, 1859-07-29

wharf at about noon, with flags and strcamefs
flying, stirring music, and a considerable
number Of ladies and gentlemen Of Olympia,
who had come to join with the people oi
Steilacoom in on excursion to Seattle.
Dinner being announced as ready at the
Puget Sound Hotel, our Olympia friends
landed and partook of it; and, after an hour
or more passed in social intercourse with
our people in town, the whistle of the steamer
called the excursionists together, when, at
about two o'clock, q start was made for
Seattle. Some two hundred comprised the
number Of men, women and children on
board.
Fortunately the weather was extremely
pleasant, and there was no indication at the
outset which threatened to mar in the least
the. enjoyment Of the pleasure-seekers.
Shortly after leaving the wharf, the saloon
Of the steamer was cleared for dancing, in
which oil who felt disposed engaged. With
dancing, prOmerading, conversation, viewing
the scenery, ETC., etc., the time passed very
agreeably until the steamer came in sight
of Seattle. Here q salute was fired from
Mr.. Plummer's wharf, as the steamer ap-
preached, and the people of the town Assem-.
bled in force to greet their visitors, and bid
them welcome. On landing, all Of the male
and juvenile portion Of the party, without
partners or town acquaintances, Immediately
scattered about town, the men walking leis
urely and the boys scampering hither and
thither along the beach and elsewhere, in
search Of the grand clam-bake," expecting
every moment to stumble upon q mountain
of clans waiting to be devoured; but no
such gratifying sight met their gaze, aud in
disappointment they again assembled near
the place Of landing, to devise means to sat
isfy appetites that had meantime become
ravenOus. Upon inquiry, We learned that
the stubborn waters for some days had re
fused to recede sufficiently to afford an op.
pOrtunity to seizs he harPy bivalves, (thsy
are said to be happy at high water) and we
were therefore compelled to take the will
for the deed, on the part Of those promising
this treat
Those Of the female guests who had no
acqualntances in Seattle were invited to enter
The hospitabls dwelling Of Mrs. Chas. C.
Terry, near the wharf, where they were
warmly greeted BY the fair hostess, and
enjoyed . temporary but pleasant reposs
until evening. Being unencumbered with
either ladies or babies, We employed our
time in strolling about town, seeing the
sights, and were not 8 lit,ls enlightened AID
interested with what We saw and heard
which We shall digress here % briefly men.
tion. We were surprised on finding 50
large town, and one which, apparently, ex-
eeeded sseIlacoom a year ago IN the number
Of It's buildings; but It does not exhibit the
rapid recent improvement that is visible
here. Thetownoccupiesapl tofIowgrOund
facing . large and well sheltered bay, into
which the Dwsmish River empties. No
less than sixty settlers have taken claims on
this river within the past year; while other
sections Of the county, we are told, have in.
creased in population in q corresponding de
gree. The most recent visible improvements
Of Seattle are . large wharf and fine
church, the wharf being The third Of which
The town boasts, and the church the first.
These three wharves are Of about equal
length and extend out 70 depth Of seven.
teen feet Il low water. IN the matter ol
wharves Seattle Is wen provided for, and
viii probably require no additions to then
for many years 70 como, though we should
rejoice to know, in . single year, that they
did not suffice 70 accommodate her increased
business. The church Is a very pretty vii
lage edifce, and adds much to the appear
ancs Of ihs town. Afne large building haI
just been completed BY Mr.. PIummsr, which
Is occupied By the best store in town, and
contains on the second floor the largest hall
IN The Territory. Another building hes been
fitted up IN excellent style for q hotel, viii
ten or twelve handsome sleeping apart
ments. and the usual parlOr, saloon. etc., etc,
al finished with neasnsss and view tC
comfort
Among other factories, Seattle possesse.
atannery, Of which AIessrs. wOodin & Co ars
ProprietOrs Mr.. WOOdin informed us that
they found . ready sale for their leather on
the Sound, At very remunerative rates, and
they could sell Il to advantage in San Fran.
cisco, but they were lot prepared for any
greater demand than they now have at home