The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-04-03
NEw York, March 30, /,

NEw York, March 30, 1850
GEsTLEMEs: Will you be pleased 10 aid the cause Of
humanity, the suppbcaiions OF Lady franklin, and the
departure OF Arctic Expedition, by giving place in the
Union the enclosed communication from the columns
|of the Commercial Advertiser
trust that for moment the representatives OF our
which sectional interests have no doubt Justly aroused
and aid the departure OF our little Arctic Expedition on il
mission "of love and good viii TO man.
Last year expected to see national expedition sem
on the errand OF mercy; but, satisfying myself that the
nations wish would not be realized, have, the per-
sona friend OF Lady Franklin and American, to
deem pledges gwen oed through days Of extreme sick
and the winter months. TO accomplish something
which the American eye could rest the representative
LOT American character when the voice OF suffering reach
led our shores from the bereayed Of other lands.
Henry Grnnell is the soul oil the expedition He mrs
gave subscription of i've thousand dollars, which two
weeks after be increased 10 fifteen thousand and finding
that required TO secure the undertaking, he
gave his signature with thirty thousand dollars at
tached TO it. II is one OF the most noble acts connected
with the history OF any nation IL Is the hrs TO my
knowledge, OF is magnitude and character, where geo
the citizens Of another land have received such tribute
= S'"''' ' sIEAs Z. BURROWS
AmKKrcAs KxrEprroN IN SEARCH or Sir JoHx FRAsKLx
We give place the foIswng, written BY genhcmar
via Lady Franklin, and with that lady, The originator q
Ia I5ts The .h'ps Erebus and Terror with Iss
|commAnded by Sir John Franklin saed from Enand q
peneuae the arctic polar ascertain the geographic
position Of continent and II possible reach he Pacific
They carried ample stores for three years. the expra
ton Of which Time fears were entertained for their safety
and the British government another expedition
tIer relief, commanded by Sir James Ross which
tuned without accomplishing its object
When the fourth year passing without any ding,
P,sidsn. Of me United States General Taylor save
The reply, written by Mr. Clayton, Secretary Of State
read with pride BY American, and the consOls
Ion conveyed Lady Franklin filed her heart win graf
tnde citizens and OF United States
Every American visiting England received re
erncd The rulers OF the United States.
When announced BY Mr.. Clayton Lord Palmer
wishes Of The United States government could not he ear
ed into eject in lSi9-n consequences Of not having
BRUSH that toe expedition would be sent on
erraad u deisverance in ls50 The American heart
70 remain inactive during the spahy which al Washiog
ton, has succeeded the noble burst Of national philanthropy
csy.on % Lady Franklin IL indyidaa. deter
minaon to which has neither slumbered slept tan
two beautiful brigs have been purchased. and are nov m
ting IA the strongest possible under the
mand Of United States naval officers who have volunteered
their services on the expedition In arranging for the de-
|crews Of the two vesses-Iady Franklin Lieutenant De
Haven, and Rescue, Passed MidshiPman Gufia-under
such restraints AZ viii insure Mt all times perfect
unless they are shipped under the regulations Of the United
To insure perfect security against every contingency
memorial has presented 70 Congress- asking pcrnis
SION 70 be given TO the Secretary Of the Navy allow
thirty volunteers rom the naval stations Join the United
States officers on board the arctic expedition
The following extract from letter dated January 10
written By Lady Franklin friend OF in city
roed air winter under severe sickness 20 accom-
psh the departure Of the expedition give with pleas
are a. VII show the high principles Of delicscy which
govern that noble lsdyt
yoa are vsz KIND IN believing BY presenting myself
y ss srs s .s. car, y mat wanted Alas ss YOU
weua = 70 noe e srios, FROM pity nston ths
sight 81 Distress what they would grant freely ne
hearted you and
~ trust N Gods mercy mat Ne open
u 60 nrsush, becomes neees.. Rrber however, han g
beg r ue necessary money ~ Wshinxon, win prefer crossing
over ne United Stsfes fnna
nsn6 and Sc how mr. q win