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summate skill with which he conducted his ships through the in- 
tricacies of an icy sea; the acuteness and discernment with 
which he decided on the perplexing alternatives which were 
often presented to his judgment ; the prudence and moderation 
and temper with which he managed his little colony in Winter 
Harbour ; the kindness and humanity which he unceasingly 
displayed in providing for the health and comfort of the crew ; 
and the success which finally crowned his exertions, entitle him 
to a preeminent rank among the most illustrious European na- 
vigators. In accomplishing the objects of the expedition, he 
was ably seconded by Lieutenant Liddon, and all the officers of 
both vessels, and from the zeal, the ability, and the scientific 
knowledge of Captain Sabine, he has been enabled to enrich 
his work by many valuable contributions to the physical and 
natural sciences. But while we offer our humble approbation 
to those intrepid individuals, who have so admirably executed 
the objects of the expedition, we should not forget how much 
of its success was due to the discrimination and the liberality 
of the Admiralty ; and especially to the acuteness and sagacity 
of one eminent individual, whose knowledge of Arctic Geo- 
graphy enabled him to anticipate the existence of unknown 
lands, and to pursue the object of his researches in spite of all 
the obstructions which ridicule, and sophistry, threw in his way *. 
Art. XXIX .— -Account of the Magnetical , Meteorological and 
Hydrographical Observations made during the Expedition to 
Lancaster Sound . 
In order that the Narrative of the Expedition which we have 
given in the preceding pages, might not be encumbered or inter- 
rupted by scientific details, we have reserved for a separate article 
an account of the magnetical, meteorological and hydrographical 
observations which were made on board the Hecla and Griper. 
* We would strongly recommend to Mr Barrow the consideration of the proba- 
bility of reaching the North Pole by means of an expedition which should spend 
one or two winters in Spitzbergen, in order to take advantage of any favourable 
openings in the ice. The scientific results of a year’s residence in that island, 
would, independently of any ulterior object, amply repay the expence which might 
attend it. 
