The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-06

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ed the settlements both sides Of the Columbia and
know pretty well the sentiments of all the in
tie Territory and with the exception of twelve or ff
officers OF tho Hudson's Bay Company the of
all 10 for the United States, instead Of British rule and
with none is this feeling more sncere-so far their in
formation goes and they allowed to express their pre-
ferencethan with the servants and exservants Of that
company.
The indians over the whole Territory (and have con-
versed with some OF nearly every tribe in it, all
friendly towards the Americans; and with hardly 4
emesp0n nav, We ,ner preference LOT
This feeling in favor Of the former particularly
entertained by those living On Pugets sound, where
have lately been having been told by several OF the
chiefs there that the English should not have their lands
as they wished the Americans to and live amongst
wanted. ~.
British is gun .sloop Of war has been lying at Van:
couver for months with the osensibe purpose Of
wnteng but in my opinion the fear. of the company
towards the American settlers here has been the Of
Der coming Though they much mistake our character
In suPposng that any violence would be offered them
their property. unlcss in Of between the two
great powers; snd then, should troops bs sent
peace and neutrality till the question be settled
Some few Americans are settled on Pugst's sound
msr The Hudsons Bay Company are also extending
their posts and skins are becoming and Of but
little value they changing their business operations
ALSO They importing large stocks Of goods in order
supply tho country and purchase the produce But
the respective prices. as the power is all in their
titles Of Iubcr also bss hides and allow They have
also taken possession lately Of two important points
part Of Vancouver's Island just the Of the
straits Of Juan de Fucawhers they erecting large
the other position Cape disappointment at the mouth Of
the Columbia, which they have lately purchased from
American citizen who took i ear since as his claim,
and are about erecting buildings on it This is high.
bold promontory and be easily fortified to
mand the northern and principal entrance into the river
the channel passing just at the base
This iAa remarkably healthy climate, malignant fevers
are almost unknown and what seems strange here
considering much wet weather and exposure of near
This winter has been pretty much as the lasta great
cold Tiger. has been but one freeze this esson n De-
cember) when the ice shallow pools obtained the
thickness Of half an inch in the course of eight ten
days freezing The Thermometer stands at temperate
heat during much Of the winter and in days
gets up to rs deg Fahrenheit have not fake of
October This is in latitude Is deg; but am told there
is but little variation as far north az 50 deg.
Incidents, &C., or tho War.
story is told OF an eccentric officer the banks
Of tho Rio Grande showing that no is inclined occasion
ally to overlook slight breaches Of military etiquette
The officer had returned from convival party and felt
in pretty good humor with himself and every body else
Being inclined TO breathe the fresh air. and suffer the
effects Of good cheer to evaporate he selected patch of
green sward in camp for promenade, and commenced
pened that sentinel on duty had post directly in the
officers line of rich, and every few minutes would
counter his superior officer and as in duty bound his
had passed, brought to the shoulder again. This
tnued for long Time till the sentinel quite tired of
way again, sir shsnt salute you" His officer paused
spread his legs surveyed his man from his fatigue
and thrusing his hands deep his breeches pockets
exclaimed "And il you think care whether you do
not you are most ninfernay mistaken my fine fellow
that's all I've got TO say - and resuming his promo
made the officer and private passed each other with the
utmost indifference.
The New Orleans Courier has received the first num-
Der OF newspaper established at Matamoras entitled FL
Liberal printed in the spanish language only We have
not it, but learn from contemporary that it
susains the pretsnsons Of Mexico in her controversy
with the United States II says if Mexico wishes to
fight she easily army of 100 900 men, all Of
nothing to fear from nation whose permanent army
amounts to only 5000 men-and the volunteers however
brave they may be whilst fighting for their rights in
their country, would have valor in q foreign
land whittier they had come for conquest. such
sodiersays FL Liberal at the end of ts article. are
suffer herself be conquered But il by any nnexpect
ed reverse of fortune Mexico should fall in this struggle
in defence Of the country II she do fall the conquerng
/ army will find nothing but the vestgeS Of q valiant
people who refused survive their country or to wear
The free publication Of such sentiments in place
occupied by American troops the Courier rightly
liberty Of the press The liberal editors in the city Of
Mexico would derive argument from this proceeding.
they withheld from the expression of their senti
ments on the leading questions of Mexican politics.
Having had the pleasure of long conversation with
charge wy "sS ss
Tho gallant captain twisted about his long beard evil
den,v somcwhat confused and altar cosierable hesi
tation said why you SEQ the fact is any of the boys
would have siyen their lives to have had the chance to
getting the order Aner the old gave the order
rode down the road my following Of course where
we met Rilgely he bazed away, and let me pass and
just rode the guns and that 10 all about tn
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left in destitute Condition. by their husbands volunteer
| ing. will be supplied with provisions by applying to
either of the undo COMMITTEES Hiram Roberts,
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| FROM NAUVoo-DY Poiteness Oh Oapt. Nnnoru
| we have some further news 1rom Nauvoo. IL ap
that the prisoners on both sides have been released
The Finch party we're compelled TO give up tneirs no
changing position every m8nI Inc party IRON ao'
sent to search for them followed each tra 'Fery
morning. Finding they were 20 closely pursued, the
mobiles took their prisoners ana released