WESTERN INCIDENTS. OO steamboat, with upper cabin, chimneys, pilot-house, etc., the passer-by pausing unconsciously to hear the bell ring, and the familiar cry of “ All aboard,” before it shall start away. Our wagon, having followed the travelled road, which we were compelled in a great measure to avoid, had ob- tained some distance the start of us; and we did not overtake it until about two Pp. M. Having been in the saddle at least six consecutive hours, we were very glad to dis- mount, and, after unsaddling, watering and picketing our horses, and extending ourselves upon the grass in the shade of the wagon, partake of a lunch which our com- missary (McLain) had made ready for us ; after which a ride of three hours brought us to Virginia Dale, one of the stations of the Overland Stage Company. A NIGHT AT VIRGINIA DALE. This is a most beautiful amphitheatre, surrounded by mountains, with Dale Creek running through the centre; and is near the boundary line between Colorado and Da- kotah. Gen. Dodge here suggested that all the requisites for a good camping ground were at hand, to wit—wood, water, and plenty of grass for our animals; but while the wagon was coming up, I took the liberty of riding forward to the stage ranch; and received the gratifying intelligence that the proprietor was prepared and willing to afford both man and beast very comfortable accommo- dations for the night. Mr. Williams at first objected, saying that he had come out expecting and fully pre- pared to rough it in the mountains, sleep on the ground, &c., and he thought it was about time to try it; but he finally yielded very gracefully ; and, after providing for the comfort of our horses, we soon found ourselves seated OX