New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-16

s y, ,ha ,hr,a forts Of the Missouri tho
east and running nearly due norm the o,e' s,n
source in British territory ani fnnnins noIv 80 ,sh
thope rvers NEE. and form Clark forA' ana NJ
separated only b. low divide near ther con.uon.e
alnosi continuous valley adapted " ASrs u'.u 80
grc,ing-the climate mild that cattle need no .o'a"s
IN The winter, and the mountain slopes and spur
ue1h nustIbe supplies of lumber snd fuel FROM '"e 's!
divide seyrsl streams ard rich valleys descend 70 ne
Bhckf-ci, the Little Bisckfet aud the Hell Gate rvers
dehouch;ng IRON the mountains al single point named
Hell Gate These last, particularly the two latter, arc
great thoroaghfAres for Indians and are OF the
general character 10 mdness OF climate and freedom
from deep SHOWS as the 81. Mary's Valley Tho arabic
land wcs OF the divide and in the very heart of the noun
,ars cannot be lees than 5000 10 square niles for
il must be remarked that IS not simply the valleys re-
ferred 10 which 90 to make the general estimate but
many lateral valleys must be ncuded-some and those
eslIy in the vicinity of the Fathead lake being of re-
markable beauty and icrtility'
r., of the mountains, the country from the divide
senarpg ibe waters the three forks of the Missouri
from those OF snake River as Tar north as the Msrss
River Of extraordinary richness as grazing coun.
try and there are many and extensive tracts Wen adapted
TO NO rcu,ure The several river bottoms OF the Msss,
Teton Medicine Dearborn, and some smaller streams
further the south, well supplied win cotton wood
In the region of the three forks of the Missouri the
Try, though wei adapted to grazing IS raher dehcen' In
wood.
the divide aud descending the valley of the Snake kver
10 Fort Hall remarkable Lieut. Mullen reports that IN
the whole distance Of one hundred miles the term sery
is alone expressive OF the country there being but one
fertile spot and that Canonmeni Loring, five miles from
For, Hal
Mariss Immediately east of the mountains ~l furnish
several thousand square miles OF excellent arabic land be-
side much larger quantity OF pasturage am OF oPin-
m thar ten 70 twelve thousand square miles viii be low
estimate of valleys adapted 10 agriculture IN the very
heart of and Immediately east and west OF the mountains
in the region between the Backieei ana te ,ian ''oes
of the Territory Of Washington. These valleys present
nany celebrated landmarks, which were pon,ea ou' oy
The Indian guides a. the memenoes OF lndIan STRIFE ,
Tic character of the country taken IN conneAon Win
81 80 in the
tho abundance of wood grass and water and the nsSa-
btv of the Missouri by steamers 20 the vrihy Oh me
,rea, Falls must 90 show the necessity of the council
not simply for the protection OF the Indian tribes out ,r
The uoiec ton of citizens forming nuclei oil settle
mous in the vicinity of the Freat Falls, and in the st
Marys Valley and vending their way TO the Ierorios
of Oregon and Washington on this route
party Is said Ia be starting from Minnesota, anu
"a favorable the route wood water and grass that
h.v mo doub that emcrants these Territories will seek
II from the line of the Platte From our most espeenceh
hunters md trappers who have lived years on the Yellow
stone and are familiar with all the passes IN the sack
Hills am satisfied that the northern passes can DO
reached from the line Of the Platte at several points De-
tween Council Bluffs and Fort Laramie a 'hore "
routes is an obvious advantage IN case OF large emsIa
ton which going this year aad u hkely To go on LOT
The nnyiesbity of the Missouri to the vicinity Of the
Grea, Falls of FROM IL TO 20 inches at All sea-
sons of the year. when the river il not obsucted by lce
and for steamers from 30 10 30 inches Tor one-hti Oh
the season determined by the recent survey OF that ver
and TO be inferred from It's gaby for keeboas draw
ing - inches the lowest stage hghterng at several
uo,nts and for eboais Of II inches without hghterng.
has an important bearing on this question: Indeed the
members oil the fur companies, VINO have been or are now
in charge of posts the Mssour-as Robert Campbell,
Alexander Culbertson Mr.. Clarke and otherssmpy rom
their practical experience in the use OF these Keel
boats have long been satisfied 10 the naygaoty Oh
This river steamers and would not hesitate TO employ
them did their business warrant IT, The head OF steam
boat navigation the Missouri River is only about five
hundred miles from that the Columbia and cannot
be doubted that il will prove important route OF com
uuuicaton. The experience of the Nicaragua transit
-Vngo
Il inches of waer and carving four hundred passengers
with their baggage and OF the Acghany River IN Penn
syIvenia ana the Little Tombgbee in Alabama Is conclu-
Ihave submitted the practical difficulties Of the nayga
ton Of the Missouri, with It's currents, rapids SAND bars,
and sudden reflections TO the consideration Of experienced
men who have been the pioneers these rivers and are
skilled both the construction agd the running Of boats,
aud they satisfied lint steamers OF very considerable
tuunage and carrying many passenger, can be use ON
dis he entire distance 10 the vicinity Of the Falls
and company now in Oregon who running limo Of
steamers on be Upper Willamette ara contemplating ex-
tending another The line of the Columbia, from IT.
present terminus At the Dnles. to allah Wallah.
The Missouri river furnishes The natural channel for tho
supplying 81 goods for the proposed ndan council M Fort
Benton aud also Tor the permanent supply Of goods 10
Indians IN the Eastern portion OF the Territory OF Wash-
, iDctor.
Should no action be had in this Till late pc
rod eft fh session hri the Council cannot he held till
other year nevertheless ought 10 be made this session,
in order TINT timely notice may be given To the Inians.
the ratous b, made with care and nothing omitted
it, complete The FUNDS will be wanted
for he focal for which appropriations being
made and The lriians looking orwa ard to the Coun
al vii feel = az they have been tri6ed with unless def
mite information can be given them in relation 10 it tho
present year.
submit these facts and considerations with The earnest
iOIe that when placed before Congress- they may show
tie absolute necessity of The council 10 the presery alton Of
peace among the Indians and the protection Of the prop
ey AID persons Of citizens and That the present OPP
portuniiy may be awaited Of when these tribes do
sirous To be permanent relations vi amity with
Government aud with each other.
am Sir very respectfully, your most obedieni.
ISAAC !. STEVENS
GoyouoL aud SupedHtsnden OF Territory Of Washington.
Hon GEoRGE W MNYPENsY Commissioner Of Indian Afss.
Washington, D. G.