The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-07-24

MESSAGE OF 1nE eovEnNon-AD ADJOURNMENT OF !

MESSAGE OF The GoyERNOR-ADJoURNNENr OF THE
EoIsLATuRE-GoLbEs DISCOVERIES
We have the Spectator late the 3oth ultino.
The Legislative Assembly have been called together
by Gev, Lane They met on the 9th Of May. GA the
next day the two Houses, by joint csmnittee ln-
form the Governor that they ready TO receive
any communication he night please to make and At
two O'Clock Of the day he delivered the message
We extract the most important parts
Soon after entering upon the duties OF my once,
adopted such ~ in Judgment were neoes-
sary and proper TO secure Tue pun,snsens y. t,o
Cayuse Indians who murdered DR.. whitman family
and others availing myself Of every opportunity TO
make known to the tribe that those concerned in that
horrible NUT be given up for trial. and IL
found guilty be punished according 20 tue laws OF our
country; that other could they their
ton which would lead to their total destruc
tion; that in could not discriminate between
the innocent ard the guilty that they knew the muir
and must deliver them to be tried and dealt
with MS above speched then the Cayuse should have
peace and not till thea.
After much consultation among themselves, they
concluded 10 comply with my demand aud about the
last OF February L received a letter of Mr. Mclean
the gentleman having charge OF the Hudsons Bay
Compsny's fort at Wsla Wslla, informing that II
small force could be sent to take charge OF the muir
derers they would be given up.
At that time, Col Loring, commanding rifle reg-
ment absent official business at Pugets Sound
and the regiment aim t bro ken up by desertion
scarcely leaving sufficient force to guard the public
property. Under such circumstances, no force couid
be sent 20 the Cayuse country Major Tucker; com
mandng, made known the condition Of the regiment
whereupon concluded to pursue the deserters and
accordingly proceeded up the country, accompanied
by Lieut. Lane who detailed to go with funds to
eubsist such OF citizens would join in the expo
dtion and much graft ied to say that they rea
Oily turned out to the number OF some twenty, which
| was deemed quite sufficient although many others
wished TO ge The trip as you know was successful
as could reasonably expect; between sixty and &C.
| venty Of the deserters were brought back.
As our expedition was on its return had the plea
sure OF meeting Col. Loring ia the Umpqua valley
ing OF officers The Colonel upon hearing Of the de-
serten OF his regiment returned with despatch from
Pogets sound and with this small force promptly
absence Of five weeks, upon my arrival at Oregon city
learned that the chief Of the Cayuses had been down
to see me, and after waiting about two weeks had
turned to his people imme dately set out for the
Cayuse country, accompanied by Lieut. Addison of
the rifles, and ten men On assembling the Csyuses
at the Dalles found that in their efforts take the
murderers, they had killed Tomsuce and one Of lilo
Quot sons Tno9a0 Big Murderer ana rTsnlsgs
or the Young Chief stipulated to deliver up the two
remaining murderers at this city by the second Mon,
day OF the present month, at which time promised
| them the court would sit for their trial
The Judge Of the first Judicial district being tempo
quest you, without delay, to pass law, authorizing
the Judge Of the second Judicial district to hold sps-
commencing on Monday, the thirteenth Instant At
the same time Chinook Indian be tried, who is
now In confinement charged with the murder of Ste
Phena, one Of the four unfortunate young men who,
during the last winter lost their lives IN attempt
make the Columbia in small boat from the brig For
rest which vessel had been lying of the mouth Of the
river for many days in suffering condition. for the
want OF q pilot to take her in Ny pledge to the
Cayuses respecting early trial as well as the great
difficulty Of keeping the prisoners securely In the sb
sepce OF ais, makes your Immediate action necessary
The punishment Of these Indians ii guilty, will
meve the barrier to peace with the Cayuses, and
have good effect upon all the tribes Our Indian
lstions will then be placed upon basis that will in
sure peace with all the northern tribes CT
The establishment of peace and harmony with the
Indian tribes scattered the territory upon
and lasting basis measure vital imp ortancc
to all; and this am happy to say. has been accom-
plished at comparatively little expense to our 60
reward for the apprehension OF guilty persons paid
them for wrong doing and relations with ell the
are of the most friendly kind 1t my intention to
visit Rogue River within few weeks and endesvor to
place relations with the indians in that part of our
territory ON friendly footing. which at this time 10
very desirable as 1t s probable that large portion Of
our popua will soon be engaged in mining opera
large and growing interest of this territory which
demands your attention. is its commerce and the ia
cilities contested with its successful prosecution
The delays and terrors heretofore connected with the
entrance of the Columbia river, have in great
sure disappeared by the survey and exploration Of
what is known the south channel that river
For this valuable service. indebted to Captain
for several months past, has successfully conducted
through it, without single days delay all vessels
wishing To cross the bar Through his Instrumental
ty 1t ia demonstrated beyond doubt that With
pilot neither danger NOR detention need be APP
may in and out with ease and safety This use
full service, regret to add has not been adequately
compensated by the fees which the board on potAge
has deemed IL polite to impose oneships navigating
the river just regard to the encouragement Of
commerce, by the laying ofmoderate charges upon
vessels In return for such service Is found to be in
consistent wi air and liberal compensation te Cap
tain White. which may secure continuance OF his Ia
bcrs in our behalf And think justice to what has
already been done no less than proper reward for
what he may do hereafter demaHd that liberal pro.
vision IN his behalf should be made by the Legislative
Assembly"
on the 10TH the bill calling session oftse District
Court Of the Second District was passed finally and
became law.
The Spectator Of the 10th instant published letter
from the Secretary ofth Treasury at Washington re-
specting the navigation Of the Columbia river by the
Hudson Bay Company by this 1t appears that II Is
the tree navigation Of the river aud not the free i'm
porstion of goods which the treaty guarantees to the
Com any. Goods then introduced into the territory
III ough the mouth of the river aud landed for any
other purpose than for portage in aid OF their being
jcct TO the duty,
The Legislature adjourned May 25th.
sage 81 the 0oyefuor have been convicted Of murder
and were TO be hung on the % inst.
TRADE or OREGON.
CoLLEcroHis OrFfcE,
Astoria, May @, 1850 !
DrAR Sin Enclosed you have the exports from this
port during the nine months ending With December
ter ending with March 3lst II Is 60 be noted tina,
these contain only the articles entered In the ami
TESTS. and not the ship stores
srATrarNr 90 ExroHrs IRON PoRr or ASTORIA T.,
ArRIL lsr pEuExnsR 3lsr. lsis.
Sawed lumber, ft.3 25l SEQ Onions, sacks. 20
Hevn timber. do. Sod hampers.... IL
Round logs NO.. 800 bushels. ~
House frRmss... 40 Butter, Ibis. ....... %
Shingles. 263TS5 kegs....... 62
Leather sides ... 12I hrkins.. &C.. z
Flour. bbls. ..... bl2 lbs. 5000
Beef do. ...... Is Cheese, do. s. 100
Pork do. ...... boxes. .....
Salmon. do. ..... 20 Eggs, do. .........
Bread. do. ..... 81 d.zen ..... ~
Oats bags. ..... 146 Potatoes. bushels. b71
Apples, bbls. -. rs bbls. $500. 40
CIsbberries, bbls. sacks. -. AIS
Bacon. lbs. COO
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