, 1853-05-28
Mashington TerritorY-CON Stevens.

lOuONlng EXTRACTS represent ullJ anu Aldl
the qualifications he is said to possess, may
be manifested in the guidance Of our Terri
tory in that career Of prosperity and impor-
lance TO which there cannot exist doubt Of
her being emincntly entitled. The Gescrip-
ton of Gov Stevens is highly gratifying to
US, and we are led 10 believe that fortu-
nate selection has been made. 1t is to be
desired that no impodiment whatever will
be offered by any one, to prevent his accom-
plishing all he possibly can for our benefit.
Let him be warmly and becomingly well
coined, and if he has a family and brings
them with him, let US think the more Of him
on that account.
From the Washington Intellgencer, March 26th.
Among the few acts Of positive legisla-
ton consummated at the session of Congress
Just concluded, that organizing the new
Territory of Washington is one of tho most
important and interesting. 1t adds another
step to that ladder of empire on which this
growing nation is mounting TO the loftiest
heights Of political greatness. This ultima
thule of our domain forms the northwestern
block in the huge mosaic whereon our ma
tional energies are TO expend themselves
We need not look forward to longer terri
tOrial probation than between five and ten
years ere this far-of land shall seek an hon
orable entry into our great family of States.
|; is fortunate that
the newly appointed Governor of Washing
ton possesses so many peculiar qualifications
for his station, and especially thorough
training in geographical science. Governor
Stevens, late Lieutenant and Brevet Ma
jor Of the Corps of Engineers, and now just
enteringo on his duties as Governor Of WASH
ingIon Territory, has been the assistant in
charge Of the Coast Survey office for over
three years. A head graduate at West
Point, highly efficient constructing officer
Of Engineers, distinguished on Gen. Scotrs
staff in Mexico, he has discharged the labo-
rious and difficult administrative duties of
his recent position in so excellent manner,
as to elicit frequent encomiums from Pro-
feSsor Bache, the Superintendent Of the
Coast Survey, and 10 afford every guarantee
that he will make himself most usefully felt
in the sphere on which he is entering. We
expect, from his energy, from his liberaity
Of views and attainments, that he will not
permit his present term 10 expire, without
presenting 10 the public a tolerably complete
map of the Territory, and such reports as
will give a clear conception of the surface,
soil, resources, products and peculiarities Of
q region so soon to become a State, with a
voice in our national councils. Those who
best know him are confident he will be able
10 accomplish this, and much more, in ad
dilion 10 those important and laborious du-
ties which will deyolve upon him in organi-
zing and putting into thorough operation
the machinery Of new territorial govern
menl."
4 From the Boston Post
"Governor Stevens is a native Of Ando-
yer, Mass, and a graduate of 1889, at
West Point, with the highest honors Of his
class. For few years previous 10 the
Mexican War, he was, as an officer Of the
engineer corps Of the army, in charge Of the
public Notifications at Portsmouth, N. H.,
and at Portland, and the narrows Of the Pc
nobscot, Maine. Fort Knox, at the latter
place, was planned, and its construction has
thus far been constructed by him.
Upon the determination Of our govern
ment to "conquer a peace" with Mexico,
by attacking Mexico by the line pursued by
General Scott, Governor Stevens, then a
lieutenant of the engineer corps, was as
signed to duty as one Of the staff Of General
Scott, and during that Generals memorable
campaign, rendered such services as 10 have
honorable mention in nearly all if not all Of
that officers dispatches, and as to receive
two brevets from the government.
For the last four years Governor Stevens
has been the assistant Of Professor Bache
upon the Coast Survey. The magnitude
Of that work, of which few are aware, re-
qures administrative ability Of high or
der, and, as assistant in charge Of that Office,
Governor Stevens has become favorably
known to the leading men in Washington.
Since bis appointment the President has
determined 10 put him in charge Of party
10 explore what is called the Northern Pa
ci6o Railroad line, under a recent act OF
Congress making an appropriation to explore
the different routes TO the Pacific. The
party for this purpose will rendezvous, as
soon as it can be organized, at some point
in Iowa or Minnesota, and will probably be
on its way to tho Pacific about the first Of
May. The Columbia river is the natur,
northern line on the Pacific side, and that
river, from its mouth to the forty-sixth de-
gree of latitude, is the southern boundary
Of Washington Territory"
LATEST FROM HAvANNA.-There is not
any news of interest Vice President
Kings health was on the mend. He ex-
pected to leave the island soon, being dis