The daily union., 1856-04-05

down into garrison and the regulars kept in garr
And there sands The broad fact that hum
dred Indians 20 the WalaWaa valley were met and de-
eaed by voluusers whea the regulars garrison
The Presidents commissioner high hlnetonary deriving
his powers from the Presideal of the United States and
not from any department left without protection and
the troops raised TO protect him Major General Wool
thought proper to dsband and bring into garrison That
officer acted unquestiOnaby from Of duty His
reputation gallant soldier bis long and valuable ser
vices to the country, cannot be disputed do wish
impngn his motives only desire TO submit facts for the
jadgm gment Of SuFerors al home
lesrn from good authority that bis plan Of operations
is 10 delay ill spdng-protab until May Ii i well
kuow b. those who haye experience and knowledge Of
r country that February aud March the best months
iohe prosecution Of this think il due the leg
islayc assembly the reasons why all yoyageurs
aud gentlemen OF experience in these matters give
their opinion that is the proper time action There
vast plain between the Cascade aud Bitter Root
tans. The Columbia Snake Clear Water and Spokane
rivers are To be crossed The is but few in hes
derp and lass but short tme-sedom a fortnight
There Is tut continuous period Of cold weather and that
period has passed The mountain passes are all closed
up with SHOWS, which only be scaled 10y snowshoes
For these reasons the Indians escape should vgo
Gus operations be made. On these plains forces
operate we'll There is abundant fuel for camps grass for
animals, and the rivers low. The Indians must be
struck But il delay, in few months the roots
and hsh will abound supplying the Indians with food.
The will melt and the mountain passes will allow
them hiding places II is my opinion, if operations are
deferred Till summer, they must be deferred till winter
again.
Anat enect would IL nave the Sounu should nothing
be done until May June2 The whole industrial com-
munry would be ruined the Sound paraly the hus
bandman would be kept in of suspense by
OF war; and could adhere bis pursuits heds would
not be titled, and the Territory would starve out
am OF the opinion that vigorous operations should be
prosecuted both sides of the Cascade mountains When
it is practicable expedeuL it is best that volunteers
should be mustered into the United States service 1t
should TO the authorities home that endeavored
cooperate with the regular service But there has been
breach Of faith Troops mustered into service dis
n "a
proper thai the authorities OF this Territory should
conduct the Of their troops-co-operatng
with the regulars where such corporations be effective
therefore do think that the volunteers of this Terri
tory should be mustered into the United States service
ready take the responsibility of raising then indie
pendent Of that service and il is due 10 the Territory and
self that the for assuming il should TO the
President and the departments at w Nashington.
The spirit of prosecuting this should be to accom-
psh lasting peace-nOt TO make treaties but 10 punish
their violation.
Gentlemen of the legislative assembly, have done my
duty. 1T pleasant feeling that actuatsd me my
mission, in making these TREATIES, TO think doing
something 10 cvIzs and render the condition Of the In
dian happier and while justice and mercy should char
acerze the acis of government there should be no
weaknessno imbeciity In nations, as well as ndiyd-
ual-, may apply the precept-a ho has deceived
you should not again be trusted. Let the blow
strike where it is deserved am opposed TO any treaties
shall oppose any treaties with these hostile bands.
will pro test against any and MI made with them
nothing but death is meet punishment for their perhdy
their lives only should pay the forfeit friendly hez
posed persons caused all trouble Coald these be pun
shed the tribe could be governed These turbulent
should be seized and put to death The tribes al
must submit uncondIuonaly 10 the justice, mercy
aud leniency OF government The guilty should
suffer aud the remainder placed upon reservations under
the eye Of the military. In few years the policy might
be changed. By such a decisive, energetic, and firm
course the difficulty may be grapPied with and peace
ored.
Lei Dot our hearts be discouraged / have an abiding
confidence the destiny OF Territory Gloom
give way sunlight Let lose sight OF the
resources capace ana natural advantages Of The Terri
tory Of Washington We have interior to be filled
up With settlements. Gold 10 considerable quantities has
been discovered in the northern part Of that interior,
There fine grazing tracts and rich agricultural valleys
and that interior wA M up when these Indian difficulties
are end Then too, viii toe Sound resume ts pros
perity Gather besTt then, frllow-citzens; do
talk OF leaving in hour Of adversely but stay TIL
the shade Of gloom lifted and await that destiny 10 be
fulfilled. let all put haGds together and rescue the
Territory om its present difficulties, 50 that we ali
feel that had done whole duty in the present eI-
genCv.