, 1853-05-21

OLYMrlA, W. T., MAY Is, 1853.

going on at various prominent points,
have though it would not be unintercsting
to give you and your readers a slight ink
ling of some of them.
We FIRST landed at New York-this no
longer presents the deserted appearance it
did at my first visit, but the presence of two
good stores, and vessels loading with lum-
Der, the erection of new houses, and the per-
vading activity of the inhabitants are a sure
harbinger Of much further improvement
The ownership of this place has recently
been transferred to Mr.. G. e. TERRY, who,
| suggest, might further improve it by a
change of its name. From this place we
crossed the Duwamish bay to Seattle. This
is also fine location, With plenty of fine
farm lands in the rear, and neat steam
single circular saw-mill in full oPcration.-
The proprietor of the town site, DR.. May
NARD, we found busy in having it surveyed
and laid of into lots preparatory to selling,
but he found ample time to receive and ex-
tend to us his usual hospitality.
From Seattle we Travelled in our canoe
BY easy stages 10 Covcland, the residence Of
DR.. Lansdale, and the county seat of Island
county. 1t is beautifully situated at the
head Of Penn's Cove, on the east side Of
Whidby's Island, and presented very lively
appearance, as the brig I" J. c. Cabot had
just arrived with full complement Of i'm
migrants, many Of whom were actively en-
gagged in landing their household goods,
preparatory to settlement, probably for
life, on that famed Island. After remaining
here two days, and exchanging, or rather
receiving, the hospitaliiies Of our old ac-
quaintances in the neighborhood, we wend-
ed our way further north, with the view of
reaching Port Townsed by passing through
n" Deception Passage" at the northern ex-
tremity of Whidby's Island. This passage
is about 300 feet wide, lined on either side
with rock bluffs, and receives an immense
volume Of water direct from the Straits Of
Fuca, into which il opens. The rushing
and roaring, the rumbling and tumbling Of
these waters were apparently terrific, but by
the steady and skillful Management of our
Indians, and propitiatory offering to their
Deity-the observance Of profound silence
we passed through with perfect safety and
arrived at Port Townsend without accident
This place possesses probably the finest
harbor on the Sound, has a considerable ex-
tent of excellent prairie land, is fast filling
up with enterprising settlers, and will most
probably eventually be the entrepot TO the
commerce Of our Territory. While at this
place we witnessed the trial of white man
accused of numbering an Indian chief al
Dunginess. Rum was, as usual, the cause
Of this sad affair, and the progress Of the
testimony in the case, more than ever con-
vinced US of the utter inadequacy and inap-
plieability Of the United States Indian laws
to this Territory. This is not an Indian
country, and all the statutes Of Congress
cannot make il such, hence the perfect i'm
perfection Of the present system Of laws
regulating intercourse with savage tribes, as
applied TO US. Would It not be decidedly
preferable to transfer 10 our Legislature the
authority TO make all necessary laws on this
subject, in order that minor offences be-
tween the white and red man may be cog
nizable by Justice of the Peace, author
iEed to fine or imprison to limited amount !
While al Port Townsend, enjoying the
courtesies of its kind inhabitants, the joyful
news arrived that Oregon had been divided,
and that the late residents of Northern Orc
gon had, in reality, Territory of their own,
named after the immortal WASHINGTON -
Every face was wreathed with smiles, and
every heart throbbed with delight. We
felt ourselves emancipated from unnecessary
shackles, and that with the aid of Legis-
lature wisely chosen, tho great elements Of
our future happiness and success, the great
causes Of education and internal improve
ments, would be duly fostered and projected.
Our next stopping place was Port Lud-
low, OF the western entrance 10 Hoods Ca
nal. This is charming little harbor, With
plenty of water and sufficient prairie for a
considerable settlement. Mr.. SAYwoRD,
the proprietor, is actively engaged, surround.
ed by workmen Of every description, in
erecting an extensive system of steam and
water power saw-mills, and will, beyond all
doubt, from his position, energy and resour-
ces, be enabled TO do fourishing business,
and from his kindness to US, we should be
inclined TO say he deserves il.
Leaving Port Ludlow we touched in at
Apple Cove and took flying examination
Of Mr. ]. ]. FELT's steam saw-mill he has
powerful engine, an excellent site, and
will shortly have several circular saws,
planning and lath machines, &C., in full blast.
Owing to the absence Of Mr.. DELIN, and
bad weather, we did not visit his saw mill
at the mouth Of the Puallep, but we heard
very favorable accounts Of il.
On our return we landed at Port Stella
COON, and were present at the launch Of
Captain Bulls famous sloop, almost No
ah's Ark in dimensions. This claim is
now being surveyed, and the gentIemanly
proprietor, Capt. L. BALoH, is, we under
stand, about to bring into favorable notice
town site which unquestionably possesses
many signal advantages. This place and
Sleilacoom CITY. ndinininr il. are 90 well lo-