The Portland daily press., 1882-05-29
THE JEANNETTE.
Arrival of Lieut.. Danenhower and
Party IN New York.
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF THE
SURVIVORS.

NEW YORK, May 28.-The steamer Celtic,
having as passengers the four survivors of the
Jeannette crew was reported at $50 this
morning outside the bar, and Immediately
word was sent to waiting friends of the Arctic
voyagers who were temporarily stopping at
hotel near the Battery, and they hastily gath
cred at the United States barge office, where
the steamboat Birkbeck awaited them. Aside
from the reporters, not more than twenty per-
sons went on board the Birkbeck. Shortly af-
ter the Birkbeck steamed down the bay, and
soon, in the early morning light. was seen the
smoke OF the approaching Celtic. AS the
huge ocean steamer approached the BirkDeck
a tall, full-bearded man, of dark complexion,
clothed in dark material and wearing guarded
eye glasses, could be seen upon the deck wav-
ing his hat. He was Immediately recognized
and joyful cry went up from the lips of his
father and mother. In few minutes the two
boats were close together, and in less time
than it takes to tell it Lieut.. DaneDhower had
jumped on board the Birkbeck and was clasped
in his mothers arms The scene was an affect
ing one, and deeply moved all who witnessed
it. After congratulations, Lieut. Danenhower
conducted his weeping parents TO the cabin on
the Celtic, where he introduced them to his
fellow sufferers, Or. Newton Newcomb, nat
uralist of the Jeanette, and Chas Ton Sing,
the faithful Chinese steward.
The party remained ON board the Celtic lis
'ening to the recital sef their dreadful suffer
ings in the far North and the sorrowful tale of
the fate of Commander De Long and his men,
until the steamer reached the dock. when.
Lient. Danenhower was surrounded by friends
who gathered to give him hearty welcome
For an hour he was busily engaged in grasping
outstretched hands and answering inquiries of
those about him.
While this was transpiring on the upper
deck a far different scene was presented in the
small cabin below There, with his arms pin
ioned behind him, was poor Jack Cole, boat
swain of the Jeanette. The poor fellow is
crazy, his disease being brought on by long
suffering in the ice and snow. His brother,
Thomas Cole, and son John were quick to go
to him, and the unfortunate man Immediately
recognized them, affectionately greeting both
1t was sad TO see the weeping son and sorrow
ing brother and demented father. Immediate
ly after speaking to his son, his mind again
wandered, and he was once more far away
among the fields of ice, struggling with the
bitter fate that had threatened him. He will
be sent to an asylum.
Lieut.. Danenhower says he has great conf
dence that poor Jack will recover with proper
treatment in a few months. 1t was found nee
essary to secure him during the voyage, as the
slightest thing would make him frantic. Lieut..
Danenhower said in answer to inquiries con-
corning his voyage, he was not prepared to
talk 'There will be thorough and search
ing examination" said he, "and then people
can see how this matter stands. So far as suf-
ferng is concerned we did suffer and suffered
terribly. See my eyes; some say shall lose
the sight of both. hope not. One (the left
Ouel lS dluOSt ouIlrely DllHu, uub tuo JULIET
pears at present all right"
In answer to a question as to his views on
engineer Melville, Danenhower earnestly said,
"please say this for me, that never used lam
guage in the sense ascribed to me derogatory
to Melville. Say that | consider him brave
man and honorable gentleman who suffered
with us. The attack on him was unjust and
cowardly, particularly in his absence Melville
did all in his power, and did that well. 1 re-
gret exceedingly that anything touching his
fc... eI,1 h,x1 hon,, sold for
undeserved; it was unjust both to him and me.
Wait till the examination comes; wait till Mel
vile comes home and has chance to speak for
himself"
DR.. Newconb, who accompanied the jean
nette exhibition as naturalist, was very lndig-
nant over the treatment of Melville, and
termed it cowardly, mean and deserving of the
highest censure. why said the Doctor, 81
was SO incensed when / read these base charges
against Melville / was on the point of inditing
a letter to the press of New York on the sub
ject, but, after reflection, concluded to wait.
What is charged against Melville is as untrue
as it is cowardly. Why could not his accusers
wait until he reached home and had chance
to defend himself? But to stab him IN the
back is a most cowardy piece OF bu 'iness. Ii
/ thought continued the Doctor. 81 coald
find one of the poor fellows who were lost,
would turn this minute and go back to all that
hardship and privation cheerfully; yes, gladly,
in order to save them This life has no fasci-
ness, and if am called upon to go again to-
morrow | am ready and willing to 60"
Lieut.. Danenhower said of the lost mem
bers of the Jeanette crew. that possibly an
oar or small portion of their boat might be
found, but that would be all.
Charlie Ton Sing, the Chinese steward on
the Jeanette, when asked If he would go
again, said, with funny grin, Eyes, mebbe."
He appeared the strongest of the entire four
rescued ones, and viewed, with an air of stoi-
ciSIn all his surroundings,
On leaving the steamer, Lieut.. Danenhower
and party were driven to the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, where suites of rooms had been engaged
for them, and sat down to breakfast. He will
remain in the city day or two and then go to
Washington. On his way he will stop in Phil
adelphia one day to visit friends living there.
When he spoke of Commander De Long his
voice was choked and his eyes moist The
four survivors who arrived to-day show unmis'
takeable traces of the hardships they have un-
dergone. A reception will be rendered Lieut.
Danenhower in a day or to, by the Geographi-
cal Society,"