The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-25
Iateresting from Oregon


We have papers from Oregon TO the 18th Of July,
The official returns Of the late election for delegate
| to Congress show majority OF 1858 Tor General
| Lane. The whole number OF votes cast WIS 1907.
For Prosecuting Attorneys, Sims is elected in the
First district by A6 majority; Boise in the SECOND
by las majority; and Campbell in the Third, by 20
majority.
RAPID INCREASE or VOrERs.-In 1S49, the total
but $751; in 1851 it had increased to 1852; and
il 1868 to 1907 The following was the total vote
! cast by the several counties at the election just
beld:-Linp, $50; umpqua, 223; Benton, 1923; Lane,
! 3s9; Yamhiil, GIG; Clackamas 1913; Marion, 1910;
| Clatsop 202 Jackson, ll9l; Washington, ,l27;
Polk. 4o3; Douglas, 3OG.
| SINGULAR WElrHEE.--DIriDg the latter part OF
June sufficient rain fell in Oregon to saturate the
ground thing quite unusual there at this time OF
year. This win be Of great benefit to crops in most
| localities, and give fresh start to grass on the
plains. The country never looked more inviting Har-
vest - commencing in earnest Several loads vi oats
| have been brought in. IL cleared off in the early
part OF Juy but the Commercial Of the lith says;
TiB WEATHER For tbe last few days toe weather has
been remarkably cfangsab,e We have had i cold hot
sorshire, showers not forgetting small fanpis OF
thunder which we judge from its close proximiy, was
| "rot up specially for Oregon"
| Mr.. Parish, OF Salem, says that he has resided
thirteen years in Oregon, and during all that time
il has not failed 10 rain ia the Willamette valley on
the Ath Of July, unless upon the last. 1t did not
rain in the vicinity of Salem last 18th; but from ap-
pearalce it did SOUTH
says the intelligence from the Santam Mines is of
about the same character as that published by US
last week. Parties are continually coming in and
going oub, and reports as to prospects conflict very
much. All agree, however, that the fine gold along
the streams indicates deposits higher up in the
mountains than has yet been penetrated. The gold
obtained is extremely fine. Specimens of il may lie
seen at Grisw0ld's store.
The Times adds that se reports from the Sant.aul
Mines are not very flattcring.
The miners in the southern part Of the Territory
are said to be generally doing well. Trade at Yreka
Jacksonville, and Althose is very dull. The supply
OF good is large, and numerous pack trains are
"laying up" The merchants are looking forward
to the expected immigration 10 relieve them.
ST. BBLEN's CoAL.-Preparation is being made
to work extensively the new coal mines recently dis-
covered near ST. Helens.
Discovery or New BAy--MoaE CoAL.-A Mr.
Sherman recently arrived at Salem from the south,
with pack train reports the discovery Of and
important bay, about ten miles north of the mouth
O. the Coqaille River y Is called Coos Bay: Mr..
and, with about forty others, made the trip from
Grave creek, finding a practicable route. The
Indians reported that vessel had been in there two
days previous to the Arrival of Mr. Sheraans party.
The most Of the party remained for the purpose OF
making improvements and permanent settlement.
heavy deposit Of coal, specimen OF which Mr..
Sherman brought in, was discovered short distance
from the bay. lt burns freely, and emits no dis
agreeable odor.
SMALLPOX AMONG THE TNDrANs.-A letter from
Mr.. VIM. Craig written from Clear Water, (Spaul-
linss Mission) to DR.. Newell, OF Champoeg, states
that the ANAL pox is raging ieartuly among some of
the tribes OF that region and that visit from an In
dian agent is much needed
INDIAN APFArRs.-Mr. Garrison, the Indian Agent,
has lett Salem under Instructions to visit all the In
dian tribes between the head waters OF Willimette
and Font Boise. The Statesman says The object
OF this expedition is to furnish the Indian Depart.
ment with authentic information relative to that part
OF our Territory, the names and character of its In
dian tribes heir relative position and distance from
each other, the soil and It's products, climate,
the country for the support OF greater number OF
inhabitants than now people it; with the view, per-
haps. Of ultimately removing all the Indians west Of
the Cascade Mountains eastward, according to the
Mr.. Garrison is also TO collect the chiefs and hold
talk" with them, and endeay0r, by suitable pre-
sents and assurances Of friendship and protection,
10 secure their good will, that the incoming mmi-
grafton may pass through their country without mo-
lestation.
INDIAN DIFFICULTIES on ROGUE RIVERA cor
respondent Of The Statesman, writing from Rogue's
River, under date Of June Is, says the Indians on
Grave creek are on the watch for whites along the
trails. There is no danger for parties Of three and
four strong to pass, but for one alone there is. old
Taylor, the chief, and two others, were hung few
days since. Yesterday another marched ap 70 the
rope There is party Of whites forty strong, under
Capt Bates in hot pursuit Of the villains. The Grave
Creek Indians mast die.
Taylor and party killed seven whites last winter,
and then reported them drowned in Rogue river dur
ing the storm, for which portion OF his tribe nave
paid he popular penalty. One whiSe was slightly
wounded.
The rumor Of white women being near Table Rock
in charge Of Indians, is generally believed though
nothing Of importance has been elected TO place the
matter beyond doubt The party of whites who
went out 10 ascertain who and where they vere
came back without them and without any informa
ton, other than that concerning their own acts
They killed six Indians when out
LYScHSo.--A case OF lyncbing lately occurred on
the road between the Cowlitz river and Olympia. II
appears that q robbery had been committed in the
house OF o man named Smith, during the owner s
temporary absence, and that upon returning home he
discovered the property stolen to be blanket worth
about -. Smith Immediately set out in pursuit OF
the thief, and oyertakng the person npon whom sus-
picion rested had him taken back, tied TO tree,
and severely logged.
The CAprror.-The foundation Or the Territorial
Capitol at this plnce Is nearly completed. II is con-
strcted Of hewn stone, OF which material the whole
structure il 70 be composed.
Sellers and Parker who recently escaped from the
Salem ail, were rccapturcd at Astoria, where they
were endeayoriDg " obtain passage for san Fran
cisco.
Mr. IN Imonds, Of Polk county, informs the
Times that he has cali which weighed 40 pounds
when only three days old Raising beef fast, that.
Con. Lane has gone with his family 10 Douglas
county. He will remain on his claim until October.
BC,LpEG II SALrN.--A large number OF build
ings are in process Of erection il Salem, and the
town Is improving very rapidly.
| The rev steamer PoTtlond was launched on the
| I'd OF July amidst the cheers OF many citizens as
sembied ~ witness it. The Times says this steamer
has been built for the purpose Of surmonnting the
rapids .. every stage Of water: and, Judging from
| her present draught Of water, we think she can
readily accomplish that desirable object.
CorBT ItoysE~-A first class court house is being
| erected IN salem Us cost will be about pi5O00
Il viii DC completed II the course OF the summer
RELIGIOUS i-EAs.-An extensive revival OF rel,
! gion las recently taken place in Polk county, and
4 large number OF souls were converted.
| The Methodist Episcopal Society held camp
meeting exly IN July, few miles from salem. we
| understand the exercises we're well attended
LATE IRON THE PLATss-TnN EarGRATios.-Ad
| vices bad been received from thc Daies, stating
( tint he Salt lake mail had arrived there The
man carrier reports having passed the advance wag
| ous OF tboemigration direct from the states near
Fort Hall, and that the number coming TO Oregon
! that IN California Tho