The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-04-17
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Thus do the strange puzzles which have pied and
omented the commentators vanish away beneath the
light OF this curious wait. which has turned up unex
pectedly Our instances have been taken almost al
dom, and others still striking would doubt make
their appearance on more elaborate search The vol.
ume is rare IN the history OF literature, and cannot
fail 10 command the attention OF all the amateurs oil the
" legitimate drama"
search for Sir John Franklin DIR. Kane's Elk
petition.
BY reference 10 our special elegraphic despatch from
Washington it will be that DR. + X. Kane, having
just completed his aud his fna in
sirucons from the Navy Department expects 10 sail Tor
the Arctic ocean again before the Isl oil May, in
search OF Sir John Franklin and his company of long
lost naviga,ors. The enterprise in which this intrepid
officer and hs gallant band have engaged with such soul
full ador commends itself with especial interest to every
American heart; and no statement OF their hopes and
plans. or the provision for their comfort and safely,
III there can be comfort or safety in any degree on such
an OCCASION, matter how detailed, tail 10 be read
with SURPRISING interest The and fame OF the great
navigator, whose tate is now sealed up IN The icy con
fines OF HE far morrill, the touching and eloquent efforts and
sacrifices made and endured-nay, sougttby his noble
wife, who, with womans heart, still hopes against hope,
that he may yet again he restored 10 her and the quite
recent Grnneli expedition, which shed so much honor
upon its protector and those who carried out his beneyo
ea designs, have all contributed 10 make the history OF
Sir John franklin familiar to all as household
wod but the dreadful doub, still mpends, and only adds
hourly to our interest in every the least point OF any pro-
iect tor its solution.
DR.. Kane s expected to proceed at once 10 the head
waters oil bants bay taking IN on Ills way several dog
leans from various points the coast OF Greenland II
is also IN anticipation 10 the services OF several
Esqumaux, the friendly Offices of The Danish govern
ment Copenhagen having been obtained 10 facilitate
that object Upon reaching the uiims Thule OF nayga-
tioD sort of "tororn hope" OF not more than twelve
men will leave The brig, take two sedges drawn by the
dog teams and continue their journey over the great fro
ocean, pursuing due northern line, IN search OF that
mysterious walter, the open Polar sea.
The edges, in addition 10 their scanty cargo OF food
will carry an India rubber boat, spread upon basket or
IA III. Ell,
agent of the Stanton life boats Dogs will be used freely
10 carry out depots OF food for the little party Once
reaching the Polar sea- if they should be so fortunate as
to find such this side OF dream land the search
for Sir John will be guided by the terms OF his nstruc
tons from the British admiralty and be pursued until his
book of fate is unseaed the ashes of hope shall have
become the backness OF despair Dr. X has been strong
ly urged 10 attempt the solution OF some vexed questions
OF geography in relation TO the continuity OF Greenland
but he regards il incumbent upon himself to conne his
efforts TO The great object OF search.
Our readers already know that the intrepid leader oil
this enterprse-so worthy the MODEST efforts OF man
has ever been sangune that some reliable trace OF the
lost navlgators will yet be fouadperhaps some living
witnesses who shall relate the thrilling horrors OF Arctic
winters and complete the las, chapter the histories OF
their unfortunate comrades OF finding Sir John alive
we are sorry TO say the least ground for
hope. His years and constitution can never have en-
dured the hardshps which must have beallen his pary
but OF the young and hale and hearty seamen who were
with him, is not improbable that at least is
left to Tell the tale all the world ardeniy desires to
hear
The little brig. (ihe Advance) which is to convey the
gallant party to their OF operations has been mag
nihcen,y fitted out by MIR Grinnell., The diet Of the
party prepared with great under the special
pein,endence OF Dr. Kane himself. 1t embraces PENN
can, the meat biscuit OF Mr.. Bordeh the condensed
milk prepared by Nessrs Abbott OF this city, and French
desscaled vegetables The vegetables unfortunately are
in very small quantity, as the limited funds al the dspo-
son OF the expedition have made II necessary TO con-
cult the ndspensables rather than the Injuries This is
unfortunate, and should be remedicd at once, IL may
be in hour, il wealthy and public spirited citizens
will but follow the impulses which prompt them as they
read these lines, and act upon them without hours
delay On these condensed foods much of the safely and
OF the expedition depends; the great difficulties
OF carriage rendering The use OF any other articles OF die,
absolutely impossible.
Several members Of the Grnae expedition have vol. |
unteered their services IN this second American effort
DR.. Kane has selected from among them Mr.. Henry
Brooks, who second officer OF The Rescue, and -
Morton, an attached personal servant oil the Doctors,
who has accompanied him in many OF bis travels Ali |
old, the noble little band, with the Esqumauy 10 be |
procured, will not exceed thirty. Even The scientific /
rorps consisting OF only two three coadjutos with
Dr. Kane, have been selected with view also TO their
ability TO haul al rope take part IN the hard knocks
Of march OF hundreds OF miles across the ICY wilder
ness.
Dr. Kane has received valuable autograph letters from
Baron Won Humboldt, Sir Francis Beaufort Col Sabine,
The accomplished msgnetzer OF the Greenwich observa
Tory, and others distinguished IN The world OF science,
each cooperating with the scientific limb OF the exhIb
ion; while Sir Edward Parry, the Roses and other well
known Arctic authorities have, BY order OF The British
admiralty written suggestive letters, aording valuable
PRACTICAL information relating TO sledge travel. The let
ers accompanied by presents OF field compasses and
INDIA rubber clothing and sledges valuable TO the party
and still more valuable indication OF the kindly feeling
which prompts their besoval.
Whether viewed as matter OF mere utility as extend
pg the bounds OF scientific inquiry. or as great meas
ure OF humanity, there be bur opinion the |
proprety OF The expedition. II merits aud will receive
the highest admiration and regard of the world abroad,
and especially of our people, whose deepest sympa
hes and honest prayers will wait the bold sdventures
on Their distant and perilous journey, and follow them
with increased interest and anxiety until they shall return
again from their merorous crusade against the er
elements OF Nature. Whatever be the result of their
they unlock the icy barriers which bar
from long Host members OF race, settle the
gloomy fact that they gone, leaving trace behind
their couptrymen will welcome them back with open
arms and dearly earned paudiis such Roman
querors
One OF the admirable feature. OF the adminis,ra
ton OF the Navy Department by Secretary Kennedy was
the fact that he devoted much time and energy the
expansion OF geographical knowledge and inquiry The
expedition TO the La Plaa-the most valuable of South
American rivers the reconnaissance OF Western Africa
means of extending African colonization; and the
surveying expedition, under Captain Rnggod 10 the Pa
CHIC, but part OF the liberal system OF which Or.
kanes enterprise - prominent feature Ii is 10 be
hoped that the present administration will carry
tenn happily nsugurated and which has Tor lis basis
views and considerations rising lar above party tenets
and obligations, appealing not only TO but
timent-and not 10 nations only, bu, to the world
We have already sa,d the Little band OF daring spirits
will sail within few days their mission OF mercy
But when will they reurnl The query brings before
most wildly all that be and endured ere home
years but the experience OF all Polar travellers
show, that after the first winter in that region the adj
ventures elective energies subdued render
him practically worthless Dr. Kane, therefore, though