The Andrew County Republican. [volume] (Savannah, Mo.) 1871-1876, 1875-07-30
Correspondents. G
From Oregon.

WEST CHEHAI Ell, July ~, rs.
Ed. RErUBLIcAN---B Being of pa
triotic disposition about the Fourth
we generally manage to be present
upon such occasions to see what is to
be seen and enjoy ourselves if posai-
BILE. This accounts for our attend
ance at the ''bi"-to-tto" on the patri-
otic day. We met few that we had
ever seen before. We heard plenty
of music. good speaking, and had
plenty of good grub" In the fore
noon the speaking was partly devo-
ted 10 the farmer and in favor Of the
Granger. The afternoon to the in
terests Of the Good Templars: the
latter have lately built a spacious
hall at Lafayette, where the fantastic
toe was tripped on the night of the
3d.
Col. Joe Meek, the famous noun
tainecr, also pioneer of Oregon, pass
ed away, at his residence, at Kills
borro, Washington county, June 21st.
He came on this coast in 1S25-roam-
ed as hunter and trapper before the
'.pale face turned the soil. He ma,ie
the perilous journey across the plains
on foot in 1867, as delegate to
Washington. Upon the formation Of
this State as Territory,was appoin-
ted L. S. Marshall. Not a few are
the interesting anecdotes of which he
is claimed as author. His appear
ancc before President Polk, dressed
in hunters costume, and his facetious
remarks before Polk and his cabinet,
form many really laughable incidents
now in print. It is said he was once
relating to the President one of his
favorite stories of hunters life, that
of chasing beaver when it was
closely pressed, he said, sit clum a
tree quicker than a streak of light
ning!' What MIR. Meek why, l did
not know they climbed treesr Re
Sori ING to his ready wit, said, "Well!
but he A,ni 10 climb, or the dogs
would a ketchcd." lie was many
wears Governor of this State, filled
many offices with honor, and was
loved aud respected by the people.
Many Of the Indians he once fought,
have gone before, but he has now fol-
lowed. The Cayuse and Calapudia
tribes once dreaded him as q foe. Af-
ter becoming civilized and peaceable
they found him Il true friend. Requi-
eScGt IN pHcc.
Mr.. Foster Snyder, late of Rosen-
dale, Mo-, left on the steamer Ohio
for other parts. lie will probably
stop IN Portland.
The United States Man -of-War Sc
rcnac, went down in Semour Cham
mel. June 2lst. Fortunately no lives
were lost.
Another body has been found in
the willamette river, supposed TO be
one Of the untOrtunates who were on
board the steamer Senator at the
explosion near Portland, few weeks
since. The body proved to be q man
of hi euiIlm size about five foot ton
dark whiskcrS and dark complexion.
He was & stranger, thought TO be an
emigrant. This makes the sixth BODY
recovered, besideSthosc seriously in
jurcd, and the probabilities are that
some never will be found. This is
one Of The most disastrous EXPLOSIONS
that has occurred for years Oh the
river.
The ill tie steamer Wenat, sunk on
the Dunamish river few DAYS since.
having struck a snag while under
full speed. Fortunately for those on
board, they escaped without any IA
tai accident, although some were bad
ly hurt.
Oregon City has had quite a fire,
involving serious loss 10 some of her
mercants. The large woolen factory
fell victim to the devouring element.
TOM.