Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-04-27
From the New York Daily Times.
Search for Sir John Franklin---DE.
Kane's Expedition.

that e, 4. Kane, having just completed
his arrangements and received his final In
struclons from the Navy Department, ex.
poets to sail for the Arctic Ocean again, on
or before the LIST Of May, in search Of Sir
John Franklin, and his company Of long
lost navigalors. The enterprise in which.
this intrepid officer and his gallant band
have engaged with such soulful ardor, COM
mends itself with especial interest to every
American heart and no statement of their
hopes and plans, or the provision for their
own comfort and safety (if there can be
comfort or safety in any degree on such an
occasion,) no matter how detailed, can fail
to bc read with surprising interest. The
name and fame of the great Navigator,
whose fate is now sealed up in the icy con-
fines OF the far north; the touching and
elegant efforts and sacrifices made and en-
dured, sought, BY his nObso wife, who, with
woman's heart, still hopes against hope,
that he may yet again be restored to her {;
and the quite recent Grinneh Expedition,
which shed so much honor upon its proiec.
tor, and those who carried out his benevo-
lent designs, have all contributed 10 make
the history Of Sir John Franklin rs familiar
10 US all as q household word but the
dreadful doubt still impends, and only adds
hourly TO our interest in even the least
point OF any project for its solution.
DR.. Kane is expected TO proceed al once
to the head waters Of Batin's Bay, taking
in on his way, several dog teams from vari.
Gus points on the coast Of Greenland. 1t
is also in anticipation 10 secure the services
Of several squimaux, the friendly officers
OF the Danish Government at Copenhagen
having been obtained to facilitate that OBJ
ject. Upon reaching the ultima Thule OF
Navigation, n sort of "forlorn hope" Of not
more than twelve men, will leave the brig,
take two sledges drawn by the dog seams,
anu continue their journey over the great
frozen ocean, pursuing due northern line,
in search of that mysterious water, the
open Polar Sen.
Il The sledgeS, in addition to their scanty
cargo Of food, will carry an India rubber
boat, spread upon baske; or wicker work
valuable suggestion BY Mr.. Bennett, 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, il they should be so fortunate rs to
find such water this side Of drcamlond,
the search of Sir John Franklin will be
guided by the terms of his instructions from
the British Admiralty, and be pursued until
his book Of fate is unSealcd, or the ashes OF
tope shall have become the blackneSs Of
despair. DR.. Kane ltGs been stfongl, 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 confne his Of.
. forts 20 the great object of search.
We have already said, the little band Of
daring spirits will sail within few DAYS on
their mission of mercy. But when will
they returnl The query brings before Us
most wildly all that must be met and en-.
; sfured, ere home is seen again. The vessels
. are proviSioned for three years, but the ex.
perience of all Polar travellers seem to show,
that after the first winter in that region,
the adveuturer'S effective energies are so
Subdued as to render him practically worth.
, less. DIR. Kane, therefore, though untram.
melled BY instructions, is strongly advised
: to return in eighteen months. And should
two winters pass over the party ere we hail
their return to receive the reward which is
T their due, our people will not fall into the
I English error of waiting four years ia
: doubt as to their condilion-but will send
r at once party 10 determine their fate
God speed them, aud give them that sue.
cess they covat, as above all other rewards
Of their adventurous tolls.
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