The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-09-04

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ing the past weet Rsaipg sinforma-
.aItipn in regard to Oregon The in
Guiries are from responsible parties
lin the East who are dinghy de-
sirous Of exchanging their Atlantic
homes for residences on the Pacific
Slope. Mr.. J. M. McGowan, Of Or
land, Indiana, represents quite col
4 ony Of Hoosiers who are solicitoua
Tor infofnation in regard to our
4 Estate. Mr.. P. Morgan, of Des
lMoines, Iowa, is alike crrious to
know what indictments Oregon lf- al
fords for immigfahts!l The yield Of
crops, the prices ot grain, labor dur
ing harvest resoprc'ls for agricul-
tureIj markets, principal cities, and
population ofcsaD q, healthfulness Of
climate, railroads and transportation
routes, etc ore, all subjects Of earnest
inquiry by our corTespondents--so
fmueh so in fact that todo the subject
justice would occupy two or three
coldmns and also require more time
than w are this week able to devote
ito this most importantmatter. Suffice
it to say that Oregon offers greater
inducements and opportunities for
settlers than any other region Of the
I"Great West. Her principal cities
are Portland, Salem and Albany-the
first being the metropolis and COM
tmercial entrepot Of the State, with
o population Of $4,000, the second
being the seat Of Government for
the commonwealth, with a popula-
ton Of 5000, and the latter the ag-
ricultural center Of the State, with a,
population Of 1900. There are
several other towns in the State of
Importance and progressive value, all
having some distinguishing features
and Inducements for Industrious set
tlers0nisp pdsiia fUavgq ~ .yiaggI
\ For healthfulness of climate Ore.
gon has no superior, ana the morali-
ty, enlightenment and intelligence Of
her people will not suffer by compar-
ison with any Of the older and more
favored States. ,'''' " lg94 f'e
K The eyield of crops varies according
to locality, but will perhaps average,
for wheat 20 bushels per acre, and
for oats 25 bushels. These are the
principal cereal products, although
considerable attention is now being
paid to the culture Of fax, barley and
--ye, all Of which grow with fattering
success. The prices Of grain will be
found by referring to our market ]
quotations in another place. saoss \
Harvest hands receive from 81 so
to 30 90 pef7sy, and common la
bofrers ordinarily command 81 50 to !
So 90, NIX. fco I
We have two railroads traversing
the richest region Of the Western !
portion Of our State, while our in G
land rivers and water coursas are N
generally rsvigated by connections )
steamboats, and other convenient :,
water crafts. .at .e'l asM n
For description Of Albany and its c
Institutions we refer the inquirer to 9
N article from the Salem Statesman, 9
0 be found in this issue of the Dem. .
Graf. Some day in the near future b
7e will prepare and publish o care Q
u and comprehensive article upon 2
40 questions and matters'so briefly ],
'pched upon in this galloping arti- Z
10, In the meantime we most sin g
'rely assure our Eastern correspond
ats that If they should determine I
'9como to Oregon, with q steadfast fI
'solltion not to expect too much 70
't to find an earthly Paradise, but y
place where honest industry and q
bright conduct will make for them gl
! easy livlihooa and a happy home q
they will here find oil that can y Y
esonably be desired to insure them ~ ~
full fruition Of their fullest hopes u
ID brightest anticipations. di