Message from the President of the United States, Communicating the Letter of Mr. Prevost and Other Documents, Relating to an Establishment Made at the Mouth of Columbia RiverGales & Seaton, 1823 - 65 páginas |
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Message from the President of the United States, Communicating the Letter of ... John Bartow Prevost Sin vista previa disponible - 2016 |
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Página 8 - In addition to this, it is susceptible of entire defence, because a Ship, after passing the Bar, in order to avoid the breaking of the Sea on one of the Banks, is obliged to bear up directly for the Knoll forming the Cape, at all times, to approach within a short distance of its base, and most frequently then to anchor.
Página 7 - ... thereupon lowered, and that of the United States hoisted in its stead; where it now waves, in token both of possession and of sovereignty. The establishment, of which the annexed sketch (marked B) will give you a correct idea, has been considerably extended and improved by the agents of the Northwest Company of Canada, who will continue to occupy and protect it, under our flag, until it shall please the President to give orders for their removal.
Página 7 - Earl Bathurst. The British flag was, thereupon lowered, and that of the United States hoisted in its stead ; where it now waves, in token both of possession and of sovereignty.
Página 8 - The bearings, distances, and soundings, were taken by Captain Hickey, who was kind enough to lend himself to the examination, and to furnish me with this result. It is the more interesting, as it shows that, with the aid of buoys, the...
Página 8 - This outlet, the only one between the thirty-eighth and fiftythird degrees of latitude, embraces the entire range of country from the ocean to the mountains; and its interior unites the advantage of a water communication throughout, by means of the many streams tributary to the Columbia, two of which disembogue opposite to each other within twenty-five leagues of the port, are navigable, and nearly of equal magnitude with this beautiful river.
Página 8 - The mercury during the winter seldom descends below -the freezing point ; when it does so, it is rarely stationary for any number of days, and the severity of the season is more determined by the quantity of water than by its congelation. The rains usually commence with November, and continue to fall partially until the latter end of March or the beginning of April.
Página 5 - The Secretary of State, to whom has been referred the resolution of the House of Representatives of the...
Página 9 - I could, notwithstanding the imperfection in this mode of conveying and of obtaining sounds, express my wants and be perfectly understood. I met with several of the natives who had heretofore volunteered on board of some one of our vessels in their fur excursions ; two of whom had acquired a sufficient knowledge of our language to speak it with some ease, and were extremely solicitous to embark with us. I regret that I could not collect sufficient data upon which to ground an estimate of the furs...
Página 7 - The bay is spacious; contains several anchoring places in a sufficient depth of water; and is by no means so difficult of ingress as has been represented. Those enjoying the exclusive commerce have probably cherished an impression unfavorable to its continuance, growing out of the incomplete survey of Lieutenant Broughton, made under the orders of Vancouver in 1792. It is true that there is a bar extending across the mouth of the river, at either extremity of which are, at times, appalling breakers;...
Página 18 - People in the employment of the party of the former part as they may think proper. In consideration of which the said party of the latter part bind and oblige themselves to pay or cause to be paid unto the said party of the former part the several sums due them by such as may enter into the service of the party of the latter part and the said party of the latter part further bind and oblige themselves to provide and ensure...