It was an extensive dinner, and the evening, till a late hour, was passed most pleasantly. _Thursday, April 27th._—Took the train for Cairo at 8:45. A number of friends came to see us off. Fine views of the canal and the desert, and then of the fertile land of Goshen. Took dinner at Zagazig, where we changed cars and started again for Cairo at 3 P.M. At a station near Cairo Mr. Moussalli’s beautiful children came to meet their papa, whom they had not seen for over a year. They reminded me forcibly of my own little ones at home. Soon we reached Cairo, and were greeted by the familiar faces of the hotel porters and others. I started off at once to the American Consulate for our letters, and found 27 waiting for me. What a feast for a hungry soul! It seemed almost like getting home to get back to this familiar hotel. Had a call from Dr. Lansing and Dr. Watson, of the American Mission, who gave us a hearty welcome back after our long and perilous journey. We truly have great reason to be thankful for the way in which we have been preserved amid dangers seen and unseen. * * * * * While in Cairo the news was received of the defeat of the army sent against the “False Prophet,” and the fall of Senaar, and of general anarchy in the Soudan. The insurrection under Arabi Pasha was also every day becoming more serious. People were already beginning to leave the country. The explorers were advised by Gen. Stone and others not to broach the subject of the proposed mission to the government in the present crisis. They rapidly settled up the affairs of the expedition and left the country none too soon for their good. They sailed from Alexandria May 10th. They met the English and French fleets, called at Malta and Gibraltar on their way and arrived in Liverpool May 24th. While in England they consulted Mr. Arthington, laid the results of the expedition before him, and agreed that they would have to wait for a more settled state of the country before the proposed plans for the mission could be carried out. They sailed from England June 6th, arriving in New York June 17th, having been gone from home nine months. The long journey was ended. The objects of the expedition had been fully accomplished in the face of many dangers and great difficulties. A detailed report, with maps and plans and photographs, is in course of preparation.—_Ed._ * * * * * THE INDIANS * * * * * FARMING AT FORT BERTHOLD. BY AGENT KAUFFMAN.