Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1855-10-25
From the New York Journal of Commerce)
KANE EXPEDITION-THRILLING
ADVENTURE.

Some OF the episodes encountered during
Dr.. Kane's search, have wild interest. At
enc time 1t became necessary to send fatigue
party with provisions, to assist the main party
und Dr.. Kane, in an attempted passage across
Smiths Sound. This party was under the
command Of Mr.. Brooks, frstssoficer Of the
expedition He was accompanied by Mr..
Wilson and other volunteers. During their
travel they found the ice completely impene-
trable, and snow drift at last swept wildly
over the Aoes, and in the midst Of 4 heavy
gale from the North, the thermometer, to
their dismy, sunk to fifty seven degrees below
zero. Human nature could not support the
terrible cold. Four Of the party, including
Mr. Brooks and Dir. Wilson, were pioslrated
with frozen feet, and with great difficulty
three Of their companions, after encountering z
great suffering, reached the ship, and an
Rounced the condition Of their comrades
Their chance. Of being received seemed sx-
tremely small.
They were in the midst Of a wilderness of
snow, inbacable Of motion. protected only by
. canvas tent, and with no land marks by
which their position could be known. Even
todrsg these manned men would have been
under ordinary circumstances, work OF ifli-
Guilty, bu, to the slender party lett at the ship
Il seemed to be impossible. Dr.. Kane
with the boldnsss and courage which justifie.
the warm attachment felt tow ards him by al
under his command. in less than one hour or.
ganized rescuing party leaving on board only
those who were necessary to receive the sick, 4,
and started of in the teeth Of q terrific gale,
steering by compass, to resue the suffers
Aher 10 hours constant travel, during which
two o! the party tainted, and others required
to be kept from sleep by force, they struck
the trail OF the lost party, and finally, stag,
gering under their burdens. one BY one reach
el the tent, which was almost hidden by
snow.
TIE scene as Dr. Kane entered the tent
was affecting beyond description. The par
" burst out into tears. A blubber Of fire wat
immediately built pemmcsn cooked, and the
party ate for the irss time after leaving th'
vessel. leo was also melted they having
1, this time been without drink. Worn ou, si
they were, but four hours were allowed lol
the halt. The manned of the frozen party
were sowed up In Buffalo robes, placed on
sleges and dragged along by their companions,
DR.. Kane walking In advance, and picking
the track. Cold Of the utmost severity a.
gain overlook them. Boussll and Merton,
and even the E'qumauq boy Hancs. sunk up.
on the snow with sleep. II was only by force
that they were aroused ind made to pro-
cesd. ss the cold seemed to have destroyed
oil conception of danger A large bar met
ON their way. was fortunately scred off by DR..
Kane, BY tho simple waving OF his hand.
They reached the ship after walk Of 90
hours. stili dragging their companions behind
them but insensible. DR.. Hays. the intslii-
gent saygssn Of the ship. from whom we OBJ
tanned the particulars Of this fearful sdven-
tlre. received tbs returning party. Two Of
!ls nomber died Of injuries, and two others
underwent smpnta:ion. who ere Row rest ored
to perfect. health. The coDdrtiod of ,hoss
who drsgged this sick, vas apst Il ineotabls.
Thsir memory for time wis entirsly gone.
and the ship. IN the midst Of muueiing deli.
,uu, ,essa,bled sn hespitsl. The sargeou
rsa, enc sepsining attendant were 10 sole
,hafse o! the chip. -. .s.ft