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leaves tho uninformed reader to imagine
turn Iwcn quite luorativo, amount, in hand,
to the enormous mini of about f50 only. Tho
wliolo sum hardly sufficient to pay lor my
homes and othor incidental oxpfnscs of my
diflercnt offices, much Icm remunerating me
for tho time employed in tho service of the
country, which lias, perhaps, equalled that
of nearly all tho 'other offices of the govern
ment together.
I cannot divine what tho writer means by
sayine ho docs not reply to me, hut to a pen
dipped in a compound of disappointment, po
litical irmwiHtvering,. Ate. ; If, however, in
tended for mc ppnorially, 1 deny tho charge,
and defv him to find another mun in Oregon
who wifl side with him in his remark; though
J confess to both in another light. 'Tis true
that I, inxomrnon with the citizens generally,
huvu heen diwipK)iritcd sadly disappointed,
in our expectations of the official acts of this
legislator ami his honoruhlo colleagues in
general. And I also ucknowledgo having
been engaged in political rnnnmuvering; hut
. this was. dono Kolely for the good of my coun
try, and to savri the honor of this very learn-
laturc, whrndii I not only maneuvered, but'j
compromised my truth, in order to supply
the defects of their l6gislation, and quiet
riie feelings of the disalli-cted portion of our
community towards their course of action.
From the "first organization of this govern
ment, I have ever been u staunch Mipporter
nl its luus, find always prompt Toolliriato
when my services were required to put them
into execution, hut yet, when I make some
compluint nliout U'ing so ill requited for it, I
urn met with this harsh retort.
i purtinilv coincide uiih this truthful friend
of justice in his concluding remark, anil think
it would hae Iwen lettcr for a pari concern
ed iiml I retired from the service of the gov
ernment, and kept my reasons to myself; but
in this purt I do not include myself, and care
not how much the allnjr. ha stirred and sififd,
us I feel warranted in saying that the purity
of my motives and the truth of my assertions,
will snstiiiu me ngainst the combined attacks
of renegade citizeas nnd their foreign dicta,
torn or allien,
I am, sir, Arc,
J. L. MEEK.
Fur the SvcUitur.
Mr. Editor As one of the great sources
of wealth to Oregon is to bo derived through
its never.failuig pastoral resources, 1 have
tlintiitlit Hindi irrxxi mifilit ln ilnun in 1I4 ilf.
veloimcn;, through the instrumentality of
int.- M'cieuiry ui war, in mu UAiiiigiiiMiiiiciu
of tiie possessory right of thu various tribes
of Indians now occupying the valley of the
U'illojtto and other portions of Oregon.
Through the favorahle influence of that olli
ccr, our valleys may teem with horned cat
tle and sheep, and our government inuy ef
fect, in this country,, an oliject which it has
ever desired, hut which it bus invariably fail,
ed to accomplish on 'the eastern shores of this
continent I mean flic civilization of the In
dian tribes. Here there is an opportunity to
commence on tho old nrimitivc natriurelml
system, by making shepherds or herdsmen of
mem uy introducing into tins country in pay.
incut for their lauds that much sought. for, hut
heretofore, invaluable species ol property.
We may form some idea of tho mania that
exists among tho Indians for this species of
property, by tho avidity that horned cattle
are sought. On the urrivul ut tho Bluo
mountains, and from that to this valley, the
emigrant is besought by almost every In
dian ho inocts for un exchange of horses for
cows, and so great is tho desire manifested
that, in somo instances, two horses are given
for tho exhausted and famished cow of tho
emigrant, which has just been driven acrowi
tho continent, and which, in tho states, could
not, in that condition, bo sold for five dollars.
Wo are informed that Ellis, tho Nezporco
Chief, with a few of his braves, while on a
visit to this valley last summer, purchased
in exchange for horses, over one hundred
head of cows. This speaks woll for the
civilization of these Indians,, whilo it con
firms tho opinion heretofore expressed that,
in no part of tho territory of the U. States
is tliero a better opportunity offered to test
tho experiment of ultimately civilizing the
savages. Tho groat difficulty in making
shepherds or a pastoral people of the In
dians on the borders of tho states, is, the ab
sence of winter food. Thoy have, in many
instances, been furnished by the government
with livo stock, but tho maintenance of these,
the succeeding winter, required manual la.
W through tho previous lurnrnor to be per.
formed bv one unaccustonod to work. This
change being too rapid, tho attempt to bo-
D -..!ll-.J l ' J J U-. .!
cwno eiyini.ru . rAnuiuuucu uy ww savage.
He slaughter hit stock, furnished through
philanthropic motives by tho government,
and again returns to the chnse.
The practicability of introducing cattlo
and sheep from the states, by tho way of the
South Pass in tho Rocky mountains, is no
longer' an experiment. Horned cattle aro
driven hero annually by thousands, while
tho attempt made at driving sheep by our
fcllow-citizon, Mr. Shaw, of Polk county, in
1844, has proven that this species of stock
alone, may be driven from the states with
proper care, and sustain less losses than that
of beef cattle ; and I understand that some
persons who return to the states this spring,
intend to givo their particular attention to
this species of stock.
I shall continue this subject at a future
period, and endeavor to show the many ad
vantages the natives would derive from tho
introduction of stock through this medium,
as wrjl as that of the government of the U.
StatiW and its citizens occupying the valleys
on the shores of the Pacific.
A Friend to tiiih Countkv.
PUBLIC MEETING.
At a large and respectable meeting of the
ladies and gentlemen of Oregon City, held in
the Methodist Church, on Thursday evening
thcH -Jth-inst.-,- thc-following-Tcsolutionswcre
adopted :
On motion of W. II. Gray, Esq,, Colonel
Tavi-or was called to the chrir.
On motion of A. P. Hedges, J. H. Rineab
so.s wus apiiointed secretary of the meeting.
Col. Taylor, the chairman, then called up
on Mr. Gray to state the object of tho meeting,
who arose uud said that tho law in relation
to ardent spirits had been for some time, and
was now, daily violated, tnd that tho object
of this meeting wus to arouse public Sculi.
ment, und appoint a committee of vigilance,
whose secial duty it should be to see that
the liquor law was fully enforced.
The Rev. Geo. Gary was then called on,
who offered the following resolution :
Resolerd, That tho peace and happiness of
the mothers, wives and daughters of Oregon,
aro involved in tho fato of the iaw on ardent
spirits.
Which was sustained without opposition,
after a touching and affectionate address from
the mover of the resolution.
The Rev. Lewis Thompson was then call
ed for, who arose and offered a resolution as
follows:
Itcsolrctl, That the unconstrained use of
intoxicating liquors, in this country, would
retard its future prosperity more than all
other causes combined.
The Rov. gentleman having offered 6omc
pertinent remarks, th-j voto was taken on the
resolution, which was sustained.
Mr. Davidson wss then called on, who do
live red n very animated address, and then
offered the following resolution :
Resolved, That, as citizens, wo will rally
to the rescue of our laws to tho support of
our magistrates, und to the entire destruc
tion of alcohol.
This resolution was adopted.
The Rev. Mr. Parish was then called, who
projmsccl tho following resolution :
Resolved, That tho continuance of peaco
and friendship among ourselves and with the
natives among us, depends on the strict en
forcement of the law on ardent spirits.
Tho resolution was sustained after a neat
and appropriate address from its mover.
.Elder II. Johnson was then called, who of.
fcrcd and sustained the following resolution
by an able address : l
Rcto'ced, That no man has a right to of.
fcr to his fellow-man, either as a beverage,
rift, or for cuin. any nrticlo that he knows,
front experience, or from the testimony of
outers, tenas to injure ur Qicpiivo ma iu
man of a single right, privilege, power, or
faculty.
Mr. Barlow was then called, who offered
tho following resolution, which he sustained
by a short ingenious address :
Resolved, That every friorjd of the human
family will opposo tho reign of King Alcohol
with all his nowor. and every friend of (rood
order in Oregon will oppose, to the utmost of
his ability, the use ot ardent Bptnts, as a
drink, and will have for his motto "peacea.
bly, If we can; but forcibly, if we must." ,
Mr. Gray then proposed that a committee
of vigitanco, consisting of six, be appointed;
whereupon, the following gentlemen were
named by the ofialrman u member of the
committee, viz: Messrs. Gray, Crawford,
Robb, Barlow, Hood, and Englo.
Tho following resolution was then adopt
ed: ',, . i
Resolved, That tho secretary be Instruct
ed to make oat a complete record of the pro
cefdincs of the meetins. which shall be
signed by tho chairman and secretary, and
nanoed to tne editor, with a "request that it be
published in the Oregon Spectator.
On motion, tho meeting adjourned with
prayer.
JAMES TAYLOR, Ch'mn.
J. S. Riweahsow, See'y.
APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR.
MARCH 10.
A. Lawrence Lovuov. Prosecathw Attomav-ftar
the Territc-y, vice W. G. TVaoit resigned.
To Correspondent. "A Subscriber" was
received too late for insertion in this day's
paper. 1 he board of directors have appro,
pnatcd the first and fourth prjres'of the paper
to the publication of the laws until such time
as they shall think proper to discontinue. As
me services oi tne present editor win cesser"
. . . m t et ..
wun ino next numoer oi me spectator, it
will be expected that his valedictory will ap.
pear. Wo shall attempt to satisfy some of
the city gentry that some things can be done
as well as others; consequently, no commu
nication will be published in the next num
ber, except "A Farmer," which has been on
filc-for-some-time. Ed-Spectator.-
quarterly MoeUMf.
The Methodist Quarterly Meetina: will
at the Methodist Episcopal Church, in Oremn Citv.
on the first Saturday in April next.
Faille Meeting.
THE citizen of 'Oregon are respectfully invited to
meet at the Methodist Episcopal Church, in Ore
n City, on FRIDAY EVENING, the 37th inet, at
tho best mean of suppreasins; the distillation, diatriba-
tioa, and me of ardent spirits ia Oregoa. All friends
to tne good order, tne peace and nappiussi of Uregea,
are earnestly requested to.be present, aa the coauattle
are sensible that no subject, at the present ikae, de
mand a more surioua and impartial consideration from
e bj iimn aim ivrcr 01 ui mw aaa nruyr cuwuj.
An address may be expected, and a plan for fatsra
operation will be presented to the meeting by the com.
mittee.
SAMUEL K. BARLOW,
M. CRAWFORD,
ANDREW HOOD,
DAVID INGOLLS,
J. R. ROBB,
W. H. GRAY.
(Signed)
March 19, 1646.
June Election 1S4.
Mr. Editor Ple&ie to inner! the name of Samvcl
Parker and H. Straight, aa candidate for the entu
ing election, aa members of the legislature in and for
Llackoroas county, who will be eopportrd by
MANY VOTERS.
JEFFERSON INSTITUTE
18 located in tho Rickreall Valley, one mile
the readtnee of Cot N. Ford. The fin
of thli achool will commence on the aecoad Monday of
next April, and continue tWrntyfour weeks.
Scholar from a diftaace, can be accommodated
with boarding in the neighborhood. Tenas of tuition,
SU per Kboiar. J. IS. i.riE, readier.
March 7, 1846-4tf
N. Ford, Jac. Howard, Wm. Beagle, Trustees.
Oregon City Oorporatloa.
lWrOTICE ia hereby given, that sealed proposal
1 will be received, until the 27th inst, for taking
up and clearing off the ttumpt, from the head of Main
ttreet to the bridge near the tannery; no part of aaid
ttumna to be left nearer the turface of the ground than
one foot Said propoaala to state the amount for the
cuure joo, ana dc aiivcicu u iuujw.
FREDC. PRIGG, City Rtcordit.
Oregon City, March 19, 1846.
Hil.
A ' MEETING of the subscribers to the fund for
m ..Tnlnrini. anil nnenliur a mad from the waters of
.7 "-"n.M . " T"?.C. "r ""7 t: zr,T".
Uie upper W luaroeiio vo onaae nvcr, wiu do wmhh
N .In milba. nP ll-AMII intUIUlll. m BMUUTI&V. taa
28th of March, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Business of im-
parlance, connected with the enterprise, needs to oe
ItiukIuI P.mrh mhaerilMr ta the above fund, i re-
naniAillv nuiniiiil la allnl t metieahle. and like
--,......,, -,--- -"--- r- ,,----: ...
wise ail outer persons uia leei an imenm w una en
terprise. By order of the Coounlttss,
JNO. B. McCLANE, Ck'mn.
March 19, 1846-1U
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ArtataV The BraMaavsesBisMity ass issantfli
IrgTgV smssm tssasv
imm aavkAa-
sayieff taat whes),
atft esassnssat.'as atfWT'a
fcV-TheCwylUtalli J
MaMseL sTMsjmcs
wWhe
issjisrssl is asska aa s His las akal at U
wrssssedlatlMteaitery, Thsss wtw.lsTvr hJss with
a can uwa un west bsm sr hm rrvsr, wa reeetre
haras iwtisfs ft. Jaa.M.lMC.lsf '
Tbe Red Hoose & Portland.
VST washes', psr TesJea ef New York, oa esn
sns4,tJMUewia Meii, tto T r
m tawsiwwBaaMBi aw mm. ansa sffsts;
9 sajh1jrjte,l,alsa.aMMfMaaws(
aVfitaa4 saw setts; aslt eraaks, pH
sksissasjisilsiiiasksi
aa) tiieh fajfcs;
ii
be swsals: 141 aoc. jsti
bags Bis esipWi UtaASMMstt
pMVgn
atnaa; t
umvman
dtahacw;
Fsursa for Sale.
MThe subscriber hereby notifies the poWc
generally, and those in parlkulajf who wkjh
to purcbsM an improved claim, ia aa eligible
part of tbe country, that his' claim is now ottered for
sale. 8ald claim lies ou the Wallace Prairie, adjoin
ing Jas. Force and Jno. Ford, formerly known a &
Del Court claim, having a lot cabin aad a Fitah
barn, and alto! another set of logs for a cabin, which
was once put up, sad has been removed, and about
two hundred acre enclosed, aud about sixty acres sf
that old land, upon it Said claim is about 3 miles
from the Salem mills, aad 4 miles fresa the Orsna
Institute. Terras reaseaaMs. aad saaiitlsas easy. For
further pojtktulanseajtJfi Us .stejUi tl Balsa
tills. . " A-lNQ. V MaCLAWB.
llsiAliaBiMst;- '- ' '
MM
, .1
80
It
50,900
100
M
aoo
80 ds.cjaissateaMsirs;40awsisassatls.
90 dos. sarssnarins; 10 1
4 cases asserted Ipriate;
1 kale dianalr Tartan si
5 sieees striped issast gasfcsatlaestiaskssit
12 dkaeadaakaaata; 10 dec. eottaa da. d.
13 deLrsifejaaalsJkkts;
900 d.MteihA6MeswlUe4.iaaask5
6 keJsejbearyinliceB4MCOttm;.
9 csjw aegra fdsss : 1 ease klaek TeJreteea;
4 bales MaeJnaaw Meaketst
180 casks aad ksh moliaaae;
480 Wupsagsr, ska, ske, fcr sale at rednesd art.
ces far cask, by F. W. rETTYGROVE,
At the Red House, Oregoa Cfty, aad at Portland.
12 tmlw below this city. Jan. 99, 1846-wl
Hat Manufactory,
OlwffMI OstTt
JOkN TRAVERS it WM. GLASBR,
Hatdm aswsistsd tkisssslris tegatksr fat assjav
ftktatlaf Hats at OiBfea Cky, sm saw vssdy
to ssfali tkiitlrkkds aad sas)naiiBi frisk aals asssav
faetaradiaONgssv Akhsafh tks yam sjasassM,
they ssaMiatry ksas, by their fstisat sttsaHaa a
bemcasss, U be akU to fssastk hats ts Iks OfSfsa eisW
seas at reauesd arlssa
Wesltkeaver,sUer,rsssssa,taiHmt, asaakrittSBSslt,
prams west, sad faa aksss was a taftsa sa saafesj
forfcals. rektJsry,A84s-lt
sat tks
NOTICE.
flTIHE sskscrikiia kava mirsksi
M. tbe Orecea Mllisw Canssisr. aad al the kv
terest of tfce stoekksldaia, at tks Iakad mtih. Tkey
will, hereafter, emrry oa tks Isilsm of tke avis ba
partneiihrp, under tlwaaat of tkeOregew Maaf
Cossaany.H Orders fcr hsmker sad talk wul be bI
with despatch. Tks leariag nail is bow fitted a fcr
manufacturing flour svJUkle for expertatisa.
Terms of grinding made known at the wBL
GEO. ABERNETHY,
ALAN80N BEERS.
Oregon Cky, Janaary 98, 1648-ltf
Plows! Plows! Plows!
10,000 Reward for nay one ta attend to his
own humiss.
THE subscriber begs leave to intern tks pakUo at
large, that he has istabHskis! haasstf ia tks
Blirksmffkiag la geaeral, fan Orsfaa Cky. wksrs ha
will keep eakaadaa sesorhasat of Flews,,whisfc eaa.
not be surpassed m tbe State, f sissns wwhlag to aar
chase plows, caa be snswnmndstie' wkh tkesn, JaJeh- ,
ed or unaaisbed. Also, Patent Pitch Forks, Hoes,
Aiecand all kind ef mechasJes' tool. Aa the sab
scriber has had long esperieass la laehlaary, he fcels
himself competent ta execute all kiaai sf seal wsrk,
shingle machines, aad thrashing micklsss of laskast
approved patents. ' '
Gentlemen wishing to parehaee say ef tks akevs
article, will do well to sail and examine for tkiaasrtai
oa Main street. OrsaeaCuv.
D. C. ING1
February 19, 1848-9tf.
Blacksmlthing.
T:
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lfEIJMlf eV' McIMHTAXsV.
HAVING rated Mr. H. Banaf. etd stand ia
MttJtasawk City, oa the wtt side ef the WU
lameUe river, an asw ready t aapprytasftitassi
and sasleaMrs with all kinds sf ssiaafastaril ksa
and steeL They hare aaUrge steak sf asssried irea
and el oa haaJrWkiek wfll eaab them to supply
all orders a their baelwhk aaspatak. They kave asw
on hand a number aflKaaWad aad Cary Bews ef la
best quality, axes, easAnsjiMvsk, aawtkiaf sjskals,
aad,sdg.took i of all kJsakj. aaaaia ted to -edge,
or no charge. AlTat Wskwil Ibsald at a .
moVsnteFrtesfwgssriaafP' rtTtVjKr J
gyCBStosaew nnsslag a.wassstslsjfaka Wil. .
laawiie nrer to our anep ier awwwau wea as iftma
free of charge. J.W nEo&HMmT
I'M
retoa. dsesssed; sis' fcataW, mm '
A LLpei
im. Le Bretoa, deeeased, an'kstaVjr.M
make imnwilisto
Oregoa City,
to psyroeat to tks iaear. . -. firr
JNO. a COUCH, AWr.
, Feb. 19, 184WHfiu & "" ''C)( M
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