The New York herald., 1873-10-01

a reliable meridian OF Thank God Harbor, mar
Dor so named by Captain Hail. because OF the
shelter so opportunely afforded after severe
crush in the Ice, and on winch meridian the whole
survey. except that obtained by triangulatlon, Is
based Magnetic observations, comprising variation
OF declinatiOn, were made hourly from February 10
May, three term days during the time occurring
every month. Whenever opportunity offered Oh
servatons were made on the dip OF the
needle, horizontal intensity ana moment inertia.
Complete series OF pendulum observations
were made to determine the figure OF the earth,
especially important in such high latitudes. Speci-
mems were gathered whenever possible. uhnap-
@ nhe paT' os c
lected, including specimens ofDevonian limestone;
also Geological collections. or these, the most In
marine invertebrates. 1--WE had hardly any OPP
portunty to use the dredge on account
OF heavy ice. musk oxen and Jennings,
never before found in West Greenland. Besides
that we found Sabne's gull, Turston's sanderlngs,
the Arctic falcon. We heard also the voice OF an
owl. only one specimen oil fish was seen, belonging
to the resn water salmon. Complete collections
OF insects, comprising bItternles, ilies, bees ana
various ichneumon, were obtained only one
species OF beetle was SEEN, nut not oDtained.
were were secured, besides as complete
series as possible OF parasites. We obtained
complete collection OF botanical specimens, COM
prisln2 about fourteen species OF phanefoganic
plants and besides these several llchens MOSES
ana fungi. observations were carried on IN second
winter quarters H. G. alter we lost the snlp) as lar
as the Instrumental means at our disposal would
permit An attempt was made to reach the Prns-
sian depot at Polaris Bay. to take survey aeyy
travelling could be attempted TO reach
high latitude: Elhciency OF appliances appliances
attempts, TO get any further than ~ deg 70 inln.
the ice was terribly rough and tine natives =. @ s sy
further. Observations regarding
THE MOVEMENT OF GLACIERS
were made and determination OF the limit OF mere
Ia French word Tor which we have no English
equivalent-derived from the Latin nir ntUts,
snow, beginning at the height OF 1000 and
IN the sense In which IT is used in the physical text
books, does not exist in high ATTITUDES. Obserya-
have been enabled 10 keep many valuable records
OF these, while have lost others. We did not de-
slst from our observations alter we lett the house
where we .wintered, aud we carried them
on even in moments OF extreme peril
during our trying Journey Indeed, upper
scientific object in which we were engaged and to
which we seemed destined to become martyrs.
After we got on board the Ravenscrag, ana suLse.
quently when we were in the Arctic, we continued
our observations and hope that these may to some
extent subserve the cause Tor which we had en-
barked. l think | have gwen you sufficient ac-
count Of what, although slightly technical, may
nevertheless be OF considerable interest to many Of
Dr. Bessel Is a slightly built gentleman OF
from thirty-fve TO forty years OF age, and rather
under the ordinary stature. lie IS Of a nervous
and apprehensiye temperament, exceedingly reti-
cent and cautious. lie is extremely anxious not
to do anything which may give the slightest
offence to the authorities AZ Washington, oI whom
throughout the whole interview he spoke with the
utmost reverence and almost with bared breath.
cable despatch has been received ordering the
United States Consul here TO despatch all the crew
by the very first steamer to the United states.
1ney will leave Liverpool on Tuesday. Captain
BudingtOn Will go with them, as also Dr. Bessel.
The Chief Engineer oil the Polarts Emil
Schumann, speaking TO another HERALD cor
respondent OF Captain Halls deirium says:-He
was under continual apprehension OF being shot,
but l am not aware that any one member OF the
crew more than another excited his suspicious.
Another phase OF his mania was determination
not to eat or drink anything until 1t haa been first
tasted by some one. This tasting was mainly done
by Hannah, vile OF one OF the EsquImauX. When
he rallied, and Tor while recovered his wonted
intellect, he would address Captain Buddington
and say
III l die you must still go on to the Pole"
"Captain Buddngton," he would say, my last
wish IS that you strive to go TO the Pole. DO not
let my death, on any account, be a drawback TO
the accomplishment Of this great undertaking."
NORTON OF JERSEY CITY,
the second mate corroborated Captain Budding
toms narrative, and says oil Buddington that If he
has fault II Is leaning to too much eniency.
mot o strict enough disciplinarian. Had been in
his Shoes" said Morton,
~ WOULD HAVE HANGED CERTAIN PARTIES.
But am an old navy man; he is not He IS an adj
mirable sailing master, and was full OF Kindness to
the crew.