Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-04

with usual health and comfort. then prosecnt.
ed the summer and fall, whaling until the mid
die or last OF October, intending to leave for
home and arrive in December last. We learn
from other masters OF vessels from those re-
gions, that the season of 1860 was one of I'M.
common severity; the ice was very heavy,
and did not as usual diilt out of the inlet in
the fall, and leave the coasts clear 1t is there
fore probable that when Captain Buddington
was ready to leave, the door was locked, and
lie could not get out. OF his success in taking
oil we do not know, and from his known pru-
deuce and care We do not apprehend any acct
dent to his ship but those who have read Dr.
Kanes narrative eau imagine the situation and
feelings OF men constrained by force beyond
control TO remain short OF fuel and provisions,
through the rigors OF a second Arctic winter.
Fortunately for the crew OF this vessel the
region where they are situated is more favor
able for securing food than almost any other
in the vicinity. 1t is place resorted to by
the natives to spend their winters, Oh account
of the abundance of game. Bears, deer, rab-
bits, seals, walrus, and other animals, are
found in greater numbers than in the regions
further north. The EsquimauX are friendly.
Capt. Buddington speaks their language
Huenuy, and we sincerely hope, that, with
their help, lie ami his brave company will sub
sist I'LL the opening spring shall bring relief.
The whaiers to those parts usually take am
muntion aud guns Tor use and trade with the
inhabitants. BY singular accident while fit
ting out, the George Henry took twice the
quantity OF powder and lead intented for her.
Who can tell but that this circumstance may
be the means OF preserving the lives Of some
OF her crew! In a climate where the ther-
mometeI frequently Tails 10 So and 40 degrees
below zero, fuel is an important Item II the
usual stock OF coal Is exhausted perhaps the
wrecked schooner Amaret may supply the
needed element. Capt Burlington is man
OF great resource and indominable prrsever-
anCe. We have no doubt but that his best en-.
ergies will be put forth in this new conflict,
which is really struggle Tor lie for the whole
ships company. In the constant darkness
and severe cold, living On short allowance and
unaccustoned food, it will not be strange if
the men are stricken down with disease, and
some may uie. An English vessel caught
over two winters ago, lost eleven OF her crew.
She was, however, much further north. A
Scotch vessel is probably wintering about one
hundred and htty miles north OF the George
Henry, and they may communicate with her
by means OF EsquimauX dog teams.
Captain Allen Of New London, in the ship
Daniel Webster OF New Bedford, is passing
his second winter up The inlet on the east side,
not unwilIIngly, but OF choice, he having pro-
cured supplies OF provisions and fuel IRON
vessels returning last 1t will be recullected
that Mir. G, L. Hall OF Cincinnati went out IN
the George Henry, bound far west from the
whalers station, To search for further remains
OF the lost Sir JOHN Franklin or some OF his
crew. We learn that the owners OF the George
Henry intend to dispatch relief to her at the
earliest practical moment. 1t is doubtful,
however, if yessel can reach them before
July. The ships company consist of about
thirty persons, nearly one-haIt OF whom are
residents OF New London and Groton. Those
having friends ON board are certainly anxious
as 10 their welfare. Their doubts can not
probably be relieved before August next,
when, ii no accident has beallen her, the ship
may be expected home.