Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-03-21
this afternoon to try to reach some settle
ment on the Lena river.
: (Signed) GEORGE W. DELoNa,

this afternoon to try to reach some settle
ment on the Lena river.
(Signed) GEORGE W. DELoNe,
Lieutenant Commanding.
Lieut.. belong, Surgeon Amber, Mr.. Col
Inns, w. @. G. Nindernan, A. Garthe, A. IL.
Sana, /. Alexy, q. II. Encksor, II. n. Koch,
G. ". Boyd, W. Lee, N. Juersen, l. P. Noros,
A. Dressler.
"Whoever finds this paper is requested to
note of the time and place at which 1t was
found" COPIES of the same in six languages
On Nov. II I left Upper Belun with fish for
ten days food, and with natives visited the
place where Belongs party crossed the Lena
and traced the party to Sixteraneck, from
which place l wished to search for the hut IN
which Erickson died, but there was storm
raging and the natives insisted on returning
was lack of food and the dogs refused to
work. We had only raw frozen fish to eat, so
l determined to return to Beluu, and arrived
there Nov. 81 In nearly exhausted condition,
feet, legs and face badly frost bitten, having
been ten days in continuous storm and It.
NAMING two nights and one day in one hole
In snow bank, without shelter of any kind.
The government general, Tscherinisf, is
rendering every assistance in his power. BY
tuC uCAb HAL WILL oCuu yOu iu4i o0dGOiACuO
explaining the organization Of plans adopt ed
for the search. When Eisenhower reached Be.
lun transportation south could be furnished for
only six men, so he took five of the weakest of
the party, and reached this place on December
II. The remaining six arrived yesterday.
The general health of the whole party is ex-
cellent, but Danenhower's eyes are badly af-
fected. John Cole, a seaman, suffered from
alteration of the mind and Hubert Leach, a
froy1 fNn To m non6n-
hover, with nine men, will proceed to JOkllt-
so and thence to the Atlantic seaboard. will
keep James 81. Bartlett, first class fireman,
and w. F G. Ninderman with me. Danen-
hover will carry to the United States, reports
and articles found in the cache.
From my knowledge OF the country and the
evidence of Noros and Nindermau, l am con-
fident that belong and his party are some
where to the westward Of the Lena river, and
between Sixteranack and Butcher, which are
separated by an extent OF about $50 versts of
of barren and desolate region, devoid of sub
sistence. To search thatsection large force
will be required, with proper authority from
the Russian officials. therefore came to this
place to communicate with the United States,
and Immediately with the aid of the authori-
ties, to organize searching parties. In the
meantime the commandant OF Belun is search
ing with the force of his city affords. The
government of this province has sent gen.
eral order throughout the entire region, from
Lena to Volgma to search and render assis-
lance to both parties that are missing. am
now completing my arguments and will start
north in few days.
DETAILS FROM DELONG.
The following record was left about half a
mile from the southern end Of the Simontki
Island buried under stake: "The thirty
three persons composing the officers and
crew of the Jeanette left that island in thr e
boats on the morning of September Il. One
week ago the same night we were separated In
a gale of wind, and have seen nothing OF them
since. Orders had been given in the event OF
such an accident for each boat to make the
best of it's way to some settlement on the
Lena river, before waiting for any body. Ny
boat made land on the morning OF the 10th,
and supposed we are at Lena Delta.
have had no chance to get sight
position since left Simontke Island. After
trying for two days to get on shore without
grounding or to reach one of the river mouths,
I abandoned my boat, and we waded one and a
half miles, carrying our provisions and outfit
with US. We must now try with Goc's help
to walk to a settlement which believe to be
ninty-fye miles distant We are all well, have
four DAYS provisions, arms ammunition, ana
are carrying with US only the ships books
and papers, blankets, tents and some medlclne.
Therefore our chance of getting through
(Sigued) GEO. w. DELoNG,
Lieut U. s. Navy, Commanding.
In conclusion wish to call the attention OF
the department to the upright and manly con-
duct of Master Danenhower, who cheerfully
rendered most valuable assistance under the
most trying circumstances, and of whose pro-
fessional knowledge l availed myself on all
occasions. We are IN perfect accord at all
times, although an unfortunate circumstance
deprived him of his legitimate command.
Conductor of frst-class firemen, Bartlett 1s
worthy special notice. His superior intell!-
gence, cheerful disposition and energy Is
highly commendable; and also Seaman HUI
bert Leach, who was at the helm eleven hours
in gale, during which time his feet and legs
were badly frozen, through which he worked
manfully and without a murmur, and during
the most intense pain.
Yours Respectfully, GEO. MELVILLE,
Past Assistant Engineer U. s. Navy.
The following record was found in hut by
Yakutsk hunter, and given to Melville at
Upper Belun:
at the hut Lena Delta, about twelve miles
from the head of the Delta, Monday, Sept.
%, 1Se1.-Fourteen officers and men of the
United States Arctic steamer Jeanette reached
this place last evening, and are proceeding to
the southwark this morning. more com.
plete record will be found in finder case
hung up in hut fifteen miles further up on
the right bank of the larger stream.
(Signed) GEORGE w. DELoNG,