New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-05-25
Late from Council Bluff.
Frum the 81 Louis Republican. MAY IL.

The fine steamer Saranac arrived yesterday
morning, with thirty mounted men, and $50 packs
Of buffalo robes. The men reached Council Butts
in Mackinaw boats, where the csrgoes of two were
discharged on board the Ssranac. This is thesame
party with which Mr.. Harvey travelled and in
fact the boats and their cargoes belong 10 the Union
Fur Company, Of which Mr.. II. is partner
About 400 miles above Council Bluffs, one OF the
most valuable boats snagged and sunk, and greater
portion of the cargo badly damaged II not entirely
loaf The men succeeded in securing two tier OF
the robes. but the remainder, with good many
inkets in the shape of dried buffalo tongues, fancy
robes, moccasirs, &c. belonging to the crew, went
down and after resc1ing all in their power, the
boat was abandoned. Some OF these hardy men
have spent the greater part Of their lives among
the Indians and the mountains Of the Northwest
Territory, and one old fellow, who has followed
trapping and trading with the Indians for nearly 80
wears is now on his third voyage 10 st. LO1is dur
ing the time We learn that the boat lost was
fully insured. Six hundred packs is between
forty and fifty thousand robes; truly a valuable
cargo
The Saranac left Council Bluffs on the 10Th inst.
There were then encamped at kanesville, and in
the circumference Of ten miles round, between
eight and ten thousand emigrants, with about three
thousand wagons.
The weather was moderatng. but there was no
grass, and very little sign Of vegetation. Grain
and feed Of every kind was very scarce and com.
mandng enormous prices. Corn and oats selling
at e. 80 per bushel Flour at s. per 100 lbs. or
sl4 per bbl. lot Of one hundred sacks Of -four
toDght on speculation by the officers of the Sa-
ranac and ST. Joseph, sold upon arrival at 81
per 100 lbs. These prices would not continue
long, however, IS supplies were expected every
day from below. The Saranac met five boats
between g. Joseph and the Bluffs all having corn,
-four, &c, on hoard. The Saluda and Robert Camp
bell, both bound up, were met at Fort kearney,
the Lightfooi, at Iowa Point; J. l.. Mclean at
Dsllaf, and the Mary Blanc at Savannah landing.
IL is thoue hit that these boats will carry up enough
TO supply the immediate wants Of the emgrants,
who have made every preparation 10 start so soon
as the grass is up sufficient to afford sustenance to
their animals.
Major Barrow an Indian Agent, came passenger
in the steamer Saranac to ST. Joseph. This gen
tleman reports that the smallpox had made its ap-
pearance among one or two companies of CaEior-
mans, encamped 10 or Is miles from Kanesville
end in the course OF few days six of their number
died with il. A few cases had also broken out in
X anesville, but the matter was kept very still
This gentleman gives il as bis opinion that unless
speedily checked, it will carry off a great many
emigrants and Indians. Among the latter no cases
are reported as yet
The Momons congregated in and around Kanes.
vile legion, and it is generally understood tina.
the first grand cavalcade for Salt Lake and the
State of Deseret will take up the line of march
about the 18th of June Thousands have Joined
their standard this season, and much harmony is |
said to exist things moving smoothly in regard
10 matters OF Church and State. The officers of the
Saranac report the Missouri in good navigabe state
to the highest point and rising slowly when they |
left the Bluffs with to eight feet water in the
channel all the way down.