The New York herald., 1878-11-26
ROUND THE WORLD.
A Finishing Course Of Practical Instruc-
ton for Young Men.
COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND PLEASURE.
Arrival Of a Distinguished French Travelling
Party in New York.

The Pacific Mail steamer Acapulco, from Aspinwa1
brought to this port. among its passengers yester
day eighteen gentlemen. al members of the "Societe
des Voyages d'Etudes Autour du Monde" who sailed
from France on their tour around the world on the
lst Of August last All of them enjoy excellent health
journey only allowed them three days for rest in the
American metropolis. Nevertheless after ensconcina
themselves comfortably at the Grand Central Hotel
they made, under the guidance of their captain, Mr..
g. de Saint ClairSevenson. secretary Of the expedi
ton. the very best of the short time at their COM
mand and visited numerous places of interest. Tho
travelling party, which contains represents
hves from various European countries. arG
all gentlemen OF leisure and wealth, who have
undertaken this voyage around the world. some for
pleasure, others TO gain scientific information and
again others sent out by large mercantile firms TO
obtain knowledge of commercial affairs in various
sent the largest cotton factories III sce. where the
famous Mulhouse cloths manufactured. They
intend to get thorough insight into the various
modes Of business the different laws affecting trade,
manufactures and shipping and all rules favorng
obstrncting commerce in various countries. All OF
the eighteen travellers. however. whether Of
learning business take copious notes they
go along and spare no time expense in gathering
for themselves and for the society which has sent
them out data in regard to the state of the civilized
and uncivilzed countries visited by the expedition.
NAMES or THE TRAVELLERS.
The following the OF the gentlemen com.
posing the travelling party:-Miguel Allard, France;
N. Balli Switzerland: NJ. Bertram. Switzerland; NJ.
de Ia Fay, France; Baron de Larouilliere. France:
Baron de Tavernort. France NJ. Reppert. France; NJ.
Schmalzer. France; NJ. Schlesinser. Germany: N.
Schlumberger, France; NJ. de Schryver. Belgium; N.
Sorokoumowski. Russia; NJ Rambilinski, Poland;
Jules dc Latour. France DR.. sluyterman Loo.
Holland; Jules Courtin, artist correspondent Of the
Monde Ilustre. Paris; CASTOR Lemay. correspondent
of the Temps, Paris. and Captain G. de Saint Clair
Stevenson secretary of the expedition. The society
Of which tho above named gentlemen are members
was organized in France two years ago for the pur-
pose Of completing the theoretical studies Of young
men, 1t is really club of well educated gentlemen
desirous OF seeing the world practical commercial
and industrial knowledge for completing under
supervision. study of the resources customs COM
mercal outlets and political situation of the various
countries. The wen known banker Bschoffshern.
directors like Ferdinand de Lesseps, of Suex
Canal fame, Geofroy de SaintrHlaire and Professor
Janssen 1t intended to start the expedition last
year. but owing to the breaking ont of the war be-
tween Russia and Turkey 1t was postponed till this
year. The screw steamer Junon. with crew Of
eighteen men, chartered and with the consent Of
the French government Captain Biard, Of the French
navy, was assigned to command Four Heutenants.
all ex-captans Of the merchant service one chief
gineer and three assistant engineers selected in
addition aud assigned to their respective duties by
THE START AND THE TIME rApLx
During the last week Of July the travellers assem-
bed for the first time at dinner given at the Grand
were arst introduced to one another. It was only
few days before the day fixed for the departure
sided at the dinner. having Henry NJ. stanley. tbs
African explorer on his right and General Turr on
his left. Stanley made at this dinner one of his
characteristic speeches and related the charms of
travel he had enjoyed. AL were on board ut Mar
seilles punctuslly on the lst of August. and up
to this date the expedition has completed tha
following part of its programme to the very letter.
Left Marseilles August l. at Gibraltar. August 6-8;
Janeiro september AZ; Montsvideo. september
17-22; Buenos Ayres, September G-2l; Straits Of
Magellan October $s: Valparaiso Santiago. October
yember l4-17 Aspinwall. November II; New York.
November IS.
gentlemen who know the Atlantic States and pre-
ferred TO proceed directly with the Junon for San
about December 2s The four gentlemen who give
the Atlantic States the by repair at from San
Francisco to the Nevada mines where they intend to
make several excursions for scientific purposes.
INCIDENTS THE VOYAGE.
Those who arrived here yesterday speak in the
highest terms not only OF the qualities OF the ship.
but OF the excellent arrangements board of the
peditions steamer, where all the comforts of first
class hotel with excellent cuisine are enjoyed There
also on board two professors who give lectures
the different countries about to be visited. These
lectures contain historical and political sketches.
mercial aud Industrial advantages. geology. wealth
and working of mines winds and currents, local
students ON board know Theoretically before landing
what they will see practically after arrival in .
foreign country Thus ,,om far . there has only
That was at Madeira. The expedition was to sail
thence to Dakar the north coast of Africa ta
French colonyl but y telegram rcachcd the CON-
mzndcr OF the Junon that the yellow fever raging
there furiously and so. instead OF going to Dakar.
they sailed the Canary Islands and made ST. Win.
cent on August ID. Arrived at Montevideo. several
passengers went 50 Buenos Ayres and had an excur-
sion for four days on the pampas. At Rio Janeiro
Dom Pedro and ball was given in their honor at
the French Embassy where all the members
travelling suits. enjoyed themselves amazingly.
Wherever they have touched NJ yet on their tour
they have been received with marked attention and
in the far East. whenever they reach there. they
ticipste quito round OF festivities. The Japanese
Ambassador at Paris has sent them word tina. by COM
inaiid of His August Master. the 'Mikado the meIn-
bers OF the expedition 10 be the guests of the
Japanese government their arrival at Yeddo.
OTHER HALF or THE JOURNEY.
The party will leave for Washington tomorrow
evening. visit the government establishments there
and probably call upon the President q the United
then 20 TO Albany, and IL the weather Is not
too cold; visit Montreal; s,s; Il not they will win
then TO Chicago. Omaha. Ogden, salt Lake
City. visit the Yosemite Valley. and arrive at San
Francisco or about December 25 when the Junon
will take them all on board again and the journey
around the world be continued M follows From
San franisco u the Sandwch islands, FIJI lsands,
New Zealand, Melbourne, sydney New Caledonia
Yokohama and Yed1o, Osaka and Kioto. Shanghai
Hong kong. Canton, Batavia. Singapore. Calcutta
there will in long excursion to the interior OF
British Indis. Bombay 10 Alden. Sucz. Cairo, the Pyr.
amids. Alexandria, Naples and back to Marseilles
about May 30 1879. The society pays for
the entire outht OF the expedition. saa-
ries of officers. professors and attaches. aud
each member pays in return. In full
for all expenditures. about $500 in gold which Of
does not meet the current expenses of the
terrrise but said Mr. dc ST. Clair. the secretary.
plishcd all the society wanted, only have made
beginning. Ii IN not money making affair, and tho
society cares not long scientific objects are
held III sight We have started scientific principles
and will not be satisfied till enterprise becomes
SO popular that We can pdrrhaSe ship Of our own
and accommodate more passengers. This first trip
around the world will teach cxartly how We must
handle these things in tuture 50 far everybody is
delighted with what have done. and think not
only commerce but science will reap due benefits by