, 1858-10-15
From Oregon, California, and the Sand
Wich Islands.

Wich Islands.
The last mail from the Columbia river
brought US Oregon dates to Oct 9th
From the STANDARD Of that date, we infer
that the Indian war east Of the Cascade
mountains has been wound up for the pres
ent, aud treaty Of peace concluded With
the hostile Indians in that direction. That
paper says:
50 With feelings of sincere qualification we learn
from our correspondent in the up country, that the
short yexaous and sanguinary contest waged by the
United states troops against the savages OF this and
Washington Territories, has been brought to a concIu-
son The feeling Of pleasure we experience in record
ing this fact Is greatly augmented from the circum-
stance that It has terminated In way so compimen-
tary to the wisdom, foresight and energy Of the OIL
GERS connected with the campaign on the Pacific coast
and to the efficiency Of the army Every where the
red man has had 70 succumb to the resistess mower
ff our well disciplined aud effective forces until van
qushed and trampled under foot be has been COM
PEELED to sue for and accept peace 10 the midst OF
his own fastnesses, dictated by his superiors. Quail
chem, the master demon of remorseless rapine aud
IMPLYING slaughter, has atoned for portion OF his
crimes aud broken faith by his ife and with him, at
least we are done forever Many OF his satellites Of
cruelty are in the hands Of troops and no doubt
will be executed. treaty. which under the circum-
stances they will probably respect for some time and
hostages, pledges OF their faith have been placed
in our hands. We believe firmly that the Indians,
that they have felt 80 fully for the first time the
weight OF our power, will not be very desiTous Of re-
newing contest at an early day In which they have
just lost 50 much. In this view, many pointed
advantages accnng to our Territory. In the frat
place. aud as the Immediate Consequence Of pernia-
nent peace, we may note increased emigration IN
Oregon. and flowing from this an enhanced activity
IN business OF all kinds We need population. We
will receive 1t the route overland is known
to be no longer troubled and rendered dangerous BY
the savages. We need something in the way Of stir
ring up the population already within borders to
additional activity. An opportunity to cultivate The
arts Of peace without disturbance will procure this for
us. Take 1t all in all, we Of opinion that we arc
largely the gamers by the We understand that
but few If any, OF the troops now in Oregon will be
withdrawn, but are to be stationed at convenient
points in her borders for future emergencies. Again
we congratulate the country and nvircible troops
upon the happy termination Of the war SO difastrousy
commenced"
sS- We regret to learn that Mr.. James OMeara,
editor Of the Standard, has again met with serious
accident by rebreaking his ann-the arm and In
the place where il was broken during his south
ern tour, while canvassing for the office of State
Printer. |'-.l. 2
EDITORIAL AssocIATIoS.-Mr. VIM. J. Beggs late
editor Of the Jacksonville HSrald is associated with
Mr. Bush in conducting the Statssman. ......t
Drsso1vED-The Combination Company, engaged
IN running steamboats,, between this place and the
Dales has dissolved. Hereafter the Senortka aud
HassGioe will run In connection to the above place On
the one sloe, and the Mountain Buck aud IHaseo ON
the other over the same route. The Latoaa will soon
take her place and commence running to the Cas-
cadcs, and hear II stated that the Mountain BufE
will soon be taken above the Cascades to run to the
DAles forming a connection with the Latond at the
Cascades -.H.
REsIdNArION-Chief Justice Williams intends re-
signing the position he holds in short time, we
are informed He contemplates engaging in the prac
tlce OF bis profession In Oregon. As to who will be
his successor on the Bench have no information.
BURNED.-the Sawmill of Russell Anderson & Co.,
Astoria, on the night Of Friday. Sept. 2lth About
800 900 feet of lumber was burned. The fire acc
dental.
The above items OF news are taken from the Stand
ard
man named STEVEN HOMER, Jr., was drowned
recently by falling from the deck Of the steamer
Mountain Buck, near the head of Swan Island. He
was about IS yeau of age.
The Portland National Hotel was recently robbed
by Italian of $500 in coin, specimens Of gold dust,
&c. The thief has been arrested.
A man nvmed Washington Williams, confined in the
jail of Oregon City On charges of horse stealing and
arson and another ndmed Mclaughlin committed for
an assault with deadly weapons, made their escape
from confinement a short time ago. The Sheriff Of
that county offers reward Of $50 piece for their ar.
rest. ,a
California. r
From the San Francisco Herald and Ala Califor-
mia, we gather the following local news from that
quarter: ... ...r
The great event Of the age-the successful laying OF
the Atlantic Submarine Cable-wss celebrated In this
city on the 9th. 1t was beyond all question one OF
the most magnificent pageants witnessed this
portion OF the Pacific coast. The illumination during
tue evening general, tasteful and brilliant San
Francisco was in fact one blaze Of Light The torch
light procession Of the remen looked from the points
which commanded full view like a stream Of fire,
winding aud surging through the route selected Ths
streets throughout the whole day thronged with
people, yet no accident Occured-no breach OF the
Ieace OF any kind took place. Few OF the Eastern
,ties can make finer, gorgeous, or more brll-
liant display than San Francisco did on MONDAY. An
,ration and poem, by Col. u. D. Baker and VIM. ID,
Rhodes delivered in front Of the Oriental HOTEL
,eiOre an immense concourse OF people In the even
ng there WAS grand torchight procession And inc
estivtes of the day wound up With splendid expF
,itinn oftreworks on the Plaza.
ey- The Hon Mr. Broderick, United States Senator
rom California, left city yesterday afternoon, IN
ottie to Placervile where he will proceed 70 Wash
ngton by the Overland Mail.
WRRcK OF TIE WILD WAvE.-The ship Wild Wave
$50 tons Of Boston, from San Francisco to NaPa-
also. was wrecked the night Of March 4th, "
trkng on a low island, called Oeno, IN LATITUDE =,
outh longitude l3O, 81 west The island WAS maIAso
own on the chart as being in longitude lJO Deg j"
min. west.
The loss was q total one. There were 3s persons9p
he Wild Wave all men, and all were saved ihs
sland was barren and unlnhabited; but they nsd
aved stores from the ship sufficient for Tour OF NV