The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-29

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The late rains have had quite beneficial effect
upon vegetation; the whole surface of the earth
begins to wear the appearance OF spring; all nature,
as II were, IL starting up afresh. THIS 10 rather
novel sight to one who has lived all his life in
latitude less north, by several degrees, but more
frRid and destructive; where, at this season of the
year, we were accustomed to see vegetation and
the foliage in the "sear and yellow leaf II is
now the 2tth day Of October, and there has not
been a frost sufficiently severe to kill the green
leaves Of the trees even the most tender plants.
This will give the folks at distance some idea Of
the delightful climate we enjoy on the Pacific: IL
il true we are shut out, in great measure, from
the world; but nothing daunted or weighed down
by this, our people are Cheered with the hope that
we will have world OF our own, or that the
country viii be world unto itself
We do not mean, however, in the South Caro-.
lima acceptaion Of the term-Oregon is destined to
be the great germ Of the Pacific, where, at dis
tant day, The great interests OF the Pacific
must concentrate. California has led of in this
matter; the excitement was kept up by misrepre-
sentation; a reaction has taken place, and the tot
tering fabric Is fast sinking into insignhcance.
Oregon requires no such means TO keep her ailoat.
The noble rivers Of limpid water that course the
interior-the rich valleys that lie on either side
the heavy forests Of timber of the finest growth
and the mild and healthy atmosphere that ever pre-
liRhdul countries on the globe. II only requires to
be seen TO be appreciated. The acorn, and grass
covered hills Of the country above, and the thick
matted growth Of bottom grass below, relieve the
their stock during winter
The appearance OF the country at this time, re.
minds us more OF the approach OF spring than the
advent Of winter Such is the nature OF the climate
we told that grass continues TO grow all winter.
In an agricultural point of view, 1--WE were raised
on a farm ourself,) Oregon has not, we verify be-
lieve, its equal in North America. Not only are
the prices Of stock and produce immensely high,
but the greatest YIELD for the smallest amount OF
labor is here awarded TO the laborer, OF any coun-
try we have ever lived in. We do not wish 10 be
understood as favoring, in the least, dimiuution
Of laber on the part OF our producers that seems
too well impressed already-but there is no coun-
try where labor is so much respected. Aristocracy
has no abiding place in the territory. From the
highest TO the lowest, the most exalted and the
humble, all have their influence. 10 other words,
walk and conversation.
IMMIGRANTS IN THE MOUNTAINS.
From some Of the immigrants who have just ar.
rived, we learn that there were some fifty wagons
and teams in the mountains. We regret, very
much, that during the snow storm Of last week,
that a large number of the cattle belonging to the
teams perished. The snow fell to the depth OF ten
inches, which so completely covered up the little
grass there was, and which, together with the
fatigue incident TO travelling, proved too much for
the weak condition of the stock m, ny OF them
sank down, never more to rice TO the bidding smack
Of the well applied thong Of the hardy and way
worn traveller.
A relief meeting was held on Saturday last, an a
some thirty horses, loaded with provision, &c.,
were despatched the next day TO relieve the suffer
| ing On Tuesday morning, an additional number
| were sent out II is TO be hoped they will reach
| them in time to prevent much suffering from wan
| OF food The broken down condition OF the re.
| naming stock, renders II impossible for some oil
| them 10 proceed on their journey. They will be
| under the necessity of remaining where they are,
| until they can receive such aid from here as our
| good citizens may be prompted to give. We are
happy TO say that the right kind OF spirit prevails
here. No sooner had the information reached here
1 than immediate steps were taken to rescue them
/ from want. Good and efficient men volunteered
/ TO perform the task. who have, in all probability
ere this, completed this praiseworthy undertaking
| We have been informed that the citizens Of Port
| land have established a line OF boats from thu
place TO the Dales, for the express accommodation
! Of the immigrants. The Ear better plan is TO rit