The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-10
SaaAaaag OF pr. Hayes Arctic Expedition.
se1Cn\E CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE HKw YORK HERALD.


Yesterday afternoon four o'clock the little schooner
Spring Hin, of 40 tons, lel her anchorage and
towed down the bay by the steamtug R. b Forbes Her
departure excited great deal of interest and drew to-
gether quite large crowd the wharf while her decks
were crowded with large number of distinguished ind
viduals among whom Governor ~ p Banks who has
cynced readiness at all times 10 advance the progress
OF the expedition; Hon. Arson Burngame, Rev. y. ".
Gaylord, Or. wnsow Lewis, ex Grand Master Of the
Grand Lodge OF Masons Professors Gould and HJsord Of
Cambridge; Mr.. Hammer Danish Consul; Dr. woodard Of
the New York committee, and others frcul' OF Dr.
Hayes and the cause. The departure The a. COR
salute OF thirty three guns, urcd by order of CO..
Banks, by the Boston Light Artillery, from the Fhaef,
and cheers from the multitude that clustered
about every point from which view night
be had of the vessel Amomert after starting ~ Ia
raised the truck VI the f5rcmat beautiful as bear.
ing upon white folds Masonic cubems presented 20
the vess by the Kane lodge Of Free Mason, Of New York
city They will fly this flag the highest latitude at
tanned by the vessel At the mantop small dag, with
solitary star on its bosom flying, and the American
ensign dcnotng the nationality OF the vessel was at the
peak. Nothing worthy Of notice occurred on the trip
down the bay the vessel coming at anchor At the Nan
tassct roads where she awaits fair wind To start for
the frozen regions Of the north Before the r. b. Forbes
LETT her, an informal meeting Of the committee held
the cabin OF the schooner, where, after few remarks
OF cong atuatory character, MIR. Richard Baker, Jr,
Cairm an Of the Boston committee formally presented
on the committee the vessel aud her outht 10
r Hayes the time assuring him Of the confidence
the committee in his integrity, ability and honesty OF
purpose expressing their hope Of his success and bid
ding Godspeci his noble Undertaking Dr. Hayes,
in accepting the gin Of the vessel and The honor and
trust conferred upon him. made an eloquent spccc, dur
ing which he frequently interrupted by expressions
of kindly sentiments the part OF gentlemen present.
Doctor this occasion ~ introduce the officers
and crew those present, and compimenting them
their courage IN Joining him in his journey.
general Conversation here ensucd, participated in by
Governor Banks, &c, and many suggestions a. TO the
best manner q carrying out the object OF the expedition
were freely offered and kindly received. some bottles Of
wine were produced alt discussed.
pr. Hayes changed the name OF the schooner from
Spring AN 60 United states, by which he will
always aludc To her.
Al about ave O'Clock the Forbes cast on
and many rounds OF cheers were given on
may be- She Is abundanty provided with stores of all
descriptions, sufficient 10 last three years Indeed her
bill of fare would compare nyoraby with that OF FIRST
class hotel She has great number of excellent
sceutnc instruments presented by gentlemen Of this city
Tho following Is list Of her officers and crew
Commander, Dr Isaac j. Hayes; Astronomer and second
IN command, August sontag; sailing Master, :. McCor
mick; Mate, H. W. Dodge; Captains Clerk, George p
Knorr: Assistant Astronomer Henry Radclin; Carpen
ter Gibson Caruhcrs Cabin Boy, Cocu {. starr; stew
ard Prank l.. Harris, Cook, John Williams Crow
Charles Mccormick, William Miller, Harvey Haywood,
Thos y Browne John Mcdonald and Thomas Bowman.
The expedition carries surgeon other than the Com
mander although efforts being made TO secure IN
New York before the schooner sails There will be ne.
Their artist photographer on board although she
has splendid OF pkOogra phic Instruments which
will, undoubtedly be used by Mr. Soniag, who is
derstsnd, very good artist.
Mr.. Mccormick Is the only married board and
watch with intense solci,ude for her safe May
fair winds favor her progress towards that tnco
nia, and may she bring back In health her brave
company, crowned with the aurioc Of success