Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-24
ESTABLISHED 1850.

either Belun or Upper Belun, because there
was lack OF food and the dogs refused 70
work. We had only raw, frozen fish to eat
so l determined to return to Balun
and arrived there November % in a nearly
exhausted condition, feet, hands, legs and
face badly frost bitten, having been ten dsys
In continuous storm, remaining two nights
and one day, one day in one hole in a snow
bank without shelter of any kind. From NV
knowledge or the country and from the evi-
dence of Noros and Ninderman [ am con-
vinced that Lieutenant De Long and party
are somewhere to the westward of the Lena.
and between SixteZaneck and Bulcour,
which are separated by an extent of about
$50 versts OF barren and desolate region, de-
void OF subsistence. To search that region
a large force will be re. .uired, with proper
authority from the Russian officials. /
therefore came to this place to communi-
cate with the United States, and immediate
ly, with the aid of the authorities, to orgsn-
lie searching parties. In the meantime the
commandant of Belun is searching
with all the force his small town af-
fords. The Governor of this province has
sent general order throughout the entire
region from the Lena to Kolyma to search
Tor and render assistance to both parties
that are necessary. l am now completing
nv arrangements, and will start north In a
few days. The Governor General, D. Techer-
Dief, Is rendering all the assistance In his
power. In the next mail will send you a
full statement explaining the organization
and the plans adopted for the search.
When Mr.. Danenhower reached Belun,
transportation south could be furnished for
only six men, so he took the five weakest of
the party and reached this place on Decem-
Der IL. The remaining six arrived here yes
terdaY. The general health OF the whole
party is excellent, but Mr.. Danenhower's
eyes are badly affected. Johu Cole, seaman,
suffers from alteration of the mind, and
Hubert Leach, seaman, from frozen toes
To morrow Mr.. Dsnenhower, with nine men,
will proceed to Jakutz, and thence to the
Atlantic seaboard l will keep James H.
BARTLETT, first-class fireman, and W. F. G.
Nlndermsn, seaman, with me. Mr.. Dsnen-
hover will carry to the United States the
records and the articles found in the cache.
have sent you this day telegram to that
effect. In conclusion, desire to call the
attention OF the department to the upright
and manly conduct of Master J. w. Danen-
hover, who cheerfully rendered the most
valuable assistance under the most irving
circumstances, and whose professional
knowledge availtd myself of on all occa-
sions. We were In perfect accord at all |
times. although an unfortunate circum-
stance deprived him of his legitimate COM
mand. The conduct Of frst-class fireman
Joseph 81. Bartlett is worthy of special |
notice; his superior intelligence, cheerful |
disposition and energy is highly commend |
able; also to seaman Hubert Leach, who |
was at the helm for eleven hours IN the gale,
during which time his feet and legs were
badly frozen; after which he worked man
fully at the oars without murmur, endur- |
ing the most intense pain.
Yours respectfully,
GEORGE MELVILLE,
Passed Asst Engineer, U. s. N.