The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-10-23
THE COURSE OF EMPIRE.

Meeting Of the First Legislature Of wyoming
Territory-I3oth Houses Democrati c-Mar-
riage Of Governor CampbeIl--MeasuresR Re-
commended for the Government and Devel-
opment Of the Territory.
| CHEYENNE, Wyoming Territory. Oct. IA, 1859.
| The first Territorial Legislature OF Wyoming mas
just assembled here 1t is composed OF two
branches-a House and COuncil-both recently
elected and both democratic. Ali the members are
novices at legislation and their preliminary pro-
ceedings afford much amusement to spectators
This first session VIII be devoted chiefly to the dis
cussion and enactment OF laws for the regular
ganizatlOn OF the Territory and Its future govern
ment wyoming Is the last designated Territory Of
the United States 1t Is only commencing its
as an established community opening up to perma-
nent settlement and development The passage of the
Union Pacific Railroad through its southern section
and the discovery Of the precious metals IN the
Sweetwater region, have been the pr.ncipai occa-
sions Of Its rapid advancement thus far. Even be-
fore 1t has any noticeable history Territory It's
undouoted great mineral and agricultural resources
are looked upon as certain Indications that very
years must elapse ere its population and advance
ment Will entite 1t to admission into the Union as
State. This city, on the line OF the Union Pacific
Railroad and the terminus Of the branch now being
built from Denver, Colorado, Is the most populous
place in the Territory, and ia for the present desig
mated as the capital.
General ]. A. Campbell, formerly Assistant Adju-
tant General ON Major General ScOneld,s staff
lately appointed Governor OF wyoming, has recently
established his residence here. He has Just delivered
his nrst message to the Legislature, recommending
the passage OF such enactments as are necessary
for the immediate and future benefit of the
embryo State. The Territory embraces an
area Of over $1,000 square miles, Of noun
toin uota md
OF Official surveys but little ID yet known OF the
actual extent OF Its capacities to become great and
miners, exploring parties, deacnnents Of troops on
indian expeditions and adventurous travellers all
agree IN representing It's latent resources as really
enormous: and no doubt Is entertained that In the
coming spring powerful impetus Will be given to
the various branches OF mining, agriculture, stock
raising and all kinds Of commercial business. In
order to provide against the disastrous consequences
OF the recurrence Of recent Indian raids. Governor
Campbell recommends the passage Of militia law
providing for the formation OF volunteer companies
or the enrolment OF all persons liable to military
duty under such rules aud regulations as the Legis-
furnish the quota OF arms to which the Territory
entitled as soon as Is decided what kind OF arms
enactment OF such constitutional measures as viii
encourage the culture OF trees, the absence
Of pao TSa y to
laws for the protection Of herds and n0cksthe Gil
mate and character OF Wyoming being emlnenty
horses and the finest breeds OF cattle and sheep.
The mineral resources OF Wyoming receive special
per ana gold and silver already found In Ifierent
localities and indications OF their existence other
places encourage the idea that the mining interests
Will take the precedence for some time In the deve
opment OF the Territory The Governor suggests
that the Legislature might consider whether II is
vent an ignorant, wasteful and destructive system
OF mining; and he recommends the passage OF some
npoacn ~ ior 1s q mining ana for the
tnem 10 procure proper and lndisputable titles
Of dsDued claims sUe ,t the
Of mining Jurisprudence. lie advises the establish.
ment OF bureau OF statistics for the collection OF
all Information respecting the territorial history,
resources, progress agriculture, mining manuiac.
ing the Territory winch might be Of present or per-
manent interest, and the dissemination of the same
t M,sh view Of encouraging immigration He hopes
aid Of the government Will be given to every scheme
Tor the advancement OF education, and that the
tonal system Will be established az the corner stone
OF their future State All the country north OF the
Horn mountains. which was Abandoned last wear to
the Indians at the instance Of the Peace Commission
contains more than one-fourth OF the finest and
richest portions OF the Territory, and the Sioux
have already violated their treaty his Excelency
hopes that 1t will be entirely abrogated by our
government and this vast extent OF territory be
speedily given up TO civilization He also trusts that
the Snoshonee Indian reservation IN the Wind river
region Will be restricted 80 far as to give each Indian
only 30 much arabic land as Will by proper cutiya-
ton, yield him support and that the remainder NAV
be opened TO white settlement and cultivation. The
Governor recommends the passage Of laws for the
protection OF game and fish during the breeding
season; OF registry law to preserve the purity OF
electlOns the selection OF site for penitenuary,
In the hope that Congress will authorize the rete-
ton OF sufficent sum from the internal revenue
collected In the Territory to erect suitable build.
Ing and thus prevent the necessity which exists at
present OF sending c0nvicts to Detroit, Mich, for
confinement and subsistence, ana the prepa.
ration and adoption of "a code OF civil
that Congress WIN, at It's next session,
establish land once for the Territory In order that
people who are DESTROYS Of coming to settle may
know which are government and which are railroad
iands; urges the most rigid economy in making np-
preparations for the Territorial governments, and
hopes that legislators and all will be good people
generally. Politically the Governor and the Legisla
ture are opposite In sentiment but he promises his
hearty support TO all their projects for the develop
ment OF the resources OF the Territory and the ad
vancement OF her real interests
The building Of the Denver Railroad and the meet
Ing OF the Legislature lend little additional activity
to some branches OF business In Cheyenne, but bust
ness generally In the Territory IL rather duh pres
ent both In commercial and mining regions. leave
wyoming for the present In order to visit Colorado.
the IRVING LITERARY UNION