"Mr. Park would propose to himself the following subjects in conducting his geographical researches. "1st. To ascertain the correct latitude and longitude of the different places he visits in going to the Niger. "2dly. To ascertain, if possible, the termination of that river. "3dly. To make as accurate a survey of the river as his situation and circumstances will admit of. "4thly. To give a description of the different kingdoms on or near the hanks of the river, with an account of the manners and customs of the inhabitants. "Means necessary for accomplishing the journey. 30 European soldiers. 6 European carpenters. 15 or 20 Goree Negroes, most of them artificers. 50 Asses, to be purchased at St. Jago 6 Horses or mules, to be purchased at St. Jago. "Articles of dress, &c. for the soldiers and Negros, exclusive of their common clothing. "Each Man, 1 Musquito veil. 1 Hat with a broad brim. 2 Flannel under vests with sleeves. 2 Pair of Mosquito trowsers. 1 Pair of long leather gaiters. 1 Additional pair of shoes. 1 Great coat for sleeping, similar to what is worn by the cavalry. Knapsack and canteen for travelling. "Arms and Ammunition. 6 Rifle pieces. 8 or ten blunderbusses. "Each Man, 1 Gun and bayonet. 1 Pair of pistols, and belt. 1 Cartridge box and belt. Ball cartridges. Pistol ditto. Flints. Gunpowder. Small shot of different sizes. "Articles necessary for equipping the asses. "100 Strong sacking bags. 50 Canvass saddles. Girths, buckles, halters. 6 Saddles and bridles for horses. "Articles necessary for building and rigging two boats on the Niger of the following dimensions, viz. "40 Feet keel--8 feet beam, to draw 2-1/2 feet water. Carpenters tools, including hatchets and long saws. Iron work and nails. Pitch and oakum. Cordage rigging, and sails. 2 Boat compasses. 2 Spying-glasses for day or night. 2 Small union flags. 6 Dark lanterns. 2 Tons of Carolina rice. Cooking utensils. Medicines and instruments. "List of Merchandize for purchasing provisions and making the necessary presents to the Kings of Woolli, Bondou, Kajaaga, Fooladoo, Bambarra, and the Kings of the Interior. "Best blue India bafts, 150 yards White ditto, 50 yards Scarlet cloth, 200 yards Blue ditto, 30 yards Green ditto, 20 yards Yellow ditto, 10 yards Scarlet Salisbury flannel, red night caps, &c. Amber, £150 Coral, £50 Mock coral, £50 White garnets, £50 Red garnets Red beads Black points, £50 Piccadoes Gold beads Small black beads, £50 White ditto Yellow ditto 5 Double-barrelled guns. 5 Pairs of ditto pistols. 5 Swords with belts. Small mirrors. Knives. Scissors. Spectacles, Dollars. "_A brief account of the manner in which Mr. Park proposes to carry the plans of Government into execution._