New-York tribune., 1874-08-04
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
THE poy.ARJs EXPEDITION.

CRUISE or rHs TIGREss. AND RESCUE OF THE 1 Po
IlRys SURVIVORS Edited by f. VALE BLAKE oNo'
pp is6 Barper Brothers
Tbe materials, from which this volume derives its
nripcipal interest consist of the journal kept ov
Cant George +. Tyson during his drift OF many
months on the Arctic ice-foe, together with notes
and recollectons on board the Poaris. The remain
der of the work presents succinct view OF the
progress of Arctic discovery. but its details VIII
hardly command the attention of the reader, IN
comparson with the thrilling incidents described IN
the personal narrative.
The author for twenty-three years had been
navigator of the Northern or Arctic seas, ana lor
twenty years had seen but single Summer IN the
temperate zone. He was brought up in the City of
New-York and after learning the trade of an iron
founder an irresistible passion for the sea lmpeed
him to ship on board New London whaler at the
ACC of one and twenty. He continued his voyages
in this perilous business until October, 1s1O when
lac WAS urged by Capt Hall TO Join his Expedition to
the North Pole in the capacity of sailing master and
ice-pilot. He was at first prevented by other en-
gaqements from accepting the proposal, and the
place was filed by Capt S. o. Buddington'
Before the sailing of the POlaris however, lie
had given up his former plans, and though
all the positions filed. Capt. Hall insisted on
making place for him, and he consented toJoh the
Expedition as assistant navigator. The foialls
sailed
st. Johns. Newfoundland,on the 11th ofJuly' While
living in that port discussion arose asto the author
itv of the Commander over the Scientific Corps
Strong feeling was manifested. which extended TO the
officers and even to the crew. who took sides on the
onestion according to their respective natonahtleS
AT this time Capt. Tyson refers to the dissensions
in the following entry of his journal u see there
rs not perfect harmony between Capt. Hall and the
Scientific Corps nor with some Others either. am
afraid things will not work well 1t is Lot my busi-
ness. but | am sorry for Hall; he is fearfully en-
barraSsed"
The Expedition left st Johns July 10 arrived at
Disco Aug. a. and at Tossac, the northeTnmost point
of Greenland. on the 22d. Ii was detained there a
day or two by the fog, but on the 2'th reached
Kanes Winter quarters Of 1885 lat IS 81 N, and
proceeded onward as far as lat So G the 30th of
August. where after good deal of excited discus
sion II was decided to remain About the lst OF
October. CAPT Hall determined to make sledge-
iournev TO the North. to which Capt Tyson refers
under date of Oct 8. "Capt. Hall is feeding the dogs
M and looking over lis things TO decide what he VIII
take Had a conversation with Capt. Hall. He
told me that he would like to have me 90 with him.
aud then he stopped, and, pointing TO the sailing
master, said. but cannot trust that man. want
YOU TO 90 with me. but don't know how to leave
lnm on the shin Iwant to 60 on this journey, and
IL
before get back l told him 1 would ike to 90 ;
but Of course l was willing to remain and take
what care of the ship could. | did not tell him
how much | wanted to 60" Capt. Hall started
on Oct. 10, with two sledges, each drawn by
seven dogs, and three persons besides him
self The party had prosperous journey, and re-
turned in fortnight in good health. On the same
day oct. "a, Capt. Tyson writes: Capt. Hall Is
suck: il seems strange. he looked well. have
been into the cabin to see him. He is lying in his
berth, and says he feels sick at his stomach. This
sickness came on Immediately after drinking cup
of coffee. think it must be bilious attack, but 1t
is very sudden. | asked him if he thought be was
bilious. and told him thought an emetic would
do him good. He said if it was biliOusness
it would Hope he will be better tomorrow"
On Nov l the journal records: Capt. Hall Is
httle better and has been up attempting 10 write;
Lut he don't act like bmself-he begins a thing and
don't finish it. He begins to talk about one thing,
and then goes Oft on to something else his disease
has been pronounced paralysis, and also apOplexy"
The next day he writes as follows: capt. Hall is
40 better Mr.. Morton and Mr. Chester watched
with him last night they thought part of the time
be was deliriOus. Eveniug.-Capt Hall is certainly
jehriOus; | don't know what to make of what he
rays. He sent for me as if he had something partic-
nlar 10 say, but will not repeat what he said
n the ship but Capt Halls illness if it had only
been the heat Of the cabin which some of them
,ay overeame him, he could have got out into
he air. aud he would have felt better
cannot hear that he ate anything to make
aim SICK; all he had that cup of Coffee
The following entries complete the narrative of
.he mysterious scene: NOV. g. Capt. Hall very
pad again. He talks wildly-seems 70 think some
,ne means to poison him; calls for first and then
another as if he did not know who to trust When
Twas in he accused -- and -- of
wanting to poison him. When he is more rational
&c viii say, ii | die, yOu must still 60 TO the
Pole and such like remarks. It's sad affair; what
will become of this expedition if Capt Hall dies,
dread to think.-Nov. s. No change for the better
worse, | think. He appears TO be partially
parayzed. This is dreadful Even should he recover
bis senses, what eau he do with paralyzed body
Nov. 2. Poor Capt. Hall IS dead; he died early
his morning. Last evening Chester said the Cap
tain thought himself that lie better. and would
soon be around again. But il seems he took worse
IN the night Capt. BuddngtOn came and told
me he thought Capt. Hall was DYING l got up
Immediately, and went TO the cabin aud looked at
him. He quite uncOns scious-knew nothing.
He lay on his face aud was breathing very heavily;
mis- face was hid in the pillow. 1t was about
half-past three o'clock in the morning that he died"
grave was prepared the same day about half
mile inland from the ship and on the morning of the
nth the close of tAe solemn tragedy celebrated.
AT half-past eleven this morninS we placed all that
was mortal Of late commander in the frozen ground
Even az that the day il almost dark so that
z had 10 hold a lantern for Mr.. BRYAN 10 read the
prayers IDelleYe all the ships company was present.
onless perhaps The steward and cook Ii a gloomy
aay, and well bcht1ing the event The place also Is
rugged and desOale In the extreme. away on as far as
ne dim light enables Us % see bound In by huge
masses Of slate rock. which s<and like barrcade,
guarding the barren laad OF ue Interior between these
rugged hl lies the snOw-cOyered plain; behind MS the