The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-06-02


Voence snd raPine, will require we fear more strength
nm we possess We deficient in many of the grand
'' Vi war, such as men, arms, and treasure; for
i o" sole reliance is on the government OF the United
states we have the right expect your aid and YOU are
N justice bound extend it, For although we are sepa-
a.ed rom our native land by range of mountains whose
oiy attitudes are maniled in snow although three
housahd miles (nearly two-lhrds of which is a bowling
wld) lie between and the federal capital yet our heart
IRE unaenated from the land Of birth our love for the
rec and nohe institutions under which our fortune to
oe born and nurured remains unabated In short we are
dmeieans still, residing in country which the gov
eminent OF the United States have the sole and acknowl-
'dged right of sovereignty and under
we have the right claim the benefit of laws and pro-
ection.
Your memoralists would avail thems of this oppor-
UNITY to invite your attention other subjects of deep and
vial Interest to the citizens of this territory The
our compact formed between the citizens republic and
the subjects and official representatives of nonarchy
nch that the ties OF political union could be drawn so
closely as TO produce that stability and strength sufficient
form an efficient government. This union between the
democrats OF repnbc and wealthy aristocrstc subjects
of monarchy could not be formed without reserving to
themselves the right of allegiance to their respective gov
ernments
Political jealousy and strong party feeling have tended to
hwart and render impotent the of government from
It's very nature weak and inefficient In establishing
nlar form OF government and creating tribunals for the adj
nsent of the rights OF individuals and the prevention
punishment of crime, debt has accumulated which
though an Insignificant amount your memoralsts de
wise of liqu dating. The revenue laws from MOI
being properly executed while they burdensome
classes of citizens and sections of country wholly
dsregaded by others; and whole counties which, for
mericu strength equal TO any in the Territory, and fully
participating in all The advantages of compact have
never contributed any assistance in bearing the common
burden.
To obedience mporary government would
destroy the great OBJ ect which called it into exist
ence-he peace and harmony Of our country. Al,xousy
looking forward that happy period when should again
ha nnHp the nf InnHna a,rI,,
have rather endeavored maintain peace by fubear
than to command obedience by force hoping thar
the dangers and difficulties TO be apprehended from do
nestle discold and from the savages around u.s. would be
postponed until became acknowledged people, and
under the protection of our mother country.
The OF your honorable body in regard the lands
in Oregon would seem to justify the expectation that lib
eral grants would be made citizens yet the uncer-
tanty OF our tide and the uneasness which is felt upon
this subject urges to press upon your attention
Our citizens before leaving their homes in the United
States for Oregon have had the strongest inducements held
out by Congress to settle in this country and their just
pecations will be short OF liberal donation of
land.
On the subject of filling the Offices that will be created in
the OF the extension Of the jurisdiction Of the United
States this territory memoallsts would respect
fully represent that the pioneers of the American popu-
iaton in this country the present citizens of Oregon
strong claims upon the patronage of the general govern
nenr and that it would be gratifying have them filed
by feiowczens; but as few of equally deserving
number enjoy this mark of appreciation OF parent
republic, and in view of peculiar and difficult situation
it is the opinion ofyour memonalists that IL will be better
for the future prosperity OF our country and that the gea
ofthe people will with them, requesting
that Important and responsible offices created heresuch
the Office of governor and the several udgeships-
should be filled with of the best talent and APP
proved integrity, without regard their present location
lit be at all the intention of our honored parent spread
her guardian wing her and daughters in Oregon
she surely will refuse do it now when they
Cling with all the ills ola weak and temporary government
and when perls daily thickening them and
pre- pairing to burst upon their heads.
When the ensuing summers shall have dspeed the
snow from the mountains, shall look with glowing hope
and restless anxiety for the coming of your laws and
The accompanying documents will afford additional in
formation concerning of the subjects of which we
have spoken.
To insure the speedy conveyance of these papers to the
federal government your memorasts have elected Joseph
L. Meek, esq, special messenger to the and
specuiy ask your honorable body make him such
pensation therefor as you deem right And your
morialists W i'll ever pray, &c.
ROBERT NEWELL, Speaker
Attest CALVIN w. Cook, Clerk.
The TROUBLES IN OREGoN.-The President in a mes
sage to Congress- has called attention 10 the amentabe
Geographic despatch Of the principal events which have
occurred and have had on hand Tor several days the fol
lowing fuller account from the St Louis Republican Its
importance will justify its publication now, and the
count will be read with painful interest Butt PATRIOT
| The intelligence comes by Mr. Joseph L. Meek bearer
of dispatches from the loo al of Oregon
government at Washington. He is Fastening gov-
enment solicit aid for the citizens of Oregon between
whom and the Surrounding Indians sangunary has
| been commenced.
On the 18th of December last Gov Abernetly transmit
ted to the legislature OF Oregon (Which had convened
the month"; special message, announcing Kay
use Indians had committed horrible the mis-
sionary establishment of Dr. Whitman, and recommending
prompt action IN the matter Accompanying the
were several letters detailing the incidents of this hord
buchery from which it appears that DIR. Whitman his
aniabe and accomplished lady, with other persons
have fallen victims to the fury Of these savages
who appear 10 have been instigated this appalling
by hoid suspicion which had taken possession OF their
superstltous minds, in consequence OF the number
deaths from dysentery and measles that Dr. Whitman
silently working into the destruction of their tribe by adj
mnierlng poisonous drugs under the sembance OF sau
| tary medicines
DIR. Whitman had been laboring necessarily since the
appearance OF the measles and dysentery among his Indian
converts to relieve their sutferngs and sucn has been
the reward of his generous iabors.
The names OF the parties thus ruthessly murdered
as follows. Dr.. Whitman Mrs Whitman, Mr.. rogers Mr.
Hoffman, Mr.. Sanders (schoomaster) Mr.. Marsh, John
Sager Francis Sager, Vouths) Mr. Kimbail Mr. Gelen,
Mr. Bewey, Mr. Young, jr Mr.. Sales, M Hail Supposed
cape and reached Vancouver but unwiso enough to
attempt to get To the lower country which he
was not hea Of except that the Indians reported he
| had been killed
Another letter, dated Fort Nez Perces Dec 80 mentions
that the Intelligence had been received by this Mr
Ha-so that IT appears he escaped after all The writer
| (Alr McBenn) proceeds:
~ Immediately determined sending my interpreter
and DR.. Whitmans find out the truth and
If possible TO rescue Mr. Mansan's sons. and any
the survivors Before the interpreter had proceeded
way the two boys were met their way hLer escorted
by Nicholas and Finayit having been previously SETH I'd
among the Indians that these boys should be killed
the American and children. Telouuot is the
chief who recommended this m easure