New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-09-30


have heard the natives say, and from what saw my
SELF that little nothing be gained by making
searches there when the land is clothed In its Winter
garb for the Esqumaux have made search after search
all the coast Of King Williams Land either side,
from its southern extreme up to Cape Felix, the north
ern point for anything and everything that belonged to
the companions of Sir John Franklin and these searches
have been made when the snow had nearly all dsap-
peared from the land
WHAT REMAINS TO DE DISCOVERED.
Ny sledge company from Repulse Bay to King viii
lians Land consisted Of eleven souls all Esquimaux
Although they are untamabe eagles by nature yet
by their aid alone was enabled reach points other
wise inaccessible, and when there to gain much import
ant information relative the fate Of Sir John Frank
Inns expedition. tried hard to accomplish far more
than did, but not one OF the company would on any
account whatever, consent to remain with in that
country and make Summer search over that Island,
which, from information had gained Of the natives,
had TO suppose would be rewarded by the dscov
cry of tho whole of the manuscript records
that hadNaccumulated in that great expedition,
and been deposited in vault little way inland or east
ward Of Cape Victory. Knowing, as now do the char
acter Of the Esqumaux in that part OF the country in
which King Williams Land Is situated, cannot wonder
blame the Repuse Bay natives for their refusal to
remain there desired 1t quite probable that, had
we remained as 1 wished, OF would ever have
got OF the country alive How could expect If we
had got into stratened circumstances that should re-
ceive better treatment from the Esqumaux OF that conn
try than the souls who under the command fthe
heroic Crozer time after landing on King Williams
Landl Could and my party with reasonable safety,
have remained to make Summer search on King
Williams Land 1t is not only probable that we
should have recovered tho logs and journals OF
Sir John Franklins expedition, but have gathered up
and enombed the remains OF nearly 100 or his compan
IONS they lie about the places where the three boats
have been found anda the large camping place at the
head OF Terror Bay, and the three other places that
have already mentioned. In the Cove, west side OF
Point Richardson. however, Nature herself has opened
her bosom given sepulture the remains Of the i'm
mortal heroes that died there. Wherever the Esqui'
have found the graves OF Frankin's companions
they have dug them open and robbed the Dead leaving
them exposed TO the OF wild beasts On Iodds
Island the remains OF five were not buried but,
after the savages had robbed them Of every article that
could be turned any account for their use their dogs
were allowed TO finish the disgusting work.
Wherever found that Sir John Frankin's companions
had died I erected monuments then fired salues and
waved the Star spangled Banner them in memory
and respect OF great and true discoveries OF the
Northwest Passage.
RELICS OF FRANKLIN
could have gathered great quautites-a very great
varety-of relies OF Sir John Frankn's Expedition for
they possessed by natives oil over the Arctic
regions that visited or heard ot-from Ponds Bay TO
Mackenzie river. AS Il was had to be satisfied with
from natives about King Williams Land. Some OF
those will lst portion Of side Several
panks and ribs fast ogether OF boat, clinker built and
copperfastened. This part OF q boat is OF the one
found near the boat found by McCntocks party. 3D.
small oak sledge runner, reduced from the sedge on
which boat rested sd Part OF the mast OF the North
West Passage ship ith Chronometef box, with its num-
Der, name Of maker, and the Queens broad arrow
engraved upon It, Sh Two long heavy sheets Of "copper"
three and four inches WIDE with counter sunk holes for
screw nails. On these sheets, well most every
thing else that from the NorthW West Passage ship
are numerous stamps OF the Queens broadsrrow 5th
Mahogany wrung-desk, deliberately finished and bound
IN brass 9th. Many pieces OF silverplatc-forks and
spoons-bearng crests and initials OF the 7th
Parts OF watches sth. Knives, and very many other
things, all OF which you, Mr. Grnne. and others inter
esed In the fate OF the Franklin Expedition, will take
sad interest in inspecting their arrival IN the States
MEETISG-A SEAMAN SHOT.
must now tell you OF the hearendng, tragcal part
OF my expedition before conclude this rapid and must
add, incomplete report for after all IL is but drop in
bucket giving you full idea OF the vast amount Of
interesting and important information have gained
OF the about RePuse Bay Iglook, Pelly Bay,
Neltche Great Fish, Back River, and King Williams
Land relative to the fate Of Sir John Frankns Expedi
ton In the Spring OF 1865 started from Repuse Bay on
dog sledge journey to King Williams Land. My COM
pany entirely Of natives and on our getting about
two hundred miles on our way we met party
OF Pely Bay natives who were fleeing from
heir country account Of war" raging there Tie
effect my company that Oh no consideration could
they be induced proceed further, and therefore ter
rblo as was the blow TO my plans, had 70 turn back,
trusting that could succeed in getting small band Of
faithful white men, out OF whale ships IL they
should happily make into Repulse Bay Not until the
Fall of 1867 was able get the desired number Of white
men to accompany me- besides my Esqmmaux interpret
ers-Joe and Hannah-as an escort Of defense while
making the ongdelayed sedge journey TO King Williams
Land and even then, 1t only at the very last mo-
is, while the whaling vessels were
weighing anchors and starting for the statesthat was
successful The result OF my taking seamen that neither
or their captains knew much about, proved as many
would expect. one OF the men, Frank Laer, ever
proved during the year employed the party OF five men
most faithful hard working and energetic man, full
filling every position IN which placed him with ability
and honor. Two OF the five would am quite con-
fdent, have proved better than they did,
had they not been illadvised. None of the
men, except noble Frank Lailer ever accom-
panied me any OF my great sledge journeys.
In the Fall of 1868, during munous attack made upon
me- when my faithful absent, about seven miles
business compelled in selfdefense, TO
call requsition revolver. Coleman, the leader
FELL and died In Is days At once the rebellion ended and
one OF tho band came, and like man acknowledged
freely and truly that he and his companions we're alto
gether the guilty ones, and hoped that would forgive
him. which did on the instant. feel that had not
taken this last dread alternative" my fate would
have been quite sorrowful that OF Henry Hudson
IF. HALL.
GREAT MEN ON THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 29.-Gov. Campbell Gov.
Bross, Lord Paget, and number Of army officers made
excursion to Cheyenne over the Completed portion o,
and Is progressing at the rate OF mile per