The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-06-21

the services Of gentlemen eminent in their professions
and qualified for such rugged enterprise have bsen EN-
ployed =,
nesoa is made up MS follows: s..s.
Governor Isaac J. Stevens, in command OF the expe-
dton.
Lieut. Beekman Du Barry. Sd artillery.
Lieut. CuIrer Grover, 4th artillery.
Dr. George Suckley, surgeon ard naturalist
j. M, Stanley, artist. n...n... .....
j. +. Osgood, discussing agent
+. w. Lander, A. W. Tinckham, civil engineers.
q. ". Stevens, astronomer.
A. Remenzi, in charge Of magnetic observations.
John Lambert, draughtsman.
I. s Everett, quar,ermasler and commissary clerk
Aids and assistants .
Guides and hunters 4
Sappers and miners 4
Dragons 20
QuaItermas,er's employees. clerks and attendants 81
Geo. w. Stevens. esq, and A. Remenz, esq n,rust.
ed with the charge OF astronomical and magnetic obseI-
vations. will be assisted by Messrs. Kendall and h. kel
fausey all perfectly competent 10 discharge the duties
with credit to themselves and value 10 The expedition.
Dr. George Suckley the surgeon and naturalist OF the
expedition, intelligent, young and ardent He has al
ready evnced, by the collection he has made while
camping in this vicinity, Tint he will omit no labor, and
confidently predict the collection OF many valuable
specimens and much valuable information in regard
The natural history Of the hitherto unknown region
til rough which the expedition will pass
NJ Stanley esq, is the artist OF The expedition his
reputation OF the first OF his profession in the
his sketches have at Washington is guaran-
lee that his illustrate will be truthuy and skifuy
executed. He is assisted by Max Srobe who, though
young man. is spoken very highly of skecher OF
great promise.
Lieutenant Du Barry assisted by Moae, takes charge
Of the meteorological observations. He is young Off
of great promise and his assistant highly spok en-
OF for his perseverance and assiduiy in the discharge
OF his duties.
Lieutenant Grover OF the army, too has assisted much
in all the scientific duties and though uil engaged
actively in the discharge OF duties QuareTmaser and
commssary OF the expedition, has evinced gfea, interest
in the scientific objects oil The expedition, and rendered
Lieutenant Mullan and Mr. Graham are associated
with the astroRo mic party and will join The main party
young men, and thoroughly interested in the of
The survey.
Lieut. Doneson of the engineer corps who IS in charge
OF a sub party up the Missouri riye man of charac
ter and requirements and We look confidently him for
valuable report on The Missouri river, its navigaby,
general features estimates as to removing obstacles
pidty of current &c, Nc
O(Dr Evans, the gesipgis, OF the expedition, we need
not speak Entrusted y<h the geological reconnaissance
OF Oregon, under special appropriation BY Congress,
his connexion with this survey will insure many yaua-
bic additions TO geological science.
John Lambert esq, is the topog rsphcal draughtsman.
In this pursuit he stands probably unvaled in the whole
Isaac E. Osgood esq is the discussing agent OF the
survey. When introduced to him we were told his en-
egy Of character and ability would enable him, in OF
casually 10 lis chei, to put the expedition through
Our acquaintance with hm, though short, pleased us
much
J. s. Everett, esq, the quarterma.er and commissary
clerk. IS an old army ofce and is gentleman OF great
experience and energy.
The western portion OF the expedition assigned TO work
eastward from the Pacific TO the Rocky mountains is
der The charge OF Capt George b. Mcclellan OF the corps
OF engineers This officer is young OF great force
of character served with distinction in Mexico, and the
acceptance OF trust by him guarantee OF lis
plishment Should any unforeseen accident deprive the
survey oil lis leader, in Capt Mcclellan the public have
assurance that cannot fail Between Mai Stevens and
Capt Mcclellan there exist mutual confidence and CO.
operations both knew each others views from personal
conference before leaving Washington city, and both
aborinE for common obect--he connexion OF the At
lanc States and valley OF The Mississippi with the Pa
cifc In ibi. connection il is proper 10 remark Thai Con-
al s las session placed in charge OF the Secretary
OF War $4,000 to build military road from Fort Waa
Wala TO SteIlacon Pugers Sound This road has been
placed in charge Of Capt Mcclellan under the general
supervision OF Gov. Stevens.
Bat there is another all absorbing question OF interest
connected with this expedition, vitality important 10 the
emigrant, and operating extensively the practcabty
oil railroad route. IL is the passage through The In
dian tribes, but more especially the Backfeet On this
point the arrangements OF Gov s. complete, and show
his great prudence and foresight Before leaving Wash
ing,on he received authority treat with those Indians
and to appoint special agents and interpreter To this
end. he has appointed Alexander Cuiberson, esq,
special agent among the Blackfeet Indians His policy
will he TO treat them with fairness impress them with
an idea OF the strength OF our government its desire TO
be on peace, and It's liberal justice TO them while they
are peaccable. at the came time assuring them that
should they do harm to white war will be wagsd,
ana they will be severely punished Al st. Louis he i'm
Dressed these views on Mr. Cubcrtson, who has great
pWsI over these Indians. He has lived with them for
s,e.s years knows every adult male, and IL reliable
TIn;on " intelligent man His duties commence at Fort
s.nd preceding the governor and his train. i'll
dian. ~ ibe through the country. advising the In
couns. =. roa penon Mckenzie the great hunter Of
ns y, IohpIns, sna Malcolm Clark, equally diso-
to join The party on lis approach 10 The ROXY noun.
ains and under these auspices we espec, ,hs ~,sas.,
success to crown the labors OF Gov steven. and ms
associates. -
We know that the wagons of the American Fur Corr.
pany cstry supplies from Fort Union TO Fort Benton
distance ofAoo miles in twelve days, and assured