Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1848-12-21

the necessary provisions could be made Shortly
before it was ready TO march, it was arrested by
the provision oil the Act passed by Congress on
the last day OF the last session, which directed that
all non comm ssioned officers musicians or pri |
Yates, in the regiment, who had been in service,
be discharged. the effect OF this provision was 10
disband the rank and file Of the regiment; and be.
lore their places could be filled by recruits, the
season had so far advanced that it was impossible
10 proceed until the opening Of next spring.
In the month OF October last, the accompany.
ing communication was received from the Cover
nor OF the temporary government Of Oregon. Civ
ing information OF the continuation Of the Indian
disturbances and Of The destitute and delenceless
condition Of the inhabitants. Orders were imme
diately Transmitted to the commander OF our squad
ron in the pacific, to despatch 10 their assistance
part Of the navy on that station, TO furnish them
with arms and ammunition. and 10 continue 10
give them such AID ard protection as the navy
could afford, until the army could reach the coun.
try.
1t is the policy OF humanity, and one which
has always been pursued by the United States TO
cultivate the good will Of the Aboriginal tribes OF
the continent, and 10 restrain them from making
war and INDUCING in excuses, by mild means
rather than by force. That this could have been
done with the tribes in Oregon, had the Territory
been brought under the government OF our laws
at an early period, and had suitable measures
been adopted by Congress, such as now exist in
our intercourse with the other Indian tribes, with
in our limits cannot be doubted. Indeed, the i'm.
mediate and only cause Of existing hostility OF
the Indians Of Oregon, are represented TO have
been the long delay OF the United States, in max.
ing to them some trfng compensation in such ar.
ticles as they wanted for the country now ocou
pied by our emgrants, which the Indians claimed
and over which they formerly roamed. The com.
pensation had been promised 10 them by the tenn.
porary Government established in Oregon, but its
(ulfment had been postponed from time to time,
for nearly two years, whilst those who made had
been anxiousy awaiting for Congress TO estab
fish Territorial Government over the country.
The Indians became at length distrusrul OF their
good faith, and sought redress by plumber and
massacre, which finally led 10 the present Difficult
ties. A few thousand dollars in suitable presents
as compensation for the country which had been
taken possession OF by our citizens, would have
satisfied the Indians and have prevented the war.
A small amount distributed, it is confidently be.
eved, would restore quiet. In this Indian war,
our lellow>citizens OF Oregon: who have been
compelled 10 take the field in their own defence,
have performed valuable military services, and
have been subjected 10 expenses which have fall.
en- heavily upon lhem so justice demands that
provision should be made by Congress, TO cons
pensate them for their services, or 10 refund 10
them the necessary expenses which riley have in .
CURED.
repea! the recommendation heretofore made
10 Congress, that provision be made for the sp
pointment OF suitable number OF Indian Agents
10 reside among The tribes OF Oregon, and that a
small sum be appropriated to enable these agents
TO cultivate friendly relations with them Ifthi.
be done, the residue oil small military force will
be all that will be necessary 10 keep them in
check and preserve peace.
recommend that similar provisions be made
as regards the tribes inhabitng Northern Texas
and New Mexico, California, and the extensive
region lying between our settlements and posses.
sons as The more effective means OF preserving
peace upon our borders, and within the acquired
territory.
The Secretary Of the Treasury will in his ans
nual report, exhibit a highly satisfactory state.
ment Of the condition OF the Finances.
The imports OF the fiscal year ending on the
Both OF June last were OF the value OF 1854 977,
S76, OF which the amount exported was $2l,>
l28010, leaving Sl33, SAG, 500 in the country
for domestic nse.
The value Of the exports for the same period
was 5 l54, 0S2, l3l, consisting OF domestic pros
ductions. amounting to 1882, 904, l3l, and $2l,
128, OlO unsold Of foreign articles.
| The receipts into the Treasury for the same
period exclusive OF loans, amounted 10 S25 1885,
| $50 So, OF which there was derived from customs
$50 10000 80; from sales Of public lands
81, 32S, 642 90; and from miscellaneous and in
cident8l sources, S35l ,037 OF.