The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-21


l nave already called attention TO the fact that
there existed well founded impression among
those whom experience enables them to form
sound opinion that the Poaris, If not hope
lessy crippled still at Northumberland
Island awaiting the breaking up of the Ice, and
that, being well provlsioned 1t was highly proba-
BILE her crew had remained on board Having care.
fully weighed all the circumstances and being
warmly encouraged by the advice OF ice pilots and
others OF we'll known experience Commander
Brane resolved to ut out the little steam launch to
make preliminary search as far as Cape York, in
the hope that some definite Information would be,
obtained there by which the future movements OF
the expedition could be guided. 1t was expected
that the missing people on the Polars would place
signals at Cape York in order to attract the atten-
ton OF whalers and that thus their rescue would
be effected. In case the officer commanding the
steam launch should ascertain no news OF the Po-
laris at Cape York, communication was to be made
between that place and Northumberland Island
In fact, judicious and needful experiment was to
be tried while the opportunity presented ITSELF as
the arrival OF the Tgress was matter Of some IN
certainty.
The Cruise OF tho Rescuing steamer
Tigress--Hcr Thorough Equipment
Bound for the Scene Of Acknowledging
OF tho Steam Launch s'Little Juniata"
or Tessuisak. North Star Bay-Scenes
OF Desolation and Painful Landma rks-
What Was Seen from the Deck OF the
Tigress at Littleton Islnnd-Polaris
Camp and SurrOundings-Disap point-
ment-A Hurried Search.
GODHAvN, Disco Island, August Is, 1873.
The steamer Tigress has returned from the north.
Few know it, for it's just daylight, and nearly all
hands on the Juniata-all anxious for the fate OF
the missing crew-are wrapped in slumber The ves-
sci seams slowly into the little rock bound narbor;
the word has passed fore and aft and in less time
than 1t takes to tell it the incoming steamer is
watched by many with mingled feelings OF wonder,
admiration and fear. Has she succeeded2
BOUND NORTH.
The hopes OF the expedition were centred in the
Tigress. There was a charm attached to her. She
had already done a noble deed else Tyson's party
had never lived to tell their narrowing tale. She
had been fitted out expressly for the search
strengthened, manned and equipped with lavish
expenditure. The Navy Department had done its
duty in the noble undertaking. In a word, the
Tigress second only to the Polars in the thor
oughness with which she was prepared for the
Polar seas. The Hgress weighed anchor at st.
Johns on the evening OF July 20 and
arrived at this port, and after q splendid
passage Of nine days. The Juniata had preceded
her and landed coal for her at the government
stOrebouse, which the Danish authorities had
kindly placed at the disposal OF the amented Cap
tain Hall. She remained at Godhavn unit August
s. when she steamed away for Upernavik, in the
noble mission OF humanity Two days later she
hove in sight, the Juniata awaiting her arrival.
The fact that nothing was then known OF the PO-
laris or crew seemed to give zest to the praise
worthy ambition of the adventurous party ;
and although they learned that a steam launch
had already been sent ahead to obtain II possible.
any tldings of Buddngton and his men, it was new
ertheless hoped, and with reason, that the hOnors
of the would fall to the vessel specially fitted
for the humane enterprise
TO THE SCENE OF ACTION.
1t was Sunday morning when the Tigress dropped
anchor at Upernavik. Her commander manifested
considerable zeal and energy in making his final
preparations and was heartily co-operated with by
the commanding Oficer OF his faithful consOrt, the
Juniata. She was again coaed on August
IL, and the entire arrangements having been
satisfactorily completed, steamed out to meet
her for the ice and bring back to civilization the
| lost ones about whom the world so much con
| cerned. Amid three rOusing cheers from the mel
OF the Juniata-away tar up in the rigging, wher,
the simultaneous shout made the welkin ring-sht
started on her mission. That she might succeed
| was the wish of all, and when, IN token of fare
| well, her nag was seen dipping in the distance heI
| great mission was appreciated more than ever.
heartier "GOd speed" no vessel was ever blessed
with. Prepared for all emergencies the Tigress
commenced her task. How she performed it will
soon appear.
OFF TESsUIsAK.
The hardy and intelligent hunter, jensen Is per-
haps the most cOntented man In the lOneliest spot
in creation, man OF fine physique and indomita-
BILE pluck, full-boOded Dane and Governor OF the
settlement Jensen boarded the Tigress of Tessu-
isak where she had already proved her capacity
in successfully humping against the rocks, pioted
her through the islands in the vicinity and was
transferred to the steam launch Little Juniata
whose daring and memorable cruise | have en-
deavored to describe. With the timely in
formation communicated by the commanding
officer of the gallant little craft, who, by the way
volunteers on behalf Of himself and men to &C
company the search expedition, the Tigress babe
civilization adieu. on the following morning she
sighted the Devils Thumb, and without much ado
steamed across Melville Bay toward Cape York.
The passage so far was comparatively pleasant
smoother than those acquainted with It's dangers
had any reason to anticipate The Tigress did not
stop at Cape York, which she sighted at six A. NJ.
on the 18TH but skrted the shore at distance OF
three or four miles.
NO SIGNS OF LIFE.
While fastening to reach the point OF destina-
tion-Littleton Island, where it was confidently
expected some news OF the POaris or crew would
be obtained--the Tigress Rugged the land as far as
circumstances would permit, but saw nothing that
warranted delay. The coast is desolate in the ex-
IRENE. rugged and forbidding and woe betide the
ill-lated mariner whom misfortune might cast
ashore. 1t was thought, and perhaps with reason,
that the party, well knowing the anxiety their
absence created, would remain until the last
moment; that, with provisions In plenty and
fair prospect Of deverance, they would not quit
terra trina until the surrounding elements
warned them to depart. Everything con-
sidered, the prospects were encouraging.
Buoyed with hope and eager to- carry out
the objects OF the undertaking the Tgress, steamed
ahead At times the speed was slackened and
powerful glasses were brought to bear upon the
desolate shore; but every effort was in vain. No
sign OF life or human habitation could be dscerned