Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1845-1851, 1845-06-07
oregon Elnigrants.

VI
and Pilot of the Oregon emigrants assembled in tn
vicinity OF independence. MIR. A. is said to be ever
way competent to the important post which has bee
assigned him. The Expositor says:
From present evidence, suppose that not les
than from two to three thousand people are congre
eating at this point previous to their start upon TIN
prairie, which will be on or about tic 10th of MAY
The number going out this year greatly exceed
any previous year. Many are going out with the
families stock and slaves. great many of the OF
farmers In the upper part of this State have sold of
their farms, and have Joined the emigrants There is
a decided Improvement In the character of the emf
grants this year. They generally men of respec-
liability and good standing in the communities in
which they have heretofore lived, and they carry with
them not only the necesares, but many Of the luxu-
ries Of life. The Expositor thus describes the style
In which some of the emigrants are going out
ION looking out at the passing train, among
the foremost, very comfortable covered wagon, one
Of the sheets is drawn aside, there is an extremely
nice looking lady seated inside, very quietly sewing
the bottom of the wagon is carpeted there two
three chairs and at end there is bureau,
mounted by mirror various articles of ornament
and convenience hang around the sldes-a perfect
prairie boudoir. Blessed be woman Shedding light
and happiness whereer she goes with her, the wild
prairie will be paradise
THAT fine manly fellow riding along by the side of
the wagon, and looking in pleasantly, Is doubtless
the ladys husband almost envy him.
"But they're past and now comes team after team,
each drawn by six or eight stout oxen and such dr-
vers positively Of Anak not one Of them less
than six feet two in his stockings. Whoo ha Go
1t BOYS. We're In perfect Oregon fever
''Now comes ON stock Of every description chill
dren, niggers, horses, mules, and oxen, and
there TO be 10 end to them"
A meeting of the emigrants was held at the Rock
Spring, the 26th of April at which resolutions for
the government of the party adopted.
REPORT COMMITTEE DRAFT
We, the undersigned. forming. une eddy The Oregon Emil
grating party individually bind aud pledge ourselves faith
fully and implicitly obey and abide by the following rules
and regulations:
ist The officers controlling the company shall be fol-
shall be chosen by meDry of the ems ating
party captain one lieutenant three Judges thee nspec-
tors ami sergeant TO each quad.
3D. The captain sh,ll hive absolute control the dis
cipne and police oil the company shall direct the move
select the regulate the distances to be
elled day prcsc lie the time and If forming
the camps; and superinend aud dect all ether officers
the Discharge of their duties.
3d. The lieutenant shall be under the orders of the cap
ard hall take his place, when ordered by him. dur
ing his absence.
4h shall be the duty of the judges to take cognizance
OF all crimes and mIsdemeanors and punish in accordance
with their judgment and discretion.
5th II shall be the duty Of the inspectors 10 take
examine the outfit and equipments OF each emiganr and
report all fully provided for the expedition
No one shall be allowed TO Sia WITH remain In oil join the
company, unless approved by the inspectors.
9Th IL shall be the duy of the 10 each guard,
20 superinteni the guard which he placed;
report captain who be found asleep dur
ing their time Of Standing guard and TO wake up the next
sergeant as his Of guard G pireS.
It'll Each individual shall share equally the guard duties
The Captain and pilot ocio' being only exempt flom
standing day quad.
Sth. In addition what usually known crimes and
nsdemeanos, would respectfully suggest being
found asleep quad considered offence of deep
magnitude punished judges in such
their reason and judgment may dictate.
9th. II shall he considered m>deneanor to discharge
pistol within 81 yards Of camp except OF
tack approach "f enemy.
10TH We would suggest the propey Of the captain hav
ing Discretionary power. any he may deem
gences IL the require, draft of pioneers,
who shall keep advance Of the eampex mime aud select
the tIai-ani make road Sd pioneers, when duty,
be exempt f.om standing guard
iih. At the time Of eschng Buffalo range hunters shall
be ected for he purpose Of killing Buffalo the camp
j. supplied with meat, then any may hunt at his
discretion.
l2th. In of crime mi>demeanor being commit
ted ofenir shall be complained If the captain
shall order such offender under arrest 10 be tiled by the
judsss
18Th All officers hold their office for month"; unless
Reelected
I4th. Loose stock driven in the Of the wagons.
Is h. We would IL indI>pensaby Necessary that
each every person should be furnished with least
months provision every male IA years old with
good gun four pounds OF powder and eight pounds Of lead
i. NJ. ADAMS,
JAMES TAYLOR,
4. A. ADA,aS,
Committee 20 a. laws.
The time Of taking up the line of Mach for Oregon
fixed on the 5lh Of May.