, 1861-05-30

To the Editor Of the Puget Sound Herald:

STEAMER RANGER, Union City, May Is, 81.
This trip around the Sound has afforded an
opportunity Of confirming the fact already stated,
that whatever troubles may visit the General
Government the elements Of prosperity and
progress are with the people of this Territory.
Our citizens seem to be striving for the ad-
Vancement Of the interests Of the Territory, as
il with view to erect fitting asylum here for
the relief and accommodation Of the unhappy
thousands in the land whence we came. We
have our own little differences here, and often
see worthy men at variance with each other;
yet, thank God, We are able to Gil the heavenly
mission Of extending an invitation to our op.
pressed fathers and mothers, brothers and sis
ters friends, loved ones and oil desirable asso
ciates, to join us in this the land Of our adoption
and Partake with US Of the advantages which
the enterprise Of our citizens surely indicates.
The Washington Mil Company are among the
contributors to the progress above alluded to.
In addition to the improvements at Seabeck,
which noticed not long since, Mr.. Williamson
has added to his steam facilities by applying .
double fue boiler, thirty two feet in length and
forty inches in diameter, which enables him to
run ell his machinery up to its full capacity.
also noticed new and very economical improve.
ment in the saving department, consisting of an
extra circular saw, so arranged as to work in
conjunction with the main saw, foT the purpose
Of cutting large timber without the disadvantages
Of hewing heretofore labored under. The saw
is so adjusted as to be raised and lowered at the
option Of the sawyer, and is sure indication Of
Mr.. Williamson's determination To conquer every
obstacle which may present itself while engaged
in the discharge Of his duties to himself and the
company in particular, and to the public in
general. Mr.. Williamson Is mechanic possess
ing ACKNOWLEDGED ability; and if he differs on
some points with his brother mechanics or neigh
Dor mill.owners, Il arises from no selfish motive,
but rather the promptings Of generous and
philanthrOpic principle, which is not cOmpre.
hended BY all.
Port Madison seems to be as firm as the rock
Of ages The damage sustained in consequence
Of the late explosion has been repaired in very
substantial manner, and with dispatch peculiar
only to g. A. Meigs's perseverance. The steamer
Ranger has always been welcome guest at Port
Madison, and have often partaken Of the lber.
atty Of Mr.. Mcigs at times when he might have
taken advantage, if he would. think, il there
are any who have difficulty with Mr.. Meigs, Il
Is In consequence Of not knowing his true char
acter. n we approach him as one In every way
above suspicion, we shall find that, behind ali
the vcissitudes and changes Of life, reverses and
fluctuations Of business transactions, dwells the
principle Of q true gentleman, which may be
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eumstances. lam disposed to place @. A. Mcigs
second to none among the contributors to our
lcountgysa PFogress, uud r. he succeeds wei Tor o
time, will elevate him shove my own class, (the
unfortunately and place him among the fortunate
and prosperous. .,..
Among all our numbering establishments, per-
haps there is none more worthy Of commendation
than the Puget Mill Company. They have spared
no pains or expense in completing and periecting
their facilities for the manufacture Of lumber,
and employ many men in the different depart
ments Of their business. Mr.. Walker Is ever on
the alert 10 discover how be can best promote
! the interests Of the 6rm and the happiness Of
I those who ere subordinate to bis dictAtion. The
Company have erected public buildings for the
benefit Of those who may desire public worship,
social enjoyment or fraternal communion, and
also to educate children and promote the general
welfare Of the men.
The Port Discovery and Utsalady companies
are contributing their share BY building vessels,
improving their mills, and In many ways exhib-
lting spirit Of enterprise and perseverance, which
denotes growing Importance worthy the com
mendation Of every good citizen.
The Port Ludlow Company are among those
who are worthy Of merit and their superior
manner Of doing business has so much improved
the place that afssr brief absence, one would
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