The New York herald., 1846-03-04
City Intslligence.

City Intelligence.
LECTURE on ORRooN.-A very interesting lecture on
Oregon was given evening at Croton Hail. BY Mr.
Charles saxton, gentleman who has lived i0r some
Fellow cizens-At the earnest solicitation OF many
citizens Of New York have consented to deliver lee
ture on Oregon A few years ago ] started from Mis-
lIth Of May commenced march; we were divided
into small companies; when night came on we campsd
trip; somemes we passed through hundreds Of buffalo
until arrived at Fort Laramee; here the nrst
ed snSy this
dsnce Rock and struck the waters tending to the
Pacific and soon arrived at Soda Springs, whore We
lived few weeks, luxurating soda water and Rocky
Mountain sheep. On the 2sth of November arrived
at the mouth Of the Columbia having performed jour
BY India.s and in good health. We had ssvs.
raj marriages and births on our journey ! went to
Oregon city and found about 900 houses Before
tering upon description of this beautiful coun-
try 1t may not be improper to inform you that 1t ex-
snas On non .p.d;,o a. ia s1Sn
valley Of the Willamette. Here, found second Eden
The soil and climate are most luxurious. ascended the
Waamstts river bank and crossed at the forks
to the other saw hsmlock maple and many other hns
trees which do not have in this part Of the country
see prairie II rising 1000 feet, from which you
survey the surrounding country, where the grass !:
found the Legislature session In is4A this had It's
rs session, and laws passed for the govern
%:ei S: u:
sccompIishsd By the intrigue Of the Hudson Bay Com
pany. Ths population Of Oregon is about Sooo-nine
persons in the employ Of the Hudson Bay Company =
There about 10000 Indians in the territory. The
to declare themssivs; independent Of TIE United States
Several Of them agreed but many of us finally per-
vide ~. oseron territory at 20 deg as Ssy had Sesn
told BY the Hudson Bay Company and they did not
coed It has been observed by many who have explor-
not to be found in any other country In the same la
tuds At ae deg the mercury sefdoms tails below the
The rains generally commence in November, and con
tinue TO the lst Of April when benign spring opens
Fort Vancouver is the grand depot of the Hudson Bay
Company II is the north side Of the river about Ave
miles above its junction with the Willamette Tho fort
well fortified and here the Indian. from al part, Of the
every tribe. The Hudson Bay Company Is one of the
most powerful monoPolie: in the world Their immense
American enterprise Df. McLoughin, Prssd.nt Of the
out any valid right When it was rst settled he came
there and said was his, and that he should consider
veysd and called i his This was formerly called wsla.
mette Falls There is greater weter.powsr here
sss.Ssd
aged by government to settle there. every town site,
oy sss Of Dr.
Columbia. which had Americans initials upor H. be
thrown into the river and put him in irons
and send him board aBrsh ship he did not move off
The soil in the Willamette Valley almost melts nth it,
richness Corn and potatoes grow there as well az
duced The woods abound in game and the lakes and
rivers in Ash The horses the finest in the world
going to Oregon to 20 by water and that no
man should 60 there unless he had given up all idea OF
marrying Unmarried females are 50 scarce oregoa
lat sixteen) repealed, and the time altered to
twelve, "a fine chance, this. for grls) Mr.. s. con:
Oregon, up 10 81 40. He also spoke in no measured
terms Of the tyranncal encroachments OF the Hudson
and called upon the United State. to enact
laws which shall protect them Mr. saxtons lecture
oIry mors could not h.V" heard Il We hope how
ever, it may be repeated.
TIE AMERIcAN AGRICULTURAL AssocIArIoN.-This
association whose present and ultimate there
very general interest manifested hold their regular
monthly meeting at the Historical Socety Rooms, Uni
vsr.ity Buildings this evening at q o'coca ccL Ed.
which. in ITSELF il a very interesting subject Dr. D. p
Gardner will also readia paper the rotation of crops
that there is to be mass meeting" in the Park tcmor
row afternoon at O'Clock. in order to give public ex.
preston Of In regard to the recent conviction
The wKATHEa.-The Thermometer sprung up
sderably between Monday, at noon and yes erday At
the same time The sun was out quite warm and plea
ssit, that it seemed considerably like spring A
general thaw seemed to have commenced The guttsrs,
being filed with ice and snow. would not allow the
over the pavement This win about spoil the slsghing
in the city although noticed great number Of per-
sons enjoying 1t yesterday.
~ Of c. Korner Co., corner Of Thomas street
and West Broadway. Damage but trihing
SUNDAY OMSIsvsEs-Why do not some Of enter
conveniences on Sundays during the hours when it
would not interfere with divine service Many per.
and children entirely OF from the privilege
of attending distant churches Whatever contributes
~.s s the o
ETY. and there seems to be no reason why the many In
their public conveyances should Inot enjoy privilege
confined to those who are fortunate enough to be
enabled to do 80 in their private carriages.
Txr CASE OF CAPTAIN LupLow.-The grand jury be-
fore whom bills Of indictment were laid charging Capt
them to Judge Belts yesterday 1t is understood that
msori Of the jury was for nndng true BILL and that
two or three Of their fellows dissented
An INCIDENT IN the SuPrRioR Contributing the
trial Of the before Judge Oakley ysssrday in the
Superior Court, Of the jurors, CLAUS Cason
Honor The Judge granted him this permission at the
same time sdmonishng him to return early posi-
more than an hour yet the failed to sp ear
By consent Of counsel the cause proceeded with,
and in isw moments the juror returned and took his
cular had happened in his absence He was soon how:
ever sppred BY fellow juror that he had been nned
dollars for his having advocated the popular princ
pie Of the largest liberty to the largest number" His
vsage at this announcement, became somewhat elonga
possession and squanmity of temper and will probably
resnd this as sufficient sdmonition for the future
IxAuouaATIoN BALL.-The grand ball in honor Of the
Inauguration Of James X Polk, comes on night at
Tammsny Hall Tho committee Of arrangements is
very large and composed Of many Of most respect
able citizens, and sll the tickets are sold II viii,
no doubt be one Of the most brilliant es Of the
son Ex.Prssidsnt Van Buren, and other distinguished
individuals will be present.
soIRxr IN BRoons SrRrEr.-Ths Slifs Of fashion.
able society, both French and American, had a rare
treat in the reunion the evening of the Gath ult a
the magnificent mansion Of one OF our most highly es
teemed French merchants was our happy lot to be
among the favored recipients Of his hospality that
enjoy ing. for the frst time the opporu
nifty Of study characteriscs Of the two greatest
nations Of globe in contact developed under the
genial influences Of highly select and truly aristocrat
ic ball Our host known in this city for many years az
favorits specimen of the true gentleman. as well
account Of his afAbty of department in the social
for strict proby in the commercial relations Of life had
provided most bounfuliy for the occasion did his
efforts to promote happiness Of his guests lack
sistance from seyera members Of his family Nobly