Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-12-15
Further Particulars OF the Fate Of
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN!
ARRIVAL OF A PARTY DIRECT FROM THE
SCENE OF HIS SUFFERlNGS.

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ARRIVAL OF A PARTY DIRECT FROM THE
SCENE OF HIS SUFFERlNGS.
MEMENroEs OF THE LOST NAv'oAroRs'
CONFIRMATION OF THEIR DEATH.
Considerable excitement was created among
many of our citizens on Monday evening and yes
tcrday morning, by the arrival at the American
House of an Englishu an by the name OF james
3. Stuart, and some four or Eve half breeds, d.
rect from the Arctic ocean. Mr.. Stuart left on
the expedition in February and has been absent
up to the present time. We could not CLEAN much
from him, rs his tongue seemed to be under lock
and key, but we gathered the following from one
of his guides. $50
| Mr.. S,u,rt, three Indians, AMI fourteen Red
river men of the North, left Selkirk early in
the spring, with three canoes. Passed through
running stream into u 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.
Reached what is called Montreal Islanl, where
they fell in with some Esquimaux, who informed
them where the crew of the Terror Zone Of Frank
! Inns ships.) met their untincly fate. Gathered
up the remains of boat having the name of Sir
John Franklin on it, hammer, kettles, part Of q
blue flag, and other articles belonging to the un-
fortunate vessel. Was informed by the Esqui-
maux, that they (the Esquimaux,) reached the
spot just in time to see the last 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
have been eaten by the wolves. The Esquimauz
state that it is four years ago since the crew per-
ished. The party left the sea on the 9th of Au-
gust, at which time the ice was accommodating
very fast. Among the party, was half breed, a
celebrated runner, who ran the race with Jack
son, the American Deer, and other American run
ners.
1t is reported that Immediately after the recep-
ton in England Of certain plates said to have be.
longed to Sir John Franklin, and which were con.
veyed to the States by the way of Superior, the
Governor of Canada sent a messenger to Selkirk
expedition. The party started from Sclkirk, car
| ryi"g their canoes part of the way, and sailing
the other part. They coasted along shore unit
they fell in with an Esquimaux, who conducted
them to Montreal Island, where traces of the I'm.
fortunate navigators were discovered. The story
is plausible, but it is not sufficiently authentica
ted to remove all doubts as to its correctness.
| LECTURE THIS EvENING.-DOn't forget the Lee
ture this evening before the Historical Society,"
1t will be read by Rev. E. ID. Neill, and those who
attend will be amply repaid. 4..
c. The Galena Advertiser says that the mum.
Der of steamboats, that have arrived at that por
the past season, is ninety-sir, and not ninety, ~
previously given.
The FOREIGN NEws.--Like the markets, thu
news from the seat of war, is more animated
The Turks have gained victory over the Russians
killed and prisoners 400. The Russians are fall
ing back, and it is evidently the desire of tn,
Gar to consummate peace. If the Four Pow
ers do not increase their demands, we think Rus
STA will yield, and pence be the result. If they d.
increase their demands, then more blood shed will
| be the result. Both armies in the Crimea ar
preparing for winter quarters. Nothing furthe
| from England relative to a war between that coun
try and the United States. Markets firm.
ca A wagon and two yoke of oxen crosse,
the Mississippi at the upper lcvee yesterday.
CO Horace Greeley will spend the winter il
Washington, rs the Especial representative an,
correspondent" of the Tribune.
C1y- The firm of Mr.. Story, Robert street
Stove Dealer, was omitted in our list. Although
but short time among US, he is doing a thrivin,
business.
! Gy a Ball came off ut the Winslow Hous,
last evening. We understand it was gay affair
Gy a mail arrived yesterday, and stage lef
for Dubuque at 2 O'Clock p. NJ. Passage to Du
buque s22 90:
GTIt is fine sleighing, and the boys seem to en-
joyi. By the way, there is law against racing il
our city. ga word to the WISE" &c.
| Gv We close our business article on st. Pau
to-day. 1t is not what we intended it should be
but at the same time it will enable the reader t.
see how rapidly our city has advanced.
THAcxERv IN New York CrY.-The New Yorl
Times says that Mr.. Thackery is the greatest lior
that hes ever been petted by society in New York
He is not the great popular favorite that Dickin.
was, but is the especial pet of the refined an6
wealthy classes. The first day after his arrival
in New York, on his first visit, he said to friend
81 have received q call from Mr.. Aston, do you
know him ?" Conceive of Yankee in London
remarking that he had received visit from 9