Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-04-13
From the Platte Eagle.
FALLS OF THE WALAMETTE,)
OREGON territOrN, "a. ri, 1888.

OVESOH HIFttO'y, Ott' %4S IOSO' ,
ESTEEMED FREND-ln the outset Of nv
journey here, had great labor and difficult
~, but got along without accident or further
loss than throwing away all had except
my mules. But | arrived here safe, and IN
good health on the 29th Of September Of the
last year. We encamped on the first night
Of our arrival within four miles Of this place,
and on the banks Of the Ctackmus. The
sun went down clear, and it set right, and
felt that was in the right country. When
started for this, did not intend TO stay,
but then knew nothing OF Oregon. But
now tell you friend McLane that nothing
could induce me to leave this country, and
return, for here we have health and every
thing else that can render a reasonable man
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 4 saw
mill on one OF the rock islands in the river.
They have since built large Touring mill.
DR.. Mclaughlin has since also built large
Touring mill, and in place of four houses.
we have now fifty, and before the first nj
May next there will be one hundred. This
may seem strange, but lis no less strange
than true. Lots that was offered for s.,
cannot now I've bought for less than $1,000!
The country improves in like manner, for
every man IN the colony works hard
| There is no new country in the world THAI
| is in such state Of prosperity rs Oregon.
| The main reason is, we have no .fre.,roter
here. Every man pays his debts and oil
are friendly. have been here one sum
mer, aud have had an opportunity OF seeing
trh tha hos
do wish | could send YOU a sample OF the
large pretty white wheat OF this country.
But in fact every thing put into the ground
grows in like manner. There is no coun-
try like this for farmer, nor no place where
man can live so easy. Cattle and hogs
cost nothing for feeding.
! We had meeting on the 4th Of July, n
organize and form a code OF laws; which
was done, and the Iowa laws adopted. All
civil officers and members Of the legislature
! mine in number0 were elected. So. II CH-
Gle Sam won't watch over US, we will do II
ourselves. Many Of your friends are here,
and the people send their thanks through
me to you for your un,irng zeal in behalf
Of 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., and two others, got here on the Attn
INST; Hyde and Dougherty shortly after
Fifty in all have now come in, but the main
body, including the families, though all safe
md sound, are not vet in. Ii the comPa-
MES would start as they should, they could
all get here by the first Of Sept. | hope
YOU will tell them how TO come. Each
man should bring good light wagon; no.
thing in it but provisions, and OF this, four
times the amour, they use 1t home in four
months. Go oxen to the wagons. If
they use the horses they bring in this way
they wont get here. Not one out Of fifty
horses used for draught, has got here
There is no danger from Indians at at oil.
The last company saw none in the noun
tans. Iwould mention that John V. Cush-
ing, OF Newburyport, Mass. has store,
and sends ship here every fall. send
this letter by one that sails for home to-
morrow. My regards 10 all. Tell our friends
not to abandon US. We are few but we
ire Americans.
Your friend,
HUGH BURNS.
To ALLEN M'LEAN, esq.