New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-05-22

From all this it is evident that circumstances
alter cstes.
Arctic Expedltion-The Search for sir John
Franklin.
The American Expedition in search OF Sir John
Franklin, the Arctic navigator, will sail to day.
This expedition consists Of two vessels, ranked in
Navy nomenclature as brigantinesi the AavaHce,
l14tuns aud The Rescue 81 tuns These vessels have
been provided and fitted cut by the generous munif
cencc Of Henry Grinnel Esq Of this City, at an ex-
pense to MIN Of more than $4,000. The Govern
ment has also done much toward furnishing and d.
rectiDg the affair. The Advanceis two years DID, the
Rescue is new. Both vessels have been putin the
most complete order for the services in which they
are engaged. Strengthened in every part double
panked protected from ice and cold. furnished
with extra boats spars, sails &c they are in every
respect ready for the rigors and dangers ola Polar
Winter MIR Grinnen has taken great caro- to fur.
nish the officers with all the references and author
tiles that could be had, either here or in Europe
all the charts, records Of voyages, &c. which have
any bearing upon that part Of the world, are on
board. Appropriate clothing has been furnished in
abundance for the men and provisions Of the best
kind and OF a character suited to the climate, suf
fcent for three years, are on board. The whole
is under the command Of Lieut. Edwin S. De
Haven, an enthusiastic and excellent officer Of the
u. S. Navy. Lieut. De Haven has devoted much
attention to that portion of the world whittier no is
bound and has the advantage Of al that can be
known of it. except by personal experience. We
believe the general course and operation Of the
petition will be as follows Proceeding direct to
BafTns Bay, the ships will touch at Disco Island,
Danish whaling station, on the coast of Green
laSd in lat. 100, where fresh water will be taken
on board they then sail north-westerly into Ian
caster Sound, and through Berrows Strait. with
the intention Of exploring an open sea which is
supposed TO EXIT between Parrys Islands and the
Pole, spreading westward toward Asia. If they
get through Bsrrows Strait and the ice will per
NIT they will 60 up Wellington Channel, or if that
be closed, westward to Cape Walker and around
Melville Island. Should they not be able to get
westward in this direction, they VIII return to b az
fms Bay and attempt to penetrate at Jones's or
Smiths Sounds-the latter is the extreme northern
point of Bafins Bay, in LAT. 79'. Should the yes
scls get into this supposed sea, and advance west
ward, they may, if deemed expodieut go into tie
Pacific through Behring's Strait, where they will
communicate with our Pacific or East India squad
rons, which will have orders to render all needal
information and assistance. This is the general
plan Of the expedition; but Lieut.. DeHaven has
discretionary power to alter this in any way which
he may deem most conducive 70 the success of the
enterprise. Wherever the vessels touch, the most
rigid scrutiny will be made to discover any marks
of Capt Franklln's visit. If they fall in with any
British vessels engaged il the search, they will
communicate with, and, If necessary, aid them. In
case the vessels should not be able to get through
Banows Strait, it is probable that they will return
to New-York to winter. They are expected to
keep in company if convenient, but should the in.
terest Of the enterprise or circumstances compel.
they will part previously agreeing upon a rem.
devious.
The staunch vessels and their noble crews leave
with the hearty good wishes Of all. Lieut.. De
Haven bears letters to various British officers in
the Arctic Seas, among them one from Lady Frank.
lin TO her husband. The number Of men on the
two vessels is sc. The officers are
IL Edwin Q. Ds Haven. Commanding.
rs.'ed Me.hFnAn I r S 9 Ma,, A5S;iSS aa'ss'
T w. Brodhead
r. r. Carter,
Passed Agsatsnt Surgeon. Z. h. Kama
Assistant Surgeon, Berj NroelSud.
N.dsh'przn. w. G. Lowell
boaisw sin, Il. Brooks.
Lieut.. De Haven commands on board the Ad.
vance, and Passed Mi6shipnan Griffin on the Res.
cue DR.. Kane viii pay particular attention to
matters Of Science, Natural History, Temperature,
sc bat these Investigations are not to inter.
fere in any way with the legitimate purpese Of the
expedition. Unless the vessels are spoken of the
Grand Banks, it is probable that nothing viii be
heard from them io- several months the only means
OF communication by sea being through English
or Danish whaling shiPs. Should opportunity
offer letters will be sent overland by tradeu
Of the Hudson Bay Co.
Whatever may be the result Of this expedition.
as connected with the fate Of the gallant Sir John
Franklin it is which rejects the highest honor
upon the philanthropio citizen who projected i,
and upon the officers and men engaged therein.
The attractions OF Summer voyage along the
bays and seas where the sun shines for our mopths
at time, exploring the bare rocks and everlasting
ice, with no companion bat the white bear or the