National Republican., 1881-11-23
FROM rHE ARorlo OCEAN.
Lieutenant Rerry, OF the Rodgers, Heard
Frons-GoIng 10 siberia.

HEVNh-Nohhk w
A communication from Lieutenant
Berry. OF the Arctic expedition under date Of 81.
Lawrence Bay, October 10, 1891, was received ut
the Navy Department yesterday. Lieutenant
Berry says: "I have the honor to report that the
Rodgers arrived at this port from the Arctic Ocean
yesterday morning Mt eight a. m. After sending
my report of September 27, by the steamer whaler
Belvidere, proceeded to Herald Island and fin
ished It's examination without finding any traces
OF the Jeanette or missing whnlers.
carn was found on the northeast SIM
init, left by DR.. Ross, Of the United States
revenue cutter Corwin, containing simply the IN
formation that he landed there I'm July last aud
that all were well. next proceeded to the coast
Of Siberia in search Of winter quarters, sighting 1t
just east Of Cape Jakan a strong north wind blow
ing at the time and heavy sea running so that II
was not possible to send boat on Shore coastcd
10 the eastward, examining the shore from the
ship, but toward evening the wind
FREsHENED AND FALLING SNOW
shut out the shore altogether stood off nom the
shore, and laid to for forty.eght hours without
any improvement In the weather, when gavo up
the attempt 10 examine the shore at that place and
headed for an island situated about twenty miles
west of Cape Serdge, where succeeded in putting
up house and LEFT Master c. +. Putnam in
command of a party consisting Of Assistant
Surgeon NJ, d. Jones, Pay Clerk W. II,
Glider, Orlalf Peterson, Frank Melnes (oap-
tain top), and Constantine Taternon. / lnclose
copy Of the orders furnished Mr. Putnam. The
party was fully supplied with Arctic clothing and
provisions for one year. besides large quantity of
pemmican for men and dogs also fuel, sedgcs,
and boat. len there on the Sth instant for this
place, and experienced
STORMY AND THICK WEATHER
throughout the passage with violent gale from
the westward on the 18Th and 1llh instant Ishall
now proceed TO put tho ship in winter quarters
here and render all as comfortable as possible
Our provisions have all proved TO be Of excellent
quality, and we are in every respect well provided
for the winter. As soon us the ico opens next
summer shall proceed first 10 Plover Bay and illl
up with coal, then to 81. Michaes for mail before
returning TO the Arctic 10 continue the search. All
are well on board / send this by the whale bark
Progress, Captain Barber.
THE FoGLowISd ARE
tho instructions to Master &. 4. Putnam referred
to In Lieutenant Berry's communication:
| You win take command Of the party Ieft on the
Island OF this place, and you will be supplied with pro
visions for year, with dogs and sleds for exploring
the coast TO the westward In search OF the Jennuete
crew and the survivors of the Mount Mallason nnd
| Vigilant In case any Of them should reach tho
Siberian coast, you Will afford them all practicable
relief and assistance, Later In the season, when the
snow has iacn aud travelling is possible win Join
you here, unless prevented by some unforeseen cir
cumsiance. In case do not
WILL COME IN THE sHIr
| for you soon the ice will permit next summer
During your stay here you will make such observa
tons OH the currents, tides, winds, weather. move
| ment of the leo, aud any others you may think
| important without Interfering with the main Obec
OF your party. You will erect cairrs al intervals
giving directions for reaching the depot and try aud
interest the natives by Offering rewards &C., In Gus,
| they assist any ofthe parties In
| REACHING THE COAST.
| Upon relOining the ship you will furnish me with
n detailed account of the work done by your party
and tracing Of the coast explored, Passed Assist
amt Surgeon. NJ. d. Jones Will be assigned to YOU
party to advise You upon hygiene, and Pay Clerk w
| ii. Glider as assistant. Frank Melms &C.. ~, Or
lon Peterson c. IT,, and Constantine Taternon hav,
been assigned to yonr party, the last dog driver