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JAS. 4. RoHDISs, Sec'v.

Er m Ortson.-Ten of the men
belonging 10 The Government Survey
ING Expedition, which left this CITY
on the 10Th OF May last, under the
command Of Lieut.. Fremont. arrived
yesterday IN the General Brooke
Their report IS every thing but IA
rorablc with respect to the fertility
and general appearance OF Osegon.
They represent that portion visited
uy the explorers as sterile in u high
deEree-mGny niles vi 1t not afford
ing subsistence even for the smallest
game. ASS proof Of which the par
y bad, on some occasions, 10 eat hor-
ses, and suffered great Inconvenience
for want of PROVISIONS.
No intelligence respecting the pro.
grcss OF the expedition, has been re.
ceived by this allival, so far as we
have heard. Letters, however, were
sent by Lieut.. Fremont, but have
been lost 10y the party to whom they
were entrusted. Communications
from the Oregon emigrants we're left
for publication at Weston. They
ha e lost eight Of their number since
they started, IN consequence of the
unparalleled h~ardsh;ps to which they
have been exposed. Some have
stated their determination 10 return
as soon as circumstances will admit.
Lieut.. FIemont's party were in ex-
ce!ient health and fine spirits, and
would return OF or about the FIRST of
January-taklng their route by way
Of the Yellow Stone. They had
during their journey experienced no
hostility from the Indians but on one
occasion, at the head Of the north fork
OF the Platte, when a party Of Sioux
and Chians made Il demonstration to
steal their horses; but upon the sight
of a twelve pound howitzer. which
was drawn up against them, they de-
sisted. On the 18th of September,
Lieut.. Fremont surveyed the great
Salt Lake, supposed 10 empty into the
Pacific, and formed by Bear river;
and from that observation states its
length TO be about $50 miles and up
waros OF 100 in width.
The individuals who have returned.
left the main body of Lieut.. Free
monts company, about 80 in number,
at Fort Hall, Oregon, one of the Hud-
soh's Bay Company's posts.-TEven-
ing Gazette.
Col. Webb vs.. J. Fcnimo,e Cooper.
, 1843-12-09

Ned Myers, or Life before The Mast
This is the title of a new work by Coop
er, detailing the incidents in the life of a
common seaman.
, 1843-12-09
The Jefferson Inc uirer. saws: We I'M.

The Jefferson Inquirer, says We un-
derstand that the commissioner appoint
ed on the part of the State to select the
balance of the five hundred thousand
acres of land, Gen. s. l.. Leonard, has
succeeded IN selecting in the Platte coun-
try 1854 acres, and that the land Sc
lected is all Of an excellent quality, and
such as will readily sell. To avoid all
conflict with the General Government.
upon the question CT pre-emption rights,
the commissioner selected no land until
the rights of presumption was forfeited
by the settlers, by a noncompliance with
the notice given by the Commissioner of
the General Land Office. The settlers,
however, will be secure in their posses
sion, under the law of the last session Of
our Legislature by a%vailing themselves
of the benefit of that act. We under
Stand that a few SPECTATORS, anxious to
deprive both the State and ahe settlers of
the land selected, presented themselves
to the Receirer, and bid 1926 an acre,
and. rendered the money, after the land
had been selected by the State, and that
the receiver will lay the case before the
Commissioner of the General Land Of
flee for his decision. The receiver NAV
dislike TO be deprived of the commission
upon the sales, and the commissioner
may want the money for Uncle Sam, but
the law is against them, the land is the
States, and the State will hold it.
.MssissiPpi.-The Natchez Free Ira
der says the Democrats of Mississippi
have elected their candidate for Govern
or by a ma jofity of $500, and their can
didates for Secretary Of State, Auditor
and Treasurer. The Democratic ma
jority in the State Senate will be 6; in
the House 25. Thompson, Hammett &
Roberts have been chosen Representa-
tives to Congress.
Ned Myers, or Life before The Mast
This is the title Of a new work by Coop
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-09-09
INTERESTING LETTER.

We fad in an exchange paper the following
interesting letter from Audubon, written TO DR..
Bachman, of Charleston, S. G..
[Phil'a. Dollar.
Latitude 40, 10 n, June 20lh, lS43,}
ITO Mites above Fort Union.
To DE-. ]. BAcHMAN:---My dear Friend---
]. is with transport of pleasure that avail
myself of this opportunity of sending letter
(by hunter going down TO Fort Union) to inn
part The qualification | have experienced since
the date OF my last, (at the Fort, 18th inst.l
cannot saw bat that consider all my tolls,
troubles and travels 10 the wilderness are fully
and amply repaid by the discovery of an ami
NAL which bids fair to become no, only valu-
able. but domestic one---alihough | have been
successful! 10 this, my last journey. in collect
ing number more of beautiful specimens OF
birds, attended to with great hardship in some
cases; but still they are nothing in comparison
with that which l have 80 lately discovered
existed in these regions; and from my own
observations together with the inquiries have
made Of the Indians in his nelgbborhood rea-
i've thereto. am satisfied that these animals
can be procured in great plenty in certain por-
lions Of this Territory. But | must proceed.
as you always expect. with my doings since
the date ofmy last.
We lef, the Fort [Union) on the morning of
the 18th instant---a more beautiful day never
beheld. Jus, picture TO yourself clear sky,
aud not too warm sun, with the mos, beauIi-
scenery in the world before you. affording wide
plains for your researches, illed with the mel
ody Of innumerable wild songsiers. scented
with the delightful perfume of q thousand va
riegaied and useful unknown plants and herbs,
which not only delight the eye by their various
hues. but az once show the vast fields that ma
ture has provided for the use Of man and the
improvement Of science; it was indeed beau
iifui subject for reflection. though cannot say
paid it just tribute. being so intent on my
pursuits. We travelled that day distance of
forty miles. and procured two more addition
al and beautiful specimens Of my collection.
bat nature seemed afterwards to be no, quite
so muni6ceni; continual heavy showers have
molesled Us daily. and it is in great measure
owing TO this that | accidentally came opou
the animal ! am going to describe. lesier-
day, about 10 A. NJ, we saw dark, heavy
clouds ccmiDg from the Southeast, attended
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-09-09

profound sleep, an incision was made one
inch and three eigh,hs in length, and the tumor
was removed.
Although the operation was necessarily pro-
longed to nearly fifteen minutes---lhe Doctor
not being able to use freely but one hand, as
it was necessary for him to act at the same time
in the double capacity of mesmeriser and ope-
rator---yet the patient sat with the hands qui-
city resting in the lap, the ccuntenance was
placid and serene. and the whole attitude that
of repose; not the slightest trace OF mental
emotion was perceptible, not twinge or move
ment of any kind was visible, or the least
change in respiration. She was kept in the
mesmerc sleep just one hour. Previous to
waking her, the Doctor excited the organs OF
tune aud mirthfulness, to both of which res
ponses Were obtained She was also put in
Communication with Mr.. G., whom she inn
mediately recognized, and in answer TO his
questions, whether she had felt any pain from
the operation' replied that she had not. As
soon as she was awakened she placed her hand
upon the bandages and asked, "What is this!'
The Doctor fearing that she might disturb
them, Immediately removed her hand and re-
piled. 81 have taken out your wen." She
looked about in perfect establishment, and in
Iterroga,ingly repeated, "Iaken out my ,cen2"
YES" replied the Doctor. "you know that |
told YOU ! would take it out withou, your feel
ing il' 81 know that you told me you could"
she laughingly replied, shut did not believe
it," She appeared TO have no remembrance
of anything that had taken place. 1t would
be difficult TO determine which party evinced
the most delight and asonishment.-.the one
having witnessed this novel and most astound.
ing phenomenon, or the other who had been
unconcsciously and almost magically relieved
from an increasing and troublesome tumor.
Numerous cases of surgical operations with
on, pain, in the mesmeric state, have been re-
ported in England; several, also, have been
reported in this country. but this is believed to
be the first that has been performed west Of
the Alleghanies.---[ Alton Telegraph.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-09-09
792.7I9 I.470. 03S

792,7l9 I,470,03 2,923, 5G
The above table shows the astonishing in
crease Of thousand,fold, in half century, or
from three thousand in 1890, TO almost three
millions in 1910 Since our revolutionary war,
when the North Western Territory was almost
an unbroken wilderness. the new States and
Territories carved out of ii have attained a pop
uaiion as great as that Of the old thirteen,
when thew successfully grappled with the
power of Grea, Britain, and achieved their IN.
dependence.
view Of the improvements made in the
last half century 10 the North West, would
present results still more astonishing than the
mere increase Of population. unprecedented as
il is. The numberless fields cleared and SUBJ
dued, the cities, towns, and villages, built up,
the thousands of miles ofroads made, and hum
dreds Of miles of canals and railroads con-
structed and ia The most successful operation,
and all the elements of the most advanced CIV
iization, difiused and established over popu-
lation or three millions of industrious and en-
terprising inhabitants, where, fifty years ago,
there was 10 be heard and seen. nothing, ex-
cepi 10 faw scattered points. but the savage
Indian and the wild beasts Of the forest, Is
phenomenon well calculated to arrest atien-
lion, and furnish substantial proof of the aclu-
al truth Of the poetical maxim, that
"Wesiward the star ofempire takes its way"
Missouri and Iowa, still west of the 'old
Northwest have participated and are begin
ming to participate 10 this westward flow OF
emigration should proper measures be
taken 10 ensure the safety and protection OF
those about setting their faces towards
OREGON. who can doubt that less than half
century would see that could become an en-
pire Of ITSELF Although it may appear 10 Us
now 10 be almost 'oui Of The world we much
doubt if il does so, more than Ohio, Michigan.
and others Of the new Western States did to
our predecessors some forty or fifty years ago
land instead Of basis Of three or four mil
lions 10 furnish the westward tide Of popula.
ton. we have now some seventeen or eighteen
millions and a few years may make the journey
across the Rocky Mountains less hazardous
and less laborious and expensive than the
.moving across the AlleghsDies used TO be to
pioneers Of the North West.
Detroit Free Press.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-09-09
[NO.s6.

taxed pleasure in explaining its pcculiartics, thar
no m'gn, % convinced OF its vast superiority to
piled with, and instracting him fully ON the yreat
principles of of the wonderful science of elec,ri
IciY.
In future communication shall probably have
room 10 refer to other in the construction of
lightning rods and TO point out remedies for them
My note book, containing records OF occurrences
in thunder storms, viii afford many examples in
point, by which my views may be- illustrated; aud
IL your readers do not tire of what have to say,
Iond Il tho thermometer should fall, say twenty dc
grees, you may expect another communication
soon. nj.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-09-09
D0etrp.
From the Dollar Newspaper.
MOSQUITOES.

MOSQUITOES.
Again ye come, ye winged imps; again
Ye seek our fair, yet sad, devoted land,
As madly eager DER its wild champagne,
To spread your savage, desolating band.
When thro last summers heat We hovered round
My seepess couch, and in my weary ear
Loud rang your shrill and monotonous sound,
As if some warlike coach was wailing near;
And when felt your little, viewless stings,
Pierce my warm flesh and drink The gushing tide
Ere | had known such vongeful, vampire things,
wished-yes, vainly wished-that had died.
!, wakes my ire that in the seasons glow,
When forms of beauty DER the earth upspring,
Aud ,nlrih and music on the glad heart flow,
One though, of pain these tiny wights sho'd bring
What are yo, and whence? fain would know;
Are We stern warriors from lndia's cline!
Or wandering minstres from the distant TO,
With your wind instruments and voco chime!
Ye arrant rogues, with ever-ponted bills,
How We repeatedly my wrath excite!
And now, while angry thoughts my bosom I'LL,
could ex,erminate ye as write.
Soon as the light of day doth disappear,
And on my couch my weary limbs Pse laid,
In hope Of rest, then We salute mine ear,
With your accurs'd, unwishcd-iar serenade.
Like victorious legion ye come on,
And, if by good fortune can drive ye back,
Ere have time to deem the victory won,
With teniold fury ye renew th' attack
Tins ve torment me through the live long night,
While, like a sentinel, watch keep;
Till through the lattice steals the morning light,
When my faint eyelids find relief in sleep.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-09-09
THE uUMBUGGED HUSBAND.

THE HuMBUGGED HUSBAND.
She's not what fancy painted her
I'm sadly taken i'll
Ii some one else had won her, I
Should not have cared pin.
thought she was mild and good
As maiden e'er could be,
wonder how she could
Have so much humbugged me.
They clus,e, round and shake my hand,
They tell me am blest-
My case they DO not understand,
think that know best.
They say she's iairest of the fair,
They drive me mad and madden,
What do they mean by il! swear
only wish they had her.
Wis true that she has lovely locks,
That on hen shoulders fall
What would they say TO see the box
In which she keeps them all.
Her taper fingers, it is true,
Are difficult TO match
VIVA, would they say il they but knew
How terribly they scratch!
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-09-09

WESTERN STATIsTICs.--A statistical friend
has furnished US with The following abstract OF
the population Of the old North Western Terri
tory, now comprising the States of Ohio, In
diana. Illinois. and Michigan, and the Terrific
ry Of Wisconsin. as exhibiting in condensed
view the unparalleled growth Of the West, in
the last half century. The figures are taken
from the tables compiled from the several CEN
suses of the United States, from 1890 TO 1910
in
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-09-09

BusTIEs--WHAT WBAPPER.---ODe Of our
own exchanges. who is rather too much ad-
dicisd 10 meddling with what does not concern
him, states the following as the contents Of a
hustle, which was opened is his presence: A
small lap dog. some sewing, three spools Of
cotton. pair Of Stockings, mug and bowl,
sun bonnet. a pair Of six gloves, pair Of slip
pers. two pillows, -four towels. set Of false
curs. two pocket handkerehiefs. a card case,
SIX love letters. a pair Of ear riggs, 3 foger
rings. a silk dress, and some other articles,
which We shall not here enumerase.---Aurora.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-09-09

CASE OF EXCIsION OF A WEN, WITH
OUT PAIN, IN THE MEsMERIC STATE.
This operation was performed by DR., Ben
iamin F. Edwards. at his residence IN this city,
on Tuesday morning last, in the presence OF a
number of spectators. The patient is young
lady ABBOTT IS years Of age. the daughter Of
Mr. Eyres of Upper Alton. The wen
was situated on the left side of her face, the
base of it was one inch and seven-eighths 10
length. by one inch and FIVE eighths in width
1.-The upper part Of il being just opposite snd
near The opening of the ear. IL commenced
forming when she was about Two years old,
and has been gradually increasing. Several
months since she applied to DIR. Edwards for
advice in regard TO having il taken out. He
then informed her tina, il he could succeed in
nlacinU her IN a mesmeric state, he could re-
move the wen without pain. A few subse-
cuent experiments convinced the Doctor that
Miss +. was susceptible Of the mesmeric in
f,ence 10 a degree Sufficient to warrant hin in
alternating It's removal in this state. Of which
she was accordingly Informed. Circumstsn-
60. however. prevented her al that tine, from
s,bmi,,ing 10 the operation, and for some
roon,bs mast she has been residing at Spring
ssId Her great desire TO have the wen re-
rooveJ was from the fact that il was be-
coming psiafal. induced her to re;urn for the
nnrnose Of having il taken out. The patient,
lad been considerably agitsted during the
n,o,u,ng. She was seated in room in which
,be,e uere a number of gentlemen. most of
whom were Strangers 10 her. and DR.. ID. pla~ed
her under the u1esmerlc influence 10 about i've
ninu,es.--Afier sscettainiDg that she vss n
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-09-09

cA-psr anoum-iacariabiy in adrance, 81 w
Advertisements of one square or less.
first insertion, w
r.. eyerv additional insertion, 20
n--Au advertisements Except yearly must be
w 9,id for. before they can be inserted.
o-.-Au letters must be postpaid, or they VIII not
he taken from the post office.
GA liberal discount to yearly advertisers.
III, Publishers of the ssHERALDo having Oh hand
large and extensive assortment OF Fam
Fancy jon TYrE, are prepared 10 exc
cute at a short notice, all kinds of
JOB P9lXf seSsM Ga
SUCH AS
voo,r HandbiIls, !tCircnlars,
Panipiicts. Cards, Labels,
a;Iamks of enfrp description,
Steamboat Bills,
BILLS OF lADlNG.
&c. &c.
f-THEIR TERMS ARE C.4SH~Q
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Agents for the Herald.

Agents for the Herald.
Prairie Du Chien-lRA BRUNsoN, T. NJ.
Cassyille-Cf.ovIs A. LAGRAvE.
Potosi-T. CLARK, P. MALLETT.
Platteville-PAINE & BEvANs.
Fairplay-DR. r. BABBITT
Dubuque, |. T-JoHN KING, p. M.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-01-23

to Congress the passage of bill providing for liz
sale of all the vessels of war and every thing az.
per,aing 10 the Navy.
The Texas Times says--'sWe fear tina, we shah
be reluctantly compelled TO believe the yuno-s J;
his cooperation with Mexico
- IN. o. Bulletin, 18th.
TIE ArrAts AT MoSTERET-The Aexandr,
Gszc,,e saws. We are informed that The repo:s
ed recall of Com. Jones from the command of lie
Psciac squadronis not correct. Its not yet know
wig, course the Mexican government may take 0,
what course our government may pursue in Tie
matter The Charleston Courier OF the IT'D
contains the following extract OF letter, date.
C;,y Of Mexico, Dec. Gath:
I presume your friends on the coast will hav.
informed you of the affair of Monterey, in whics
Commodore Jones took possession of tia, psss.
Tire government here are very Indignant and aos
al all satisfied with the apology OF Com. Jooe,.
By letter from Topic of the 6th, see that an a
fcsr from, the squadron had left there bis wa,
70 the United States. He however has not "a
arrived here.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-01-23
Tne Corners Mutiny,

/, is understood that TIE Court of Inquiry on
Thursday evening last decided upon the case of
Mu,iny which has been under consideration for
some days past and on Friday afternoon they as
senbled TO prepare their opinion for Transmission
10 the Department at Washington. Its supposed
fhat their decision is favorable to Capt. MAcKES-
z!E. The Editor of the Courier & Enquirer has,
however, learned freEo authority which, he says,
admits of no question, that the President OF the
United States without waiting To learn the deci-
sion of the Court, has ordered Court Martial to
convene at the Navy Yard for the trial Of Com
1nander Mackenzie, and the officers of the Somers,
for the execution of Spencer, Cromwell and Small.
This order has been issued in compliance with the
demand Of Mackenzie and his brother officers,
and will of course terminate the proceedings in
this case, as all interference by the civil authority
will now be unconstitutional, even if the Civil
Courts originally had Jurisdiction in the matter
THE RIVER OPEN.-The steamboat Oliver Els
WORTH came through yesterday from Albany, so
that the river is now open between that city and
,h;s Unless we haze much colder weather than
we are likely, from present appearances, to e%pe-
rience navigation msy be deemed established for
the season.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-01-23

" To Priniers.-A WIG coUNTsi :. - y
is offered for sale low il applied Tor ined
lisher having engaged 20 rernsYe 10 anolhsf
country. I, is situated IN apleasant, thriving
GO miles from New York will be sod seI
81 2cGi is required 10 be pad down. AncndauI .ssS
be gwen that the concesn IS a pioaIable oie s,sE
rnedia,ely, J. 8. at ,hia office, or call on BIZ al
clock this afternoon.
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From The Eusleln Times.

sAsess SARsAPAaILLA.-fhe extraordinary soctn, .,s
"ilh winch ihts preparation proof 9! J, -,
ifhce IKE aiae Oh II Is daily extending ilsei! I "
lis use are constantly coming 10 our kDowiedse. ~
60 'esthonla. III Us favor, ircm soe highest aha ~ a.
Dir sou ces are pouring Ia upon the ptopfietofs az
e!s D, this e1eeiient specific. An advertisement
found 10 anolser column. tei
"Leo such authorities as The Rev. John Poser, ~
III itev. bsnop Dcbols and Alderman Purdy oi
give their sakcton iG medicine u Is ln!e LOT ~ s,c
vanish from The pubic mind. Very lew, howr's.ydS
happy ,osiy, lEcreauloas the magic ehesJe<
aiessss SdIds's rsapara-certainly noac WIZ 10
Used Il, SPEAK ottlsrw lie han iayOraD.y OF IL n,a
tation, ny A b. SANDS Z CO., Druggs.s and tc 81
Granie Buildings No Z13 Broadway, corner ~ - is
street, aev-fofk. Sold also by A. b. v. 80 ~ 1s
gists, Mes 70 100 Fuitonstrert; David Sanas
botue, six botues tor IS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-01-23

To the Editor of the Tribun::
In your paper OF this morning there appear, an et
article in which it is alleged evidence that orr rc
to clean The streets OF The city for five years, at aGps
annnn, was not made in good faith, that we "oaeeiE
surety one man IA prominent Loco Foco who was aIas
the bonds CT oher bidders at s5 COO end upward, ii
Statement, come from what 1t may, Is entirely s
AID Pollock, the only Loco Foco' Gas he Is syled y
aricle) on our bonds, that If his name soet
security by any o,her bidder than ourselves ii
ed without his knowledge or coRsent and AID. Bssb
chairman OF the Committee informed him, that hs r1ri
was rot offered by any other person than ourselves
BY making this correction you win greatly obige,
Yours, &c JoHT r. 5. Taos CUMMING, IL
New York, JAP 2ist. 1913.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1843-01-23

RALPH WALDO EMERSON commences til.
evening q, Philadelphia Course OF Five Lecture.
OF NEw-EselASp--its Religion, Manners,
Trade, Politics, Genius, Recent Spiritual fnacsr.
ces and Tendencies. He closes these Lectures il
Philadelphia on the lst of February after which
we should like TO hear him in onr City. Why not.