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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-12-07

TIE amount of lands sold during the year
ending June, was 3,26l 900 acres, aud the
amount received thereirom ST. ,844, OO0 not
sufficient to pay the expenses of the land
department OF tie government.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-12-07

TIE M'nnssot'an accuses us of bypercrit-
icism, in our comments on the acts of the last
Legislature. If our memory is not lost, the
estimate of the Minnssotian upon some of
the doings of that "mixed group composing
the last Legislature" did not materially
vary from that expressed by US. See files Of
that paper. W
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-12-07
The Late Foreign News.

The Prince of Wales arrived in England
after a long and weary passage, during
which the provisions of the fleet were nearly
exhausted. He reached Windsor Castle on
the 18th inst. The return of the Prince is
made the theme of congratulatory editorials
by the press generally, and the reiteration of
warm compliments to the American people,
The French Empress, EUGEN1A, arrived
in London, en- route for Scotland, on the
18th. She remained in London two days,
preserving the strictest incognito. She
goes to Scotland to improve her health.
The letter of Lord JOHN RUSSELL to the
English Ambassador at the Court of Turin,
(Sardinian capitaD is noble production,
and gives the lie to all the statements of the
European despotic journals, that England
would ally itself with Russia and Austria
against Italy. Indeed, the letter is so thor
oughly liberal and even Democratic in its
tone, as to have alienated Russia, Austria,
and even Prussia from England, and to have
excited at least the jealousy of Napoleon.
By this letter, England has fully identified
herself with the cause of nationalities and
the people of Europe, and she must hereaf.
ter give. her moral, if not material aid, to
all nations who have legitimate cause for
changing their governments.
We notice that at the late Lord Mayors
banquet in London, at which usually all the
representatives of the different European
Courts attend, zone but those of France and
Sardinia were present. This attitude Of
England, at time when the Emperor Of
the French exhibited indications of waver.
ing, must have very great effect in consoli-
dating the Italian nation.
The following is the closing paragraph
of Lord Johns letter. 1t will give cor.
rect idea of the spirit that pervades the
whele:
Such having been the causes and the concom
her majesty's government can see no sufficient
ground for the severe censure with which Aus
tria, France, Prussia, and Russia have visited
the acts of the king of Sardinia. Her majesty's
government will turn their eyes rather to the
gratifying prospect of people building up the
| edifce of their liberties, and consolidating the
/ work of their independence, amid the sympa
thies and good wishes of Europe. have, &c.
/ (Signed) - j. RUSSELL.
Gaeta, at last accounts, was besieged BY
the Sardinians, with every prospect of it
speedy capture.
THERE was a ."Union" incident at the st
/ Louis theatre, the other night which brough
I down the house tremendously. Mrs. Flor
ence had sung and danced in sailors costum
holding the star spangled banner, which sh
! tossed to Mrs. florence at the other side Q
the sfage. He took it, spread it out care
fully: counted its thirty.tAree stars aloud
and exclaimed with deep feelings Ethan
God; they arc all there RI The house ros
as one man, and the enthusiasm lasted se'
eral minutes. g.. go ~. 80 =
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-12-07
Vote for President.
New YoRK.-In New York, the official
vote for President is as follows:

Lincoln '...... :................ .S0d 49o
Union electoral ticket. .3l3, GIT
Lincoln's majority. ...47,ssl
For Governor, the vote stands Kelly,
Douglas,) 293,42l; Morgan, Lincoln),
35s,037; Brady, (Breckinridge,) 1866.
For negro suffrage, there were l78,4O3
votes, and against 2S6 ,264-majority for
the doctrine that snegroes have no rights
that white men are bound to respect
1O7.86l.
PENNsYLvANIA.-rbee official vote of this
State was as follows:
Lincoln. .26S, 03O
rusiOn. ............. ..lIo,ol
Douglas straight. NATURALIZATION. 1867
Dell. ................. lI,oO9
Lincoln over Fusion, 89,l59; over all,
59,673. Total vote, 476 1897.
MARYLAND.-The following is the official
canvass:
Bell. ...........A,7s Breckenridge. ..42.5ll
Douglas. 1888 Lincoln. ....... 1886
Breckinridge's plurality, 726. Majority
against Breckenridge, 1922.
WISCONSIN, official vote of this
State, as declared at Madison, on the 9th,
is as follows:
Lincoln. ....... SO, 100 Douglas IS, 02l
Breckinridge.. 1888 Bell. ....... l6l
Potter's majority, in the First district,
for Congress, is 1859; Sloan's in the Third,
over Larrabee, is 5,Ol6; Hanchett's, in the
Second, is 1925.
NORTH CARoLINA.-The official vote of the
State, stands 48,539 for BRECKENRIDGE !;
44,99O for BELL; and 2,7Ol for DOUGLAS.
IowA.-The figures of the Iowa election,
nearly all official, are: LINCOLN, 46,Ol4 !;
DOUGLAS, 34,812; BELL, 944; BREcK1N-
RIDGE, 74l. LINCOLN over DOUGLAS, H.
POP; over all, 6,5l7.
KENTUCKY official vote of Ken
lucky is thus declared: BELL, 64,Ol6 ;
BRECKENRIDGE, 52,836 DOUGLAS, rs, GA ;
LINCOLN, 1906. BELL over BREcK1N.
RIDGE, 1880.
VERMONT OFF1cIAL.-The official vote of
| Vermont is thus given:
Lincoln. ....... IS, 1888 Douglas -. .s,74s
| Breckenridge. %. 1859 Bell. 2l7
Lincoln's majority over Douglas. :. rs, lao
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-12-07

MIRAMoN has resigned the Presidency of
Mexico, and Gen. Robes, formerly we'll
known in the United States, takes his place.
This is about as satisfactory as the most of
the Mexican news.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-12-07

In an action to recover damages for adul.
terry, brought in the New York City Courts
by Orvill Brown against Charles Davidson,
the alleged seducer of bis (Brown's) wife,
and which has created some excitement in
New York, the jury on Tuesday last, re.
turned verdict Of six cents damages.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-12-07

The Unit d States Marshal of South Ca
rolina has resigned.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-12-07
Majority for Notification.

Here, then there were nearly sixteen thcus-
and voters in the State opposed to the nullifi-
cation, and twenty-seven members of the Leg
islature and fourteen Senators were of the same
opinion. But how different the aspects of par.
ties now on the question of secession! There
is not a man in either branch of the Legislature
opposed to South Carolina going quietly out of
the Confaderacy, and probably not voter in
the State who won raise an objection to such
a course.
Every Southern State, it may be added, the n
condemned South Cardinals action. Even
Virginia sent the Hon. Mr.. Leigh to demonstrate
with her.
In addition, the Express could have stated
that Southern President was at the head
of the Administration, such Southern
President as ANDREW JACKSON, with his
immense popularity and prestige. 10 1850,
when matters looked threatening at the
South, and disunion had reared it's head, we
had populur Southern President, General
TAYLOR.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-12-07
Financial Matters.

The rates for exchange on New York,
in st. Paul, are for Illinois and Wisconsin
bills, 4a6 per cent; for New York and New
England bills, l per cent; for Minnesota
currency, 4a5 per cent; on st. Louis, 2
per cent. for Illinois currency. Our best
bankers advise against sacrificing discredit-
ed bills. The notes on the following ILL
nois banks have been thrown out by the
bankers here Bank Of Raleigh; Corn
Exchange Bank Commercial Bank Bank
of Aurora; State Bank Of Illinois; Bank
of Commerce, and the National Bank. The
Southern Bank of Illinois and GRANVILLE
Bank are not thrown out by all bankers
and are considered good. The Arctic Bank,
(Wisconsin) and Hall Bros. Bank (Wiscon-
sin) are thrown out because the owners of
these banks are the owners of the Aurora
(Ill) bank. They have also failed to con-
siderable amount.
The following is the condition of the
banks of this State. 1t will be seen by a
reference to the securities, that in receiving
the notes of the several banks, the public
depend much more on the reliability and
honesty of the owners of the banks, than
the value of the securities
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-12-07
The Difference Between the Attitude of
South Carolina in 1888 and 1860.

Weoccasionally see in Republican papers
comparisons between the attitude of South
Carolina, in 1888, toward the General Gov
ernment and her position now They seem
to think it no more threatening now than
then. The following facts, taken from the
New York Express, will show the difference
between the two periods
Vote for Members to the Legislature IA 1892.
THE POPULAR VOTE.
NulllucdIlOu.. .L0,OJI
Majority for Notification. ......... 1924
MEMBERS OF THE SENATE.
Ouiou. .....ss........ ~
Majority for Notification. FUNDAMENTALLY
MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE
Notification.
OuiOu. Z(
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-12-07
SAINT PAUL.

Saint Paul. Friday, Dscemher 2, 1850.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-02
FINE ARTS.


S1xTH ANNUAL AWARD OF PREMIUMS
= So oosxosoLIrAN AT ~ ASSOCIATION &c.
Of Works made wi; the following results
This Little Pig went to Market, q,
Homeshe View Of War,
Vim. Dolker. Pckin, Ill
Daniel Stamford Boston, Mass.
Jameson A. Ioude Haverhll, Mass
r. L. Bedford. MedfOrd, Mass
Chacorra Peak,
.I- Mss Louisa Patton, Cahaba.
John IL Holmes, Cumberland Nd.
'--. -"~ E.E Pyncheon, Huntsville, Ala
: Rev. :. ", Chanceanine. Jedcrsonvile, Va
James H. Besms Bloomfield. Ky.
F. G. Bowen Leominster. Mass
Thomas Nicholson, New York
Lake champlan, near Bus!ipsssn 9. =, vu..,.,
Repose After the Days Work,
A. Van Antwerp New York city.
No 1880. Phlladelphis
Benjamin +. Shipping. Virginia, H.
Charles II. Noyes New York city
John A. Duncan. Wilmington Del
l..-,.. y. J. Smith, Baltimore. Nd
Western settlement by MOONLIGHT,
Scene on Houeatonic River, Mass,
No q ls9, Boston, Mass
- John Clark, watcrtowu, N. Y.
Ola Pointers Prize,
- Mrs r. 7. speAkn,an, Battle Creek, Mich
b. HAlbsrt Kalamazoo. Mich.
J. C Thompson, ouebs,.
A Crtek In Essex County,
- VIM. Carmshare, Wheeling We
Hunting Party,
Nm. Simpson, Now Orleans.
u' Jas Molowney, Toasao. o.
Coast scene, 80 = l,i,r.
Joseph Hayden, Boston, Mass
The Mountain Pass n
T1I Miss Rebecca @. Voorhees,, Censresnle, "
MS Sanford. Havana \ Y.
y As-' Mrs. Lswscu, Hcp.aa, Cal.
- 'A' . No. zap rhuaselpA,s.
Ersush Landscape,
No aosoi, Louisville, Ky.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-02

Mich COWS.
moderate demand has prevailed during the week for
all descriptions and I'll kinds have been slow Of SALE
cept strictly prime. which 10 limited supply.
bead Of boodcd which we're said 70 give twenty to
thirty quarts per day These brought to order,
seemed Unaffected by the inclemency OF tho weather
They under sholter however aud would not bc
moved cay Inferior email COWS were much affected
tered. considerable portion OF the oferings-mainIy
ineriorwere left unsod. The total receipts all
Wa,asagtor Brova.n0's. CAomt<r.s's. VBren's
Tbs week. .! % 2s 20
ing the pas several weeks still continues and demand
active for nearly all kinds at full previous The
receipts continue MODERATE and could be sold
ihoy offered The supplies during the winter have CON
sisted mainly OF inferior TO ordinary, which sell 1t low
prices, while for good to prime high rates rcad OBJ
tanned Fancy veas are almost out OF market, but some
were offered during the week and sold &c 7Sc per
pound The range was from 31sc to 6}sc To- and the
6c &C. The total receipts at all the yards for The
week and last week were folIows:--
sashingso'A Byo,miass ChanstesliS's. OB1is's
Last Last w week. 100 = = g.
SHEEP AND LAMBS. rg
The receipts have fallen Of 70 the extent Of 900 head
and the market 10 very tm for all kinds at quota
tons Good to nne offerings readily sold at frem 81
30 to 10 ~ 50 per head and extras have sold during
the week At az high as Sc 80 81 60 per head large
proportion Of the offerings sold ai 81 &c. and only
few charged bands our lowest quotations and they
were Of Tire msst inferior description Al Chambern's
the supply good andthe demand active a full prices
Al Bownings, O Brens ard Alcrton's the supply was
Light aud equal Of the trade, and prices
were somewhat higher. Sales range above. The
toa receipts OF all stock At all the yards the week aud
last week were rs follows ~
Washington. BroapinQ's Chambzl;n's. O Byisns
Last wesk....l ,esi = FL, ,ses s ssss 1,sas
SWINE. asfa
The supply continues hight, aud, under active de-
81 rfrA- hnv furtN n IA a/r
no,ra ..,. having ,cnn effected from 5l1c 6,5c
6;sc Including All shis tho .ccc;p's a. tho HUDSON
river drove yards, foot Of Thirty sssahin suest Norm
liver for the week ending Feb 1862 weseEgy , Tue
River Railroad ,2e7; New Jersey Central Rairad 16l;
remaining from last report, 40; sold, 1,s3.
REHABILITATION.
The total receipts Of all stock at all yards or the week
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-02
CITY COMMERCIAL REPORT.

WEDNESDAY, IT'D. 10 T. III.
AsnEs Small sales continued TO be mado al 5,3c for
pots, and at SIC. for pearls
bRADsIuEfs --F1our--The market .as moro bu,yant,
WIN better disposition TO purchase the part OF tbs
Sca trade with some inquiry for export Tho sales OF
STATE ana Western embraced about 600 o. e0o bbis
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-02

The following dividends have been declared
The Bank of the nanhattan Company semtan.
nual dividend Of Eve per cent payable on the 10th
instant; the Bank Of the Republic semianuud
dividend OF five per cent, payable on the 18th in
slant; the Ocean Bank semi-annuai dividend of
three and half per cent, payable on the 10th in
slant; the Oriental Bank q semiannua dividend of
three and half per cent, payable on the 10th in
slant.
The following shows the condition of the banks
of the four leading cities of the Union, according
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-02

telegraph Marine Report
HIGHLANDS Feb sursetShpW ebster, from Liyerpeol,
anchor tbe bar No other vessels In sight Wind N,
heavy, weather clear.
SANDY HOOK, Feb l. sunset-One brig In Swash Channel,
bound out Steamship Africa for Liverpool paasea out over
the bark q: go IN Wind N fresh weather cear
FORT LAFAYETTE, Feb T. sunset--No inward bound va
sells sight 6teamsrs James Adger for Chsrcston. and
jamestown. for Norfolk, passed down $50 Pm; Hremen
brig Poto tlaa for Port Plat at 2Q3 Pm Wind fresh
from n; weather cear
miscellaneous. SIS
The CuBArd mail steamship Africa Capt Shannon, sailed
yesterday afternoon for Liverpool with 50 passengers and
sSss, 800 In specie.
large unknown fore and an schooner, while beating up
the hAv Yesterday afternoon wen. ashore the West Bank
Assistance would be sent 70 her
The ship John Boyd has been pumped out aud they
rapidly discharyisg her cargo. Fa
BRIG wAccAMAw of Bucksviel from Searspoxt Dec rs for
sydney Cape Breton put into Newport OF fore
and main iopmase sais spars and rigging.
BRIG CRoSsrApr Bates from surinam for Boston before
reported At s. Tn1n az 18Th bccsme lesky sstnc the
bar ~ cQnpg cr OF Srrnarn River Would prob ally pro
cesd efcr brig Jcsn Bap.e the leak having been msie
rally reduced aNf .
Bso zoSE Terry. Boston from, wininson cha 18th
ult H1negsi BIZ SO miles, In contact wh Tn unknown
ship. ard Lost dsy Is stove ster boat, &c. f 4.
Scsr BovxR-wfmingtcn NC, Jan 3i-The schr j
Homer from New YORK for savannah with Of 60 sao
here IL leaSy cordn ard Will hive discharge.
by 'eesrsph ~ Ewcod Walker ksl secretary Board Ok
Y 1dcTersefs,) Ca
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-02

IS CLEARED. s. ..s
Steamship Teutona (haT, Taube, Southampton and Ham
sseanlsp Adger Adams Charles.On-spoGrd Tiles
ton L Co.
steamship jamestown, Skinner Norfolk &c-LuAm Hei.
neken.
steamship Parkersbura, Powell, Bslnmore-H D Cromwell
AGO.
steamship Chesapeake Crowen, Portland-H Cromwell
Co.
Ship Winged Racer Trundy Hong Kong-J c JeweH Co.
Bark ATLANTA (Brem), horssmann Bremen--Hennines
Gosirr
bark Ianertne Anderson. Answerp-Fnnch Meincke.,
Meincke.
Brig Balesr, FIle.h, Tampico-shers, king L Co.
Sckr Amy Chase, Brevocr, laguayra Post 4 Small
Schr Biuep, Douglas, Charleston-Dolner Potter.
Schr G BsrTis. Darcy, Winin son--Dollner 3 Potter
Schr Northern Light, Cor son, Wilmington
schr A Rich, Newton, Richmond-vsn Brunt slayht
schr s Lowering, Burt Taunton-Master.
Ship Webster lawrence Liverpool Dec Is with mdse to
Spofcrd 1teaton 4 Go. Is anchored on the bar.
Bar Ilva Durie Naracabo Jan H. with hides &c TO Matt
lNd Phelps Co. Sid In company with schr Ada Nickerson
for New York
Bars Mustang Pennman Port Lavaca Texss Is dAyA with
cottnn DC to McCrcady Mott Co. 1h inst lat q 26 lon So
Brig Empire Miller Cnarlesson with cotton TO Waterman
Dmon Dinon Co. Ths vessel arrived at eoclock morning
Peerless tl'r,, Doe bermuda edaya with mdse. to
: schr Ca,harlne Johnson Pitts, Norfolk, . days.
schr James Lawrence Alien Boston, days. with mdse, 10
steamer Kcnnsbec Hand. Philadelphia
Steamer Westchestcr, jones' Providence.
Arrived Sh Out cioentally oinied)rg SAMSON 1eer
he a. ST Marks Is day with cotton &C. TO Brode Peuos
SAILED.
Steamships Africa r Liverpool; James Adger Charleston;
jamestown, Norfolk, &c; brig Anna Preo,ice AsqnwA
Wind curing the day fresh from NNE.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

According 10 the New York Iribunes views,
Sickles will have no sight for seat in Congress
" hen the test comes That paper says that ne
has published letter in which he announces
that he did not vote for Mr.. MAYNARD as Speaker
to secure South American votes 10 sustain him
in his seat against the claims OF contestant lie
further informs US that his seat Is not contested
and cannot be- for the reason that the time has
long since passed when by law he should have
been notified of the design of Mr.. Williamson to
contest his seat. We suspect the Hon. Daniel
T.. has made two or three serious blunders IN
this letter. IN the first place, We are not aware
that anybody has ever declared that Mr. StckIes
or ANYBODY else was elected to Congress from
the IIId District; and until such declaration is
made there is no incumbent of the Office 20 TO-
tify. If We recOllect Alright, the action OF the
State Cauvassers virtually declared that there
was 30 election at all. In consequence OF that
action. the name Of Mr.. Sickles was omitted
from the regular certificates issued 10 the mem
bers 0. Congress elect from this State, by the
Secretary of State. We do not see that the
calling of his name by the Ceik gives him any
right which he did not have previous to the I'M
authorized action of the Clerk. Until be Is
sworn in and takes his seat in Congress after II
is duly organized according 10 law, there can be
no such declaration as the act of Congress con-
templates In the second place, We do not see
how Mr. Sickles could remain in ignorance OF a
fact OF which every one else vas duly appr.sed,
especially as Mr.. Williamson was in Washington
at the opening Of Congress, and was admitted To
the floor Of the House of Representatives in
consequence OF his claiming to be the legally
elected Representative of the Third Congressional
District We have 10 doubt that Mr.. S:ckles
VIII discover that there is a contestant of his
right TO a seat in Congress, very speedily after a
Speaker is elected-if that event ever happens.
If ha has no better case on the merits than he
appears TO have Oh the technically OF the law,
We apprehend that his career as Congressman
will be of short duration.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10
Difference In Southern Sentiment.

The South is by no means unit upon the alb
sorbing topic Of the day. The Democracy OF
Red River county, Texas, promulgate the follow
ing, as their views:
"ResolreG, That a. citizens Of State in which
Slavery is a recognized policy, and an important
element OF protection and ight OF property,
/. while We should certainly and prompt
" resist any overt act of infringement. We are
opposed to all anticipa,cry declaration all useless
violence of expression. and especially 10 all that
utraism which would desire conflict of rights
as means TO disrupt the Confederacy.
"Rcsotred, That We profess to be couserva-
tiyel national Democrats loving the Union ~
the States "a & compact of brotherhood. the al
lection for which grew with our growth; and,
further, We would maintain that Cuon Tor the
political and social blessings which have resulted
from il, and which will continue to flow from lis
preservation, in the spirit with which We 10 not
allow ourselves 10 doubt /; will be maintained by
the great body Of Just. rejecting, sui patriotic
men, who give tone 10 communities throughout
the Union that We DO not choose To believe that
madcaps or chaiatans, North or South, will be
permitted TO prccipitate difficulties which would
sunder this glorious Con:ederacy, and bring NOR
| al and pecuniary evil upon great masses of men,
incalculable
Rsso'red, That We believe our political
rights aud our prosperity viii be best preserve cd
within the Union as recognised by the CoHsIitu-
ton; aud that We shall adhere 10 this Union,
regardless of the clamor OF aSitators. until We
SIRE forced TO different course 10y positive out
rage of legislation"
On the other hand the Legislature Of South
Carolina,
"Hesolred, unaniaOusly That South Caro-
lina still deferring 10 her Southern. sisters nev-
| eriheless respectfully announces To them that il
is the deliberate judgment Of the General As
| Sembly that the slaveholding States should i'm
medately meet together 10 concert measurns for
united action"
A correspondent of the Baltimore san, from
Alexandria, La says:
Quite a large trade is done here. We ara
not much disposed 10 intcrmedile in politics,
but feel deep interest in what is going ii
Washington. The talk abou, disuuion Is looked
upon as moonshinc. Our people are all first and
foremost for the Union, above and beyond every
other consideration"
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-01-10

GEoGRAPHIcAL.-The y. Y. Tribune states
that letter has been received by the American
Geographical and Statistical Society from Dr. Liv-
ingstone, containing an account of his sxplora-
tons to date several weeks later than the latest
detailed information that has reached England.
DR.. Livingstone had been engaged in surveying
the Shire, branch of the Zimbezi, and had
found the river flowing, for more than hundred
miles, through cUttVu growing region. The
quality Of the plant was 50 good that DR.. Living.
stone did not otter the natives any of the Ameri-
can seeds, with which be had been furnished By
the British government. Tho health of the e1.
pedition had been unusually good, and not sim
gle death bad occurred.