Date: 1870
During the present year, I have scarcely heard of a case of fever in the whole country.  The timber of Oregon is indeed most superior, and constitutes a large por tion of its wealth ; and we have not only the tallest, finest timber in the world, but we have everywhere water power to any desirable extent, suitable for propelling all kinds of machinery .  The soil of this country is most excellent, and can be prepared and cultivated with less labor than that of any other country.