New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-12-13
OREGON.

We have dates from Oregon to Oct. 81, eleven days
later than our previous adyices.
By the from Oregon published yesterday, we hear
that Gen Lane is pledged TO advocate division OF Ore
gon Territory In Congress. The il entirely unex
peeled At the last session Of Congress, Washngton Ter
iitory constituted cutting of about wothrds of the
former contents Of Oregon The southern line of Wash
neton Territory is the middle of the Columbia River from
its mouth the omt where it strikes the 10th degree OF
rortb latitude which it thence follows to the Rocky
Mountains Oregon four degrees ESQ miles, broad
and Il degrees $40 miles long OF this the only settled
portion is of the Cascade Mountains and about 100
miles wide The population is about 5000 and is confined
principally to the valleys of the Columbia Willamette,
CmTqua, Coqule aud Rogue Rivers. We presume that
theeouTths of this population is in the Willamette Val
lev The Oregon papers do say how is proposed TO
divide the Territory but the project is probably to make
the line near the 44h degree of north latitude that the
new Territories may have equal amount of coast
By placing the line Little further south the whole of the
WillametteV alley might be given to Oregon, while the
southern Territory might contain the Umpqua, COqule
and Rogue River.
The project appears premature There are as yet no
evils eApere by the great size Of the Territory The
population Of the whole is too small 10 authorize claim
Tor admission State and by dividing the Territory the
time of the admission may be postponed until compare
lively remote day II is not to be denied that in time policy
will demand division The interest of the States on the
Pacific will demand representation of more than six Sen
but before the increase of Senators be obtained
it be of but little benefit to cry for division
The motives ofthe present movement not given, and
only conjecture whether il is pecuniary specule
ton Of persons who wish to have the capital their lands
or political speculation Of politicians anxious for Office
not to be had in Oregon, sincere belief that division
is polite and can be best secured at the present time
ALTA California
The EXTREME NORTHERN ROUTE FOR THE PAcrFrc
RALRoAD.-By the last mail from Oregon we received
information Of the arrival of portion of the L. Sur
yeyng Expedition 10 examine and report upon
the feasibility Of railroad from the head waters Of the
Mssissippito Puget Sound.
The expedition headed by Gov Stevens started from
Fort Smelling the Mississippi lat. as NJ the lst of
June The party moved north west the Wild Rice
and Shayenne Rivers about $50 miles thence about
l55 miles TO Fort Union. On the first twohirls portion
of the route, many Soughs and much swampy land
found. On the let of August the whole party reached
FOt Union, having examined a wide range of country
ard found net unav for the construction of rail
read. at Fort Union the Expedition met Lieut.. Donel
party, engaged in the survey of the Missouri River
Lieut. Donelson reported that there would be difficulty
in making road along the Missouri River. From Fort
Union. Gov. Stevens followed up the Missouri the
northern side to Fort Benton distance Of about 400
miles
At thelast sdyices, Gov. Stevens still on the east
side Of the Rocky Maintains, and his party TO be
divided into detacbments to examine Cadets Pass
aid MariOs Pass. DR. Evans, who had arrived at Port
ltId thought that Cadets Pass the Black Foot trail
about lat A. so N would offer sexcelent crossing for
tie reo1d Plenty Of and water found along
the whole route and likewise large quantities Of valuable
timber DIR. Evans says, in concluding some remarks
the route:
thus far the examinations established the fact that
road is entirely practicable There is doubt the whole
train VIII cross the mountains. and ample time will be al
lowed for thorough examination of the passess during
the month Of Septemberan excellent Itinerary Of the
route through Cadets Pass to Marys village, has been
generally believed that the will be late that no
VIII be met with TO impede the progress of the sur
wy Tie services of the best guides Indians and Others
have been secured and nppehcnsohs need be felt in
regard TO those great obstacles the mountain passes the
examination of which of the great objects Of
the survey.
Great has attended all the intercourse Of Gov
Stevens with the lneans and but little doubt l. feared
that lasting peace may be concluded between the tribes
east end west Of the mountains who for some years have
been making predatory excursions against each other
The Indians along the route, have everywhere received
the edition with the greatest kindness Not horse
article Of the htest value have been stolen nor
single man injured nor molested. They have, on the
ether hand acted guides messengers and guards and
otherwise been useful 10 the survey.
The Missouri River Is navgable with properly con.
strueied steamboat TO the Falls which some fy miles
from Fort Benton
BY the instruction Of Gov. Stevens, Lieut. Grover
will however continue the survey fro the mouth OF
MIX River where Lieut. IDonelsons work ternina-ed 10
the Fss-for the purpose OF furnishing reliable data
on which 10 publish report a. 20 its navigabiity
The feasibility OF the road il placed beyond doubt The
line il remarkably healthy Not a single case Of sickness
causing absence from duty Tor than one day has oc
CURED during lie progress. Fine camping grounds good
grass and good water everywhere ounfand sue =
in ali branches Of the survey has thus far marked the adj
vance Of the expedition
TIE INNI6RATioS.1he overland nuirrstion Il nsarlg
eli in. From account kept at Uiila by he Indila
Agent dfpears tsft the whole number Of innzrarrs
vto have Iassd that point, is 6is9; OF which IS are
wre i+os srns l'l5 daughters leaving ed70 men Tie
stock is as fol0Es
sheep 500
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