New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-11-29
Co,respordsnce cfThe Miss; uIi eGocr.t
GREAT NyulrA X T., Tuesday, Nov. IL, 1888.

GREAT NxMArA, X. T., Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1855.
The surveying patty, conducted by Gen. Mathews,
has this Cay returned after silent and unaccountaoe
abser oe OF more than two months in Nebraska. ana
their fr nds can not only be assured Of their safety
but pei feet and robust hesltb. $3.50 d,
The eauses of their ceteption were maoifold-the
frst being error in the notes, which torew tnen
mon wrong lines and ei tailed the necessity OF re-
tracing them. Then, while retracing, they got some
oIrar &c aid were detained few Gays from their camp
and ia The interval their tents and supplies were stolen
sy The Indians. They were then Obliged TO GEEK tne
rcarest settle nents for provisions Ihey ootaeed
fooe but no tents. Some were discouraged aud desired
return 10 their homes but Gen. Mathews apoes'e1 to
their manhood IN euch a way that they resums q al
completed their contract on scaniy dlst aae wiz no
covering during ain and hailstorus but few blan-
keis ana robe or two. They were oiten sringlng
vet ard half.ozen al night, and their visions we're
filed with prospective rheumatism, chlls, and al the
lis that fesh Is heir TO- Several OF mem naf .st1a
before slept cut of luxurious beds in comfortable
rooms They thought themselves wonderfully ana
oapgerousy exposed In tents. how mnch We ,uey
alarmed then when they we've csnopsd only oy ufp,
pips clouds with The damp earth fer their couch and
wet blar kee for their covering Bat instead OF acnes
and psirs came strength and veor, and for the pale
and delicate compilations with which they starred,
they brought home rudy hues and lu1uiisot boards
Their wardrobe, it is true, was tcanf, and the few
babiiuents, which allowed gi npsss OF the muscular
development, were somewhat tattered and tora ana
their hat. peculiar objects OF regard as they were
slockpcly "ol3," and their toes seemed posst ssed
with al unbeeoung curiosity 10 zee the out ide OF tle
tatsAils which had creased them. Bu notNith,
standing all The they bore the aspect OF brave, ana
healthy and hsrdy pioneers, who could not only meet
In, overcome ali difficulties ard hardshi which h,ye
10 be encountered in subduiog the wilderness and
sutjeetirg the wide s2rsed prsirles to controlling
boundaries.
Ihsy will each ST. Joseph, No., their headquarters,
tonight and prepare for another eIpedlion as soon
Is Ger. Mathews thal make bis report and take
another contract.
Col. Names who was driven into Omaha City by
~ I,1i st.orf tiua ireQ
bis work under the personal protection OF the inoi;h
Agent and will I'll sh bis contract in q short time. lie
and Ger Mathews have been peculiarly unfortunate
and Is TO be hoped that they viii have no further IN
terrup,ops in their future work. They are both tcsen
tihc energetic and esinabe gentlemen, and deserve
sucosss Capt. Meriwetter Thompson, who is sso
surveying in the ssue neigh borhood, bss been
more fertunate He conpleted his first contract and
MADE bis report more than 8 month ago, and Is nov
half through another which be expects 70 complete oy
the 9Th Of ns x moth. There 10 young gentleman Of
your city in his party-Ned B!ennerhssset son OF t.
( Blepr aeeets esd-who went out merely for ex
pSrie ut and adventure but has become &C u.iy de-
6ohied with the employ ment OF surveying on the PLAINS
Ike account we have from hem to day u that al are
vel and acting on finely Capt thompson possesses
sxtrsordinUy energy and ability and has such ac-
and tact with the Indiana a. to enable nun
~ roeecue his work without hnderence OF moiessa-
| ton.
The Indians Who occupy The country d the reySa
az these Government surveys are TIE iowss UmAass,
| sed Pswrees. The Iovas and Pswne0 Until WY