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, 1853-12-17
New Road to the Falls.

The miserable character Of the road for
about mile from Olympia, leading in the
direction Of the mills, has been a matter
for some time Past of frequent discussion
and earnest iolirKation, not only by our
own citizens, hut ly the people Of the coun-
iy generally, as 10 the proper remedy TO be
applied, in oider 10 render ingrcss and
egress less Objectionable than 10 be suhjcc-
ted 10 the p.esont only alternative of wagon
communication between The falls and Olym-
pia. Tlat thc business of tlis place has
been seriously retarded this season, in con
81 Cqucnce eofIhe almost impossible state Of the
road in the direction indicutcd, both our bu-
sincss men and farmers are well aware, and
the sad Effect, in all branches of industry,
has been seriously felt. To Mr.. J. X. HrRD
Of this place, we believe, the credit is due
for awakening public spirit, and directing
attention 10 the project of opening new
road over the most objectionable portion Of
the gound and We have now the satisfac-
lion Of eCngiatulaiiDg the people Of, the
country iD that direction on. The prospect
that . new ard good wagon TOAD viii soon
connect ihe places referred to. Mr., r.
Waddcl has taken the contract Of its con-
sIruc,ion from the bands of the commission
ers appointed al meeting Of the citizens
last week, at $55 per acre; and Judging
from their well known discretion ia the
selection of proper man 10 complete the
work lesOre him, we have every reason to
b.lieve that i my be conveniently travel
led at an carly day.
, 1853-12-17

Pierce CoUNlY.-This is the day ap-
pointed by The democratic central commit:
tee of Pi,ree county, for meeting in conven-
ton al the residence Of Mr.. Tallentire, for
tie nomination of candidates for The legisla-
tive assembly, and delegates 10 the territorial
convention. Nextweek we expect 10 be- able
10 give the result, and predict in advance,
that the glorious democracy of little Pierce
will nominate a strong team for the dis
charge Of Ihcir respective dulics.
, 1853-12-17
The COnmlion Orgaliize organize (! /,

The Convention = Organize C'sdE.1e !
The present signs Of the times a.e re-
markabIy propitious .or thorough and per-
manent organization Of the d,mocracy of
the territory, as also Indication that Larno-
ny and unanimily will characterize the de-
Iirraiions Of the approaching territorial
convention. We have now every reason
to believe that the voice Of every county
will he head and respected in the couyen-
tiun, as well as, b ing imlued with a 70 G.
zone conviction, that'tLe nominee VIII lie
our first Delegate tO~6ongrcss. Should a
failure oceur M ihe proper representation
of the counties bordering on the Columbia
river, it vii be in consequence of wanton
negligence on the palt Of the democracy
there, or willful obstinacy in meeting the
Sound within their own jurisdiction. 1t
will be the counties in the North that will
be called upon to make the sacrifice in meet.
ing at Cowi'z Landing, and for their en-
couragemC nj and acquiesccnce in the rec
ommendation Ct the central democratic
committee of Thurs0n county, we would
say, that at present there is every prospect
that the various streams between the head
Of Puget Sound and the place designated
for holding the convention, will present no
obstacle 10 the prompt attendance of dele
gates. between this time and the 2nd Of
January, should the streams referred 10 re-
main in their now swollen condition, We are
informed that at least one large canoe will
be placed on the Gchali5 river, 10 ply
between the mouth of SLookum Chuck
and the vicinity of the residence of Mr..
Saunders, a distance of about five miles -
thus avoiding the dreaded Saunders bot
tom" -and Ihol ferry boat will be esIab-
l;shcd on the Newaukum river, thus afford
ing a convenient transit over that stream.
No difficulty need be opprehended in any
event, and the prospect now bids fair that
they would be subject 10 no great inconven-
icnce even in The absence Of any prcpara-
tion for facilitating their journey. In ac-
cordance with the proclamation Of the Gov
erno-, couI in the I'd Judicial district is re-
quired 10 be commenced at the county scat
of Lewis county, on the day Of the meeting
Of the convention and where our judicial
officers and others interested can 60, dele
gates can certainly follow. SOon,r or later
we will be compelled TO have party or
ganizalion, it We have the welfare of. the
territory al heart and now is the time to
mark out 1our political future. Let the
Sound and the Columbia river embrace each
other in terms Of good understanding, and
on the common altar Of democracy, pledge
10 each Other an unwavering and unani-
nous support to the nominee ofthe conyen-
ton, and The 3Cth of January next will date
the commencement Of a lris ut era in the
future history Of our territory.
, 1853-12-17

As The time for holding the Democr,,:
Territorial Convention approaches, tbo -''
pie are naturally l"d to inquire" ISa, pIo,
man is best qualified 10 repr sent n, ? !;
Congress - 1t is admitted nv all 10 a ~
v0sily Important, that onr f.st d,ls0.
should be cOnversan, with the wants of H..
Territory, and of comp Ct, mt .bilrv MAJ" e
fuence to successfully advocate them "
1t Is evident that cursory glance Al An,
brief residence in Washington Terrih Nv ,D
cannot enable any man TO be so C,m;i;::,
with its demands as they must b. bv o''
wLo resided in The country long be(o,o -, !.
was severed from Oregon; ; and, if sueb " :
man IS desired, he may unquesIionably /, "
found in the person Of DR.. JoHS M. H.
DEN, man of acknowledged aLililirs AMI =.
unflnching reliable democrat. His hn
years residence here, together with ~ ~
accute observation, have enabled him n J;. '
cover and know what the interests Of A..
territory arc. Furthermore, he enler,,;n.
right views upon question of vital INN,
tanee to mot only Pierce, but other conn IN,
lies), viz; upon the claims of the Hn5son
Bay Company. Then again, he is intimate
y acquainted with General 10 Lane, Iboy
ing crossed the plains with him ia lS4ol
and could Of course, in conjunction win
him, accomplish much-very much Ga, bo,%
territories Should the delegates, howerr,
from the different counties see Ct 10 eoncsn
trate their votes upon some other man. h.
will, of course, deem il his duty, as a i'm.
democrat, 10 abide the decision Of The con
vention. But We believe him eminengv
qualified fol the delegateship, and thersloi,
have an ardent desire 10 see him eleyaied,s a
that position.
Vo:ERs CT TnrEsroS.
, 1853-12-17
The Reason Why.

In order that all may thoroughly under
stand the object of the recommendation Of
the Central Committee of Thursion county,
in fixing the basis of representation in the
territorial convention at ONE delegate for
each representative in the legislative assem-
bly throughout the several counties-a as per
proclamation Of the Governor, aud Twy
delegates for each member Of the council as
aforesaid, we would observe that it was
deemed entirely expcdient 10 so recommend
from the fact that il was feared it would lie
difficult 10 secure the attendance of large
number Of d3legates-thus, 10 a considrra-
bic extent, avoiding, in the eyes Of many,
the Objectionable institution of the proxy
syslem,-and the consequent political gam
bling loo frequently attending IFS adoption
in conventious-plucing an undue and un-
warranluble power in the hands of the in
lriguing and designing.
The reason why TWO delegates was sug-
gesled 10 he chosen for each councilman
was lecause--as the counties Of Lewis and
Pacific, Pierce and King and Island and
Jcfftrson are respectively constituted dis
entitled 10 one and two councilmen,
in their connection, il was conceived 10 be
just that each county be entitled 10 lis full
share Of delrgates-that they be equally d.
vidrd between them. As example, Island
aad Jefferson arc entitled 10 one councilman,
let each have delegate in convention rep.
rcsenting Linn
, 1853-12-17

We had dAcrninsd to add nothing to
what we have alr, ady written, concerning
the democratic convention which as, ubl,s
here to-day, b it cannot let the present oc-
casion pass wi Nout again urging the import
ance that toncilatory iccEug should al
tend its DELIBERATIONS. That nominations
should be ifadc from al parts Of Ike county,
every god democrat will agree with US,
apd-itIs equally certain llfat the friends Of
many persons spoken Of as suitable delegates
and representatives 10 the convention and
gislaiive assembly, must expect 10 suffer
appointment. All will not be able 10
obtain an individual choice, but should that
produce diss,nsion or confusion Let it
lie remembered that the whig party, as a
minority, is already organized, and that its
members are actively and secretly arranging
their plans of operation, ready and eager TO
take advantage of any discold that may oc-
cur, Let them suffer disappointment in our
harmonious OF organization, as in that event
they most as,uredly will in the ultimate til
umph of our party The democracy of the
territory is becoming thoroughly awakened
10 the importance Of an organization, and
let Thurslon county this day set an example
woaby of imitation bysmaking individual
preference subservirnt 10 the principles
which'govern our panty. Mark the hand
that would throw a frc-brand in your
midst.
, 1853-12-17
Attention Demooratal

OLYMPIA, Nov. 21th, 1858.
The Democracy Of rhurston county us
earnestly requested 10 meet al
OLYMPIA,
on SATURDAY, DECEMBER l7lh, 1853,
Fur the purpose Of nominating delegates n
attend Territorial Convention, 10 Sc AeAd
at Cowhiz Landing, on the 81 day Of Iih-
uary, le9A Also, for the purPnse of nom
mating Democratic candidates lor menben
OF the legislative Assembly for Thunasn
County MORRIS LITTLEJ0HN,
JOHN EDGAR,
s.. d. RUDDELL, Hf
THoS. w. GLASGOW,
ISAAC WOOD, ~ ~si b.
d. KlSER,
r. M. WALKER,
J. w. WILEY,
D. R. BIGELoW,
U. Z. HICKS,
GEO. GALLAGHER,
A. BENTON MOSES,
CHIPS ETHRIDGE,
w. KIRTLEY,
TH0S. J. CHAMBERS
J. X HURD.
, 1853-12-17
DEMOCRATS AHOlI
OLYMPIA, WAsnINcroS TERRrTeRr,
Norember 2Sik, 1859.

OLi"'A1 "AShlNCTON lERRfTeRf,
Norember 2Sih, 1859.
The Democratic Central Committee q
Thursion County, wonld respectfully arv,
upon the attention OF the Democratic psIIy
throughout the several Counties, ihe h..
Cessity and importance of imniediatelv eall.
ing County Conventions, for the purpose Il
appointing delegates 10 attend Gsngsl
IerritGrial CeNrentior, TO be holden h
Cowliiz Landing, (the County Seat Ol
Lewis County,) ON THE SECOND DAY
OF JANUARY NEXT, (lS54,) for lhs
purpose OF nominating a DEMOCRATIC
Candidate as Delegate to Consress-sug.
gestInS the Proprieiy, that each county clrd
one delegate, for each member Of the Hoas
Of Representatives, and trs dehgaips icf
each member Of the Council. Iss anpor
toned per proclamation of The Govcrnor uI
Washington Trrrilory)-- Throughout he
several counties.
BY order of the
Democratic Central Committee
, 1853-12-17
TO lhe Democrats liking COnnir,

SEATTLE, Lee. 5, 1853.
FELLow-CI1IzENs- While We coporuiu.
late and unite with our fellow. citizens Of
Washington in thankfulness of heat and
buoyancy Of spirit, on the safe srrixsl Of oOr
Governor and ether Cficers of the Tar;,o.
ry, we know Of M more expressive way of
manilesting our regard than readily s.epnin,
forward and cheerlully executing their man. ?
dates.
The time is now at hand, fellow -eiIizeus
whin every democrat is called upon TO ae,
IN support OF the grand objects which CAV.
birthplace 10 free and independent Do.
pie. Therefore lei US unite our efforts IN so
laying tie foundation in this our infant Ter.
rltory that We may hereafter pniuy IN,
blessings Of democratic republican insiilu.
lions. With this in view your Democratic
Central Committee have appointed Saiur.
day, the Oath inst, at 2 O'Clock, D. M, for
the democratic voters Of King county 10
meet at the house Of David Mourir, in ths
town Of faule, for tie purpose Of Romina.
ting raelescnlalives TO the assembly, and
also del ples-lo attend the convention ..
CowlitA,4 4lb5lihg on the End day Of Jauusrr
Orx, m SfreiRlng delegate 10 Congreu.
L. NJ. COLLINS,
w. J. WRIcur,
BY ID. S. MAYxAED. Chm'h
Democratic Central Committee, King cOun.
", w. T.
, 1853-12-17

To County CLERKs.-Let il be borne
in mind, that il is duty incumbent upon
the clerks Of the commissioners courts OF
the several counties. TO make out ord fur
nish poll'books for the judges of elections
throughout ihe various precincts of The sew
eral counties. This is matter which we
hope will moi fail to arrest Immediate auen.
liOn and p'oma action. II we desire 10
avoid Illegally, contest, and future difieu..
~ in our first election, law must be com
piled with as rig;dly as possible.
, 1853-12-17
OLYMPIA

Is fast becoming last place, not only in
the Construct, n Of numerous substantial
buildings within The last season-ihe rapid
increase oi business, mercantile and mcchan-
Ical, but also in numerical strength, and a
moi d,sirable improvement in society," -
Within the past year we have made lransi
ton from savage life, as it We're, 10 civiliza.
lion, and state bordering on refinement
that would not suffer by comparison with
either the Pacific or Atlantic coast. One
year has brought about the permanent cs-
Enlistment Of a school, the dispcnsation of
the gospel in our midst, and The social Or
ganization of well regulated society, as all
those in attendance at The gay and lashiOna-
be party given BY Mr.. G. A. BArNEs and
lady on Monday evening last, can bear am
pie testimony. A moo, legislature and
dancing school, highly conducive TO both
intellectual Improvement, recreation and
social crjoymcnt, have been added 10 a
state of things that one year ago rrcre not
and comforts and blessings surround us on
every hand May we all feel duly sensible
of the Obligations We are under 10 the G eat
Author,
, 1853-12-17
a@- Win lhe press oforccon dolh,

PO- win the press of Oregon do the pso-
pie of lhis territory the favor Of allowing
them TO attend 10 their own business in the
matter of selecting their first delegate is
Congress :? The interest anil sympathy
manifested for the future welfare Of this
territory is duly appreciated here, bat it is
suggested that it might SEX more ad-
vsntsgeou' channel at hone. I'VE speak
grucrary."
, 1853-12-17

We arc indebted TO Col J. PATTON AN
DERsoN, Marshal Of ihislEerriIory, for the
following statement Of tho number of in
habilants and voters in the several counties
in the Territory, with the annexed valuable
information on The subject of The amount of
humber annually produced therein
, 1853-12-17

O- PARKER, CoLrER & Co, Of ills place
have recently received la;ge lot Of the
most excellent cured HAMS, we have seen
OF tasted in The territory, loves Of "hoc
meat" would do well 10 call aud examine
a specimen will be sufficient To t.>t the. val.
i lily Of our rtt ommandition.
, 1853-12-17
Total inhsb

There are ihirty-one saw mills in the
Territory in full operation, Ito say nothing
Of the many that are in progress of Con,
struciiOn), which manufacture, at a low es
innate, the handsome amount Of FORTY We
MILLION Of feat Of lumber per annum. This
amount, al the ordinary price of ;$25 per
MAI the mill, foois up the neat little sum
Of MILLION AND QUARTER OF DOLLARS
annually.
, 1853-12-17

SArIED.-Tbe bark Emma IsadOra,' :
Capt. Gai'S, sailed from SquSllallioOi, near
the mouth of McAlistrr's creek, with car
go Of sawed luMter, on The I2th ms., iOs
Sdu Francisco.
, 1853-12-17

RS- We had intended to prepare an ar
ticle' this week ou the subject of the Gas.
Gale road-the cost 10 our cilizens-lho Ia
Dor performed on il by parties under the
direction Of Messrs. Z. J. Allen and W..
kirtley, with some statistical information
in resation thereto, but will be compelled
to defer the subject until next week.
, 1853-12-17

70 We are under obligations to Adams
& Co., through Parker, Golfer x Co, for
papers just received, ahead Of the mail =
Z. c. & Co.'S Express, for Oregon, Calf
tornli, &C., vii clo:e on the l9lh inst
, 1853-12-17

IL We learn that MIR. A. NJ. Berry,
well known 10 the e'cfafl Of Oregon, has pur-
chased the "Celumbian" newspaper estab.
lishmeni, at Olympia, Washington Terrific
ry, and he has ere this taken il in charge
We learn that J. W. Wiley, esq, the first
editor Of the "Columbian" has made ar
rangements to take charge of the editorial
department. The Columbian will now
break its shell Of neutrality and come on, a
Democratic paper. Wiley & Berry will
now find ample room for the exercise Of
their best talents in the way of politics
which is congenial 10 them, and after the
manner in which they were educated. We
wish them abundant success - Times.
We thank God, fiiend Waterman, that
we are now free and unirammelled, and that
the Observation-Disclosures in
the soft "shell'' Of the Columbian, expired
upon the "breaking' Of il, and full flsds-
ed cllanticleer has issued from tie hard
"shell'' Of Democ. acy, which will do little
"crowing," As occasion may require
Whiggery. will be "a dead cock in the pi,''
here, after the Both Of January next. We
thank you, friend W., for your llaierins
notice and Lope 10 deserve il.
And although we slall not, as a general
thing, quote whig authority, yet the ingpn-
uOusness Of our nature prompts US 10 add
the following notice from the "oregonian >
"WAtHINeToN PIoNEKR."--A. M. Berry,
esq, has purchased The Columbisnat at Olym-
pis, w. T., which will hereafter be called
the "Washington Pioneer" and become
democratic paper. Mr.. Berry has associa.
ted with him J. w. Wiley, esq, formerly
editor Of the "Columbian." Both of these
gentlemen are practical printers and men of
talent. whOwill, no doubt, publish an excel
lent newspaper.
, 1853-12-17

THE IARGLsT TURNIP IN TIE WORLD
We have now or exhibition at our Office
turnip, forwarded 70 us by Mr. J. B.
WEBER, merchant at Sleilacoom, grown
near that place and presented 10 him by MIR.
J. P. Lccky, measuring fur feet in circum-
ference, and weighing FoRTY-Two POUNDS.
We challenge the monster vegetable king
dom Of the world, in the tulnip line, 10
"antc" and "call our hand )" and in order
tia. the "game" may be "played upon the
square," CAPT. YATES, of the ship Leonoro,
has kindly consented to give it "frec pas,
sage" TO San Francisco, addressed to War
rem and Son, to take its place in the asri-
cultural exhibition of California. In ths
connection we would observe that two heads
of cabbage have tbs year been produced in
the terri!ory-one weighing 50 and the
other 45 lbs. How will these compare
with the mammoth cabbage ofthc San Fran
cisco Herald ?-"Like Ossias 10 a warl"
, 1853-12-17

b65- Our democratic friends at Seattle,
King county, will receive our warmeA re-
CARDS for their Aaueling congratulations px-
pressed on the receipt of the first number
OfIhc "Pioneer," Although modesiy for
bids giving expression 10 their proceedings
on the occasion, yet those "two guns" for
ourselI and the Pioneer still ring in our ears,
and will not soon be forgotten. To the de-
mOcracy in general we would say that soon
gratulaiions' alone will buy neither beef,
bread nor broadcloth, and We want you one
ard all 10 como up, subscribe, "fork over"
and thus grease The wheels Of the demo-
cratic baggage wagon"
, 1853-12-17

REeENT ARRivALs.-Alr. Isaac OaoooD
Qua. termasirr's, and disbursing Agent, and
Messrs. !. W. LANDER, Engineer, J. LAM
BERT, Topographer, G. W. STEVENS, As.
trOnomer, and B. F. KENDALL = attached
to the expedition Of Gov. Stevens in the
survey of the Northern Railway route, ar
rived at this place during the week, attended
with excellent health and buoyancy Of
spiriis-the most desirable Of companions.
Lieut.. GONELsoN and others, arc expected
to arrive to-day.
, 1853-12-17
Our Executive and Secrelary's once.

The prompt and efficient manner in
which business Of every required character
is transacted in the Executive Department
of this Territory, gives evidence not only
of ready and highly desirable and commend
able ability, but an earnest that universal
sa,isfaction-ihe plaudiis Of an intelligent
and discriminating peoplc-will be voUch
safed our federal authorities during the
term Of their official existence.
In addition to the ready dispatch of mat
ters Incident to the organization Of our Ter
ritory, the Governor, with the assistance Of
the able Secretary, during the brief term of
their official labOrs, has already forwarded
to the Secretary Of War an elaborate report
on the practicability Of the Northern Rail.
road route, together with report to the
Secretary of State, relative 10 the organiza-
lion of the Territory enbodying much
valuable information as 10 the adaptation Of
our soil for agricultural pursuits---the mag
nifcent means Of navigation afforded by the
Sound, in connection with the genial char
acter Of our climate,
Also a report to the Commissioner Of In
dian Affairs, recommending the cxtinguish-
ing of The Indian title 10 the lands east Of
the Cascade mountains, and making some
suggestions relative to the Indian service in
the Territory, and finally a report 10 the
Postmaster General, insisting upon line of
mail steamers from San Francisco TO the
head Of Puget Sound.
We have an able, working democratic
administration, and one which would do
credit to any state in tho Union.
, 1853-12-17
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Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1853-05-18

! 49,
children, aged "a years; residence No. Virginia
street, San Francisco.
8. Adolph Behn, aged 5 years; native of Mex
| leo. ..s.,s
9. Lafayette F. Drake, native of Portage coun
| ty, Ohio, late merchant of Diamond Springs
aged %; leaves wife and family in Ohio.
10. Miss J. B. Winlac, born in Scotland, aged
about s5; resided at Santa Clara.
IL. Bryan Murphy, aged 80 years; resident of
San Jose, born in Ireland.
IL. Sarah Emma Page, daughter of David
Page, Esq, of San Francisco, aged syears; born
in Boston. -
Is. Noah Ripley, Esq. of Barre, Mass, aged
about SO years.
IA. Mary Burtors Turk, wife Of Noah Ripley,
aged about 80 years.
Is. Sarah Frances, daughter of above, aged 10
years; born in Brooklyn. N. Y.
Is. Charles Edward, son of above, aged 8
years, month and 20 days; born in Brooklyn.
II. Anna Farley, daughter of above, aged 6
years, months, and 90.