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Thursday Mar 8/60
Capt. Chapel & ^[[wife]] arrived from Norwich, Ct.  At 12 o'clk I called on Mr. Grinnel who invited me to a Lunch which was being participated in by the Co.
with Am. G. I proceeded to U.S. Hotel where we found Capt & Mrs. C. - spent an hour there -
The anxiety was to secure Capt Chapel as Commander of the proposed Ex.  Mrs. C. does not think she can consent that her husband should follow navigation in the north waters or any other.
[[strikethrough]] Last [[/strikethrough]] Evening the following took place at the Geographical Society Rooms.
[[three columns with newspaper clippings below headings]] N.Y. Herald Mon 9th/60 | N.Y. Trib Mon 9th | N.Y. Express 9th P.M. [[end headings]]
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New York Geographical Society.
RECEPTION OF ARCTIC EXPLORERS - INTRODUCTION OF AN ESQUIMAUX - DR. HAYES AND HIS POLAR EXPEDITION, ETC.
The members of this society held an interesting [[italicised]] conversazione [[/italicised]] at their rooms in Clinton Hall last evening, at which a large number of ladies and gentlemen were present, despite of the unfavourable appearance of the weather.
The object of the meeting was the reception of Dr. Isaac J. Hayes, of the Polar exploring expedition; Mr. C.F. Hall and Capt. Quayle, of the new Franklin research expedition; Capt. Buddington, of the Resolute, and a native Esquimaux.  Among the gentlemen present we may particularise Cyrus W. Field, Sidney Hoffman, C.F. Hall and Henry Grinnell, Esqs., Dr. Isaac J. Hayes, Captain Quayle, Captain Buddington, Captain Chapel, Professor Lieber, ex-Governor Binney, of Iberia, the Rev. Henry W. Field, and Cudlouchdchdue, the native Esquimaux.
Cudlouchdchdue was the principal attraction of the evening, and ladies and gentlemen crowded around to catch a glimpse of his smiling and cheerful though dark.hued face.  He is on the whole a rather good looking man, of the middle stature, with straight hair, as black as jet, slight curling whiskers extending below the chin.  There was a total absence of the mustache and goatee attractions on his plain Tartar-looking face, which he occasionally very complacently stroked with his open palm.  He stands about five feet eight inches, and was clothed in ordinary American costume, in which he appeared to move somewhat awkwardly.  This Esquimaux was brought to America by Captain Buddington, of the Georgiana, a whaling vessel which arrived here in the month of December last year.  He was brought to this country by his own particular request, as he had a strong desire to see the land and the countrymen of Dr. Kane and his gallant associates.  His wish has been gratified, much to his satisfaction.  He has spent two months in this city, and expresses himself immensely pleased with all the wonders that he has seen in the metropolis.  Capt. Quayle speaks fluently with him in the language of the Esquimaux, and very kindly interpreted for all curious ladies and gentlemen last evening.  Cudlouchdue says says he belongs to the tribe called Annuit, and that he has experienced no discomfort whatever since he left his own native regions of eternal ice to visit his fair-haired brethren on this side of the globe.  [[/clipping for N.Y. Herald]]

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GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
The Geographical Society received last night.  Its rooms in Clinton Hall were decorated with an Esquimaux Kyack, Hick's portrait of Kane, a model of Kane by Jackson, two small Arctic scenes by Giguoux, a large one by Le Poitevin, and a large map of the regions about the North Pole, drawn by M. Schroeter.  An Esquimaux, Mr. Cudlockdchue, was one of the principal attractions of the evening.  He resembles a half-breed Chippewa, and has a great deal of color in his face.  The attendance comprised a few ladies and a large number of the more prominent men of the city.  Most of the evening was spent in conversation, but about 9 o'clock -
Judge DALY suggested that, as Dr. Hayes and Mr. Hall, both of whom proposed expeditions, as well as Capts. Quayle, Chappel, and Buddington, who were familiar with the Arctic regions were present, they would willingly answer any questions.  He would first call on Dr. Hayes.
Dr. J.J. HAYES said that a larger meeting would be held some time next week in the Cooper Institute, when he would speak more at length.  He would now merely point out on the map the track he intended to pursue, and give the plan and purpose of his expedition.  The purpose was to confirm the discoveries of Dr. Kane, continue his surveys, and, if possible, to reach the North Pole.  He hoped to be able to start in the middle of May, to reach Greenland in a month, halt at some of the Greenland ports for a supply of dogs and furs, and thence proceed northward, over the general track of the whaleships, to Smith's Straits, the commencement of Dr. Kane's explorations.  The mouth of these straits was but 100 miles above the track of the whales.  Northward, Dr. Kane had surveyed the Greenland coast as far as 81° 30'.  Merton discovered open water in the Kennedy Channel in 80°20', and traced it up to 81° 15', beyond which he saw a boundless open sea.  This had been disputed in England, and would not be accepted until it had been confirmed.  Dr. Kane's vessel was enveloped in pack ice in this channel, because the was on the wrong side of it, and while she was solidly blocked in, the other side of the channel was free from ice.  Pushing up on the western side of the channel as far as possible next Summer, to good Winter quarters, he would next Spring push on as far as possible by dogs, using the land as a basis of operations, but still  [[/clipping for N.Y. Trib]] 

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Public Meetings.
GEOGRAPHICAL CONVERSAZIONE.
A meeting of the Am. Geographical Society was held on Thursday evening, to receive Dr. I.I. Hayes, of the Polar Exploring Expedition; Mr. C.F. Hall and Captain Quayle, of the new Franklin Research Expedition; Captain Buddington, of the Resolute, and Cudlotchue, a native Esquimaux.  The last named person is rather a good looking man, with very dark hair and complexion.  He is dressed in the American style, is very intelligent, and speaks and understands but very little English.  He stands about five feet eight inches, and is not very stout.  He was brought here by Capt. Buddington, of the Georgiana, whaling brig, has been here since December last, and will return to his native place in one of the whaling ships.  Capt. Quayle introduced him to several persons, and acted as interpreter.  He is of the Ammut family.
There was a large number of ladies and gentlemen present, and among the latter were noticed Messrs. Cyrus W. Field, Henry Grinnell, Sydney Kopmann, Professor Lieber, Ex-Gov. Pinney of Liberia, Rev. Henry H. Field, Editor of the Evangelist, C.B. Chapel, Mr. Hosmer, Judge Daly, Peter Cooper, Rev. Lot Jones, D.D., Rev. Chas. H. Jones, of the Mariners Church, Rev. S.H. Weston, &c.
A very interesting piece of sculpture by Jackson, of Boston, was exhibited.  It was the model of the proposed Kane Monument.  The model represents the Dr. in undress uniform, cloak over his shoulders, telescope in hand, and an Esquimaux dog at his feet.
A very large map of the Polar Regions was exhibited, showing the entire explorations made by the expeditions dispatched to those seas.
A little before 9 o'clock Judge Daly called the meeting to order, stating that although it was not intended to have a formal meeting, yet as gentlemen were present who were about to make another expedition, it would be well to hear them.  Mr. Hall he understood, had an idea that some of Sir John Franklin's men were yet alive, and living among the Esquimaux.
Dr. Hayes was then introduced, and said that his expedition would be ready in May next, and would depart from New York.  They would reach Greenland in a month, thence northward over the track of Dr. Kane to obtain furs and dogs; then northward across Baffin's Bay to where the whales are caught.  He next pointed out the route of Dr. Kane and showed [[/clipping for N.Y. Express]]

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