The New York herald., 1873-10-15
WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Oct. IA, 1878.

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an exhaustive examination ext -eeruas n''e'
two days, covering oil the poir' .snu'n9 '.lo.s
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troroaa nv the secre. q and the inquiries
n chester the mrs. .-sry OF the Navy. To-day d
scoro os ni..-..s . mate, was examined, and tfe
y -sence was similar to that OF prev
gus VIZ ssses. lie thought 1t very strange that
isson suouiN Fave been put In command OF the
poas eAFe'u ion north while the Poaris was frozen
IN ~ ~ ..nk God Harbor, when he was Tyson's
supe' or oficer. Chester did not speak very
p.ghly OF Tyson's conduct on shipboard He also
defended himself against Tyson's charge OF incom-
potency, he having said that ''under good COM
mander he (Chester) might have been an efficient
oficer," which, he thought, reflected on the efii-
cheney of Captain Hall and unjustly disparaged
his own efforts to promote the objects OF
the expedition. lie had no doubt that
Hall died natural death, and could not explain
from anything he knew why reports to the con-
trary had been so extensively circulated. He
detailed at length his experience at Littleton
Island the last refuge OF the Polaris the construc
ton OF the boats in which the Buddington party
finally made their way South, and the rescue by
the Ravenscraig. In addition TO the two boats
constru cted for escape, a third was made capable
OF holding two men. DR.. Bessel had proposed TO go
north as far as Polaris Bay to connect their
winter quarters with those Of the preceding year,
and he to remain at Littleton Island until the
doctor returned, even II the rest Of the party
should be induced 10 leave by open water. DR..
Besse started with some Of the natives and go. as
far as seventy-nine degrees, sixteen minutes, and
put his foot on land bordering Hayes Sound,
but failed in his mission, returning to
Littleton Island in time to embark with
the whole party. After the rescue and
while on board the Arctic they came within forty
five miles OF the magnetic pole, and had they saved
any or the magnetical instruments they would
have been able to make very Interesting observa-
tions on the elements Of the earth's magnetism.
Professor Baird, the naturalist Of the Smihso-
nian Institute, having returned to Washington,
the examination Of DR.. Bessel will be COM
menced tomorrow. The Doctor has saved copy
OF the meteorological observations at Thank God
Harbor although not complete, and without verif-
cations to comparisons and experiments. He also
saved number OF specimens referring to geologi-
cal, geological, botanical and statistical facts OF
the expedition, which will form the most complete
record on these matters yet presented. Besides,
he has complete record OF observations at the
last winter quarters Pendulum observations at
Thank God Harbor are preserved also; but
inasmuch as time observations connected there
with are lost, they will be OF little avail
Astronomical and geodetical observations as
made by Messrs. Bryan and Meyer, were among
the valuable records thrown out on the ice in Octo-
Der, 1872, when the Tyson party were removing
stores. Dinerential and magnetical observations
Kept up by the scientific party during the entire
winter, and observations on horizontal magnetic
intensity, made at Thank God Harbor by Meyer,
are also among the lost records. In regard to Dr..
Bessel's testimony concerning the death OF
Captain Hall, he IS in possession, he
says, OF sufficient proof as to Halls natural death,
giving particulars as to treatment and
medicines prescribed Hypodermc injections Of
quinlne, about which medicine there could be no
mistake were administered, and the Doctor is
ANXIOUS to have consultation with one or more
eminent medical practitioners to prove that his
treatment was in accordance with the latest dis
coveries in medical science. The examination of
the remainder Of the party Will probably extend
the session Of the Board to Wednesday Of next
week.
Ex-President johnson To BE Serenaded.
Ex-President Johnson VIII be the recipient of
serenade during his stay IN Washington. as an ap-
probation OF the simplicity as well as the honesty
OF his administration while President. Ii is prob
able that he will express his views on the dis
tracted condition OF the political and financial
affairs OF the country.
Reception Of the New Turkish Minister
by the President.
Arstarchi Bey, the newly appointed Envoy Ex-
traordnary and Minister Plenipotentiary OF His
Imperial Majesty the Sultan OF Turkey, was to-day
presented to the President by the Secretary of
State, upon which occasion he made the following
address,
Mr.. PRESIDENT have the honor to place in the
hands OF Your Excellency the letters whereby His
Imperial Maesty tne Sulta my august sovereign,
Plenipotentiary 10 the Republic OF the United
States OF America. The Sublime Porte,
no,ance M presiden n, attaches sriaas the highest I'M
SO happily exist between the Ottoman
Empire and the great people among whom /
am proud to represent my country 1t has expressly
charged me TO make the maintenance and develop
ment OF these relations my constant study and
entertain the hope that good viii OF Your Excel
lency and OF your government Will assist me in the
accomplishment OF this duty. / have likewise
received orders to express to you, Mr.. President
the assurance OF the very high esteem with which
your eminent qualities have inspired the Sultan
my august master, and OF the sincere wishes OF His
Imperial Majesty lot the prosperity of the United
states, VINO are contributing SO powerfully to the
progress OF the world at large.
The President replied as follows:-
ARrsTARcHI BEY-I am gratiied to receive Won
a. tne Envoy TX EXTRAORDINARY and Minister Pleni-
potentiary OF His Imperial Majesty the Sultan OF
Turkey. The government, certainly has at the
least the same occasion as the government OF the
sublime Porte to attach Importance to the rela-
tons between the two countries. Those relations
are commercially mutually advantageous, and
have long been regulated BY treaties. Many
citizens OF the United States also reside or travel
IN the turkish domlnlons. In whose welfare their
government must necessarily have lively con-
Germ. You may be assured that any efforts on your
part towards Strengthening and Improving the
good understanding between the United States
and your Sovereign win be met by me in CORE
spending spirit.
The District Election
which took place to-day was not like the two pre-
ceding elections. The democrats gained two men,
bers In the House OF Delegates, which is not con-
sdered as strong an endorsement OF the Board OF
Public Works as the vote drivers had expected.
Everything passed on quietly.
Conway In Court.
Martin F. Conway, who attempted to Kill ex- |
Senator Pomeroy last Saturday, was arraIgned be-
lore the Police Court to-day, but waived an exam
ination when he was held to bail 10 answer before