, 1858-09-10
Interesting Letter from Washington.
WAsmNGroN CRY, July is, 1858.

under discussion wherever | go. Every
body seems anxious to obtain information
concerning our Territory, which has so re-
Gently and so suddenly thrust herself upon
the attention Of the world. i copy OF
Alex G. Andersons book and map of the
northern gold region, which so uncharitably
ignores Puget Sound, has been devoured
by eager crowds All, whose opinion are
of any value, believe that gold will be
found throughout or own Territory. Gold
everywhere, and in great abundance. The
accounts brought by the mail steamer are
exciting, and you may confidently antici-
pate fruitful result. 1t WAS the general
estimate, that We would not be prepared to
ask admission into the Union earlier than
1868 but We are now expected TO be in
in time for the next Presidential election.
We shall have people enough. The Pa
ciic Mail CompaUy's advertisement in the
y. Y. Herald is now headed, "For Cali
fornia and Frazer River Diggings." All
persons able to leave, have their "bills up,"
as steamboat captains say, ." for the new
gold mines" There will be perfect
swarm from the Atlantic coast aud the
moro central States. Minnesota is so
much in earnest that she will Immediately
construct q good wagon road from st Paul
TO Puget Sound, for her own use and
next year will witness not only its compile
tion, but regular line of four-horse post
coaches in operation upon it. California
may well be alarmed lest her mines should
be entirely abandoned to the Cinnamon.
She has reason for apprehension. The
throng from Europe will be the means of
our getting tremendous direct foreign
commerce, and greatly enhance the value
of our other resources than gold Tde
prospect is a glorious one repeat we
shall have white men enough, and to spare !
and l beseech you to follow the example of
Oregon in rejecting all others, the straight
eyed topaz, as well Rs the thick-lipped jet.
The Chinese are said to be an ingenious
people ; but the ingenuity of the Yankees
is enough for us, as Judge eastman will
testify.
Gov. Douglas blockade of Frazer river,
has, through the efforts of Gov. Stevens,
been the subject of diplomatic notes ex-
changed between the U. S. Minister ut
London, Hon. Geo. NJ Dallas and the
Earl Of Malmesbury There is every rea-
son for believing that the British govern
ment will act with as much justice and gene.
r6sity as may be consistent with its au-I
thority in the case. The Hudson Bay
Company possesses, at present an exclusive
right to the Indian traffic 10 that region !;
but there can be very little or no doubt
that American goods may he introduced
for the use Of others than Indians, upon
compliance with the British revenne
laws. @
General Lano and Governor Stevens
arc remaining here during the recess, toll
ing laboriously for their constituents,
whilst all other members of Congress have
gone pleasure seeking, etc. BY the 4ih of
March next, provision will be made for
paying our war debt, and liberal appropri-
atons will be made for roads and for pub
lie buildings OF suitable character 1t isl
not unlikely that Navy Yard, Dry Dock,
and Marine Hospital, on the Sound, and a
system of fertilization, on both the Sound
and Columbia river, may have their origin
in the legislation Of next winter. Suffice
it to say, however, that enough will be
done to cause general rejoicing in the
two territories, and an exchange Of mutual
congratulaton among their citizens of all
political creeds. Gen. Lane stands proni-
nently before the country for the next
Presidency. He is regarded as the best
selection to be matched against Seward,
who, it is not doubted, will receive the
nomination. Many
persons here declare it was a political blau-
der on the part of the Democrats, not to
have run General Lane instead Of Pierce,
in 1852.
The Steptoe defeat has convinced every
body Of the existence of our Indian COM
binatous and war. 1t is thought Gen.
Wool is feeling somewhat slim and con
temptible, and would rather die than visit
Washington City again. Steptoe's force,
when augmented by Clarks coo, the 800
that go out by this steamer from New
York, and the 9th Infantry FROM Utah,
will be sufficient in number for all practi-
cal purposes. The War Department is
disposed TO act with earnestness.
Our territory is presenting a bold claim
to a high rank in the field OF useful inven-
ton You will see by the following from
the published list Of patents issued in June
and July, that our friend Capt. WEBSTER
has been doing something in his day aud
generation" of which the land in which he
lives may well be proud
"Wm. Webster, Of JefIerson County Washington
Territory For improvement in gearing for machinery,
"Wm. Webster, of Jefferson county, Washington
Territory improvement in masting and rigging
yessels.
"Nym. Webster, OF jefferson county, Washington
Territory.-For Improvement in attaching and nous
ing pr0peiler5.
WIN. Webster Of Jefferson county. Washington
Territory For improved smoke stack for steam
vessels"
These inventions entirely revolutionse
the whole steamer and clipper ship system,
and are conceded by Naval officers and
ship builders to be of immense value. The
scientific examiners at the u S. Patent