IN
whose streets rain leaves trace and which is now en-
dowed by sunshine, is brilliant, and gay also' with
philosophers japanese and Imperialsts. We have had
sor6e distinguished for its ices Africans, heroes and
insects. The insect display and microscopic instru-
ments were marvellous Mr.. Stanley, who explored the
explorer Dr. Livingstone the lion OF the meeting and
his iackal is young Kaulu, Dr. Llviugstones boy the
white antelope, with his large, low-hangng hps VINO
is rumored to be eating eight meals day. and to en-
poy hmse shooting pellets at the white beauties thai
pass under his window.
Even Bramwell on Coal" the humorous brother OF
Judge Bramwell, hardly commanded attention for his
exhaustive address. Everybody was waiting for tho
Geographical morning, when the famous correspondent
of The Herald TO read paper The whole sections
seemed TO travel by accord 10 the Concert Hall,
Mldde-st., long, oblong building capable OF holding
some 1000 people. The Empress Eugenie and her con,
who had Joined ex-Emperor the OF the Napo-
lean fete day, arrived shortly before lat the wrong
door. The Mayor had Laid down carpets at private
entrance for the Imperial guests. They aghted at the
door OF murky passage. Quickly Mr. Hallet, the ad-
mrabe arranGer Of the Association who is everywhere
when wanted, was available here for the guests and
conducted them to their appointed seats in front of the
platform Mr. Stanley introduced to the Imperial
family. TO whom he slightly bowed, accepted the hand
Cs the Emperor, scarcely spoke and walked away with
becoming dignity. The Mayor, Mr. Burroughs, though
bound 10 .show all Official courtesy to exiles
and visitors, observes due mean between
municipal etiquette and personal sefrespect
The prince is slender, giraGe-necked youth, with
small wellformed head, dark hair, and pleasant,
swarthy face partang in expression neither OF
mother nor father The Baroness BurdetCouts was in
vted from seat on the second form TO occupy next
to the Prince which she did The Empress being dressed
in black, with small peaky conical hat, did not look 10
that advantage which possible 10 her. with her great
art in attire and her animated and splendid presence
Sbe with good taste, appeared an ordinary English
lady, only unlike others by Spanish facility in handling
an enormous FAM that looked like half umbrella but
which she manipulated like toy. Other ladies near,
with fans small as oyster-shes seemed incumbered
with them. However, all observation was interrupted
in order 10 give attention 10 Capt. Galon introducing
the gentlemen from UJji, who though he has hand
repose produce an aspect when excited
with winch MapyemDa savage WOulu NV OuVVse w
tride
Mr. Stanley began in loud, resolute rather excited
voice. His color such travel has left him. came and
went Shortly he got into the Of animated manly
narrative His story worthy Of his career. No one
had any OF the utter Of preparation and entire
Ignorance OF Central Africa in which Mr. Stanley was
until he was requested by Mr.. Bennett to proceed in
search OF Livingstone. Mr.. Stanley told, with great
candor, how he had all 10 learn and how after |
ong Journey half round the world, he had TO begin in
Zanzibar TO acquire the geography language and habits
II the savages Of the Nile regions. Never was tho
and readiness Of newspaper correspondent
10 undertake any enterprise well illustrated before
He modesty withheld any illusion TO his own risks and
uerings on his adventurous march in search OF white
ma n's 4ones for he did not believe that the Doctor
,xsted In any other form. The dspritlDg stories he
was told OF roads blocked up, Of wars raging, OF can
lbals very hungry, Of the Doctor dead or exceedingly
IL alive who would resent and disown him
be found MIN, were enough 10 try the
yreatest her0sm and the most persistent OF explorers
The Emperor Empress and Prince, listened with undi-
nnishing interest 10 every word Mr. Stanley spoke.
The Empress watched but did not 10 understand
What was said. The Prince slightly made out the points
ls father by constant indications OF assent and laugh
er showed that he understood 1t ALL When Stanley
20 that part Of his narrative in which he recounted
o DR.. Livingstone the European changes which had oc
urred in his absence the Empress OF
was impending looked up with her usual courteous
md blank curlosty the Prince with boys interest,"
0erned 10 think only OF what new thing coming
leIt The Ernpcror could not restrain a culver OF the
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