The New York herald., 1873-05-11


had spared him-death or murder, | don't know
which.
after thanking the explorer for his Kindness took
| his leave.
THE PERSONNEL OF THE P0LARIS.
The Original Shipping Articles-List OF
| the Crew engaged In New York-FuIl
| Account OF the Survivors ON Boa rd the
Ill-fated Cran-Intcrview with Cap
tain Halls Agent.
Yesterday afternoon HERALD reporter was sent
to the olce OF Captain Morison at South street,
who acted as special agent for the late Inflated
| Captain Hall in this city, and who engaged the
| officers and crew for the Poaris by order OF the
celebrated Arctic dscoyerer. Entering the once
the reporter elbowed his way through . crowd OF
whaling sailors, who make this place their head
| quarters while in the city, and stated to Captain
Morrison that he was sent to see If he could give
him any further information with reference to the
| Polaris than that already published in yesterdays
HERALD. and the following statement was there
upon made by the old whaling Captain
/ CAPTAIN MORIsON's STATEMENT
| Well, the HERALD has almost exhausted the sub
ject but am able, think, to give yon few facts
| which will be OF interest to your readers and
! when have given you the correct data as to ON
/
spondence with my noble friend, Captain Hall,
whom consider Christian gentleman and an hon.
orable man in the fullest sense OF the expression.
| To commence with the commencement, here are
the shipping articles which l drew up on behalf
| OF the government by instructions Of Captain
Hail.
| NEW YORK, May l. 1871.
II Is agreed between the master and seamen Of
the steamer Polaris, whereof Captain @. +. Hall Is
at present master or whoever shall 60 for master,
upon an Arctic expedition, that in consideration
OF the monthly or other wages against each re-
sspective officers, seaman's or mariners name
hereunto set, they severally, in pursuance OF any
orders Of said master, shall and win perform any
duty, with exception, on board said vessel or on
| sh0re, f0r which they may be set.
Emil sehuman Chief Engneer Sixth avenue s7o
Charles Brand COOK as'ieS No carse Hvsa IS
Walter s;mmppbs s;GampDsl areman SI1 Gasgoy
Henry Hobby, seaman Carlisle street s
~ ,sS JeSSsnap a seaman, No. Caris.e & street Is
nasggs sssmsa sssss sS SaTse
s. Dergren, fireman. New York rk::;............... @
SssaersE xnns sssmas Carlisle y
s Sindemann % seaman No Carlisle street s
John Heron, steward, Hamilton street. ........... 40
THREE DISERTERs.
All these men went down from New York and
Joined the Polaris at washington. but three OF
them deserted upon the return OF the vessel to this
city, being afraid Of the length and severity OF the
undertaking. The following are their names:-
John wilson, second engineer, and the Polaris left
here without replacing him; Charles Brandt, cook,
also deserted, but his place was filed by W. Jack,
son, a colored man Of New London, who had been
employed in that capacity on board whaeships for
many long years; W. Jessup, seaman, also
deserted, but his place was easily filed. will
now give you list OF those remaining on board
the Polaris to the best Of my knowledge, and what
know OF them.
STILL ON BOARD THE POLARIs
s. o. Buddington. sailing master, forty-six years
old, native of Groton, near New London; has
been five times round Cape Horn and three times
round the Cape OF Good Hope has been on thr-
teen whaling voyages TO Bafinss Bay, is magni-
ncent rifle slot, has two very beautiful daughters
and is . magnificent fellow in every respect.
Hubbard q. Chester, chief mate, OF Noank, Conn.,,
tall and handsome fellow, married, with two chill
dren; plays several musical instruments; most
humorous and entertaining fellow, and splendid
navigator. Salary s125 per month. Has only been
home three times to his family in eleven years.
W. Morton, second mate, aged ffty-two, married,
and residing when at home in Jersey City; has sew
era children; is native Of Ireland has passed up
wards OF twenty-five years in the United States
navy, and was with Farragut. While with Kanes
expedition he had the honor Of discovering the
surveys Of the North Pole. DR.. Kane, speaking OF
him. said: "He ia as trustworthy and gallant man
tude OF . commander" Salary nifty dollars month.
Dr.. BesseL OF Heidelberg, Germany, a very tai
was formerly out In the German (Gotha) exploring
expedition Albert, which left rom Bremen about
med medium Of the celebrated Professor Petermann. Is
not married. Salary s225 month.
Captain Halls salary was merely $50 month.
A. A. Odel, assistant engineer, according to
HERALD report.
Emil schuman, aged thirty-eight, chief engineer,
OF Dresden, Germany. His wife lives on Sixth av-
enue. No children. Was formerly employed on
the Hamburg and Bremen steamers plying to this
port and was long time stationed on the steamer
waiter F. Campbell. twenty-five years old, fire.
man, a native OF Glasgow, IN scotland. Was EN-
harbor. Is q nephew OF the Scotchman John Will
son, who deserted. Campbell attempted TO do the
same thing, for the purpose OF getting married.
Hermann Simmens, seaman, native OF Prussia,
an excellent sailor and very religious man, having
New York during his absence. Not married
Henry Hobby Of Prussia, seaman, big SIX foot
sailor Excellent navigator a ana capable OF taking
Joseph Mauch, seaman, young Fellow OF twenty,
OF high education, having made chemistry an es-
pecial study; s brother OF the celebrated African
traveller. Although small in stature is strongly
built and imbued Ike his brother, with passion
ate desire for travel and exploration. He at first
wanted to join the expedition In scientific capa-
city, through the intervention OF Mr.. Frohweln,
seeing that + II was imDossibie ioned as seaman.
and when the Polaris left this port acted as assist
ant to the steward.
SCENT six feet two in height, and rejoicing in the
possession OF loot fifteen inches long He is an
excellent workman and was greatly liked by Cap
tain Hall.
John Porter. steward, native Of Scotland; had
lately arrived In this country when he shipped on
the Polarls. A very intelligent man, and under
stood his work.
X. w. D. Bryan astronomer and chaplain; John
w. Booth, fireman; Nathan J. Coffin, carpenter;
Noah Hayes seaman, per HERALD account
ANALYSIS.
From the above the following account ts COM
plfed:-One CHAPLAIN, sailing master, TWO
mates, one scientific man tDr. BesseD, two engi-
neers, three nremen four Sailors one steward, one
carpenter. Tota', IL.
CAPTAIN HALLS CORRESPONDENCE.