New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-26

tbcir wav back in silence 10 the spot where Harry
Vaughan had been LETT aail asleep: 80 horoboos
Oswald was surprised TO see that his friend was
not stretched out under their grateful shade; NOT
inc however that he might be searching for Dlrds
nests or plants somewhere close by, he gave l0uu
Australian cooee which might have been heard q
mile away.
There YVES no response. . 49,
NV gosh! what am de meanin' Of dis?' eX-
claimed Booboo in an alarmed tone; can de looils
eetle officer make battle in de rberY D91 case ca me
am gobble up by de hongry alligator! what can
do, Massa Graham?'
But Oswald had already rushed to the rivers
brink and was anxiously scrutnizing its turbid
misunderstanding his friends name again and again
in loud and agonized tones -.
But there was no answer to these repeated cries,
and overcome by his feelings Oswad sank &; uow Sis
hands. He felt bitterly that he ought never "
have left his friend alone in the forest; ana ' nn
at any rate he ought to have returned III S i
minutes as he had promised. lie had broken hi 10
word, and it was probable that his meSsma'e
death had resulted from his thoughtlessneSssi; ",
He was aroused by Booboo, who put his dlnsS
hand upon his shoulder. . -, Ala
honest negro; IL tinl now that Massa vaughan
hab lost him way in de Ongle and we must ma Rd
search and shout like de mad ting. soon san hnu
leetle officer, Massa, you makee sore -
Oswald felt that this was good advice, anu
rousing himself with effort he resolved TO ieaNe
no stone unturned in the endenvor 70 lIhu m no
missing chum and Immediately set OIL WIN
Rnohoo and penetrated a considerable distance in
every direction, into the forest shouting loudy az
intervals. Still there was the same MYSTERIOUS MYSTERIOUS
silence and no trace of the absent mldshipinan
could be discovered. A.
Disconsoate and weary, and prey TO the
most gloomy forebodings, Oswald returned to the
cInmp of bamboos and proceeded to narrowly
examine the ground TO see If there was any trace
of footmarks lie was busily engaged In this
task when sudden shout from the negro maue
him look up. - ,..
What he saw made him feel sick at heart.
Booboo had extracted from some mangT3ye onsneS
close to the margin of the river Harry vaughan nn
game-baQ and pith helmet which ne had oeeh
wearing-and was holding them up to view
In moment Oswald had sprung 70 tne he es,dS
side with face as pale as DEAN at +b %eP Is it
possible that some cruel natives can nave uakcn t
my friend prisoner? Are there any ROBBERS aoo"'
in these iunges? -. o.,, ,,a.t
The poor negro had turned almost green with
anxiety or fright while the MILDLY was rapidly
pouring out these questions AT Iehgth ne oy,n
out "Robber Massa No such ting am !, Known own
on dis part of the coast; but. Massa 1 mere
Booboo convulsivey clutched the young MILDLY S
arm" I berry mosh afraid dat some rascal Ara9
SLAYER man hab catchee ee' In OuccF De- arab man
Massa, no care what him do to white OF oiacK
mani" -, .,..oa .,,o mid
Then what shall we dop' exclaimed tne MD
shipman aghast; Where do you suppose they
Oswald stopped short, for his eye had fallen
upon two negroes who at RAPID pace were pau pau.
ding a small canoe down the river. So strong was
the current that the little craft appeared 70 ny
and the occupants, as soon as they caugh slghC VI
the MILDLY and Booboo- gave several loud SHOUTS,
and appeared to be endeavoring TO steer the canoe
in the direction of the clump of bamD0oS. rearing
that their Intentions might be hostile ana tnat
they were only the advanced guard OF arfe
ingly in their direction. Booboo did the same.
1t soon became apparent, however, that the Two
negroes were friendly, for they made signs ,o Oh
amity and appeared to be unarmed. In rev
seconds they had run their canoe ashore, close 10
the spot Where our friends were standing. leaped
out and Immediately accosted Boob0o IN some
native dialect Oswald, of course, understood not
a word that was uttered, but he gathered from the
vehement manner and numerous gesticulations Of
the speakers. that they were impartlng some I'M
portant intelligence.
Booboo listened in silence to his compatriots'
story and as as IT. was finished turned TO Us
valid with scared and anxious face. a.-, l..
"Massa these two men hab Just come down de
riber and dey say dat about one mile up de stream
dey met sebcral canoe, which am belong to one
large slave dhow, dat it make anchor long way up.
In one of de largest of desc canoe dey see one
buccra eetle officer who am tied wild dc coir rope,
and look all like one white corpse. De SLAYER man
shout to dem to keep out of de way, and say dat II
they tell de tory of what him sec in de canoe to
any of de white man, dat der troat shall be cut at
anoder time. De Arab no try to catch him at dat
time, MasSa, as de current am berry strong, ana
dew can do noddin. Now. Massa, il am quite plain
dat dis leete officer am Massa Vaughan, and de
Arab teef hab carry him off when him sleep under
de tree. All de rascal teef what bnv and sell de
human flesh. and BoobOo shook his black fist
angrily in the direction in which he believed the
slavers to have gone.
Oswald had Immediately made up his mind
what he should do: Darra Salaam, where where the
Galatea was at anchor was only two miles dis
tant and he would at once return TO the ship and
report what had happened. The negroes offered
the use of their canoe, which was sufficiently
large to hold four and in the space Of ten minutes
or so she had been sent spinning down the river
and guided alongside the SlOop. when Oswald
quickly gained the quarterback and informed the
officer of the watch Of what had happened.
A few minutes later the Galatea's blueiacletS
| were busily engaged in manning ana arming boats
| for it had been determined to at once dispatch
a powerful force up the river in order to rescue
| Harry Vaughan and capture the SLAYER. Every
one worked with feverish energy, for it was well
| understood that Ne unfortunate young midship
| mans life depended upon the CELEBRITY with which
| the expedition could be got under way. Cap
tain Madden had decided himself to command the
fotila Of boats leaving the first lieutenant il
charge of the Galatea. The force was to be
! conveyed in the steam pinnace, two cutters
and the jolly-boat, and was TO consist of fifty
| blueiacketS armed with cutlasses and revolvers
and twenty marines with their rifles and bayOnets
! The steam pinnace, which was 10 be commanded
| by the captain in person. would take the Other
| boats in tow, and was armed in the bows with
nine FOUNDER Armstrong gun.
| In an hours time all preparations had beer
| made, steam was up in the pinnace, all the me1
told off for the expedition were in their places
and as Captain Madden. standing erect in tn!
| htern-SnecIS gave lne OFUtI SDONe OIL FORWARD.
a loud and hearty cheer was given by the mer
on board the soop, which was theoretically re
| ciprocated by their comrades of the hOtlla The
| twnscrews turned ahead and in n few minutes
the line of boats was well inside the mouth Of III;
| river.
Oswald Graham had been told off-much to his
| own gratifcatiOn-tO accompany the captain in the
piIElaCe. and BoobOO and the other two negroes
who were to act pilots and interpreters wen
| in the same boat. The cutters Were commando
by Junior eutenants with midshpmen under them
| Tha "a fOrtunQfplN 10 xUhn
the expedition startcd-which was considered
good omen and much facilitated the passage up The
broad but tortuous kingani River
bright lookout was kept by the officers, for 4
was thought probable that an attack might bt
made upon the boats at any moment, especially
MS there were many convenient creeks Overhunc
with mangrovcs and palms, where canoes could
easily lie in ambush without fear of discovery.
| Oswald was full of excitement, and longed Il
| cross swords with the cOwardy slaver's men VIII,
had so cunningy and impudently kidnapped hi
chum. Onc terrible fear oppressed him. and thd
was that the Arabs, on learning that a relic
expedition had been organized. would murdc