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About Willamette farmer. (Salem, Or.) 1869-1887 | View Entire Issue (June 18, 1875)
WSW5IIR5?T?Sww?flF 4 "-'v ." ' . "' ,. r -t ' w i V "l A-i "" ''" $3.00 per Year, in Advance. PIONEER REUNION. A s I The day proved pleasant and more warm' sad sultry tban was oomfortabto to the thou sands who were In attendance at the Fair Grounds. No doubt many absented them selves for Tear of rainy weather, but if they , bad been weather wise they could have road the clouds of early morning, which traveled Month, showing a change of wind. The night had been warm ana -showery, with heavy Tains part of the time, that laid the obnoxious dust, and freshed the air, render ing good service for the Pioneers. Early in the morning wagons lined the the roads in every direction bringing mov ing trhin, from this and all the surrounding counties. The special early train from Al bany brought down a large number from Linn -county, which always manages to be well represented on every such public occa sion, as her citizens show their patriotism in being present and taklug n active interest in what concerns the public. It was a dis appointment that so few were present from Portland, bnt that would no doubt have been different if the skies had appeared more propitious. By the time tho northern train was arriv ed there were already thousands on the ground, and the marshal of the day, Col. John McCracken,having ootne np the day be fore, all was in readiness to move. Among the arrivals we noticed W. 8. Ladd Esq., Hon. H. W. Corbett, Mayor Failing, Judge Moreland, Hon. J. D. Biles, and other prom inent citizens, also Col. Cornoyer, agent of the Umatilla Reservation, an old and popu lar citizen of this county. After the arrival of the train the pioneers were called in the order of their respective emigrations, commencing with 1840 and so on to 1852. Each year'd arrivals being mar shalled under banners of appropriate design and inscription. With the Portland band in lead, under charge of Prof. Parnsb, the pro ceivslon marched to the grove north of the .Pavilion which waa prepared for the occas ion with a speaker's stand and seats for tho audience. All sitting room was soon rilled and a majority were staudlng". EXERCISES OF THE FORENOON. The audience being gathered and tbe banners grouped about the stand forming graceful ornament, tho marshal oQ; the day Introduced Judge Grim, of Aurora, Presi dent of the Pioneer Association, who made some appropriate and happily expressed re marks, welcoming the Pioneers and iriends assembled, and in his turn announced pray er bv Rev. E. Walker, Chaplain of the asso ciation, who opened the exercises with an appeal to the Throne of Grace. OBATOH OF THE DAY Hon. M. P. Deady was then introduced and delivered the annnal address. V'e followed the thread of the Judge's remarks, and made a brief but comprehensive synopsis of tbei for publication, at tne time, ana commmeu tbem to a young m-n who promised 19 Im mediately deliver tbem at the office, but as be failed to report we are not able to furnish our readers with a sketch of this interesting address, and as we havo all the proceedings of the morning to write from memory, we latxir under a disadvantage that cannot be remedied. , Judge Deady reviewed briefly the discov ery of the Columbia, the rule of the fur com. psules, the period of joint occupancy of Great Britain and the United States, the advent of the American missionaries, then the coming of a fw mountain men, like Jo Meek and Dr. Newell, and then finally the wave of emigration that broke down the barriers and solved tha question of ownership by forcing oar government to Insist on possessing Ore gon. ' The Judge dwelt with graphic descriptive powers on tho despotic sway and Arm but Just rule that characterized the times when im fur eompanles bore sway. He painted aba great mind and noble and generous na tan of Dr. McLaughlin, who was virtually ralarof this broad domain but gave a wel- and helping band to tha American Im- (Migrants aad so aided tbem to pom tha His naaae should ba wrlttan la the .sagas of Oregon history in letters of gold. I so It will ba. Ha touched upon the several early imml- (rations aad tha men who are remembered them, and gave a Just need of pt slse Ibe names of many wb arc now identllied rim our Territorial and State faUtory. lie osed with u promUe that tbe fame of the oncers hund je preserved and their mem- ' revered by geuenttlous yet to ooma. line critWun, not unfriendly, was nude t Uiv fct tsjfci tha dhUguhutfi sptaktr, A Four-Page Supplement with the Farmer this Week, when he first used the word, pronounced it "Wallamet," but when he became too much interested in bis sublect he pronounced it Willamette with a "will," just as the rest of us do. The address was well delivered and well listened to. After the delivery of the Annual Address, there was music by the Band, which also gave "Hail Columbia" at the opening. A very pleasant feature of the day was the "Pi oneer song and Chorus," which was admira bly rendered by the choir organized lor the occasion by Prof. T. H. Crawford, reflecting great credit on all concerned. Thus the forenoon exercises closed and the well pleased multitude scattered about iu hungry groups to partake of the noonday lunch. AITERSOON. The groups of families and companions employed an hour very pleasantly In enjoy ing their lunch and the afternoon was devot ed to leis formal exercises. Gen. Nesmith made a speech Interspersed with fact, wit and annurintn that was verv entertaining. He particularly described the immigration of 1813 In which be was, which contained tne Applegates, Waldos, Keizurs, Lovejoy, P. H. BurnAtt, John and Ninevah Ford and fami lies, J. B. MoClane, and many others whose names are familiar as household words. Mr. Nesmith waa very happy in his remarks, but we have not time to do justice to them in thin issue. The afternoon and evening exercises occur too late to be particularly alluded to to-day. The day was passed delightfully and all those so fortunate as to participate have enjoyed it fully. The evening will see one of the greatest dancing parties ever held in Oregon, and the Re-union or tbefioneers will ben soul-full occasion never to be'forgottoo, but they must wait until to-morrow. Pioneer Be-unlon. The afternoon exercises were very interest ing. Mr. Nasmith's speech was a prepared effort of great historical value, furnishing as it did a census of tbe American inhabitants of this region In the tall or 1813. This we will publish elsewhere, and bis tribute to Jesse Applegate to also give to. full. G. P. Hoi man delivered sfshort address, which was really a polished effort. He wan the first, native pioneer, having been born jhst before the preceding speaker, Gen. Nes- uiito'came into Oregon, a fact to which be very pleasantly alluded. We shall give his address to-morrow in full. Short and appropriate addresses wore made byW. H. Gray, Hon. H. W. Corbett, John Mlnto, Gov. Grover, and Gen, Palmer. The latter gave some Interesting and thrilling re remlnlscenres of tbe journey across tbe plains at an early day. AT THE TAVILION. There was a concert of excellent music at the Pavilion, when the "Song of the Pion eers," was" repeated by request, by Prof. Crawfoid's choir. Miss Fannie Barker, and MUs Epsle Cox, Salem's favorite songsters, gave very delightful proof of their vocal powers, and the Northwestern Band of Pott land, under tho leadership of Mr. Tom Par rott gave a few choice pieces. EVENING. Early in the afternoon the Pavilion was closed and made ready for tbe dancers. Tbe new floor answered excellently, and tbe band furnished superior music. There were nearjy a hundred and fl'ty tickets sold and towards nine o'clock the scene became very gay and lively. Nobody seemed to enjoy the Lancers better than Ex Senator Corbett, who looked tbe picture of enjoyment. The Orator of tbe Day, Judge Beady, was among tbe gayest of the gay and always ehose the prettiest girls and most charming matrons for partners. The Judge looks bet ter on the floor than on the bench. Col. McCraken was the soul of politeness and of ability as ususl and kept "on with tbe dance" until tbe 11 o'clock: special train cal led for Portland passengers. All things went on delightfully and tbe beauty and grace of Oregon maids snd matrons waa nev er bettai displayed. The arrangements too were perfect. We were surprised to find a really elegant supper prepared by our friends John Martin and Dick Sayres, veteran caterers who did batter than was expected of tbem. election of orncKaa. In tha evening tba Pioneer Association met and elected officers for tba year to coma as follows) President Hon. J. W. Grim. Vice President Hon. E. N. Cook. Secretary J. Henry Hrnwn. Irraxurer John M. Bacon. Directors Capt. ,A. P, Ankeny, Bush W. Wilton and W. J. ilerren. Messrs. J. W. Nocmltb, C.A. Reed and M.P. Deady were added to the committee hereto- lore appelated In Invert uluole baunerpro- viJod kinl lustiiiuitid to bo at such cxpemto a tuy than atcetwy to aacura the same. J SALEM, OREGON, JUNE 18, EMIGRATION OF 1843. Extracts from Gen. Nesmith's Address. Having been elected by the people 00m prising the immigration to the position of Orderly Sergeant, with the duties or Adjn tant, it devolved upon me to make up a com' pie te roll of the male members of the com pany capable of bearing arms, and inoluded all above tbe age of sixteen years. These were divided Into fonr details, for guard duty thus giving one-fourth of the company a tour of general duty evory fourth day, or, as the soldiors express It, we had "three nights in bed." I have that old roll before me, and It Is the only authentic copy extant, Applegate Joee, Applegate Charles, Ap plegate Lindsey, Athey James, Athey Win, Atkins-on John, Arthur Wra, Arthur David, Arthur Robert, Butler Anion, Brooks Geo, Burnet Peter H, Bird David.'Brown Thos A, Blovins Alex. Brooks John P, Brown Mar tin, Brown Oris, Black J P, Bane Layton, Baker Andrew, Baker John G, Beagle Wm, Boyd Levi, Baker Wm, -Blddle Nicholas, Beale George, Braidy James, Beadlo George, Boardman , Baldrldge Wm, Cason F 0 Cason James, Chapmau Wm, Cox John, Cooper L C, Chimp Jacob, Cave James, Cbll ders Moses, Carey Miles, Cochran Thos, Cly mour Lancaster, Copen haver John, Caton J H, Chappel Alfred, Cronln Daniel, Cozine Samuel, Constable Ed, Constable Benedict, Child 3Joeph, Clark Ransom, Campbell John G, Chapman , Chate James, Dodd Solomon, Dement Wm CV Doherty Wm P, Day Wm,'Diincau James, Down Jacob, Da vis Thos, Dblanoy Daufel, Delaney Danjr, Delaney Wm, Doko Wm, Davis J' IT, Davis Burrell, Daily George, Doherty John, Daw 8011 , Eaton Cbas, Eaton Nathan, Etchell James, Emrick Solomon, Eaker John W, Edson E G, Eyers Miles, East John W, Ev erman Ninian,Fbrd Nineveh, Ford Ephra Im, Ford Nlmrod, Ford John, FjraQcjs. Alex ander, Frazer Abuer, Frazler Wm, Fowler Wm, Fowler Wm J, Fowler Henry, Fairly Stephen, Findal Cbas, GanttJohn, Gray Chesly B, Garrison Enoch, "Garrison J W, Garrison W J, Gardner Wm, Gardner Sam'l, Goodmau Richard, Gilmoro Mat, Gilpin Muj, Gray , Haggard B, Hide H H, Holmes Wm, Uolmes Riley A, Hobsun John, Hob son Wm, Uembree J J, Uembree James, Hembree Andrew, Uembree A J, Hall Sam uel B, lionk James, Hughes Wm P, Hen drlck Abijxb, Hayes James, Holloy B, Hunt Henry, Holdaruoss S M, Hutchlns Isaac, Husted A, Hess Joseph, Hauu Jacob, How ell John, Howell Wm, Howell Woaloy, Howell Thos E, Howell G W, HIU Hoiiry, U1U William, HIU Almoian, Hargrove Wm, Hoyt A, Uuirelt Henry, tloluian John, Hol- man Daniel, Harrigai B, James Calvin, Jackson John B, Jones John, Johnson Over ton, Keyser Thomas, Kelzw J B, Kclzur Pleasant, Kelly , Kelsey , Lovoj ly A L, Lenox Edward, Lenox E, Layson Aaron, Loouey Jesse, Long John E, Lee HAG, Lugur F. Limbarger Lewis, Llmbarger Jno, Laswoll Isaac, Loughborough J, Little Mil ton, Luthur , Lauderdale John, McGeo , Martin WuiJ, Martin James, Martin Jullns, McClellandF, McClelland , Mills John 0, Mills Isaac, Mills W ATMIUs Owen, Mo Garey G W, Mondon Gilbert, Matheny Daniel, Matheny Adam, Matheny J C, Ma theny Isaiah, Matheny Henry, Masters A J, MuHaley John, Myow Jacob, Manning John, Manuy James, McCarver M M, Mc Corkle George, Maya Wm, Mlllloan Elijah, McDaulel Win, MoKissIe D, Malone Madi son, McClane John B, Mauzee Wm, Mo Intlre John, Mooie Jackson. Malner W J, Nesmith J W, Now by W T, Newman Noab, Naylor Thomas, Oaboru Nell, O'Bryant H D, O'Brien Humphrey, Owen Thos H, Owen Thos, Otle E W, Ode M B.O'Nell Ban net, Ollnger A, Parker Jesse, Parker ;Wm, Pennington J B, Poe R H, Pay nter S, Patter von J K, Pickett Cbas E, Prig Frederick, PalncKayboxiu), Rogers S P, Rodgera G W, Russell Wm, Roberts James, RloeG W, Rich ardson John; Rlcharsoqjaa'i, Ruby Philip, Record John, Raid Jacob, Roe John, Roberts Solomon, Roberta Kinsley, Roaala Joseph, Rlvas Thos, Smith Thos H, Smith Thomas, Smith Isaac W, Smith Andsrsoa, Smith A, Smith Robert, Smith Ell, Sheldon Wm,8tew. art P G, Satton Dr Nathan, Stummsrman C, Sharp C, Summers M, Sawell Henry, Stout Henry. Stout . Staransoaj. Starling Geo, Story James, Swift .Sbively John M, Shir ley Samuel, Stougbton Alec, Spencer Cbaun cey, Strait Hiram, Summers George, Stringer Cornelius, Stringer O M , Ttiarp Lindsey, Tel ler Jereiulib" 'Thompson John, Traluor D, Tarbox Stenben. Umeker John, Vauoo Sam'l, Vaughn Wm, V.iruon George, YVitniool Jax, tvusou win Ji.vvair j Ai.winKieArcmbaju, Williams Kdward, Wheeler N, Wsgnor Jno, vyillUms l3n, WUitanu David, Wfls?n Wra, 1875. Wmiajnsjlohn, WmiamsJajnes, Williams Squire, Williams Isaac, Ward T B, White James, Watson John (Hetty), Waters James, Winter Wm, Waldo Daniel, Waldo Dwid, Waldo William, Zachary Alexander, .ich ary John. There were ill wagons and vehicles, but no pleasure conveyances. The greater por tion were ox teams.' The following persons turned back on the Platte: Nicholas Blddle, Alex Francis, F. Lugur, Jackson Moore, John Loughborouuh. Thepe died at dlflereut point : Stevenson, Daniel Richardsou, Clavbouru Paine, Mo Clellou, Miles Eyre, C M Strlnper. Wm. Day arrived sick and died at Fort Vancouver. At Fort Hall the following named persons turned off and went to Calllornln: John At kinson, Boardman, Joseph Chllds, Diw von, John Gantt, Milton Little, Capt Wm J Martin, Julius Martin, F McClelland, Mo- Gee, John Mclntlre, John Williams, James Williams, Squire Williams, Isaac Williams. Deducting those who turned baok and those who went to California left the actual number of our emigration who arrived here 207. Upon our arrival we found in the country tbe following persons exolusive of Mission aries, and who might be Included in the general term of settlers. Thoy bad found their way here from different points, some noising the Rocky Mountains from the Eastern State", fcome of tbem sailers who bad abandoned the, sea while others were trappers who had exchanged tbe uncertain ties of a nomadla lite for farming, others had found their way from California: Armstrong Pleasant, Burns Hugh, Brown, , Brown Wm, Brown ,Blaok, JM,Baldro , Bates James, Bailey Dr, Brainard , Crawford Medorem, Carter David, Campbell Samuel, Campbell Jack, Craig Wm, Cook Amos, Cook Aaron, Conner , Cannon Wil liam, Dary Allen, Doty Wm,Eakln Richard, Ebberts Squire, Edwards John, Foster Philip, Force John, Force James, Fletoher Francis, Gay George, Gale Joseph, Glrtman , Hatch P H, Hubbard Thomas, Honett Henry, naregon Jeremiah, Holman Joseph, Hill David, Hauxhurst W, Uutobln , Johnson WIllUm.KIng .Kolsey , Lewis Rouben,Le Breton G W, Larrisou Jack, Meek Joseph, Mathleu F X, MoClurn John, Moas S W, Mooro Robert, MoFadden , McCarty Win, McKay Charles, McKay Thomas, Morrison, , Maiik J W, Newbanko , New oil Robert, O'Nell Jauids A, Pettygrove F W, Pomoioy Dwlght, Pomuroy Walter, Perry , Rom mlck , Rutfeel Osborn, Robb J 11, Sbortets Robert, Smith Sidney, Smith , Smith , Smith , Smith , Spence , Sailor Jack, Turubum Joot, Ti.rnor , Tailor Hiram, Tibbetls Calvin, Tiask , WalkorOM, War ner Jack, Wilhon A E, Weston David, Wil kins Caleb, Wood Henry, Williams B. On the arrival of the Immigration In tho fall of 18i3 w e found In the country the follow ing named perrons as ProteAtant mission aries or connected with the mission : Dr Marcns Whitman, A F Waller, David Leslie, Hamilton Campbell, George Aber nelhy, W U Wlllbon, L U Judson, W U Gray, Walker, Eel Is, A Beers, Revs Jason Lee, GuMavus HI new, Perkins, Brower, Dr Babcock,Dr Elijah White, Harvoy piark, H U Spaulding, J L Farrlsb, H W Raymond. I do not tlalm absolute accuracy for the list of persons who were in Oregon prior to the emigration ot 1813, as It Is mado up from the memory I retain of persons known to me nearly a third of a century ago, A Compliment to a Pioneer. Towards the dote af bis Tory Interesting address at tbe Pioneer Reunion yesterdsy, General Nesmith paid the following hand some and very deserving tribute to a name Intimately assoolstad with Oregon history sod to one that will ba honored by the suc cessors of tha plenlcers longaftei tbe present generation baa passed away. Mr. President aad Pioneers, I am not bara to draw invidious distinctions or depreciate any ona man's mtrlt by referring to thoaa of another. But I feel it la aa occasion wbtn I might pay a slight tsibuta to an early pioneer who, I am aorry lo say, la absent and baa left our State without partiality, as we have always been politically opponent. If, at this time, after tbe lapse of nearly a third of a century, I were called upon to designate (be man of the emigration of 1813, or any otbbr emigration, who had mado tho moi personal sa wines for tbe lent fit of our com tnon State I tbould mention the uamo that deservedly heads the roll of IBM " Uncle " Jm Appiegato. I travelled iulils company across tuo pisins, lived tiblghbor to iiliu for Lut not considered otberwtaa.HI, ycf ., cd iiYu bd wiy wutroye.TU;"'?:.iw,:.i;;a.u..:a,.-. L-'u. Volnme MI . Number 18. with him, iu which I regret lo say I did no: always come out ol the contest unscathed. He was at tbe rendezvous at Fltzhtigh'H Mill on the 17th day of May, 1843, and more by bis silence tban by what ho said gave char- ' 1 actor to our proceedings. No man did more ' upon the route to aid tho destitute and en courage the weak. Ho divided his rations with the same reckless liberality with which he signed the bonds of those who have vie- " 1 tlmlzed him and reduced him to poverty in his old age. Ho was one of the first settlers lit Polk county, as he lws been In Umpqua, and now Is In Uf rthern California, He pre-- ! renls tho btngulur anomoly of n geutlomuu of the highest culture, who shrinks from contact w th socitty. In his presenco all ' lol tho power of his fionlui while ho has ' not the ability to utter a dozen consecutive ' words, but give him a pen, ink, and paper, and there la scarcely a subject upon which hecannot shed a flood of light. He was the loader In forming our provisional govern ment In 1845, as he was of the party of 13 1G 1 that escorted the first emigration by the southern routo, an unselfish servloe,tn which be peilled his life to ruin himself pecuni arily. The services and reputation of Jesse Appiegato are tho common property of the Oregou Pioneers. "Such a man might be a copy to theso younger times" Iu the langu age of the great poet " This w as thu nnbleat Roman of them all ; ' 111 llfo w geuiU', and thu el munte bo mixed In tiim that Nature mlijltt stand up And ray 10 all the wimd, '1 liU waa a inau " As a frontiersman, In oourage.sagaolty, and ' ', natural Intelligence, be Is thuequitlof Itanlel Boone. Iu culture and experience, he Is the superior of half tho living statesman of our land. As a generous, klud-boarted neighbor, he has no superior any whore. T11 politic? he is a cross between Ibe old fashioned honest notions or Hamilton ttnd Jtfl'itrson. In reli gion, while he breaks 110110 of tbe command ments separately or intentionally, still, like Moses, it a proper pro vocai Ion, occurred ho would bo likely to throw down the tablets and, while extemporising awkward protaui ty might bleak thoui "xnmuts" He was too Impractlble to be n party leader, and too independent to bo tho rtclpltent of political favors. The lutim historian will do lutlc to the merits, tho ability, and the sacrifices of tuo "Sago ol onoatu." Shooting Affray in Wasco County. Tho Mountaineer gios particulars of tho lato shooting allrny on Br dgo Creek. It seoms that Mr. Cuttlck was Superintendent of a Cattlo Club, oigHtil.;d to HUtcauli oth er in driving up etouk. Tho Clubonned a laigncorial,nnd in driving up stock some was in tho corral belonging to Mr, Vowell, who rK'pg.iUid his oattlp and Insisted ou im mollittoly driving thorn out. As this-oroatod1 much confusion, ttnd m?ru thati It was con- onlni.l for tho Club to allow, Mr. Cusick re quested Mr. Vowell lo stop In his ptooeed logs and watt until thn Club got through, when somo cf them would ubbUt him sop. rating his cattle fiom theirs. Mr. Vowel'i would not agioe to this, but sworo he would tonr down the oorral Urt and get his stock out. This naturally brought on high words and Mr. Vowell making a motion to use h's large ptstol, which waa fastened around his body, rather compnllrd Cusick lo go lor his small derringer and inakri thf best use of It he could, tlrlliu Instantly, and the ball taking effort In the breast bono. No sooner had Mr. Cusick fired, when Vowell dlnoharged hl re volver, shooting three times and being with in a lew stop of Cusick. One ball taking of frtct In bis Ifafi arm, passing through pre'ty closo to his bodyiiHar his chest, thn otbitr tvto balls grazed his body. Fortunately thn Wotipde of neither are likely to prove mortal, thoueh it was for some time foarod Cmli k'n was fatal. Baptist Church and Association. The Baptist Church at Turner waa blown down early last winter, but baa since been reconstructed, endowed, oovered and made comfortable, so that tbe lata Baptist Associa tion held Its meeting there. It will probably be neatly finished up for permanent use dur rlngtba summer. One featureoftbalata Asso ciation waa a voia paed by a two-third ma jority to exclude women from sitting as dale- galas In that body, aa baa heretofore bean tba oustom a movement that was not received with very popular appreciation by the lad las exciuueu. 11 tnsre is any iroe spnera 01 ac tion for women, It certainly la In connection with tba work of religion. In whloh field wo men are tha great and reliable majority, tha true workers and tbe salt of tha earth. Wo cannot but think that tbe Baptist Central As sedation of Oregon, In tLM matter, Is rather behind the sentiment of the age. SunnuN Dkatji. We learn from Mr. Linus Itrookn, lllal Mr. Humphrey I-onf,uii old cltlzn of that vicinity, fbll dead on Mon day evening at 7 o'clock after two mlnutoi Olliplalnt. Hn was tlnwHl'W'llJi a bad fyild, tta wi an, 1 1 ) m 1 .-. ,.- vf y !Hj r. ' . X