The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-16
ms...g. or Gov. Lane, Of Oregon r.rr,,.rv.

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OF the territorial governor,
After brief and well-exmessed sauiatory. the gov.
eTnor says:
Widely separated and posed as are our people bv
son Of the great extent OF country which thew a..
scattered, pence and harmony with the natives OF VIA
importance the security and success OF our set.emsa
the of humanity requires that should always
courage relations Of the most friendly character with ON
The Cayuse nation remain UNPUBLISHED for the MASSAGE
AT Wallapue, but the whole tribe will be held
choy and horrible aair given up punishment
fine regiment troops commanded by officers who have d.
route for Oregon and may be expected to arrive Sy en-
middle OF September viii then be in the power Of G
government to make this tribe accountable for their wron
doing, and you that government viii ny
A party Of the Shey-wamsh and Snogualmick tribe,
recently made an attack on the Hudson's Bay Com
panys fort Nlsqualy. in which difficulty an America
citizen unfortunately killed shall hold these trbs,
until the guilty shalt have been punished
the intention OF the gallant officer in command of M
forces in Oregon toestabsh garrison of one com
pany on Puges Sound for protection Of the
in that quarter that no of any farther o
rage In that section need be entertained 4
had the qualification, while visit the falls Of thu
Columbia, 70 bring about peace, at the request OF M
chief of the Yachamans between that tribe and the Wa
Wallas, who Were at that time engaged in war Thee
tribes also the tribes that visited the Cowlz and
Pugefs Sound, pleased find friendly toward ms
and, well the tribes bordering the Wilame,,e and
Surrounded as many OF the tribes and bands now are I b
the Whites whose arts oil civilization by destroying the NJ
crime, the exagnishment Of their tile by pareba aaa
and the locating them in dstri, removed from The settle
ments, Is measure Of most vital importance to them h.
deed the of humanity calls loudly for their remo
from causes and influences fatal to their existence Thu
measure is one Of equal interest 10 our people H
would therefore, call your attention TO the proprey m,
Congress upon this interesting subject.
The Governor then enlarges, moderately, upon ,h
natural advantages OF Oregon-the fertility OF her sol
her nexhsasbIe forests her failing streams
coal; her immense river 1.-THE Columba) navgable ID
many miles for vessels Of the largest class and with
entrance BY no means SO dangerous has been epo
&c
He then proceeds as follows:
Congress has made appropriation for the erection
light houses at Cape Disappointment and New Dungenea
It the mouth OF the Columbia and he approaches 10 A.
Ioria. aiaA5ssHa 4sGlI. ID
consequences OF the high price of labor BY on
proximity to the gold mines OF California would the.
ore respectfully advise you smoriaze Congress on ii,
md facts Of the case and showing that the early complete
y these contemplated improvements is Of vital interest
Puges sound is known to be one of the safest and b
iarbos in the world II affords fine ship navigation ino
am happy 10 know that many OF our people who hau
been 70 the mines returning to their homes and farm
and Il Is 2 be hoped satisfied and determined 10
main and renew their farming aad other paiions tn
gold excitement occasioned the absence OF large pan
our lasoring population; mary OF them had tailed to %
he crops will fall short of an average one But there i
doubt that with the grain hand there will be sufce
supply for home consumption
We have good believe that the
TO California; IN consequence OF the gold nina
will 10 short time result in adding 50 largy . our
viii be doubled in the twelve months The health
,lmats rich and beautiful valleys q Oregon, viii doub
ess induce many OF them TO seek home aros
as She win thus be benefited by those mines equal
with her sister territory. 's.s |
sod dust have been brought into Oregon since their dis
,ovrry s,tA"sst5
estimates and Otherwise the expense OF the late Car
Use war may be set down at about one hundred and
y thousand dollars.
The Justice OF the war; and the good conduct of the cit
ens in promptly turning out in the defence Of their
ry entitle them not only 70 the good opinion Of govn
he expense Of the war 1t for You 10 take such STEM
n your wisdom may seem best, to ascertain the exa
ind to lay the subject before Congress- with request M
hey make the just and proper appropriation. /
In regard to donations of land the people of Oregon hal
ong been kept In suspense. They believe that the hih
he government is virtually pledged to grant oi and
The Immediate attention Of Congress should be- esisd
he subject and their early and favorable attention
luesed.
The necessity of good roads, in aiding the settlement
veil as In promoting the present aud future prospery
he country, is too msniiest TO require illustration.
her improvements may facilitate intercourse bewss
he different sections of the country far as IL MAY
d. A good road leading from wslIa.WaIIa 70 Pag
ound one from Chehales to some point on the Columb
nd another from the Fail, Of the Columbia the valley
military point Of view, and viii doubtless be coos,
red BY our goysrnnent Their attention in proper
The attention OF the Legislature is earnestly called
he necessity OF providing an adequate revenue Also
ne better arrangement OF the statute laws now loos a.
elective. Alsoto the important subject OF educaD,
W the law OF Congress, sections 10 and &c, in eva
ownship, are reserved for school purposes. when N
ands are surveyed liberal and wise provisions fru
which the governor hopes the best results. He says