The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-01-28

50 for new country, California and the Sandwich
Islands aiord markets and good prices for all surplus
products, and will undoubtedly for years TO come
Many Of the various religious denominations have es
tablished churches in the Territory, to OF which
the majority of The settlers belong Great interest has
also been manifested by the people in the establishment
Of good schools, and admirably have they succeeded in
their laudable efforts. The Institute at Salem, under the
patronage OF the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the
Academy oil Tualaiin Plains, under the control OF the
Presbyierans. are excellent and hourshng institutions.
There are also Two female institutes in Oregon City.
Portland, Lafayette, and other small towns have good
schools Indeed, they are common in the country
wherever The population will Justify them A gram OF
land made by the last Congress for the endowment
OF university, the site OF which has been fixed by the
territorial legislature at MarysviIle
The Indians Immediately bordering on or near the set
Elements perfectly friendly and we'll disposed. Set
tiers have nothing TO fear from them. Those upon
Rogue river are troublesome 10 those passing through
their country and will probably continue until gar.
rson shall be established to and keep them in
subsection This lhope will soon be done; for the dep
trouble and suffering They upon the great thorough
fare from Oregon TO California; fork of which leads
to Fort Hail. being the road frequently travelled by emf
grants from that point to Oregon
Emgrants have for the past year suffered considerably
from the Snake Indians, who infested the great road
west OF Fort Hall, and VINO scattered large
tent of territory through which the road passes The
establishment of garrison in their country is essentially
necessary 10 the maintenance oil peace and the protection
Of the lives and property oil persons passing to and IRON
Oregon number OF emigants have during the past
son. been murdered by the Indians and many OF their
animals and other property stolen from them Emigranls
should exercise great care and prudence N passing
through the district OF country. and they should remem
Der that il is essential TO their safety upon all parts
OF this road that should they suffer themselves
to be taken by surprise, the least advantage had OF
them by the Indians for the least carlessness want OF
proper precauton often seriously endangers the safety
not only OF their property, but their lives.
Those who contemplate emigrailng 10 Oregon should
be ready to leave ST. Joseph the Missouri river, with
proper outfit by the frs, day Of May; teams much
to be preferred Provisions for the trip, and sufficient
blankets for the bedding with such tools
ry to repair wagon. should be taken Every man should
take his gun and plenty Of ammunition The journey is
long and tedious one. and all who undertake it must
expect TO endure fatigue, prvalons, and hardships
would advise every person. at least every company TO
procure Palmer's Enigranrs Guide. II correctly lays
down the fors the streams the camping grounds
and also the places where grass wood and water can be
found No article not necessary for the journey should
be taken there is great danger OF overlooking and
breaking down the teams.
Dry goods groceries, furniture. and farming utensils OF
all kinds abundant in Oregon, and no should
think of taking such things with them. II must not,
be supposed that Inconvenience TO be
experienced by emgrans alter they arrive there These
are always incident to the settlement Of countries,
especially for the first year. but they fewer in Oregon
than are usual in The settling of a new territory:
JOSEPH LANE.