The Sun.
London, England, 1832-10-20 00:00:00

Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Meeting, from
the best information they have been able to collect, that a
confident hope may still reasonably be entertained, that the
Captains Ross and their adventurous companions(nineteen
in number) may yet he in a place of safety ; and that, al.
though most probably exposed to great hardships and dan-
gers, still, that the beneficial effect of this Expedition may,
in all likelihood, be the means of affording them timely re-
lief; and this expectatio❑ appears to be strongly encou-
raged from the circumstance that they did not calculate on
being able to return to this country sooner than three years
from the time they sailed, which is now but little more

than expired; that they were amply supplied with Provi-
sions and Stores for that period ; and if they reached
the wreck of the Fury, which was the first object they had
in view, there, it is ascertained, they would find supplies
of all sorts, which would last them for at least five years
longer—independent of what they might expect to derive
from Rein Deer, Musk Oxen, and various other sorts of
fresh Provisions, usually to be found i❑ those regions:—it
being a well-authenticated fact, that about 50 men, cont-
posing the crew of two vessels (the Albany an 3 Discovery),
existed for nearly three ye irs on Mirble Island, where they
were wrecked--solely on" Whale Blubber, and Seal Flesh,
and Train Oil," occasionally supplied by the native Esque-
maux, although they all eventually perisbe 1 for want of
proper and timely assistance.

Resolved—That although the primary object of this
Expedition is avowedly for the humane purpose of rescu-
ing, if possible, our intrepid countrymen from their
present perilous situation, yet it is the opinion of this
Meeting that so favourable an opportunity should not be
lost, in pursuing, as far as may be practicable and conve-
nient, the desirable ends of science, to which so prolific a
field of useful information is likely to be opened ; the more
especially, as the liberal assistance afforded to this under-
taking by the Hudson's Bay Company, and as Govern-
ment (duly appreciating the importance of this service)
have agreed to contribute 2,000/. towards the expense,
will considerably facilitate that extension of the plan ; it
therefore appears expedient, that Captain Back, so emi-
nently qualified for the duty, should explore the unknown
regions, between those points where Sir John Franklin
and Sir Edw. Parry terminated their respective voyages,
and thus endeavour to consummate the interesting pur-
suits of these two expeditions, if to be done without inter-
fering with the main object of his mission, and that the
various Scientific Bodies and Individuals in London, and
elsewhere, be consulted thereon, and invited to contribute
their assistant towards this undertaking.
Resolved—That as Government have accompanied their
promise of 2,0001. in aid of this Enterprize, with the con-
dition that the further sum of 3,000/. shall be contributed
by Captain Ross's Friends to defray the necessary expenses
thereof, it is the opinion of this Meeting that the Subscrip-
tio❑ for that purpose (originally intended to be confined to
a private circle) is for an object of sufficient National im-
portance to justify its being opened to the Community at
large ; and are fully persuaded that so powerful an appeal
of Humanity, whether to the Merchant, Man of Science,
or Philanthropist, will not fail to be met with those
generous feelings of sympathy so charateristic to a British
Public.

Resolved, That subscriptions for the "Arctic Land Expe-
dition" (which require to he completed without delay) be
received, by permi,sion, at the Banking-houses of Messrs.
Coutts and Co., Strand; Messrs. Drummonds, Charing_
cross; Messrs. Smith, Payne, and Smiths, Lombard-
street; and Messrs. Spooner, Attwood, and Co., Grace-
church-street, London ; as also by Sir William Forbes and
Co., Edinburgh ; and Messrs. J. D. Latouche and Co.,
Dublin. That the names of the subscribers be printed,
and also recorded and published in the Narrative of the
Expedition when completed.
The following Noblemen and Gentlemen were appointed
a Committee to promote the various objects of this inte-
resting enterprise, with liberty to add to their number :
Admiral Lord De Saumarez. Capt. 13eamfort, R.N. F.R.S.
The Hon. Hugh Lindsay. Capt. M.Connochie, R.N.
Sir Coutts Trotter, Bart. Capt. J. D. Boswall, R.N.
Sir T. Byam Martin, M.P. Capt. Hoppner, R.N.
Sir A. J. Dalrymple, M.P. Capt. Macnamara.
Sir Hew Dalrymple Ross. Capt. Carmichael.
Colonel Bathe, F. H.S. Dr. I. Richardson, M.D. F. R.S.
Edward Ellice, Esq. M.P. C. I. Beverley, Esq. F.R. S.
George Arbuthnot, Esq, Robert M.Culloch, Esq. •
Felix Booth, Esq. George Clark Ross, Esq.
John Adair, Esq. William Spence,_ Esq.
Wolverley Attwood, Esq. George Ross, Esq.
R. MACNAM ARA, Hon. Sec.