Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-12-11
/ From MILchelll. MarIlIme RerI.ler.l

Or Kane, the Archc Explorer. IN Europe.
The presence in England OF DR.. Kane, the
intelligent and enterprIsing American officer
whose name II 80 Intimately connected vi th
recent Arctic discoveries, offers IA fitting up
portunity for some mark Of respect from the
nautical world, aud the British public in gem
eral We have lafely been ie1ug Professor
Morse, whose magnetic discoveries have
greatly benefited trade and commerce; and
certainly those who have faced irnmine {
dangers aud endured severe privatOns in
making new discoveries, 70 map out the
ocean Tor future voyagers, and, more than
this, have gone forth on the kiodly errnd
Of mercy, to carry relief il possible. to the
missing sciehtilic expedition Of another c0un-
tfy, are men equally deserving Of our admi-
ration aud our thanks. W hatuvcr jealousieS
or differences Of opinion may exist between
nation aud nation, ON this point at least al
are united-iu the common oil ct Of extend.
Ing The realms Of science aud prosecuting
new discover 5. Ia the rag $ Of Arctic his
cory the names Of Kane, Gruutll and Pea
body, our American brethren, will be handed
down to pOsterity with honor aud reuoWn loI
tho aid tney have given and the part they
have taken IN Carrying ont discoveries in the
North. The resolution and skill, the In
trepidity, indomitable energy, and persever-
rance displayed by DR.. Kane and his gallant
associates in their several northern trips, in
the cause of humanity and science entitled
them to the best thanks. not only of their
own nation, but Of the British people, who
are always most ready to accord the due
need of praise to those who Justly deserve
it. DR.. Klne has won worldwide and en-
viabls reputation for his noble efforts to dis
cover the fate of the lameuted Sir John
franklin. For two years he persevered 10
his efforts, at the head of Bafiin's Bay, to
proceed norlhward, during winters that ex-
cesded in severity any that have been before
recorded. The explorations of his party en-
braced the entire shores of Smiths Sound.
and new channel expanding from its north
eastern curve into an open Polar sea. This
great water-cOurse embraced 40 area of 5000
square miles, entirely free from ice. II wash
ed a bold and mountainous coast, which has
been charted as high as lat. 81 dec. 80 min.
Smiths Sound terminates in an extensive
bay, to which the name of Peabody was
given by DR.. Kane. These discoveries were
an admirable supplement to the explorations
of Capt. Inglefeld.
Learned and scientific societies in this and
other countries, approaching the importance
of DIR. Kane's geographical discoveries, have
paid him fitting compliments in electing
him honorary member and in awarding
him their medals. The Royal Geograph-
ical Society of England has nObly recognized
DIR. Kane's services and 90 the Continent
and in his own country they have likewise
been fully appreciated. His recent work,
narrating his difficulties during the search,
bears out the character generally accorded
to his labOs. The Legislature of the State
of Louisiana in its last session passed reso-
luton expressive of the high esteem and adj
miration entertained for him and his gallant
associates in their late perilous adventure.
We quite agree in the justice and policy Of
comforting public honor on deeds of high en-
terprise. 1t is such men as DIR. Kane-mod-
est. heroic and skilful-whom a nation de.
lights to glorify; and if not a citizen of thi:
country, he might fairly be enrolled as such
by having the freedom Of the city Of London
conferred upon him. No man better deserves
such an honor No man has more skilfully
conducted hazardous undertakings TO sue
cessful issue, and few have OF late years add
ed more important discoveries to our geo
graphical stores of knowledge. On the mar
of Arctic researches the name Of Kane viii
ever stand prominent in connection with
Franklin and Parry, Ross. Collinson, Mcclure
lnglefield, and other eminent explorers who
have distinguished themselves in the field oil
Arctic discovery. And long may The two
principal m aritme nations compete In
such useful fields of ENTERPRISE. until the land
and ocean channels of the globe shall he ac-
curately defined for the Information of science
and the guidance of mariners.