New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-04-21
OREGON.
Oregon Grasses and FiOwers-The Climate
Scenery of E-RIvers-Socicty-Wo
men Wanted Election of Delegate 20 Con-
Rreps, &c. &c

Oregon Grasses and flOwefs-The Clmato-
Scenery Of H-Rivers-socioty-W
men Wanted-E Election of Delegate 10 Con-
Rre-s, &c. Ncs
To the Editor Of The T'ib1ne
PORTLAND Oregon Territory, Saturday, Feb Is
1t has been q long time since contributed any
thing for your columns, for the reason that my
own paper demands all my time and attention.
received day the incosed specimens OF grass
and Jlosce,s some of which are very common
throughout the length aud breadth of this coun-
try. These were sent TO me by gentleman who
contributes frequent articles on Agriculture to my
paper They were taken from the soil in Wimp-
qua Valley, on the 18TH of January last. The
longest blade OF grass, 90 inches in length, is
called here the Rye Grass, and grows in large
quantities on the bottom land. The other blade
Is inches long, is called the Hill Grass; the ma.
fural product Of dry alluvia upland or hills
these grasses, which are very nutricious, are
very abundant and afford the best OF pasture for
stock throughout the winter.
also inclose a Strawberry blossom, plucked at
The same time, together with some other towers'
Although they will not afford you chapet yet
they will bear testimony OF the saubrity of our
climate and the richness of our soil, at mid.win
Ter. in between 43o and Al Of North latitude
We have been beautifully supplied with rain
during the winter, while our neighbOrs In Calltor
MIA have experienced dT0nh, up 10 the last
dates from there an. 20
There is now considerable excitement in Ore
gon in relation to the newly discovered gold mines
ON the klamath River, about 300 miles TO the
southwark OF US. Many are preparing to leave
As soon as the snow on the mountains VIII per-
nit them to cross. This is a singular country
Haa, Ft,ftn eh.kL kou 1np
Justice. It's noble rivers fertile plains aud snow.
capped mountains, would require more space aud
time 20 give even an outline, than can devote,
even had the ability 10 d0it Justice. Even now,
rs cast my eye out OF my ndow, the towering
top Of Mount Hood covered with the SHOWS
OF thousand winters, stands as a monument OF
grandeur and suolimity that fills the mind OF him
whose eye is accustomed TO look upon it with
feelings OF awe and suollmity. Mount 81.
Helen Mount Jefferson Mount Hood aud
Mount Washington" can all be seen within the
compass Of the naked eye, although over one
hundred miles apart The SUBMITS are always
covered with snow, whether summer or winter,
The appearance always the same, save when by
tne clearness OF the atmosphere they sone-
Zines appear much higher and nearer than
~ others. The Columbia River is the most
beautiful | have ever seen. The Willamet,
Klamath. etc. though somewhat smaller yes
they vie with the noble Columbia for superiority.
land costs nothing but occupancy aud cultivation
10 secure title 10 thOBe who conform 70 the re-
quirements of the law of Congress. The Indians,
though somewhat numerous are fast dWindling
away by the several causes which always results
from mingling with the Anglo Saxon race
The time is not distant when they will be- erea
Atre, as things that were
Society is improving moral principles advsnc.
tog-educstion and religion becoming more gen.
orally ditused among tse people; and all in all
we think this is The country for perseyerng, in.
opstrious, determined men; yes, and 'c0HeH too.
+ or here the law regards one feature OF "Wo-
mans rights provided she commit the awful
SIN OF maE'imonyl by giving her in her own right
an equA quantity OF land with the husband
pont send any Miss Nelbers" here for the
nien INSIST that they have the erclSssre right 10
tue neither garments costs bat and all.
'et 'em~-e STOCK Is AZ q premium here, maHy
man, who does shave a, leas, oncs 3 week ia
looking anXiously for the arrival ~ smother hatch
OF female scnooteachers from Boston or else
where; and who mean ths, aere nm .hs& ron
will go down to the river. and board the vessel.
Send on all marrisgesole females who are fond of
cUltiystiDg the soil, and they shall hsvs frst q
husband. then farm in their own rish, ana low.
or. As 20 politics We are 80 So or in tho i.reon
Of the country " Cum, tOx However, we s6sII
relieve Mr.. Thurston from further suierins in Ia.
hall Of Oregon and send auosher mau. Whether
be will be Wing or Democrat, Will be decided
win more certainty at the election, on the 6rst
MONDAY Of June, than can now decide; rather
guess he will be Whig however Tae Tcbsus
well received here. and your circulation could
DC considerably increased If you had an agent
Ie'e' Many desire to subscribe bat We have no
Ss 1 notes 70 remit and Benioa drops are
N''s' Hesyy with postage at ,0c.s. single letter
am yours SAvcErlro.