The Indiana State sentinel., 1875-10-21

Jers. Our first view of 1t while we cross the
Bay OF Ksvirondo is of a series OF tall noun
tains, and of a mountainous projection,
which latter from distance we take to be
promontory, but which on a nearer view
turns out TO be an island, bearing tall
mountain on it's back. At the northeastern
extremity of this bay is Gori river, which
rises northeast near Kavi-no important
stream, but one that grows during the
rainy season to large bread b and depth.
Far east beyond the Niyanza for
twenty-five days. march the country is one
continuous plain, low hills rising here and
there dotting the surface, scrubby land,
though well adapted for pasture and cattle,
of which the natives have vast herds. About
6fteeu days march east the people report
land wherein low bills spout smoke, and
sometimes fire. This wonderful district Is
called Susa, and is situated in the Nasal
Land. All com bine In saying that no stream
runs north, but that all waters come into
the NiyaDZa-for at least twenty days
march. Beyond this distance the natives
report small lake, from which Issues a
stream flowing toward the PaDgain. Con-
tinuing on our way north we pass between
the Island Ugingo and
THE GIGANTIC MOUNTAINS OF UGEYEYA,
at whose base the Lady Alice seems to crawl
like mite in 8 huge cheese, while we on
board admire the stupendous height aud
wonder at the desthly silence which pre-
walls in this solitude, where the boisterous
winds are hushed and the turbulent waves
are as tranquil as summers dream. The
natives as they pass regard this spot with
superstition, as we'll they might, for the ST.
lent majesty of these dumb tall mounts awe
the very storms TO peace. Let the tempests
buster as they may on the spacious main
beyond this cape, In this nook. sheltered by
tall Ugingo Isle and lofty GOSH on the
mainland, they inspire no fear. II is
Wv
distressed canoe men that causes them to
sing praises of Goshi, and to cheer one an
other when wearied and benighted that
GOSH is near to protect them. Sailing be-
tween and out from among the clustering
islands, we leave Wategi behind, and sail
towards two low isolated islands not far
from the mainland, for quiet nights rest,
and under the overspreading branches of 2
mangrove tree we dream OF unquiet waters
and angry surfs and threatening rocks, to
find ourselves next morning tied to an is
land which, from its popularity, 1 have
named Bridge Island, though its native
name is Kihwa.
NATURAL BRIDGE OF BAsALT.
While seeking road to ascend the island
to take bearings, 1 discovered natural
bridge of basalt, about twenty feet in length
by twelve in breadth, under which one
might repose comfortably. and from one
side see the waves lsshed to fury and spend
their strength on the stubborn rocks which
form the foundation of the arch, while from
the other he could see his boat secure under
the lee of the island, resting on a serene and
placid surface, and shaded by mangrove
branches from the hot sun of the equator.
It's neighborhood is remarkable only for a
small cave, the haunt of fishermen. From
the summit of Bridge Island the view east
ward takes in all Mssari as far as Nakidimo
and discovers only fiat and slightly wooded
district, varied at intervals by isolated
cones, and northwsrd at the distance o.
twenty miles or so, finds the land makes {
bold and long stretch eastward. Knowing
however, by experience that the appesranc,
of the land is deceptive, we hoist our sal
and scud merrily before freshening breeze
| hugging the coast, lest it should rob us o
some rarity or wonder.
UNDER THE EQUATOR.
At noon found myself under the Equs
tor and four miles north 1 came to discol
ored water and slight current flowing Il
the southwest. Seeing a small bay of sui
fcent breadth to make good river, and n
| land at its eastern extremity, / made sur
| had discovered river, which woald riva
the Shimeeyu, but within an hour land al
round revealed the limit and extent of tn
| bay OF Nakidimo. We anchored close to
| village and began to court the attention O
some wild looking fishermen, but tn,
nude barbarians merely stared at u
from under penthouses of hair, and hastil,
stole away to tell their wives and relative
of how an spparition in the shape of a boa
/ with white wings to it had suddenly com,
before them, bearing strange men with rec
caps on their heads, except one-a red maD
| clad in white, whose face was as red aS
| blood, who, jabbering something unintelli
gible, so frightened them that they rar
| away. This will become a pleasant tradi
| tioB one added to the many wonders nov
told in Ugeyegs, which, with the art OF EN-
| bellishment inherent in the tongue of the
wondering, swe-struck savage, may be-
come in time the most wonderful of al
wonders.
WHAT THE LADY ALICE HAS YET TO DO.
The yet unknown expanse of the Victorii
Niysnzs, northwsrd and westward ant
southwestward, invites us to view its de
lights and wonders of nature. The stormy
Lake Albert and the stormier Tanganyika
| though vet distant, WOO us 20 ride on theil
waves; and far BOngweolo, Moero and Ka-
molondo and the Lincoln lakes promise N
| fair prospects and as rich rewards, il we car
only bido the buff5ts of the tempests, and
| the brunt of savage hostility and ignorance
till then. Shall we forego the vantage of al
this ripe harvest and acquisition oi
knowledge for an hours fierce pleasure
with the simple but fulI-muscled hippo
potamusY Not by my election or con.
! sent. Let the admirers OF the Field, Bells
Life and the Spirit OF the Times cal
| it faintheartedness, or even harsher name
| if they will. 1 call it prudence. Bot
1 have an adventure with a hippo-a cow
ardly. dull-witted, fat-brained hiTpo-(l
can abuse him savsgely in your columns
for his brothers in Europe, thank fortune
do not read the Telegraph or the Herald
without fear of a civil or criminal suit for
higher things to write of, which will warn
all your young bloods; and l have hac an
other with 3 lion, or should say herd o.
lions, just as exciting. But these must re
main until camp under the palms of Ujii
again, with half my work done, and M
other half still undone. Let US pass on
however, to our subject, and the place wher