Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1851-10-11
OLD SERIES VOL. re, NO. 3.


better climate in those more northern lsti-
tndes, with more natural resources of food
and fuel some proofs of which he brings
forward. We have every reason, then, 10
hope that some Of our lost friends and coun.
trymen may yet be able TO support life in
this region, though unable TO return by the
way which they came and the absense Of
any traces of them north of Cape Innes, on
the east side of Wellington channel, proves
noihing at all against it, since they were not
likely 10 linger on their way 10 examine
shores and islands, but would push on as
fast as possible while the opportunity favor.
ed them and the next traces TO be found
would probably be their second winter
quarters.
In confirmation Of this view, Penny tells
me that there are signs of their first winter
encampment al Bachey Island, &c, of their
having left it Suddenly: and that the sum-
mer OF 1916, though extremely unIavorable
TO the whasrs, who, on account of the pre-
vailne winds, could not cross over to the
ives, side of Bafin's Bay, must have been
quite the reverse 10 our navigators. You
may imagine in what stale Of anxiety and
agitation wc are; till we learn The decision
of the Admiralty on the appeal now made
TO them. ! have written a strong letter also,
and know what Sir +. Beaufort, Capt. Ham.
ion and Mr.. Barron, who are all at their
posts, will allege the necessity of prompt
measures with all their powers Should wo
fail, we must ool, 10 America alone as our
resource. To you will belong all the virtue
| and credit Of continuing the search when our
own counlrymen fail, aud to YOU will belong
| the honor aud glory Of succurina the distress
sed AMI settling forever that veNed question,
which for centuries il has been the ambition
of Europe, and Of England in particular to
solve. | cannot abandon my husband and
my countrymen 10 their fate just at the very
moment when the pathway to them has been
found and, if need be, nay coming 10 the
United States would help in engaging the
active and energetic sympahies of your
countIymen, painful, in many respects, az
this tlal would be, would brace up my
courage TO the proof.
But my head is growing weak, and my
health is sinking, and then have beloved
sister, (not 10 mention an aged father, who
is not now in state to be conscious OF my
absence,) whom it would almost break my
heart 10 leave, | am sure you will tell me, |,
with all your accustomed truth, and candor,
and kindness what is your view OF this point,
| in case the Admiralty fail me-
It appears that it was Capt Austin's in
tenlion TO look into Wellington Channel him.
self, and also into Jones's Sound, before he re-
turned home but as 10 the former, Penny
saws, he will iud the ice impossible, so that
he will be sure not TO be able, as an eye wit
ness, to see the opening Nothing, perhaps,
400 horse power steamer, and that cannot be
done this year, though Penny says, if the
steamer could be ready 10 sail in three weeks
or month from hence, he thinks he could
still get her up TO Lancasler Sound this sea-
son, or al any rate, 10 some convenient To-
calily, which would enable him 10 commence
early operations next Spring. | intended
writing much more 10 you about your own
two gallant ships, and their Winter of almost
unparalleled anxiety, but as wish TO address
a few lines to Judge Kane, believe must
forbear, and refer You 10 my note 10 him,
which shall enclose and leave open. Capt.
Penny has studded The northern part of We'll
lingron Channel with your names, and the
names of our brave and generous allies in
your ships, am greatly pressed for time,
having more writing than can possibly get
through. Believe me, dear Mr. GrinnelI,
ever, most truly and respectfully yours,
JANE FRANKLIN,