Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1825-04-08
VOL. U.-NO. 81.

lin has kindly informed us wating i'm Bebrnp,s Stats
In tue event OF the expedition reaching that point. Ii
Intended, On reaching hl'kerzies river that party
under Dr. Richardson and Lieutenant Kendall shall
proceed eastward and explore the line coast between
that and Coppermne River A detachment of the ex-
edton mas gone by way of Hudsons Bay, but the Off
GERS are now in this city They consist of Capt Frank
lin. IL" Commander; Lieut.. Kendall Astronomer (this
officer was on board the Grpcr during her late disas-
ferrous attcrt to reach Repulse Bay DR. Richardson
VINO rendered such eminent services the former occa-
son. Surgeon and Naturalist Lieut.. Back who also dis
unguished himself so highly will the SURVEYS and
continue throughout the voyage with Capt. Franklin
htr. Drummond. Eotanist They will out for York
opper Cauada IN few days. an the whole party will
assemble at Bear Lake; and in the spring of 1926 will
descend M'kenze's river and again embark on the mn
lar sea, IN July OF the year. God speed them
inperusg the different journals is Truly CRAFTY ing
10 ooserve,be religious feeling aud confidence to the
cupne BENG, that seems to have auima ted all the of
tcers engaged in this hazardous service
have uils cndeavoured to give con lensed view
VI me "hoe SUBJECT, IN doing which may have been
inaccurate IN few minor circumstances, but hope
VIII prove sufficiently correct to ey general out
inc 10 such OF our readers who take an interest in what
concerns the advancement of knowledge and the honor
OF the human race .4ibion.
The following striking the see ne on board the
Orper discovery ship when all on board had
reason 10 suppose their lives about close, from the
poi 'apt Lyon the comma nder of the vessel who has
Puoiisheu narrative of his unsucce ss(ul VOYAGE.
After touching at Southampton island where thew
were VISITED by party of the natis es of whom, Capt
Lyon has gwen pleasing aud entertaining description
h Extraordinary Change took place in the deviation of
The needle, which the means of involving the Gri
perm the most imminent danger. She suddenly came
INTO seven iahorns water and was only by great ex-
eruo'iS preserved from running destructive shore.
IN tins situation, and fearing the falling of the tide
Capt. Lyon prepared for the event, BY ordering the
boa' TO be made ready; but the which ensued is
told oy INN III Impressive manner that we should
wrong our readers by not inserting it.
The officers drew lots Tor then respective boats
and the ships company stationed 10 them. r
In making these preparations for taking to the boats
IL was evident To all that the long boat was the ONLY
hne which had the slightest chance of living under the
10 oi the ship, should she be wrecked; but every Off
Cox aud man d:bw his lot with the greatest conposure
altEtugh two OF our boats would have been swamped
the IN ;ant they lowered Yet such was the no.
oe iee'lng oil those around the, that it evident.
that had ordered the boats in question to be manned
their crews would have entered them whou, muir
muir. In the aiternIon the weather clearing lit
tie we discovered low beach all around astern of u.s.
on winch ne Surf was running 10 awful height, and
appeared evident iht no human powers could save
u.s. At three y. vi. the tide he'd fallen to twenty two
ieet, only SIX tan drew and the shp having
been iltted by tremendous sea, struck with great
violence the whole length of her keel. This we natu-
raiy conceived was the iorerunner of her total wreck
and we stood III readiness take the boats and en-
deaVour to hang under her lee She continued to strike
win sufficient bUrstany less fortified vessel
al intervals OF few minutes, whenever unusu-
any heaVy sea passed US. And the water was so
shallow, these might almost be called breakers rather
thah waves for each, IN passing burst great force
over our gangways; and, every sea toppeds our
decks were continually and frequently deeply flooded
All hands took little reeshment, some had scarce
~ been below for twenty four hours and / had nof
been in bed for nights Although few or none of ms
had any idea that should survive the gale we did
not think that comforts should be entirely neglect
eo' ana an order was therefore given The men TO pu.
Oh the best AMI warmest clothing, TO enable them 10
Al Ever
brought ms bag on deck and dressed himself and in
Tie me athletic forms that stood exposed before me
ola not see one muscle quiVer the slightest sipn of
alarm he officers each secured some useful instrr-
nen about them for the purposes of observation al
though was acknowledged by all that not the slightest
nope remained And now that every thing in our power
had been done, called all hands aft and 10 n,.rcifI
God offered prayers for preservation. 1 thanked
every one for their excellent conduct and cautioned
them as we should in all probability soon appear before
our Maker, to enter his presence as then resigned o
lair iate we then all sat down groups; and shell.
tered from the wash of the BY whatever we cod
AMI, many of us endeavoured TO obtain a little sIepo
Never, perhaps witnessed finer scene than ON
,he ueck OF my little ship when all hope of life had
i U.s. Noble as the characte of the British sailor is
always allowed TO be in cases Of danger vet did not
believe 1T TO be possible tat among fory-one persons
not one replniDg word should have been uttered The
ohcers sat about wherever they could find shelter from
tue SEA- ana INC Tcn lay down COnVersing with each
other with the most perfect caImness Each was at
peace with hls neighbour and all the world: and 7 am
hrmly persuaded that the resignation which was then
shown to the will of the Almighty was the means of OBJ
tanning his mercy At about 6 p. M. the rudder,
which had already received some very heavy blows,
rose aud broke mp the aterocSer; and this was the
last severe shock which the ship received We found
6y the well that she made water, and by dark She
struck rnoren
After having passed through great part of Sir Tho
mas howe's 'Wecomen the Griper again encountered
most terrific storm; and, in consequence OF the lose
OF anchors, Nc which rendered further prosecution
OF The voyage most dangerous, it was dcermi to
return to England In adopting this resolution Can't
Lyon tells us that he felt painfully the situation
IN winch he was placed: but this regret must we are
confident, be much sofened By the warm sympathy
and admiration which every on reading the detail,
OF tins hazardous voyage will naturally express.
From he uaaclester (Englisl) Guardiae