New-York tribune., 1873-06-20

separation from the POlaris, every ONO poio"es -,
expedition was good health Nineteen were upon 'no
icenoo and they believed that all tho rest "oIo Y"
board the ship.
CoSDTIoN or THE r0LAis'
The PoIari, had not then repaired her brokoh sion
and leaked somewhat, but was easily o'oNou "
deck pumps. sho had plenty OF provisions pu' " nys
much coal. probably about enough 10 i"s' ''iO"b
tho Winter. She was last seem appaio"
o,chor under Northumberland Island where II Is
most likely she remained for winter Pual'Vlo, .
Uayes found Esauimaux residing on that lslanu' anu
tho Esouimaux settlement at Navlk Is close Dy' COM
nunicaton with these people could be easiy opeuou
and maintained and no apprehension TOT 'no o'"'H'
ar in the absence of accident or Sickness lor 'o O
board is entertained by any oil the rosouou ~
sons As TO the question whc'her 'no '"I
can make her way TO the Danlsh Sc''ip'"'A'
at Uper Navik Disco without steam il sc hos nv
from loo this season. supposing her 10 be In as good con-
dition as when the rescued party was id'' y"
the witnesses differ in Judgment; but the SAFER not
tho hotter opDion is that she will need assistance 10
hiring her completely and safely out. NorthumDei'
land Island is in latitude 10 2O S.' anu "
welI-found ship, with voyaSe OF goou loi-
tune would be able 10 reach it in the sum
mer, and return in the Autumn
nossibc that the Poars may be able TO return without
assistance; but she remains WITHIN ihe Arctc Ocie'
and ia not sound in her hull, with little fuel and win
many precious lNtn Ou DOdIui iH' WIN wv 'N~'
collections of her cruise their possession, we are
unanimonsly OF the opinion that this possibility should
not be assumed and that suitable vessel should as
soon as possible be procured and sent III sedrcn
of her, 90 render her return as certain ana
spcedy as may be- While suitable NesseI,
constructed and ft.ed for voyage among the lco'
and is getting ready we believe 1t would be wei 10
dispatch such naval vessel as may be available TO carry
forward proper supplies of coal and provisions for the
90 {nfor authorities OF Greenland
of the condition of affairs, gather oil possible informa-
ton from them and from the EsquimauX OF the coast
and II possible by OF the latter to send some IN
tmaton Of speedy relief 10 the officers and crew OF the
ice-bound ship.
SCIENTIFIC RESULTS OF THE EXPEDITION.
From the testimony it appears that every possible
opportunity was embraced by the members of the
Scientific Corps of the expedition TO carry out the
instructions given the only direction IN which there
seems TO have been a partial failure being In
reference TO the use OF the Photographic apparatus
and the dredge. This, however. was due TO the
absence of suitable opportunities, or To some
insurmountablo impcdiment at the time while the
records of the astronomical meteorological magneca
tidal and other dcpasments Of the exploration appear
TO have been extremely full, and the observations in
each appear to have been conducted according TO ap
proved methods The collections Of natural history are
shown TO have been not less extensive, the s0rerooms
OF the PolarIs being filled with skins and skele-
tons OF musk oxen, bears aud other nam
mails different species Of birds and their
eggs, numerous marine invertebrates, plants both
recent aud FOSSIL minerals, etc. Not the least interest
ing Of these collections are specimens of drittwood
picked on or near the shores of Newmaus Bay aud Po
laris Bay, among which Mr. Meyer thought he recOg
nized distinctly the walnut, the ash, and the pine
Among the facts that appear to be shown by
the testimony elected Oh the examination, we may men
ton as one OF much interest that the dip of the needle
amounted 10 45o and ITS deviation 20 96 being less than
at Port FOulke and Ranssclear HarDor as given by Dr.
Kane and Dr. Hayes Auroras were frequent but by no
means brilliant generally quite Hight and consisting
sometimes of arch and sometimes Of several.
Sireamers quite rare. Only in one instance IN
February 1872 did the appear OF distinct rosy
red This was foreboded in the morning from To 10
o'clock by a very decided disturbance OF the magnetic
leedle. Shooting stars were 50 constantly seen that.
although special shower observed 1t scarcely
possible even to look at the start sky without noticing
them IN one direction another The rise and fail OF
the tides were carefully observed, the average being
about five and onehalf feet The greatest depth Of
water noted was about 100 flthoms The existence of
constant current southwark was noticed by the exped
ton its rapdity varying with the season and locality.
The Winter temperature found to be much milder
than was expected, the minimum being 5s below zero
in January, although March proved to be the
coolest month The prevailing winds were
occasional tempests from the southwest. High
winds were noticed. however. from all points Of the
compass Rain occasionally observed, only on the
land however the precipitation presenting itself over
the ice In the form OF snow During the Summer, the
extent of both Owlands ana elevations were bare of
snow and ice excepting patches here and there in the
shade Of the rocks. The soil during this period COW
cred with more less dense vegetation OF moss. with
which several Arctic plants were nterspersed some Of
them OF considerable beauty but entirely without scent
and many small willows scarcely reaching the dignity OF
shrubs The rocks noticed OF sehistOse slate
nature and in some instances contained fossil plants,
specimens OF which collected Distinct evidences
Of former glaciers in localities now bare Of
ice these indications consisting in the occurrence Of
terminal and lateral moraines.
Animal life found to abound musk and oxen being
shot at intervals throughout the winter their food
ssting OF the moss and other vegetation obtained
during the season by scrapng of the with their
hoofs Wolves, also bears and foxes and other animals
were repeatedly observed Geese. ducks and other
water fowl, including plOyer and other wadng birds,
abounded during the Summer, although the species OF
land birds were comparatively few, iuclud-
ing, however, ns might have been ex-
pected large numbers Of ptarmgan snow
partridge No mention is made by the rescued party of
the occurrence of hawks and owls. No fish seen.
although the net and lines frequently called
play in attempting to obtain them. Tie waters, how
ever found filed to an extraordinary degree with
maine inyertebrata, including jellyish and shrmps.
was believed by the party that the seals depend upon
the latter for their subsistence the seals themselves being
very abundant. Numerous insects observed also,
especially several species Of butterflies, specimens OF
which were collected; also flies, bees, and insects OF
like character The geographical results Of the Polars
expedition 50 far they be ascertined from
the testimony OF Messrs Tyson, Meyer. and their
rades, may be summed up briefly as follows:
TIE OPEN POLAR SEA.
The open Polar Sea, laid down by Kane and Hayes is
found to be IN reality sound Of considerable extent
formed by the somewhat abrupt expansion OF Kennedy
Channel To the nOrhward, aud broken by Lady Frank
Inns Bay the west and on the east by large inlet
% mea wide al the Opening and cerianY attending far