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Domestic News
July 8, 1819
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
American Captain Symmes is sending memorials to Europe about his planned expedition to the North Pole, where he pledges to find it hollow. The report expresses skepticism about his theories, noting Dr. Mitchill's support for the venture.
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It seems that our countryman, capt. Symmes, has been transmitting memorials to Europe, on the subject of his intended jaunt to the North pole, which, as we understand, for we have not paid particular attention to his reveries, he has pledged himself to find hollow on his arrival. We must confess, without daring to mingle in such deep questions of polar and of subterranean philosophy, that this pledge would have come with better grace from the adventurer after his return from his journey. Dr. Mitchill seems disposed to lend the ponderous authority of his name in favor of such an enterprize.
Who can resist such philosophic whims?
Or dare gainsay when Mitchill sanctions Symmes?
[Morn. Chron.
Who can resist such philosophic whims?
Or dare gainsay when Mitchill sanctions Symmes?
[Morn. Chron.
What sub-type of article is it?
Polar Expedition
Scientific Theory
What keywords are associated?
Symmes
North Pole
Hollow Earth
Expedition
Mitchill
Memorials
Europe
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Symmes
Dr. Mitchill
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Key Persons
Capt. Symmes
Dr. Mitchill
Event Details
Captain Symmes is transmitting memorials to Europe about his intended journey to the North Pole, pledging to find it hollow. The report notes skepticism regarding his polar and subterranean philosophy ideas, suggesting the pledge would be better after the journey. Dr. Mitchill is inclined to support the enterprise.