, 1856-04-25

v For the Pioneer and Democrat
Mr.. EDroR:-It is truly refreshing, az
ter having witnessed the commotiop, de-
lection and despondency that prevails in
some portions Of our territory, to visit this
Island. The peace and quietude that
reigns in this vicinity. reminds one Of those .
times, when peace and plenty were visible
in every portion Of our territory, and hap
piness and contentment werc TO be met
with, wherever you might turn your stspS
Since my arrival here, have met with
nothing that seems to indicate q feelingUf
alarm or apprehension. All with whom /
have conversed place implicit confidence ID,
in the ability Of Governor Stevens and
those with whom he is connected, to coz.
duct the war in manner that win con-
duce to the general good, and as soon as
it can be consistently done, bring Il toaI
termination; and thus restore to the couB.
try that peace for which it now languishes
l am told some one or two families, Of thd
most timid, left the Island at the com.
mencement Of hostilities; the remainder arc
pursuing their nsual aTocatiohs, and 90 far
as my observations have extended, their
prospects are hattering for an abundant
harvest. 1t is true, goodly number Of
the residents are now in the field, some Of
whose farms ore being cultivated BY those
who remain, and 1t Is more than probabIo
they will be able from this surplus, to suE-
ply many Of those who have been driven
from their homes by the savages, andtbm
rendered unable to provide for themselves
The governors letter to Gen. Wool, hli
met with that reception, it so Justly Do.
serves. 1t breathes the pure spirit ofinae-
pendeuce. which none possesses in q great
or degree than Gov. Stevens, and every
line shows proper solicitude for the terri.
tory and It's Inhabitants. ,.9..,..s ~ 3.
/ visited the camps Of the Indians, rpn-
dezvoused on the Island, and under the e.
perintendence Of Capt. Fay and Dr. Hin
both Of whom deserve great praise for The
manner 10 which they havo governed The
Indians under their control. They have,
cultivated the best Of feelings among then,
and taught them the relation existing
between, themselves and the whites.
These lessons, and the manner in which
they have been instilled, will result, no
doubt, in great good in the future. Capt
Fay has seat the greater portion Of fthoss
in his charge to the rivers contiguous 10
plant potatoes, where he Is also in person
the greater part Of bis time. instructing
them, and at the same time keeping care.
ful watch upon all their actions. Thus,
without their knowledge, be Is enabled y
discover any dissatisfaction thatmay exist
and form his plans accordingly. ,.aa
cannot close this communicalioh with
ont reverting to my visit to MeDonpldt
Island. which is Immediately adjoining this.
and is the timber station Of Messrs Gronhani
& Cranney, who deserve the highest eneo.
miums for the perseverance, aud industry
they have always exercised in this branch
Of business since their arrival in the terri
tory. They are at present engaged in ma.
king spars or masts, which, whom presented
in foreign market. cannot fail % estab.
lSh the reputation Of our young tgrritosy
in point of superior timberi for they ara dssl
cidedy the finest sticks that have come an
der my observation; one Of which 1 meas
ured. and the dimensions were lis feet
long, 40 inches in diameter, one sixth oI
the entire length from the butt, and 2s
inches in diameter at the point. ThsE
have, been to great expense in making
roads and furnishing tho necessary aparai
ths for drawing these monsters to the VA
ter, but with their present facilities. theJI
are enabled TO achieve il without much ar
parent difficulty. They doubtless viii con
tinue this, and other branches Of the TIM
Der business for some time to come, ioI N
addition TO their other improvements ihey
have erected 6ne, spacious dwelling con-
fortably situated, and handsomely fnIpllnt
ed, and the men in their employ anpea.
cheerful and everything presents an aripsi
comfort and contentment. laa0s tiage
Yours, &c. 90
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