Oregon Historical Quarterly, Volumen16Oregon Historical Society., 1915 |
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Página 191 - That the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Nebraska shall hold its first session at such time and place in said Territory as the Governor thereof shall appoint and direct; and at said first session, or as soon thereafter as they shall deem expedient, the Governor and Legislative Assembly shall proceed to locate and establish the seat of government for said Territory at such place as they may deem eligible; which place, however, shall thereafter be subject to be changed by the said Governor...
Página 59 - Reports of Explorations and Surveys to ascertain the most practicable and economical Route for a Railroad from the Mississippi river to the Pacific ocean, made in 1853-'56, Washington, 1857.
Página 262 - That the successful reconnoissance of the western coast of the United States, from Monterey to Columbia river, and the preliminary survey of the entrance to the Columbia, accomplished under the most peculiar and extraordinary difficulties, while they are proofs of his unconquerable energy, determination, and skill, have forever identified the name of Wm. P. McArthur with the progress of the Republic in the West. 3.
Página 26 - ... in trust for the several use and benefit of the occupants thereof, according to their respective interests...
Página 264 - ... accessible for steamers, and for small sailing vessels only, under very favorable circumstances. "When off Cape Arago, in clear weather, the high sand bluffs of the Umpqua are plainly seen." "The coast from the Umpqua river to the Columbia is generally bordered by a sand beach, with white sand hills, and the interior is densely wooded with fir or pine. The cliffs, when they occur, are bold, but afford no shelter for anchoring. In the summer, a vessel may anchor in twenty fathoms off any of these...
Página 140 - Dalls,12 past them without unloading the boats. This was done by attaching a strong rope of considerable length to the Stern of the boat two men only remaining in it to guide & keep it clear of the rocks, while the remainder & as many Indians as can be obtained draw it along with the rope, walking upon the edge of the rocks above the frightful precipice.
Página 203 - I appreciate the compliment you have paid me in asking me to address you...
Página 248 - I do not deem it desirable that yon should make the voyage in the vessel, as you cannot complete work now in hands, nor so well seize the most prominent objects of the western work, as by making the journey over the isthmus and joining the vessel at Panama or San Francisco. The specific duties required of you will be stated later in instructions. You are authorized to go to New York, in connexion with the transfer of the Ewiug, at such time as you may deem best.
Página 133 - The historical address at the formal opening of the Dalles-Celilo canal of the Columbia river, May 5, 1915.
Página 146 - I saw as also the grave of the woman who died this fall and was buried in great state with sundry articles such as capeau vest pantaloons shirts &c. A pole with a knob at the top is erected over her remains at the foot of the Dalles is an island called the Isle of the Dead on which there are many sepulchers these Indians usually inter their dead on the Islands in the most romantic scituations where the souls of the dead can feast themselves with the roar of the mighty and eternal waters which in...