Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1845-12-11

OREGON.-m the House of Representa-
lives on wednesday, Hon. G. J. INoERsoLI.
presented a memorial toCongress adopted ut
mass meeting ot the settlers. They speak
OF the difficulties OF their position. unprotect-
ed from Indians, a part of their territory claim
ed by a naughty foreign government and
exposed To danger on every side. They state
that they have, under the pressure OF these cir
cumstances, formed government OF their
own. They describe the natural character and
resources ot their country, which they say is
1.-THE most magnificent dwelling place marked
out 10y God Tor mans abode The necessity
oi the coast To our Pacific trade, and indeed all
the advantages which the possession would
confer, are very forcibly set forth. The mem
ORAL says that the nature of the access to the
country is greatly misunderstood, and that the
Rocky Mountains arc but the ridge of double
Inclined plane OF very gradual ascent, present
ing IN themselves little more obstruction than
| u corniield."
After thus setting forth their situation. re-
sources, wants and prospects, they conclude
thus:-- N Ny A
| Such is the country which your memorialis,s
have come to settle and add To the conIcderacy
so large III extent 80 important in positions
81 fertile in soil, oil 50 genial climate, AMI oil
such Indispensable value 10 the rest of the
| Union.
! That they may secure to themselves and the
nation country so valuable, and advantages
so brilliant, your memorialists pray the nation
al Congress to establish distinct territorial
government, to embrace Oregon and its ada
| cent ssaCoasts.
! They pray that the lands Of the Wallamette
valley. and other necessary portions, NAV be
surveyed, and surveyors and land officers be
appointed and locatcdat convenient points.
| They pray that donations, of lands NAV be
made, according To the faith pledged by the
passage Oft law through the United States
Senate, at the second session of the 9th Con-
grcss, entitled IA bill to authorize the ador-
ton oi measures Tor the occupation and settle
ment OF the Territory of Oregon, for extending
certain portions ot the laws of the u. States
over the same, and for other purposes"
! That navy yards and marine depots NAV be
established upon the river Columbia, and up-
on Pugetts sound, and naval force adequate
to our protection be kept permanently i'm the
adjacent seas.
That public mail be established, TO arrive
and depart monthly from Oregon city aud In
dependence, and such other local mail routes
be established asare essential TO the Wallu-
mctte country and other settlements tiNf
( They pray Tor the establishment Of such
commercial regulations as may enable us Ia
trade IN our own territory at least on am equal.
ity with nonresident foreigner.
Fer adequate means ot protection from the
numerous Indian tribes which surround us; for
the purchase OF territories which they are will
ing TO sell; aud for agents with authority TO re-
Sulatc intercourse between whites and Indians
and between Indian tribes.
That tall the overland routes may be thorough
ly surveyed, and protection given to emigrants
coming to us.
We pray that the star-spangled banner may
be planted in, and unturlcd over, this territory
aud kept standing and floating over it in a
manner worthy the dignity and power of the
nation.
And your memorialists will ever pray, &c.
hcSotred, That the above memorial be refer
red to the next general assembly of Oregon. TO
be by them transmitted to the Congress of the
United States.