Led by W. H. Gilstrap, under the auspices of the Washington State Historical Society, a number of pioneers assembled at Tacoma recently and repaired to the site on the prairie near that city where a monument was unveiled. It marks the end of the long journey of that famous party of pioneers who in 1853 were the first to reach Puget Sound by crossing the Cascade Range. Only a few of the original party survive, but it is believed that every one of the survivors were assembled for the interesting ceremony. NORTHWESTERN HISTORY SYLLABUS [The aim of this department is to furnish outlines that will aid those who wish to study the subject systematically. It is expected that its greatest use will be as a guide for members of women's clubs, literary societies, and classes in colleges or high schools. It will be a form of university extension without the theses and examinations necessary for the earning of credits toward a degree.] VIII. Provisional Government of Oregon 1. Early Settlers. a. Fur hunters. b. Seekers for homes and lands. c. The Oregon trail. 2. Petitions to Congress. a. Seeking recognition and protection of government. b. In nature of early census. 3. Death of Ewing Young, Feb. 15, 1841. a. Possessing property but no heirs. b. Action proposed at the funeral. c. Committee to form some sort of government. d. Property probated. e. Temporary government abandoned. 4. Wolf Meetings. a. Seeking united action. b. Multnomah Circulating library. c. Lyceum for debates. d. Bounty for destruction of dangerous animals. e. Proposal to secure protection for families. f. Committee to frame temporary government. g. Plan adopted by meeting in Champoeg field. h. Legislative committee appointed. i. Executive committee of three instead of governor. 5. Reorganization. a. Influence of immigration of 1843. b. Primitive State House. c. Earliest laws enacted. d. Legislative committee becomes a legislature. e. Executive committee changed to governorship. f. George Abernethy chosen governor, 1845. g. Oath of office reveals "joint occupancy." 6. Results. a. Laws of Iowa Territory adopted. b. Prohibition. c. Failure of postoffice. d. Dwelling. e. Currency, "Beaver Money" in gold. f. Dominion up to 54-40 north latitude. g. Federal organization of Oregon Territory, 1848-1849. BIBLIOGRAPHY.--The above outline covers one of the most interesting portions of Northwestern history. It reveals the natural aptitude of Americans for self-government and shows a natural evolution of a state from settlements of pioneers in a wilderness. The literature on the subject is growing rapidly. The items following are among those most readily accessible to those wishing to pursue the study: