The following paragraphs we find in several of the eastern
papers this morning:
"_The Settlement of Oregon._--The meeting at Pittsburgh last
week, reported that it was not expedient for American
citizens to emigrate to Oregon until the United States
Government had taken measures to secure and protect the
emigrants in their rights.
We see, by a letter in the New York papers, that Elijah
White, who went as United States agent to Oregon, and took
with him a large party of emigrants, writes, under date of
August 17th, that his party had increased to one hundred and
twelve, although they had lost two, one by sickness and the
other by accident. They started with nineteen wagons, and
their journey had been slow and tedious; but they had passed
two thirds of the way, and were in excellent health and good
spirits. A favorable opportunity for emigration will occur
in April, through the aid of Mr. Fitzpatrick, at
Independence. Mr. White advises those who intend to go to
prepare light strong wagons, and to take no loading except
cooking utensils, and provisions for four months. Mules are
preferable to horses. He says no doubt exists as to ultimate
success of the colony."
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From the _Jeffersonian Republican_, September 17, 1842.