The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-02

Foreign powers. They weuli no longer submit TO
monopoly-the Yankee must be independent in
thought and action. The settlement never memo
rallied Congress to extend TO them the anne
fsvors it bestowed others of its citizens, but we
were treated with neglect-we wanted something
for improvements, but we received not dollar nor
q dime.
Ry and bye the boundary line became subject
of interest between England and the United States.
II was then found that these poor Americans were
of service in settling the boundary line. Now, the
country has bee ONE valuable in consequence of the
capital invested in it, and 1t is another reason why
every person--male or female, adult or chid-in Ore
gon at the settling of that line IL entitled to his or
her land more or less OF those coming in after the
time Of organizing the Territory, every adult is
titled to his or her quantum; and all emgrants after,
know prior to leaving what they are to have on their
arrival The line settled, and amicabiy settled,
between these two great Powers, since which time
Oregan 10 becoming noticed somewhat by those her
super0rs and they are being ready to extend to her
the hand of fellowship. 1t shall no longer be said
that she is an alien; but we will see The sequel will
show.
One would nave supposed that we would have
been treated as other Ferritories-that we might
have had assistance; but it has not been so-penf-
tentiaries, marine hospitals, lighthouses, revenue
vessels, &c. &C.; but move have received nothing
Of late. The general government gives us q
small .pittance, just to show how much she
estimates our worth. It would have had . bet
would not have the Notifying reflection that she
was trying to deceive as, and that we were such
fools that we could not see it. But we know our
The mouth Of the Columbia river surveyed. But
when After private enterprise had settled the fact
that vessels could come in and 60 out as in other
places-that vessels would float here as elsewhere
that wind would prope them, and if vessel went
ashore accidentally she would be wrecked, as in
other places. We were suffering from this negle. IT,
Strangers did not like to venture, insurance officers
had additional insurance for the Columbia river, and
others would not insure at all until the well known
Captain Crosby broke the ice, declaring that he
could 60 where he pleased; and he gave practical
demonstrations of 1t. His engagement in the mer-
chant service forbade his attending to the bar as he
doubtless would otherwise have done; and notwith-
standing his continued success, with some one or
two others Captain Camp, for instance-the bar was
. terror, until the indefatigable Captain Charles
among as, and surveyed che harbor, and found what
- now called the South Channel. He labored like
yassal, gained reputation here; but when has the
government awarded him aught? We presume he
never got dime-and others would like to take
the laurels he has won, and walk away with them.
Our harbor is as easy of access as most known,
The entrance good, and our energetic pilots meet
with as few accidents elsewhere. For the vessels
government, rather than the'pilots. Let them have
lighthouses, az an assistance, and we would COM
pare with the best Of the commercial world. We
ask for no special favors; we ask for justice. Our
hess than from ten to fifteen vessels Cross the bar,
and we are perfectly satisfied that, could Congress
appreciate our situation, we would not only be re-
membered in justice but in generosity. Instead of
what little revenue we have being taken away,
there would be an addition to it, and appropriated
TO advantage to the government ITSELF Captain
Crosby would not be forgotten. Captain White
would mot be neglected and our pilots would receive
What is the Territory OF Oregon adapted to : We
would ask what is it not adapted to? iswell cal
culated to make man comfortable and happy. It
herman, for the merchant, for the mechanic-in
short, for every species Of industry. But all these
occupations are not good in the same locality.
Each business must necessarily seek its own pecu-
bar situation, and it will meet with success, and
soon acquire competency. Our wheat Is as good
% any in the world; our fish cannot be surpassed
II excellence, and finer beef than portions Of this
Territory produces, is not to be eaten. Our wild
fruits exist in abundance, and our domestic kinds
are delicious. Our timber is made up Of extremes,
filing all the wants between these extremes in
size and length, from the smallest to the largest di
mensions. Our water is fine. In fact, we have the
raw material, and we soon win be among the first
IN that nation which is first among the the first
tons Of the earth; and towards Oregon Uncle Sam
will, no doubt, be little more lavish when we shall
no longer need his assistance, but when may be
wanted. Better help US now. He is doing every
thing for California. Why should Oregon be me-
elected? Having only Territorial delegate in
Congress, our claims are overlooked.
the New York HERALD, to give Gen. Lane q help
ing hand. If millions can be spared for dry-dock
at San Francisco, surely we may ask few thou
sands for lighthouses buoys, custom houses, marine
we can command support. 1t is while we are yet in
the feeble condition Of Territory that we should
have assistance. CUMTuX.
OUR CALIFORNIA CORRESPONDENCE.
SAN FRANCISCO, June /, 1854.
FIRST Trip Of the Sonora-Afairs at Acapulco
Third Regiment of ArtiRery-Sandtcich Islands
Progress of -4nmration-A Matters in San Fran
cisco-Ertensire Fire, &c.
The steamer Sonora, with the New York mails Of
May 5, arrived yesterday about o'clock P. NJ ahead
Of everything. Her first trip from Panama to this
place, though it has not perhaps equalled in speed
the expectations of the most sanguine of her friends
is, nevertheless, such aa does her much credit.
Leaving Panama on Wednesday, the 18th of May, at
eleven in the evening, she arrived off the Heads
about P. M. yesterday-whole time, thirteen and
half days; and deducting time lost in stopping at
Acapulco and San Diego, gives her running time just
about thirteen days. This is very well for her first
effort, and with better coal and little more dip to
her wheels she can make the run easily in twelve
days from port to port.
1t was not intended the Sonora should stop at
Acapulco, and she was supposed to be watered and
provisioned for the whole trip. Before reaching
there the supply of water discovered to be short
and also Of fresh provisions; and she was obliged to
PIT IN toni up. am informed BY passenger that
all signs Of war have disappeared from Acapulco,
and everything is perfectly quiet. The place still
wears deserted appearance as many Of the inhabi-
tants who fled when the place was invested, have
not yet returned. Santa Anna was said to be still
etrcating, with Alvarez hanging on bis rear in close
pursuit.
A second detachment Of the i'll fated Sd Artillery