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! 1st proximo with instructions from the Navy De-
partment underline direction Of DR.. E. II. KANE.
The fluctuations Of hope and despair connected
with the fate Of the heroic men who compose the
missing party. have become painful, and the
civilized world sincerely pray that at least an
end may be put TO the suspense which over
shadows the fate Of Sir John aud bis followers
DR.. KANE proceeds directly to the head Of Baf-
fms Bay; through the friendly aid Of the Dam
ish Government he hopes to secure the services
Of the Esquimaux. and having arrived at the
"end of Navigation, I" take TO sledges drawn by
dog teams and penetrate if possible to the open
Polar sea. The sledges win be provided with
an India rubber boat to be used should an op-
portunity offer. and the character Of the daring
leader Of this enterprise renders 1t certain that
the return Of this expedition will bring JOY to
the hearts of the friends Of the long lost ad-
venturers, or bury their hopes in the grave Of
despair
The generous GRIxNELL has fitted out the
Advance" and her stores have been laid in
under the immediate supervision Of Dr. KANE,
whose experience as a Surgeon in the icy re-
gions Of the North, fits him peculiarly for this
Onerous and delicate duty.
The entire party after an addition shall have
been made from the friendly Esquimaux, it is
said, will not exceed thirty persons, and their
diet will be meat, vegetables and milk condens-
cd, as the nature of the enterprise renders it
impossible to transport any other food. Pro-
visions are laid in for three years but as Po-
lar travellers report that one winter is sufficient
to "use up all the energy man possesses, Dr.
KANE expects to return in eighteen months,
though he goes untrammeled with instructions
upon this point
DR. Kane has selected some Of his men from
the famous Grinnel party, and all of them are
chosen with especial reference to the rgors
which must be endured in the regions of the
North. Baron Van Humbolt, Sir Francis Beau
fort, Col. Sabine, Sir Edward Parry, the Ross
es, anG other scientific men, and Arctic naviga-
tors have contributed their important sugges-
tons, and given valuable presents to the party.
The New York Times in closing an able article
upon the subject of this new expedition truth
| fully says:
| Whether viewed as matter of mere utility as
extending the bounds Of scientific enquiry, or
as great measure of humanity, there can be
but one opinion as to the proprety of the Ex-
peditOn. 1t merits and will receive the high
est admiration and regard of the world abroad,
and especially of our own people, whose deep
est sympathies and honest prayers will watt
the bold adventures on their distant and per-
/ liious journey, and follow them with increased
interest and anxiety until they shall return
again from their meritorious crusade against
the fierce elements of nature. Whatever be
the result of their effort, whether they unlock
the icy barriers which bar from US long lost
members of our race, or settle the gloomy fact
that they are gone, leaving no trace behind
their coultrymen will welcome them back with
open arms and dearly earned plaudits such as
Roman conqueror never won.
THE VICE PRESIDENCY VAcANT.-The Office
IofVice President of the United States is now va
cant, and will remain so until the next election
OF President and Vice President. The Pres
ident of the Senate pro tenn. (who is now Mr..
Atchison, of Missouri is not Vice President
by reason Of the death of that officer. He is
merely the presiding officer Of the Senate, and
the constitution makes no provision for filing a
vacancy in the Vice Presidency. But Sin case
of the inability or death of both the President
and Vice President of the United States. the
President of the Senate pro tempOre, and in case
there shall be no President of the Senate, then
then the Speaker of the house of Representa-
tives for the time being shall act as President
of the United States until the disability be re-
moved or a President shall be elected" This
is according to the Act of Congress of March,
1892.
The Vice Presidency has been vacant before
this time, on the following occasions, viz =
Twice by the death of the Vice Presidents, viz
George Clinton. April, 1919 his term expiring
March 3, 1918. Elbridge Gerry, November.
1914; his term expiring March 8, 1917. Once
by the resignation of John G Calhoun, Decem-
Der 90, 1882; his term expiring March g. 1888
Twice by the deaths of Presidents Harrison
and Taylor, and the consequent accessions of
Vice Presidents Tyler and Fillmore to the
Presidency-the former in April, 1841 the
latter in July, 185C-leaving the Vice Presi-
dency vacant for the remainder of their respec-
tive terms, and the President of the Senate
with the right of succession to the Presidency
The power and duies of the Vice President
and the President of the Senate pro tem., are
precisely the same, except that the latter votes
as Senator, and has the casting vote.-N y
Herald.
FIREs.-The Steam Saw Mill of John Cozer,
situated about mile West of this place, was
destroyed by fire on Wednesday night last
There was no insurance on the property, and
the loss falls severely on Mr. Cozier,
The residence of Rev. J. @. Pierson, near
Urbana, was burnt on the 12th inst, together
with considerable portion of its contents.
Loss estimated at three thousand dollars Del
apare Gazette.
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