TRIPOLY TO BENGAZI. 
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not without feelings of sincere regret that we took leave of our little 
circle of acquaintance. This had latterly been increased by the 
arrival of Dr. Oudney and Lieutenant Clapper ton, of the navy, who 
were commissioned by Government to make researches in the inte- 
rior of Africa; and who were to proceed to Bornou, by way of 
Morzouk, as soon as the preparations could be completed which 
were necessary for so tedious a journey. 
