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be the highest attainable point of Baffin's Bay, from,
if possible, pursuing the sound known as Smith's Sound,
advocated by Baron Wrangell as the most eligible site
for reaching the North Pole.
"As a point of departure, this is '220 miles to the
north of Beechy Island, the starting point of Sir Ed-
ward Belcher, and 70 miles north of the utmost limits
seen or recorded in Wellington Channel. The party
should consist of some 30 men, with a couple of
launches, sledges, dogs, and gutta-percha boats. The
provisions will be pemmican, a preparation of dried
meat, packed in cases, impregnable to the appetite of
the Polar bear. We shall leave the United States in
time to reach the bay at the earliest season of navigation.
The brig furnished by Mr. Grinnell for this purpose is
admirably strengthened, and fully equipped to meet the
peculiar trials of the service. After reaching the
settlement of lYppernavik, we take in a supply of Esqui-
mau' dogs, and a few picked men to take charge of the
sledges. We then enter the ice of Melville Bay, and, if
successful in its penetration, hasten to Smith's Sound,
forcing our vessel to the utmost navigable point, and there
securing her for the winter. The operations of search,
however, are not to be suspended. Active exercise is the
best safeguard against scurvy ; and, although the dark-
ness of winter will not be in our favour, I am convinced
that, with the exception perhaps of the solstical period of
maximum obscurity, we can push forward our provision
depots by sledge and launch, and thus prepare for the
final efforts of our search. In this lam strengthened
by the valuable opinion of my friend, Mr. Murdaugh,
late the sailing-master of the Advance. He has ad-
vocated this very sound as a basis of land operations;
and the recent journey of William Kennedy, com-
manding Lady Franklin's last expedition, shows that
the fall and winter should no longer be regarded as
lost months. The sledges, which constitute so
important a feature of our expedition, and upon
which not only our success, but our safety will depend,
are to be constructed with extreme care. Each sledge
will carry the blankets, bags, and firs of six men, toge-
ther with a measured allowance of pemmican. A light
tent of India-rubber cloth, of a new pattern, will be
added, but for our nightly halt the main dependence will
be the snow-house of the Esquimaux. It is almost in-
credible in the face of what obstacles, to what extent, a
well-organised sledge party can advance. The relative
importance of every ounce of weight can be calculated,-
and the system of advanced depots of provisions organ-
ised admirably. Alcohol, or tallow, is the only fuel,
and the entire cooking apparatus, which is more for
thawing the snow for tea-water than for heating
food, can be carried in a little bag. Lieutenant
M'Clintock, of Commander Austin's expedition, tra-
velled thus 800 miles. The collective journeys of
the expedition equalled several thousand ; and Baron
Wrangell made by dogs 1,533 miles in 74 days, and this
over a vast frozen ocean. But the greatest sledge-
journey upon record is that of my friend Mr. Kennedy,
who accomplished nearly 1,400 miles, most of it in mid-
winter, without returning upon his track to avail hint'
self of deposited provisions. His only food—and we
may here learn the practical, esson of the traveller, t°
avoid unnecessary baggage—was pemmican, and his
drily shelter the snow-house. It is my intention t°
cover each, sledge with a gutta-percha boat—a con-
trivance which the experience of the English has shown
to be perfectly portable. Thus equipped, we follow the
tread of the coast, seeking the open water. Once there,
if such a reward await us, we launch our little boats,
and, bidding God speed us, embark upon its waters.
(Applause.)

Dr. HAKES said—l am sure that every one will join
in the expression of sympathy felt by us all, as members
of the great family of man, as well as American citizens, in
the contemplated enterprise of the scientific and excellent
gentleman who has so ably explained his views to us
this evening. We cannot but feel that he has embarked
in the cause of humanity, and should he ever reach that
open sea which he so fondly anticipates, and there
launch his little boat, sure I dm, and there is not an
American heart that will not join in the prayer, Get'
speed. Sir, I feel proud .of my countryman. He I'o4
proved his claim to the respect of his countrymen'
whether he be considered as one who has devoted himself
science, or in the noble aspect of one who has (lie"
voted himself to the cause of humanity. But, sir, value
I express on behalf of the individuals before me,
and especially of the members of the society, the senti-
ment, as it effects the society collectively, something else
has to be done. He has very correctly stated that the re'
sources placed at the disposal of the expedition are to be
religiously appropriated as our noble vice-president has
designed. He has also most correctly stated that the
advantages which may result to the cause of science, by
a proper organised body of scientific explorers, may be
of immense benefit to the world ; but sure I am that v.?
shall all be proud if such an exploration should redound
also to the scientific character of our country. We are
but young as a society, and let us, then, go on and du
our duty. I beg to offer the- following resolutions
" Resolved,—That this society regards with grateful
interest the exertions of the Secretary of the Navy in
advancing the researches of physical geography and
of its attending sciences ; and that they especial
tender to him their thanks for the liberality
with which he has lent the aid of his department
to the expedition destined for the Artic Seas.' "Re.
solved—That the society appoint a committee of five to,
devise means for promoting the scientific organisation of
Dr. Kane's expedition, and that they be instructed to
confer for that purpose with the honourable the Secre-
tary of the Navy, the United States Coast Survey,
the Smithsonian Institute."

Mr. ZIMMERMAN seconded the resolutions, which were
carried unanimously, and proposed that a committee of
five be appointed by the chair to carry them into effects
which latter resolution was adopted.
Dr. HAwicEs moved that the cordial thanks of this
society be tendered to Dr. Kane for the very interesting
and valuable paper communicated this evening, which
was adopted. . _

After a few words from the CHAIRMAN, the meeting
separated.

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BIRTHS.
OF A SON.
Dawes, Esq.
On the 711 inst„ at Sydenham, Kent, the wife of Gt•

OF A On the 9th inst., at Hampton Court Palace, the Hon.

MARRIED.
On the 22d November, at Meean Meer, Lahore AIDA:
J. S. Paton, Bengal N. 1., Assistant Quartermaster-Glenn
to ti. Paton, Jane, daughter of Brigadier Sir J. Tennant
K. C. B.
On the sth inst.,
Deputy at Cla
Jud ines, near Worcester, Mai" J.
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IL Younger, late
ge Advocate Genel, B,_
Army, to Julia Ann Wilke,
second daughter of theeng la"
Lancelot Blackett, Esq., of Halton.

DIED.
On the 31st of October at Turk's Island, of yellow
. fever, aged 24, Lieutenant 'H. Kelham, R.N. of 11-11• Pf
Scorpion, and youngest son of R. K. Kelham, Esq., °
Bleasby-hall, Notts.
On the 7th inst., at Lewisham, Ann, relict of Captain Stephen Rains, R.N. aged 90.
P st
aged
72
On the 7th inst•
dith-villas, North-end, Fulham,
J. W. Rudlin, Esq ~

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