The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-24
DR.. Kane, the Artic Explorer, In Europe.
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ZION hnchol'6 Marume R<gsteT
The presence in England Of DR.. Kane, the intelli-
gent and enterprslng American o6icer. whose name
e 10 intimately connected with recent Arctic die
coveries, offers fitting opportunity for some mark
Of respect from the nautical world and the British
public in general We have lately been feting Pro
fessor Morse, whose magnetic discoveries have
greatly benefited trade and commerce; and GER
tainIy those who have faced imminent dangers and
endured severe privatons in making new disoove-
RES to map out the ocean for future voyageYs, and,
more than this, have gone forth on toe kindly
errand Of mercy, to carry relief, il possible, 70
the missing scientific expedition of another co1n-
try, are men equally deserving Of our admiration
and our thanks. Whatever jealousies or differences
Of opinion may exist between nation and nation, on
this point at least all are united-in the common Oh
ject Of extending the realms of scienc and prose
cutting new discoveries In the pages Of Arctic his
American brethren, will be handed down TO poserity
with honor and renown for the aid they have given
and the part they have taken in carrying out
discoveries In the far North. The resolution and
skill, the intrepidity inAomitable energy, and
perseverance, displayed by DR.. Kane and nis gallant
associates IN their several northern trps, 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 70
accord the due need OF praise 81 those who justly
deserve H. DIR. Kane has won worldwide and en-
vabe reputation for his noble efforts TO al scover the
fate OF the lamerted Sir John Franklin. For two
years be persevered in his efforts, the head Of
Baffn's Bay, Z, proceed northward, during winters
that exceeded In severity any that have been before
recorded. The exPorstions Of his party embraced
the entire shores Of Bmkh's Sound, and new chan.
mel expanding from its northeastern curve into an
open Polar &c a This great watercourse embraced
On Of 5000 square miiee, entirely Tree from ice.
Ii washed q bold and mountainous coast, which has
been charted high as lat. 50 deg 80 min. smiths
Sound terminates in an extensive bay. 70 which the
name Of Mr. Peabody was given by Dr. Kane These
discoveries were an admirable supplement 70 the ex-
plorations Of Captain Ingieheld.
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countries, sPpreciatng the importance Of DIR. Ksnes
geographical discoveries, have paid him fitting COM
pliments in elscting him honorary member and in
awarding him their medals The Royal Geographi-
Kane's services and on the Continent and in his
own country they have Likewise been fully appre-
ciated. Hs recent work. narrstng his difficulties
during the search, bears out the character genera.ly
ACCORDED 10 his hbors- The Legislature of the
State Of Lousiana In it's last session passed reeou-
tiou expressive OF the high esteem and admiration
entertained for him and his gallant associates in
their late perilous adventure.
We quite agree in the justice and policy of con-
ferripg public honor deeds Of high enterprise Il
Ia such men as Dr. Kane modest heroic and skilfnl
whom natisn delights 70 glohfy and IL not
citizen Of this country, he might fairly be enrolled
don conferred upon him. No man better deserves
such an honor. No man has more skilfully conduct
ed hazardous undertakings 70 successful Issue and
few have Of late years added more important dis
On the map Of Arctic researches The name Of Kane
viii ever stand prominent In connection with Frank
lin and Parry, Ross, Collinson, Mcclure, IngIe6eld,
and the other eminent explorers who have distin-
puished themselves In the Held Of Arctic discovery.
And long may the two principal maritime nations
compete In such useful fields OF enterprise, until the
lands ana ocean channels OF the globe shall be accu-
rstely defined for the information OF science and the
guidance Of mariners.
puuular Kducasion In Ireland.
rTuSun Gov, esponS cncs (Nov ~ Of ihs lnnaoo msa
= Oujte 3 commotiou has been created among the
ry,sh national and Roman Catholc journals by Ger.
tsin Views upos education In Ne highest branches.
rropm,pded BY Or. Lyons before DR. Newman and
he Catholic University, on The opening OF the se-
coud seesion Of the Medical School, 20 The statis-
N .. qualification Of the low STATE o. eiusstion IN
Trvls, fsse truly startling = and "a In aaked iCan
We WONDER that scotchmen are preferred IN Irishmen
IN moot places where learning and skilled labor are