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The country between the Mannees and Zumbo might perhaps be 
explored without difficulty, and large blanks thus filled up in the 
map of Africa. Utility, safety, and comparative cheapness, how- 
ever, have been adopted as the indispensable conditions of the 
proposed expedition. The chief expenses to be incurred are those 
of astronomical and other instruments, samples of merchandise, 
articles for presents, and the expense of travelling in the colony. 
The whole cost, as far as it can be estimated, can hardly exceed 
5001, The Royal Geographical Society, after maturely examin- 
ing the project^ have deemed it deserving of their approbation 
and support, and have accordingly subscribed 501. towards carry- 
ing it into execution. The remainder of the sum required will, 
it is hoped, be readily contributed by the friends of enterprise and 
discovery, and the discerning public in general. Captain Alexan- 
der, well known for his Travels overland from Persia, in the 
Balkan, and in America and the West Indies, has undertaken, 
in such case, to conduct the expedition. 
Further particulars regarding the country thus sought to be explored 
will be found in a Paper published in the Journal of the Geographical 
Society, voL m., p. 310; which has been reprinted, and is on distri- 
bution at its Office, 21, Regent- Street. Subscriptions towards the Ex- 
pedition are also received there; at Messrs. Cocks, Biddulph, and Bid- 
dulph, Bankers to the Society, 43, Charing- Cross ; and Messrs. Martin 
and Co., Lombard- Street. 
