, 1856-04-18

We stop the press, since the arrival of
the mail, for the purpose of giving place
to the following letter from the Commis-
sioner Of Indian Affairs, ( Hon. G. W.
MESSYrESNY,) to Gov. STEVENS, relative TO
matters connected with the Indian service
in this territory. We think this letter will
have the effect to disperse very consdera-
bic amount Of the gloom that has hereto
fore pervaded the community-restore, in
great degree, confidence in the justice
Of Congress and the departments, with
regard to appropriations, and awaken re-
newed life and energy on every hand. i
As far as the President and the depart
ments are concerned, no fear need now be
entertained but that liberal appropriations
will be recommended. The cabinet is a
unit, and we have every assurance will act
promptly in urging upon Congress the ne
cessity Of taking measures for extending
relief 10 the people of this and Oregon
territory.
The letter of the Indian Commissioner,
we take it, expresses the views Of the Presi-
dent and departments, and is complete
approval of the course of policy adopted
and carried out by our Executive and ter
ritorial authorities in the prosecution Of the
Indian war. If the policy Of feeding the
Indians on eservations-such as have not
taken part with the hostiles, be approved,
and provision be recommended, to liquidate
the expenses connected herewith, it fol-
lows, as matter of course, that the calling
out of volunteers to punish the aggressions
ofthe hostiles, aud to protect our towns and
settlements from destruction, will also be
approved, and appropriations recommended
. meet oil the Indebtedness which has been
incurred by the authorities on the faith Of
the general government. -
The estimated cost Of feeding the Indi-
ans, per month, on the different reserya-
tons, was made ont, in due time, and sent to
the proper department, and hope is en-
tertained, that an appropriation covering
the expenses thus incurred, Of three or six
months, has been attached to, and passed
with the Deficiency BILL We understand,
from good authority, that the president is
infavor of raising regiments from the Pa
ei6c coast for the prosecution Of the Indi-
an war, and that he is kindly disposed to-
wards US, and the measures we desire.
Through private letters received by gen
tlemen Of this place, we infer that the best
aud most liberal feeling prevails in Wash
ington City, in reference to our territory.
Secretary MASON arrived at New York
in 2S days from Fl. Steilacoom, and reach
ed Washington on the Sd of March. Our
latest advices from that city are up to-
the Sd, ult, at which date, Hon. J. PATTON
ANDERSON, writes to gentleman of this
place as follows: as.e .5. u
81 am too glad to see Mason he will render me
efficient aid In working for the territory. He Il Ia the
nick Of time a. this 4 the first week OF the practical
working Of congress," &C.
At the same date, Secretary Mason, in
private letter to a gentleman here, says:
-cOl. ANDERSON and myself this morning called on
he President Secretary Of the Interior, and Commits
doner Of Indian Affairs. All these high functionares
aFe most favorable to u.s." &C., &c. lis r.'|
Col. NJ. I. SnxoNs, has been nominated
{ BY the President, and confirmed by the
Senate, as Indian Agent for the Territory
Of Washington. ae, g.,
iJoHN 0RyIs WATERMAN, editor Of the
Y Oregon Weekly Times, has been appointed
Surveyor Of the port Of Portland, rice w.
NJ King, removed g,.-
The following is copy Of the letter
referred to, from Hon. G.. W. MENNVPES-
NJ to Gov. STEVENS. 1t is the most i'm
portant document received from Washing
ton city, by the authorities of this territory
since the commencement Of the war
DERARnIENr OF THE INTERIOR,
Office Indian Affairs,
u. ''s March 4, 1855,
SRAI have received your letter of the
2Sth January, giving brief sketch Of the
condition Of Indian affairs in your Territory,
and asking, in addition to q present remit
faona If tha halancaa If annronPia ti0na an-