, 1856-02-08
The Condition Of the Country.


R,pdom DottIngs about the present War.
The energy and activity displayed by
Gov. STEVENS, since his return, as well as
those he has called to his assistance in the
Ouartermaster and Commissary depart
ment, &c, is beginning to give new life
and hope to oil parts of the territory; and
most certainly, never was there commu-
nifty that has stood more in need of it, than
has this at the present time.
Things look, from the most recent ru-
mors down the Sound, in very doubtful
position; and we may have added large
accession to the hostile bands of Indians
before long, if check is not speedily CIV
en- to quiet the apparent uneasiness said to
be manifested by certain tribes below.
We understand that in q few days, q
number of troops will move from Ft. Stella
COON in the direction Of the war ground.
Two companies of volunteers, we learn,
will, in few days, be ready to move from
this place for the scenes of action, and we
predict the people will hear good account
of our citizen soldiers. A majority of these
companies, we believe, have already been
weighed in the balance" and never found
wanting" We have no doubt but that
they will give good account of their
stewardship. May the God Of battles be
with them.
We learn that under the energetic man.
agement Of Quartermaster and Commissary
General, W. W. MILLER, who makes mat
ters in his line of business move as if by
magic, ample supplies will soon go forward
to meet the wants Of the soldiery.
The signs Of the times indicate very
clearly, that all the volunteer force of the
territory will be needed on the Sound; and
if so, our commander-in-chief will bc on the
alert, and adopt the best precautionary
means to provide the people protection nnd
defence.
Gov. STEVENS left this place on Sunday
morning last for the Columbia river. His
destination, we learn, was Ft. Vancouver,
whittier he repaired, doubtless, to learn the
probable future action Of the regular forces
in that quarter, and, no doubt, to arrangc
plans for cooperation, in such a manner as
to afford the fullest protection to our peo-
pie. We learn that the Governor will
purchase some supplies for the volunteer
forces at Portlaud-such as cannot be had
in our market here, or down the Sound
such as suitable clothing for the volunteers,
If it can be had, and ammunition; and II
these things cannot DO obtained in Port.
land, we learn il is his purpose to send to
San Francisco fer them. Every measure
and precaution will be taken to afford the
largest amount Of comfort to the volunteers
while in the field. They will have richly
earned it, and big pay from Uuclc Sam be-
sides.
We learn that between seventy and
eighty teamsters will accompany our vol
unteer force-all well armed. They 60
out with the volunteers with supplies Of
provisions, ammunition, camp equipage, &c
This may prove q valuable arm of the ser
vice, and if there is any hard fighting to
be done, we have no doubt but that they
will make their mark, although assisting
in the defence of their wagons and teams
in case Of attack, is oil that could rightly
be expected Of them.
We have heard Of no new Indian move
ments or outrages since our last issue.
We learn, but cannot say whether the
report is true or not, that the troops sta.
toned at the Dalles have been ordered to
Ft. Vancouver.