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Newspaper Page Text" it-jrV mv, "v? lornnco to it, if ho wore to conceal from view any real impediment, Instcud uf point in,' out whero it lay, and suggesting the mentis of urmounting it. It is with the view therefore, of proving that it U not a " fuUehood" to ny, tlm " en iranco of tho Coliitnbia in a had one" that it Iioh tint n " good a mouth an any other river can boast," hutthut its difliciiltieHiiml dungera ure real, and not always to be avoid I'd by either "grxwlor brave seamanship," tlint thta eommiiniention i prcnenled. If it should be also made to uppeur, that what you are nlrnv.'d to call " prejudice ngairist tlio entrance," arc coeval with its discovery, and not founded upon the loss of "two U. S. Vessels of War, and a ship of the" IIiidMoh's Hay Company," I am persuaded tho dlsclo Nure would bu grateful to-your sense of jus tice. The first written account of this river is from the voyage of Ih-eetn, a SpaniRh navi. gator from tho Mexican coaHt, 1775, who looked into the entrance, but did not attempt to gel in. As he was seeking new discove ries, it may bo inferred, that its appearance was altogether forbidding, or he would not have passed on without exploring it. Ten or twelve years afterwards, Lieut. Mean's, of the Hritih Navy, cam" for the express purpose of forum:; Iuh way into tho river; but upon sight of the bar, he was not ' brave" enough to uttcitipt it. As evidence of what hov felt upon reluctantly taking leave, lie called its northern point, Cape Disappoint ment. In 171)2, Captain Gray, of tho American ship Columbia, after being a long time baf. fled, Micceeded in getting safely into the river, and from his ship its name is derived. He attained a position fifteen miles with in the Cape, hut finding the channel neither "broad nor plain," and having tailed ashore several times, he congratulates himself on getting to sea again, lie communicated the existence of the river to the celebrated ex plorer, Captain Vancouver, who came ofl the bar, accompanied by the Chatham; not liking the appearances, he sent in his Lieu ant (H rough ion,) in the Chatham, who, en countering bad weather within tho river, anchored ofTChenook Point. In attempting to go out, she shipped a sea, which flooded her decks with water, and broke tho rope by which the Launch was towed astern ; a marine in the boat clung to her, and after being buffeted in tho surf through which tho tide swept the water logged boat, was "to tho inexpressible surprise and joy" of his shipmates, rescued. Writing as I do, en tirely from memory, and desirous of being brief and concise, some instances illustra. five of well-grounded dread and apprehen sion of danger, from thin navigation, may possibly be omitted. From Vancouver's time, f do not remember the visit of a ship until the arrival of Mr. John J. Astor's ship, thcTonquin, in 1811. She came on purposo to fix a fur trading establishment on tho banksnof tho Columbia. Her Captain, act ing upon the impulso of that "proper pru denco," which should bo exercised in under taking this cntranco, sent a boat to Sound out tho channel. Sho was noon swept into tho breakers in spite of the exertions of hor crow, whero sho perished with all on board of her. lie was " bravo" enough to despatch another on tho same errand ; sho suffered a futo similar to tho other, but one of hor crow survived tho disaster. Captain Diddle, of the U. S. Sloop Ontario, camo to tho mouth of tho river, in 1817, to tako pos session of Astoria ; but tho sight of tho bar excited in his mind so strong a " prejudice," that ho fofboro to attempt a passage over it. In 1820, tho Hudson's Ray Company's brig William and Ann, Captain Swann, her master, had crossed the bar six times before, wan wrecked in attempting tho entrance, and ovory soul on board lost. Two years afterwards, tho bark Isabella belonging to tho samo Company, was wrecked about tho same spot ; but the crow escaped with their lives. In 1880, Sir Edward Belcher sur veyed tho bar in H. B. M. ship Sulphur : his vessel was sovoral times grounded, and ho desoribos tho cntranco of tho Columbia, as a ' nest of dangers." In tho spring of 1841, Captain Wilkes, with tho U. States' exploring expedition, camo ofl tho mouth of tho rivor, and hav ing remained about a week in sight of it, although oxtromoly anxious to enter, was so domoiont in "bravo seamanship," that he abandoned the idea, and passed around to Pugot's Solrrni surveying tho cotet as ' ' .' .1 I, T. i . i ho went, and in Kis ardent dosiro to per fect it, ran tho dangerous channol botwecn tho rocks and tho coast near Capo Flattery. In July of tho same year, tho U. S. Peacock was wrecked in attempting tho cntranco. Tho fate of tho U. 8. Schr. Shark, in Sept. last, is of ton recent occurrence, I should think, to authorize, its enrollment among tho causes of founding " prejudice," and that event will not therefore, bo considered in tho schedule. Cases enough are cited without it. In addition, however, tho writer will add, that ho has seen Captain Wilkes' sailing di rections for tho Columbia river, in which it is described as " exceedingly dangerous, from tho force and irregularity of tho tides, shifting character of tho sands, and great (lis tanco of any landmarks, as guides." Tho authority of ovory seaman, whose duties have brought him to navigato tho Columbia, I might with very few exceptions, bo adduced i in iipKrt of the samo opinion. Indeed, Mr. f.mtor, such respectable, ana 1 may add, universal authority, for it exists, that I am only surprised you should attempt to combat it, countenanced and supported by oven such names as Captains Crosbio, and Couch : tho , first has more than once been very critical ly situated in the neighborhood of Cape Dis appointment, and if I am not misinformed, I the latter has had two anchors and cables 1 of the Schr. Maryland corroding on tho mid- a to sands since 1810. With that portion of your editorial, appro ving tho creation of pilots and the employ ment of tug steamers, I most heartily con- cur ; but il you look to the ucncral uov opsii TfaTJ. If. HI. THOBNTOlf wUl UK SCHOOL in this cky, on the 1st day of Feb ruary next, for tho instruction of young Ladies and Misses. A quarter will consist of cloven week All the branches urnslly comprised in a thorough English education, will bo taught in this School, to gether with plain and faaey Needle Work, Drawing and Painting in mezxotinto and water colon. For particulars aa to term, inquire of Mrs. T. Oregon City, Jan. 7, 1847. 305 DR. A. R. T. LOCEY, Physician and Surgeon, ret pectfully tendon hie Professional services to the citizen of Oregon City and vicinity, aa a regular Botanic Physician." He hu long eince discarded the ute of the murder ex lancet, and with it tho belief, that in " shedding man's blood," to restore life and health to bis decayed and wasted energies, be can act in accordance .with the principles of common humanity, or the dictates of reason or philosophy. He believes in purifying the currents of life, which are the seat of health or dis ease; and an accumulated experience of eighteen yean practice in the States, has convinced hies that, in Nature's ample garden, may be ound herbs tad plants of sufficient variety and efficacy, to remove, (by timely application,) any of the whole family of diseases to which man's frail nature is subject Though bred to tho study of mineral medicines, as are othefs, yet, from his knowledge of their effects, from conviction and choice, he has long since renounced, and denoaaced, the use of the bone rottinr. flesh consuming' minerals. '.. .i . '.falsely called remedies, which generate cramps and ornment to assist in the measure, it wore ouhlont, arid, in their coaJquences, subject the wiser not to detract uudulv from tho dan- constitution i mnv hWin Biu. a , -. Lgers which attend tho cntranco and egress ofl went and debility, gradual consumption, and prems- ! Al !.,... ..-.! !.l Iff . .! llirn jtcnlli. ... -i.i.r ,1.,. :..,.i.....:n.. r ... i !i Acung as Nature a mini ence of good pilots, would render the passage over the ha? comparatively safe ; although cation of hu remedies to the most inveterate disei there arc often in tho wintor season, periods his reputation as a practical physician, and hie honor of a week that it would-be altogether im practicable: this is nothing compared to the detentions which now occur. I have already extended this article beyond tho limits which tho columns of tho Spectator will convenj ently ne'eommoflato ; mid although a great deal of relevant matter, is omitted, I will conclude with the single remark, .that Ore gon needs no tawdry ornament or false gloss to set ofl her charms. Let her be repre sented but fairly, and sho will display at tractions which must, cro long, people her plains, her valleys and mountain sides with a nation of freemen. A Friend to Tkurii. Pma H. Btnuwrr. A. L. Letfjor. BURNETT fc LOVEJOY, -AttMBwji an OoismUmi at Law, Aa ateliclfai fa CMmmcmrj, WILL practice is civil eases fa tho several Cir eait Courts in. Oregon Territory, aad fa the Supreme Court at Oregon City. Jan. 1st, 1847. " S5tf nitten of relief, his medicines For tho Oregon Spectator. Tiikatsc at Vancouves. The first ptrformance of this season took place on the evening of the 5th instant, on board H. B. M. S. Modeste, oy the same party of sailors who got up the drama so credibly, and afforded so much amusement last winter. The plays were High life below stain," " The deuce m in him," and "The Irish Widow ;" and to do justice to these companions of tho wave, the characten were, if not more ably, equally as well sustained as formerly. A numerous audience attended, (front seats graced by a beauteous circle of the fair sex) and all appeared much gratified with the fun and mirth of these en tertainments. There appeared to us an improvement and greater taste in the dresses of the prrforroere, particularly iti those of Misses Lloyd and Hcdgecock. We bid these happy fellows success in their diversions during the " winten drear." January, 1847. Arroi.NTMKNTS BY TUB GoVBlMOR. 16th January. Richard Lane, County Judge of Vancouver County vice Dugald McTavish, resigned. Rulph Wilcox, Couuty Judge of Tualitin County, vice W, Diirris, resigned. Richard E. Wiley, BherirT of Tualitin County vice W. Mulkey, resigned. Caaflaa. THE SUBSCRIBER would hereby caution all persons against receiving a Note of hand given by me sometime towards the last of November, 1646, in favor of ' C. Avery or bearer, due on the first of Jan. IP'.i, to the amount of fifty-two dollars, aa I have never received any value for said note, and shall tbereforo not pay the sum expressed upon the face of said Note. WILLIAM WHEELER. Jan. 9th, 1847. 3t36. COOPERING. THE UNDERSIGNED having purchas ed the entire Stock, Tools, ice., of J. 8. Arm strong, would notify the puMie, that he will continue the above business, on an enlarged plan of operatioo, at the same shop formerly ocoupkd by J. 8. A., being" one door north of tLe residence of A. Hood, Boa, where he will fulfill all contracts in bis llnef business. BUCKETS, TUBS, CHURNS, FLOUR AND PORK BARRELS,' ice., will bo furnished at the shortest notice. .5 v J, wi WILLIAM BARLOW.. . Oregon ntXa7,.li7.l :, -. , 0 ,J KK as a man. lie will pay particular attention to the diseases of women and children, to which he has devo ted much time. Obstetric cases promptly attended to in the City aad country. Office and residence on WateT-etreet, at the late residence of Mr. P. H. Hatch, where be may at all times be found, unless profession ally absent. Oct 39. 1846. 3m20 DiuolntloH of Partjurikip. TtfJOTICE is hereby given, that the Partnership x heretofore existing in business between A.VUB COOK and FRANCIS LETCHER, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. AMOS COOK. FRANCIS FLETCHER. Jan. 1st, 1847. 2t25 Wagon and Cart Tire. BAR IRON, suitable for Wagon and Cart Tire, assorted sixes, for sale at the Brick Store, Ore gon City. Oct. 15, 1846. 19tf 3. B. McClarg dfc Ce. rani? (MAHIDlLIEiaS, GENERAL AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS. JAMES B. McCLURG, )ir...... rt...n ALEXANDER G. ABELL, .""V.PAS HENRY CHEVER, $SaxdwichIslad. Nov. 13, 1846. Sltf DtaMlattoa. THE HAT MANUFACTORY, byJohnTra von and William Gktser, is this day dissolved by mutual consent W. GLASER, JOHN TRAVERS. TO CUSTOMERS. The Manufactory of Hats will be carried oa at the old stand by WM. GLASER, who hu taken charge of the entire Stock, and 'assumed the debt of the firm. Orden filled at the shortest notice W. GLASER. Oregoa,City, Oct. 34th, 1846. 30tf Farm For Salt. THE SUBSCRIBER oflen for sale his valuable country seat, aboat seven mites above Oregon City, near the Willamette, in Baker's prairie. . There are over three hundred acres of prairie, aad oae hun dred ready for cultivation, surrouuded with good fence. Upon tho Farm Is a good log' house, 20 by 30 feet, a well of good water, being well calculated by nature for raising cattle or sheep. LOTS. FIVE TOWN LOTS In Oregon City, with buildings on them that pay a rent of p0 per month. Also, his internet la tho undisposed Town Lota in Clackamas City , Any persons wishing to purchase property of this kind, may do weir to caUaa tho Subscribe? on Water Street. If an person .wishes to pay specie,, Larut sake a discount of fifty per cent ' rC. ahustidT; .f Oregon City, Jan. VJ847 Wf- PrlsM OsWnook falsman. FOR BALE-O Barrels Prisne Caeaoek Sal-inoa-iTerms, Cash or Wheat deRvered at tk Bate Granary, or at Oregon Clty.IneMlro's the. (stereos' r . l Ka i- JNO. Hf tXXJOU. 1 1 OfamrCiM, Jo TrdAWkritfZ -l ? f . 1JMH OtTt SOTIL. mitv . . . --. l. i.mw.nvnri leruregea e taken In p Hbn axnectf A. H. FMKB. i"p-"- r sj IJiisv lasssisssawssj asesissssi s.(ssss,jwsfiniwas),, JL HOTEL, Wtog ftrmMB$my.limU4,nttt' fdry writes thacltfxewi of Oregoa to gWt IM a aaM. Country proddce will be takeninpayratef daoa. : T-m .M. -l.i. Vr kkadt rT wut do expected, m ru it in tr ' a f i y Tkw way m keep thlai tcmlgferS. A LL those who have made aecowte wttli H. M. BV Knighton for ferriage or tavern bills, wB pieasa call aad settle. As 1 have sold my ferry nd shall clew my tavern Vaeinesa with the present mewta',1 1 aaast bring things sUtight Dec. 10th, 1846. II. M. KNIGHTON. Tatar anaTaanfry. MNOTICH b hereby given to the ckiieaa of Oragow, that the undersigned is now eceavy. ing the stand Isnswrly kept by Mufcy, aa tho west side of the river, aad hopes to give general satis faction to all who nay eall on Mm. TVme Ready pay, 35 cento per meaL Price for hone over night, 75 cento. All kiads of produce will be receivefor the same. Also, Hiatal also, at my Tavern stand. Linn City, April 30, 1846V-7tf. which he wffl receive and taa river, aad at the Tanaery, on shares. Pkcea of dsassH Jsetali McLoogalia, near the snoatli of xaaNUH nver, a C. D. SMITH, j PLOWS! PLOWS!! PLOWIlJf 10,000 Reward for every one to aieni ioM own busincsf,. THE subscriber begs leave to tafsrai the ssjaakat Urge, that ha has established hinisrlf.in tho Blacksmghing la general, la Oregosipry, wfaern bo will keep oahaadaa assortxnint ofVPtowf, which east. chase plows, eaa be at eommsdsttd with then, finish ed or rmfhilshrd. Also, Patent Pitch Forks, Hoes, Axes,sja IrinsVof mecbanics'teok. Aathewsb siberIiMhadlomYexperkacowmachiaery,hfseai himself competent to execuU all kinds of mil week, sbjagie machines, aad thrashing machines of taa hast approved patents. - Gentlemen wishing to purchase any of the ah era articles, will do well to call and examine for thssasslras oa Main street, Oregon City. D.C. INGLES.1 February 19,846-gtf A Farat far Sale. ' aa Tlie subscriber 0&nhtovalsk4es4sJsa, if IsSISl Tualaty plains, far sale. There aas aa th , JBttLclaim 80 acres la eaftrrawaa, anaWagOosl, fence, with a log-cabin thereon, awl atw aaaksr far a J framed dwelMng aad barn, a ejaaatslT af shjajfat, lu. Persons wiskmr to aarcbasa a road fans, wafoo waM to visit the above, aa it wist be sold aa coed tens. Fw further particukaj, iaowlre of Was, Barrows, aa tho adjoining data, or of the sabscriksr, at Porlfajal..' May 38, 1846-9tf A. COOK. , , "MMTAGOJI AND CART BOXES, far sale at wv ine ssnex otere, urrgeai vh j. - ;a Oct 15, 1846. - . lfBT ,'1 Farm ftr Salt. T . fWIHAT superior aad most itiaWasli elsiaa, l JL sitiwted oa the YajaUtt irror, .'aa iSML occupied bv the subscriber, is eSeted far sals a favpt.-.ble tormn. It is situated at 'aboat tfio eeater aY Yu.niU county, well watered, aad lbs in Oreroa. The fences an sapuiisr. aa good. For price and terms, ajsaiy to tbo i on the premises. RANSOM C YamhlU, Sept 10th, 1S4H-17& s ssMtrawaar V I'asBaaaBai nl iiSair. -I' rAjaUKr' y ?M:- Mat aooaamsss issflsssi- f Ifew mHEr aBdeniaaed will faralsh the 1 JL dation in bio aower. to bothMaai and wiU eJUre nothing at all, asaowttwrasnady nay in aD cases. Hones Bought aad Sold aa aaaat 4. B. 300 of Oregon Scrip wanted to eiebaaaa) for Hones, or payment of outstanding accounts. 8. W, MOSS. Willamette Falls. Nor. 36. 1846. fc ' Iffatkt. THE undersigned have this day formed a eo-yait j aenhip for the transaction of General (feaaaav sioa Business at Oregon City and Portland, aaaor aW" name and stylo of F. W. Pettygroro At Co. F. W PETTYGROVE, A. E. WILSON. DAVID -McLOUGHUN. . Oregon City, Nov. lfftMfc.6. fiiU Oltoka. Okoka! Olackil A FEW Faaey Metal Clocks for salt, at ska store of Joha H. Coaeh, far araHaaV Anaav ,Aa awful discount made for cash! No.'aaarro saade far examining the article. For prloe, laaaita at tbo sara,, or of JOBsWH WATT. Oct 39th, 1846. " Sftf. ' 1wis?aaa ivr aWik! VmTHAT, Oats, Cora, Peaat, Watts' "TV, Potatoes. AIw,sMoasHKrsrsTl aad Breedlag Sows. bill Praiaaa fir Bak. . . ii.. .. a. awaasvaasi Apply to tho m.Tnrlkf rrpftrtr r " " iYnri- U river. TRANSOM aamW,'! YaaskiU, Sept 10th, Wf-Htf. , .Syifcl.s. x Tata 'Hi iiaaa Saevtatar, . TiajtaFlvaeUfsWla advance! rf aotpeasdl the e xpiratksj of ajraa moaths, six dsAiit.raaaT rf aa paid at tbo erpiratJea J sot ntoatto, mikmlmm asm the right to Mil atlas i - n s, HhKii - a. -. . d ' a o. ou "a.asBBai V Ammmamm saaawai aoata par ssnian of sUisMjlaav, V rTAM ssBsa of JO Iaal attawsasaaaaaasii " n - - w . t-''i..l . i r .- ?fL."W . daaoateL5-?...vt3.s mHSmsmJA