The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1844-04-25

INTERESTING DETAILS FROM OREGON.
The following letter. addressed to the editor OF the
Missouri Eagle, from gentleman, H. Burns formerly
of Platte City, and who went out two years since came
by sea, via. Mazatan and Newburypor, Ms
FALLS OF THE WALLEMETTE,
Oregon Territory, October "a, l843,
EsTEEMED FRIEND In the outset ofmy journey here,
had great labor and difficulty, but got along without
accident or1urther loss than throwing away all had
except my mules. But arrived here safe and in good
health, on the 29h Of September OF the last year. We
encanped on the first night of our arrival the bank of
the Clackmus. When Istartedtor this country, did
not intend to stay but then knew nothing of Oregon.
But now tell you friend McL0ne, that nothing could
induce me to leave this country and RETURN for we have
health and every thing else that can render people
happy. When first looked upon the falls here, said
to myself this is the place for me- There was then but
four houses. A company of settlers were building
mill on side of the Rock Islands in the river
They have since built large Touring mill. DR.. Nc
Laughln has, also, since buita saw mill, and very
large Touring mill andinplace Of four houses we have
now 6ity and before the first OF May next there will be
100. This may strange, but it is true. Lots that
was offered for 5 cannot now be bought for one thou
sand dollars! The country improves in like mannar,
for every man in the colony works hard There is
new country in the world thai in such state OF pros
perity as Oregon The main reason Isl we have no fire
water here. have been here one summer, and have
had an opportunity ofseeing the harvest which was the
best ever saw. do wish could send you sample
of the large pretty white wheat of this country But in
fact every thing put in the ground grows in like
ner There is no country like this fol- farmer, nor no
place where man can live so easy.
We had meeting on the 'fourh of July to organ
ize and form code oflaws, which was done, and the
Iowa laws adopted All civil officers, members of the
Legislature nine in number, elected So if Uncle
Sam don't watch over u.s. we will do yourselves. Ma
ny ofOur friends here and people, send their thanks
through me to you for your untiring zeal in behalf o
Oregon. Send on your little eagle" to Washington
and peck away at the enemies of Oregon
A word for the last company. Young Rogers, the
printer son of Peter Rogers, Esq, anltwo others, go
here on the 4th inst~Hyde and Doughcrty, shortly af
ter. lftke company would start as they should they
could all get here by the 1st OF September. hope you
will tell them how to come Each man should bring
good light wagon nothing in it but provisions, and Of
uie iou tllles 'he dihou' 'Hey uS0 az hoh@ !" io"
months They should dispose of-bum all their ole
stuff which is fit for nothing on this journey butto breal
the wagons and kill the animals Good oxen, to tht
wagons If they use the horses they bring in this way
they wont get here Not one out Of fifty has got here
horses used for draught. There is no danger from In
dians, at all. Thelast company saw none in the noun
tains would mention that John NJ Gushing, of New
buryport has store here, and sends ship here every
fall send this letter by one who sails for home to-
morrow. Myregards to all. Tell our friends not tc
abandon u.s. We are few, butwe are Americans.
Your friend,
HIGH RIIRNS