Weekly national intelligencer., 1847-12-11

in Oregon bill for this purpose passed the House Of Re
presensves on the 10th January last by Of 1873 35
II failed IN the Senate, not am firmly convinced, from
any want OF disposition the part Of the msory 10 provide
government Tor that interesting portion of the Republic but
because other urgent and important business connected with
the Mexican did allow the necessary time before the
close OF their short session. discuss and perfect details
For this alone was laid upon the table on the day
Congress finally adjourned
1t is the intention Of the President in his message Con-
gress in December next TO reteate the recommendations in
regard TO Oregon contained in his last annual message No
doubt Is entertained that Congress will eary period after
their meeting, territorial government for Oregon
extend over our laws relating trade and intercourse with
the Indian tribes establish and make liberal
grants OF land to those bold and patriotic pioneers who, amidst
great pvaon and Dangers have established their settlements
upon the soil.
An earnest Of this is afforded by the recent act carrying into
effect the recommendations Of the President regards
the extension Of Post Office laws and the grant Of mail
facilities 10 our fellow citizens in Oregon This will appear
from aceTted copy, furnished you of part of the first
ecton and of the econd SIXTH and seventh sections of the
act approved 3D. March, ls47 ssto establish certain post
routes and Tor other purposes. am authorized by the Post
master General TO you that all the provisions contained
in these sections will be carried into effect with little delay
as possible
Thus you will perceive that the have already been
provided Tor the conveyance Of public information and private
correspondence amongst citizens in Oregon themselves
and between them and the citizens Of States and Terrific
res east of the Rocky Mountains.
BESIDES the late Congress- their first session. by the act
oNlueu raising regiment OF mount
ed emen for the express purpose of aordng pas
sage through the intervening Indian territory emgrans
their way TO Oregon, and for the establishment of military
posts along the route for their protection.
The people OF Oregon may assured that the Govern
ment and people Of the United States will never abandon
them, or prove unmnduI Of their welfare. We have given
sufficient pledge OF this determination by the zeal and firm
with which, throughout quarter OF century, Just
right to that territory steadiasy maintained against the
claims OF Great Britain, until at last the question was finally
adjusted between the two Powers by the treaty of June 1876
That treaty has secured to the whole territory the
nent south of the parallel of 49, and this we shall
abandon.
Wefee the deepest interest in the prosperity of the people of
Oregon Their brethren this side of the Rocky Mountains
gard them with affection and with hope We can perceive
the not distant future, glorious States of this Con-
ederacy spngng into existence the shores of the North
ern PacifcSates composed of our knded-of peo-
pie speaking language governed by institutions
mlar those which secure our own happiness and extend
the blessings OF regon liberty, and law that vast
region. Their and intercourse with the other
States Of the Union will confer mutual benefits on all parties
concerned and will bind them us, and US them in bonds
of reciprocal interest and affection durable than adamant
Science has discovered and enterprise fast establishing,
means Of inercommuncaton rapid that at distant day
journey from New York to Oregon will be accomplished in
less time than employed lin travelling from that city
to New Orleans and important will be communicated
by telegraph with the velocity of lightning. Their foreign
with the west coast of America, with Asia and the
Isles of the Pacific will sail under the protection Of our COM
flag, and cannot fail to bear back wealth in abundance
In the time, shall watch over their growth with
parental care.
The President will direct vessels of war to visit their
ports and harbors often practicable, and afford them
all the protection which they may require and Congress-
doubt not will at this session provide for them terrific
rial government suited to their wishes and their wants
Yours, very respectfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN,
Secretary ef Siate.
To JoHS NJ. SHIvELY, Esq,
-4Ppointed Deputy Postmaster at astoria,
Oregon Territory.