The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-05-21

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rined with awe. But for them the Ice seemed 70
have no terrors as for common men. In . second
the horrors Of the preceding moment we're forgot
ten. Hope once more bloOmed IN al its fnlness
regardless OF the innumerable perils beyond, and
strength thus revived with eager hope, the boat
was launched and they joyfully rejoined their COM
panions. -AA li.k sl i ffa
HELP AT LAST.
On the 2eth Of April two steamers hove in sight
OF the storm-tossed mariners, which now renewed
all their long cherished and constantly blighted ex-
pectations OF rescue. They made signals, but were
probably not observed This fresh and heartrend-
ing disappointment was atoned for on the morrow,
when the sealing steamship rgress, OF ST. Johns,
Newfoundland, accidentally, in dense fog,
steamed against the very noe OF ice which was
their habitation. e"'
THREE CHEERS PROM THE RESCUED COMPANY Z
rent the air, and were as vehementy and jOyousy
sent back by the $50 men who composed the
Tigress' crew. Here, In getting on board the
steamer, Hans Christian lost his invaluable record
maux language, which, but for that misfortune,
your correspondent would now be able to place be-
fore the public, translated, The proverbial hos
pitality OF Newfoundlanders was not wanting in
this case The adventurers were cared for with
the utmost attention and kindness. the sailors CIV
ing them their own suits and Undertaking, boots,
all necessary apparel. and their private stores OF
tea, sugar. coGee and many other things. with
other acts of goodness appropriate to such crcun-
stances, which are too numerous to relate.
THE TIGREss,
having called at Bay Roberts, arrived at st. Johns
on the 18th OF May, in the afternoons but the news
of the wonderful experiences and recovery OF the
abandoned party had been partially teleRraphcd
several days before. Their arrival was impatenty
expected and no sooner had the ship dropped
anchor in the harbor than crowds, putting
OF in boats, besieged the decks and over
wbelmed the strangers with intense Curl
osity and torrents OF questioning as &c the
origin Of their strange condition and the unparal-
leled capabilities which had safely brought them
triumphantly through SO many and stupendous
perils. Captain Tyson and Mr.. Myers refused to
land till night account OF the dilapidated state
of their clothing. The Esquimaux men, women
and children and most OF the whites landed early
in the afternoon But II the excitement on board
the vessel was considerable
.o THE SCENE AS THE BOATS APPROACHED ri
the shore was one Of widest enthusiasm. 1t hap
pened that there was ice in the harbor, which in
certain places INSTRUCTED their passage, and the
boats heads were turned one way or another
to obtain an entrance dense columns Of
people OF all cassed moved up ana down the
quays lining the water OF the harbor according as
the course appeared to be directed to one point or
another. Heron said that in point Of numbers it
was crowd not to be beaten by the Yankees. Then
came the landing. and an impetuous rush ensued
to obtain the temporary custody OF
1 THE EsoUMAUx CHILDREN
and to get the first good peep at the uncommon
strangers especially the swarthy ladies. The
children were submissively transported along the
principal streets oftne city in the OF eminent
commercial gentlemen, while the squaws, with
thankful and happy smile, trustingIy leaned on
an arm OF others, the admired OF all admirers.
They thus escorted to their respective homes,
provided under the vigilant superintendent OF the
United States Consul, Mr.. Thomas N. Molloy, who
was careful that pothing was wanting 10 insure
their comfort and recuperation. Captain Tyson
and his companions were deeply touched by the
gratefully acknowledged by them as one OF the
most pleasant ncidents attending such terrible
experience. The inhabitants of ST. Johns have
good knowledge OF the dangers of the Arctic Sea,
New York possibly could the sunerings and priva-
tions which the abandoned mariners and explorers
must have gone through ere they were rescued by
the Tgress. \ ,.s..
ON BOARD THE TIGREss
both Esquimaux and whites seemed to enjoy toler.
ably good health. The miracle Of the whole history
is that it should be possible for q being endowed
with merely human and ordinary powers OF en-.
durance and only human energies to exist alive
through such combination OF perils, exposure and
variety and for such period of time; that they did
not all succumb to these strains ON the faculties,
both physical and mental and either voluntarily or
OF necessity lie down and die at the outset; and,
still further, that they should be
n rsa RESCUED, AFTER SIX MONTHS,
from their forlorn position-not alive only, but
actually in the possession Of all their faculties,
and, after a few days Of rest and comfort, to all
appearances hearty and well. 1t will be remem-
bered, however, that
THEY NEVER DEsPAIRED,
but always expected rescue; and doubtless that
hope, though often and bitterly deferred, sustained
them in the darkest moments OF their trial. On