The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-27
4 PRESENT FROM THE PRINCE OF Wales
The Commander and His
Chief Officers.
SCENES AT PARTING.
10 Be First Heard from
at Disco.

The steamer Pandora sailed from Ports
mouth for the Arctic regions to-day, taking her
departure at four o clock in the afternoon.
THE OBJECT OF THE MISSION
The vessel has been commissioned for the
object Of searching for o northwest passage
and the discovery Of relics of SIR John Frank
Inns expedition.
THE PATRONS OF TEE ENTERPRISE
The Pandora has been fitted out with funds
furnished ~ Captain Allen Young, Lady
Franklin and Mr.. James Gordon Bennett
THE cHRoNIcIER OF THE SEARCH.
Mr.. Benefits representative Mr.. MncGi.-
Ian, who supplied the special details Of the
Khiva campaign to the HERALD, is on board
to chronicle the history Of the Arctic re-
search
VISITS FOR INSTRUCTION AND HOPE
Admiral Sir Leopold McChntock, Royal
Navy, an old Arctic commander visited the
ship previous to her departure, a. did also tho
Port Admiral and oil the leading citizens Of
Portsmouth, accompanied by the wives and
families Of he men Of the crew Of the Pan
dora.
A PRESENT FROM THE PRINCE OF WALES.
His Royal Highness the Prince Of Wales,
who Is much interested in the object Of the
expedition, sent Captain Young present Of
splendid barometer.
THE REVOLUTIONARY SHIP.
The Pandora is vessel Of 450 tons burden,
when deeply laden drawing twelve feet Of
water
THE SCENE ON DECK.
Her forward deck was covered with bags Of
coal and every available inch OF space was
filed up with water barrels to line with
the gunwale.
THE OLD FLAG.
The Royal Yacht Squadron burgee was fly
ing from her mast and the Union Jack over
the stern
FONT or CONSOLATION.
In the forecastlc cabin is q hand organ
given to Captain Young BY Lady Franklin,
which was originally presented by the late
Prince Albert to Sir John Franklin. The
organ has already made two Arctic voyages.
EsQUMAUx JOE.
Esquimaux Joe, who acted as interpreter to
Captain Hall in the Polaris, goes out with
the Pandora
INSPECTING TILE CHARTS.
Captain Young inspected the charts with
Admiral McClintock, advising which route
the expedition should take.
THE FIRST LAND.
The Pandora viii only touch land once on
Der outward voyage. This will be at Disco,
Greenland
OUT PROM PORT.
All being on board, at four o'clock in the
afternoon an Admiralty tug proceeded to tow
the Pandora out Of dock.
THREE CHEERS" AND THREE MORE.
She was no sooner clear Of the dock than .
sailor climbed the mast, and, standing on the
mizzen truck, reared ont, "Three cheers for
the Pandora" "Three cheers for Captain
3oungl"
NATIONAL RESPONSE
An immense response was given. The old
war vessels and three-deckers lying near to
the e1peditionary ship we're all manned.
There was o great crowd Of people on the
wharf and numbers Of others out in small
boats. All we're waving their hats and hand
kcrchiefs il token Of farewell
SORROW IN THE MIDST OF EXCITEMENT.
The women were crying and the greatest
excitement prevailed.
NAMES on THE OFFICERS OF THE PANDORA.
Tho following are the names Of the officers
Of the PandoTa:-
TIE CAPTAIN.
Captain Allen Young, commander. He was
formerly sailing master Of McClintock's OK
pIoring ship Fox He is thoroughly expe-
rienced, and has made the longest sledge
travel ON record
LIEUTENANTs
Lieutenant Livingston, Of the Royal British
Navy
Lieutenant Koslomans Beynen, q the Royal
Dutch Navy.
Lieutenant Prize. Of the Royai British Navy.
Messrs. Davis and MacGahan.
THE SAILORS AND INTERPRETER
There are twenty-five hands on board o.