, 1863-12-05

strolled mile or more up the road ahd; a.
far as the eye extended, even to the very bas'
Of the Cascades, large lev plateau met tht
view, where should Judge that one thcusant
families could be accommo lated with goot
farms within the radius Of my vision. Severa
families have taken farms in this delightful val
ley, on which the sun sheds its glorious rays
from the rising to the setting thereof which
is the grand secret Of the early crops prevalent
here.
All hands being ready, we recrossed tht
south fork and journeyed through level valley
for some ten miles, which was covered with fir
cottonw nod, alder and vine maple, all within
convenient reach Of the river. Stately spars
sufficient for the navies Of the world, and vint
maple sufficient to hoop every woman in tht
United States, may be had in this valley q.
cheap as in any part Of the world. At Thomp
sons, men, women and children assembled tC
worship God, and 1 was pleased to observe tn,
neat appearance and pious demeanor Of the
congregation on this solemn occasion. Rev
Mr.. Weston, from Oregon, conducted the SET.
vices.
On my departure from Thompson's, called
on Cyril Ward, ESQ.,, on the Morrison farm
Here met several friends, with whom / passed
some pleasant hours. During the afternoon ]
took glance at Stuck valley, where for miles
around the most pleasing landscapes appeared
to view. Several families are now located
there, but large tracts Of vacant land still re.
main open for settlement, which easy labor
may convert into aOurishing farms
Late in the evening, accompanied BY Judge
Stewart, arrived at Franklin, and became q
willing victim to tired natures sweet restorcr,
balmv sleep" Franklin is pleasantly situated
on the left bank Of the PuyaIlup river, eight
miles from the bay; is easily approached, hav.
ing good seow in working order, and bids iair
10 become place Of considerable trade. While
sCjOurning at Franklin, was Hospitality en-.
tertained by Mr.. Walker, who has resided there
for several years, and is very comfortably sit
uated. He has an excellent building in pro.
cess Of completion, which he designs for pub
lie house. l commend bis house to the favor
able consideration Of travellers.
It Is much to be regretted that 50 large q
portion Of the valley is reserved BY an act o
Congress to the Indians. The glaring folly o
our government, in ceding tho very key Of this
" shining river, ," for six miles from the bay
embracing both sides, requires no argument
and immediate steps should be taken by the
Terr;tor;,I Ievs,oture n b,v. this rroDo.toro,,.
80. - -. . Per'o'ou, :
incubus Ie.noseu IOr'n"Ih' very sinau
portion oil this fine domain Is now occupied by
the Indians, and they have man tested n desire
IN share !, Nth IN. 7" Ros,ors ~ h,,. AZ. -
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'APe e'rcuUn'Ocuuon oi tue bureau hke tne
Bourbons, "never learns and never forgets,'
will obstruet our progress with oil its might.
Our remedy lies with Congress, and n memo.
rial sbould \. sor~.,d.d ;,,r,od;.,o,- -
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se''eu ie" pa'c"es " Potatoes' caooages,
cereals &C., cultivated oy Indians and as they
are peg above the other tribes on our coast,
their rights and privileges should be guarded
IN the same extent as onr own and M G,,,h,-