Alexandria Gazette

Dr. Kane.

We had the pleasure yesterday of shaking hands with the now world-renowned Arctic explorer, Dr. Kane. His gray hairs and furrowed face plainly tell the story of his hardships and sufferings. His appearance indicates two score and ten: in reality, he has just entered his 35th year. His form and physique are not what is generally fancied to be in keeping with a dauntless spirit, daring exploits, and herculean undertakings. He is below the medium height, with a spare delicate frame.

He arrived in Washington at half past eleven o'clock yesterday morning, and proceeded at once to pay his respects to the President of the United States, by whom he was most cordially received. He next visited the Secretary of the Navy, where an equally cordial welcome awaited him. His presence everywhere during his brief stay produced a marked sensation. He left in the afternoon cars for New York, where (although nominally on a furlough) he will spend some time in preparing the official account of his expedition, and which he expects to complete in the course of two or three months. The narrative part of the expedition, which is likely to prove exceedingly voluminous, cannot be prepared for the press for many months to come.—Union.