The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-13
News from Oregon.

OUR FORT DALLAS CORRESPONDENCE.
Fort DALIEs, Hay 80, 1859
Protection for the Emiqrant Roate to Uah- Mtary Nem
Of Ne,w-Dparture Of Lieutenant Mul!ar's Party 70,
Walla WaAa-2he Indians Qais-Hon. }. ). Stevens
Renominated for Congress in Washington Territory
Unusual Rains-7he Columbia Rircr Rsing-Mr Gsary
the Nec Superintendent. Of Ladian Affairs, dc.
General Harneys course in sending forward troops 10
protect the emgrant route hence Salt Lake is warmly
endorsed by military circles hereabouts Results proia
bic to the country generally must needs flow from these
movements. II the war worn veteran disappointed
N coming TO the Pacific CO.'S. too late figure bril-
liant campaign against the Indians last summer, he
has an opportunity Of evuo1g big good judgment and
energy.
Company a. Fourth ipfs osry, under command Of Capt.
H. D. wallen arrived here the 2sh inst: per steamer
Hsssaloe from Fort csasa5es This company forms
portion Of the command which VIII concentrate here in
few days to open the rosd to Salt Lake.
Lieutenant john MullaN, chef OF ths military road from
Fort Wala Wala 10 Fort Benton returned from Fort Van
couver the 24n inst with his escort consisting OF leo
picked men, taken from several companies of the laird
United states artillery Iaey are all fine looking set Of
men and seem frN to Withstand the trss and hard
ships which must attend Lieutenant Musns party in the
mountains during the coming winter. Lteutenan.s J.
White, Hylan 3. Ly op James Howard and DR.. James
Muilan, the officers attached. These troops embarked
at the mouth Of ice Des Chues river the Col
Wright the 25,b, for Fort wala. was, where they
bly, make that point by the 18th June Lieutenant Musu
baa nearly completed his organization and will be ready
oeave tie Fort tor Wala Wala day o. two He leave.
sna -ssas iuy prepared endure the trials and suffer
pss OF two years sojourn amid the MOUNTAINS of th
great Northwest. Lieutenant Muilans party left her
early this morning. en- route for Wala-Walla The lon
train vi teams, oxe1 mules, horses &c. and the nume-
rous corps OF men belonging to the party attracted much
attention from the good people of the Dales 1t to be
hoped that 10 untoard accident will to thwart the
DIRECTS and plans OF expedition Before leaving eute
nant Muan assembled chiefs of the Spokanes Pend
o'Ofeies and Fisthead Indians, and in deliberate set
tempered tone made known to them his wishes and an
cpations il setting out upon his arduous mission The
chiefs assured him OF their entire desire to live in peace
With The Americans and promised to live in harmony for
the future.
The adam chief Kamakau, WHO, at the suggestion of
Father De Smst, his here from Walla man.
aecdt, give asior John Over Indian Agent. the slip
few days ago. aud has not been recspure as yet Tas
nan figured conspcuously in the Indian Lass summer
BY recent army order, Colonel George Wright Ninth
niany statoned here, has been ordered to Fort Waa
Maa where oy the same oroer tne headquarters the
Ninth infantry have been removed. G company Ninth
infantry from Fort Smcoe Captain Bsck's) las been
ordered TO take pest here, ana relieve OF the same reg
nent Captain Fletchers) which s to move TO Coyilie
IeaIn that the democracy Washington Territory have
just given arereshng evidence Of their aopreeiaon of
faithful representative by the unanimous renomn alton OF
Bon j. j. SteyepE for the place Of delegate Congress-
Toe Columbia river is fast assuming magnificent pro
portions. The great and unusual amour. of sno known
to nave fallen during the past in the mountains
must lead ug TO expect higher stage of water than has
been seer for years Already 1t higher than the ont
reached either IN 1857 1853 We have authentic nfr
NATION from Colville TO the I'd Of May. ALI snow had dis
apIeaIed ard the farmers in the valley had eDeagci
actively in planting their spring crops Some Of the
Indians were impadens and nsoent; they are srkedn
however, and when the troops reach there IL ia 10 be
noped That the nacontents will be summary punished.
Mt Geafy bas accepted his appoint Superintendent
OF indian Affairs in place Of Colonel Nesitb removed
and will enter upon the duties Of his Office at once