Central Africa

This is fortunate, as already severalof our things have been spoiled. The Kailouees are taking advantage ofthe dry weather, and may be seen riding about in all directions. Themembers of the great families, like our European aristocrats, seem tohave no other occupation. God has created the earth for this class togallop about over. It was very warm and fine all day; thermometer atnoon, in tent, 95° Fahr.: there was little wind.