_Fourth_, the special interests of the Seattle, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway are discussed. I begin with Seattle, to show its advantages as a terminus. I then say something of the terminal property owned by this Company, and of the suburban interests of many kinds, such as residences, parks, gardens and industrial works which are likely to grow up along the first twenty miles of this railway. I then take up the great timber interest along the line, which, in its magnitude and value, will give this road pre-eminence over all others. The agricultural products along the line are next spoken of. I then take up the great coal interest which will minister so largely to the road--an interest whose magnitude can be readily inferred from the fact that this railway will pass through, or near, five and perhaps six distinct coal fields between Puget Sound and the Columbia River. I next show the advantages which this road will have in the development of the great magnetic iron-ore beds on both sides of the Cascade Mountains, and also the remarkable juxtaposition of ore, flux and fuel, which are found in the Snoqualmie Valley. Attention is also called to the business which is likely to arise from the limestones, marble and granite for building and monumental purposes. Finally, I call attention to the great advantage which this road will have, or, at least, may have, in controlling the large and increasing business connected with the mines of precious and base metals, which are being opened north and east of this line. _Fifth_, Cities and Towns are briefly noticed which will, or may, bear an important relation to the Seattle Road. _Sixth_, a supplementary chapter, giving latest information. W. H. RUFFNER. LEXINGTON, VA. INDEX. PAGE ITINERARY 17 Great Plain, 17--Cascade Mountains, 17--Hop Ranch, 17--Snoqualmie Pass, 18--Guye Mines, 18--Mt. Logan, 18--Denny Mines, 19--Salal Prairie, 19--Moss Bay Co., 19--Raging River, 20--Gilman Mines, 20--Blakeley Mills, 20--Wilkeson Mines, 20--Kirke's Coal Mines, 21--Portland, 23--Spokane Falls, 23--Good weather, 25. GENERAL ACCOUNT OF WASHINGTON TERRITORY 26 HISTORICAL 26 Denny, of Denny Mines, 26--Causes of delay in settlement, 26--Population of Washington Territory, 27. LOCATION AND MARKET 27 Majority of the human race in the countries of the Pacific, 28--Change in the currents of trade, 28--The China trade, 29--The trade of the Amoor River, Japan, etc., 31--The new railroad across Siberia to St. Petersburg, 32--The American Pacific States have decisive advantages over all others in controlling the Pacific trade, 33--Advantages in distances, 34.