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their language, &c., whilst the energies of Mr. Barton were am- 
ply occupied on the botany of this part of Africa. In October, 
1858, just a twelvemonth after the settlement of the expedition 
at the spot in question, the Sunbeam steamer arrived, the whole 
rty were then embarked, and proceeded down the river to 
and make arrangements for farther exploration. During the 
twelvemonth’s residence in Ntipe the most friendly relations 
were maintained with the king, his brother, and chiefs, and the 
— generally; supplies being often received overland from 
0s 
At Fernando Po (November, 1858), a re-organization having 
Since have set out upon the land-journey from Lagos to Rabba 
(upon the route opened up by Mr. May), whence it is purposed 
to proceed with an expedition, the friendly objects of which 
must by this time have made a due impression on the native 
chiefs, and from which we may anticipate the gain of much 
knowledge when all the acquisitions of Dr. Baikie and his asso- 
Clates are unfolded.” 
TANIKOFF’S EXPEDITION IN CENTRAL AsIA.—At a recent 
meeting of the American Oriental Society in New York, the 
metrical measurements. The botanical researches have been 
made by Prof. Bu ge, and the geological investigations by M. 
Gobel ; the seelig literature, archeology, and numismaties 
e I hope 
communicating to the Society a succinct view of the results 
at which T have arrived.” D.C 
