Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-12-29
Gbs arttit Aeaions.
From the ct. Paul, (Nnnesots) Times, December l2.
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE FATE
OF SIR JOHN FRANKLIN.

1sue1ydfoTs &C., &C., &c -CoNtTWuto"y ~
their Death
Considerable excitement was created
among many of our citizens on Monday even
ing aud yesterday morning, by the arrival at
the American House of an Englishman by
the name of James b. Stuart, and some four
or five half breeds direct from the Arctc
ocean Mr. Stuart left on the expedition 10
Fekruary and has been absent mp TO tne
present time. We could not CLEAN mucn
from him, as his tongue seemed to be under
lock and key, but we gathered the following
from one of his guides:
Mr. Stuart three Indians, and fourteen |
Red River men of the North, left Selkirk |
early in the spring. with three canoes. Pass |
cd through q running stream into lake, |
from thence into White Fish river. Was
one month on this river, sleeping on the |
shore Entered the sea, upon which they
were compelled to remain nine days. Reach |
ed what is called Montreal Island, where
they fell in with some Esquimaux. who in
formed them where the crew Of the Terror
Zone Of Franklin's shirs) met their untimely
fate. Gathered up their remains of boat
having the name Of Sir John Franklin on it,
u hammer, kettles. part Of blue flag, and
other articles belonging to the unfortunate
vessel
Were informed by the Esqumaux, that
they the Esquimaux,) reached the spot Just
In time to see the last man die of hunger, who
was leaning against some object when dis
covered. He was too far gone to be saved.
The wolves were very thick there, and no
traces Of the bones of the men could be seen
supposed to have been eaten by the wolves.
The Esquimaux state that it is four years ago
since the crew perishcd. The party left the
sea on the 9th of August, at which time the
ice was accumulating very fast. Among the
half n, "a
who ran the race with Jackson, the American
Deer and other American runners.
1t is reported that Immediately after the
reception in England Of certain plates said TO
have belonged to Sir John Franklin and
which were conveyed to the States By the
way Of Superior, the Governor Of Canada
cent messenger to Selkirk Settlement, and
hired Mr.. Stuart to undertake the expedition
The party started from Selkrk, carrying
their canoes part Of the way, and sailing the
other part. They coasted along shore until
they fell in with an Esqumaux, who conduc-
ted them to Montreal Island, where traces of
The story is plausible, bu it is not sufficient
ly authenticated TO remove all doubts as to
its correctness.
From the st. Paul Pioneer and Democrat, Dec. I2
Return of the Last PARTY of Arefc Erplo.
his Party Ascertained-7he Report of Dr..
Rae confirmed.
We enjoyed the pleasure yesterday, the
llth inst, of q heightened conversation with
Mr.. James Green Stewart, a Chief Trader of
the Hudsou's Bay Company, and learned
from him interesting facts concerning an ex-
ploration of the Arctic region, lately made
by party under the joint command of him
self and Mr.. James Anderson, another
employee Of that Company.
On the return of Dr. Rae. the celebrated
overland explorer of the Arctic region, in the
summer Of 1854, bringing with him the report
that the EsquimauX of the extreme northern
lattudes had in their possession relics of the
Franklin expedition, the British government
determined to make one further effort to pen
citrate the mystery which had SO long envelop.
ed the fate ofthat expedition, and which had
been partially solved by the information thus
gained by DR. Rae.
In furtherance Of this desire Of the British
government to follow up the clue thus unex-
pectedly obtained by the adventurous explo-
rer to rescue il possible, the survivors Of
any of the party OF whites who were reported
by the Esquimaux TO have been seen near the
outlet OF Blacks river, in latitude about 6S de.
grees north, or at least to procure any records
they might have deposited, the Hudson's Bay
SOWpduS WIS ulTtCttu 10 III out u party Ol
tried men, accustomed to the hardships of q
polar life, to explore the region indicated by
DR.. Rae.
Actingunder this command of the home
government, the Governor Of the Hudson's
Bay Company, on the 18th day on November
1854, issued instructions TO Messrs Stewart
and Anderson to man and equip q party FOL
the purpose stated. Mr.. Stewart, with par.
ty Of fourteen men, therefore, started from his
post, the Carlton House, in $40 north latitude
on the IT. day Of February, 1855, and procee
ded to Fort Chipewyan, at the head ef Lake
Athabasca, in latitude $50 north, Mt which
point they arrived on the 5th day of March
1t had been determined to make the trip t
the Arctic sea by water, so far as was pract
cable, and the party therefore remained at thi
post until the Goth of May, busily engaged il
constructing boats, and making other prepar
ations for their dreary jourDeJ. At that dat,
the party left Fort Chipewyan, and journeyet
by canoe on the Peace river, which connects
Lake Athabasca with Slave Lake some thre,
hundred and fifty miles in northwesterly di
rection, till, on the 30th Of May they arrived
at Fort Resolution, which is situated on al
island in Slave Lake about lat. 6l deg. North
At Fort Resolution the party was ioineC
by MIR Anderson, whoj with Mr.. Stewart, haC
been appointed to the command of the expe
uitlOu mere huOtntr uelay was maze, Tor IN,
purpose Of reorganization, and making the las
preparations, before attempting to penetrat,
the interminable frozen North. These ar
rangements completed, the party started ou
on the 22d day of June, for the head Of Grea
Fish river, or, as il is known on the map, Bacl
river, in latitude about Ga degrees north
Thence they followed the course ofthe strean
10 the Arctic ocean. Mr.. Stewart represent
the navigation of this river AS exceedingly
dangerous, being obstructed by over one hun
dred difficult rapids. Over oil these, however
WIN nothing more substantial, than birch
Dark canoes, they passed in safety, and arrive,
at It's month on the 30th of July.
Here theymet with Esquimaux who corrobo
rated the reports Of DR.. Rae, and directe,
them to Montreal Island, short distance from
the mouth OF Back river, as the spot where
according 10 their instructions. thew wer
10 commence minute exploration. From
THIS time until the 9th Of August, the mart,
were indnstriously engaged in searches n
the island and on the main land. between q
deg. and 60 deg, north latitude. We canno
reespitIlate the perils escaped and priyatiop
snoured by the brave band while seeking 4
hnd traces of their countrymen. Who had ne,
Ished on those desolate shores. ~
Three times they proyidentialIv osoo,o