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the Indians, who seldom now venture to attack any party of whites, 

 however small. The great difficulty experienced by them, is in pro- 

 curing food for their animals and themselves at the point where many 

 other obstacles are to be overcome; but the way for the emigrant is far 

 less toilsome, from the accounts of those who have gone through the 

 hardships, than has been represented. It will not be many years before 

 these difficulties will not be considered, and in all probability, the new 

 routes that will be found will render the travel much less fatiguing 

 to both man and beast. One great impediment to the traveller, after 

 this journey is performed, has been already removed; for, on his 

 arrival in the Oregon, he now meets with his friends, and every 

 thing that he can desire, to insure his comfort in a new country ; 

 instead of, as formerly, depending upon the precarious supply fur- 

 nished by the Indians. 



INUIA?« MAT IIUT. 



