THE HOWGATE EXPEDITION TO LADY FRANKLIN BAY. 687 
tained on the spot, from the vein discovered by the English expedition, neces- 
sary tools for getting out the coal have been provided, under the advice of the 
manager of some Pennsylvania coal mines. The vein of coal must be critically 
examined before the vessel leaves the party, in order that a proper supply may 
be left from the ship’s stores if that on shore is impracticable. 
Four stoves, two cooking and two heating, have been secured, and with all 
their necessary furniture, are packed ready for shipment. 
Licur.—A large supply of lamps and lanterns of various sizes and kinds 
have been secured, with sufficient carbon-oil to serve for one full year. 
A full list of medicines, with surgical and medical apparatus, has been pre- 
pared by the surgeon, and is ready to submit for the approval of the Secretary of 
War. 
Reading matter has been contributed in abundance, and is ready for ship- 
ment 
Surveying apparatus and marine chronometers on hand. Other apparatus 
can be ready within ten days. 
ORDNANCE SToRES.—Six (6) Springfield rifles. Six (6) shot-guns. Six (6) 
revolvers, with necessary ammunition, and 1,o00 pounds of blasting powder 
have been secured, and are ready for shipment. 
Miscellaneous apparatus includes signaling outfit complete for four stations, 
including candle-bombs, heliographs, etc., etc. Eight (8) telephones. Four (4) 
call bells. Ten (10) miles No. 15 wire, plain. Four (4) sets telegraph instru- 
ments. Thirty (30) cells battery, Eagles. 500 pounds blue-stone and such other 
‘small items as are needed to put up two or more telegraph offices. 
Vessel to leave Washington not later than June 1st and to proceed under 
sail to St. Johns, N. F., where she will stop for coal, ice pilot, and any other 
items of supplies that may be needed. 
From St. Johns she will go to Rigolette, where the sledges, dogs, and 
the twenty suits of clothing will be taken on board. It is probable that two half 
breed hunters will be ready here to join the party, as partial arrangements for 
their services were made last year. 
From Rigolette the vessel will proceed to Disco, using steam only when 
mecessary. 
At Disco the coal bunkers will be refilled, either from the Danish stores or 
from the supply left by the Polaris, if that has not been consumed. The vessel 
should leave Disco with her coal bunkers filled,and as much more coal stowed on 
‘board as can be provided for. 
From Disco to Lady Franklin Bay the only stops other than those caused by 
‘ice or other causes incident to navigation will be at the several Danish settlements 
of Proven, Uppernavik and Tessieusak, for dogs and dog food, if these have not 
previously been secured. Arriving at Lady Franklin Bay the permanent party 
~will be landed and the cargo discharged with as little delay as practicable, as near 
the mouth of Watercourse Creek and the coal vein as it is practicable for the ves- 
sel to get. 
