, 1853-03-26


New Territory Convention to
meet at Olympia, on the 11th
of May, next.
The Convention held at Monticello, on
the 25Lh of last November, adjourned 10
meet at Olympia, on the 18th day Of May.
The time for the meeting Of the Convention
will soon be al hand. The question Of di-
vision Of the Toritory is the question Of the
day. No other subject possesses 80 much
intsrest 10 the people Of Northern Oregon,
and no other measure now before the pco-
pie, il carried out, would oonduce so much
to the permanent advantage and prosperity
of.the country. The Conventions already
held for the purpose Of memorialzing Con-
gress for a division Of the Territory, were
only necessary preliminary steps towards
efecting the object and cnd so much desired
by ALL Even the most active and enthusi-
astic supporters Of these movements did not
think that either Of these memorials would
have the desired effect upon Congress. The
most ardent lovers Of the PROJECT dared not
hope that the grand consummation would
be 50 easily obtained. TOomuoh was known
Of Congress to justify such an expectation.
Not 80, however, with the Convention soon
10 meet We are firmly Of the opinion
that il the doingI Of the coming assemblage
Of the representatives. Of Northern Oregon
are characterized by as much energy and
Pirit as those Of tho two former, their me-
mortal will be finally operative upon Con-
gress. It's now only some six weeks until
the Convention will meet. Let US therefore
be prepared and ready to do our duty. Let
the Convention at Olympia, on the 1lth Of
May next, be attended by proper represen-
iatives from all the different towns, precincts
and settlements of Northern Oregon. Let
elections be held, and suitable delegates be
chosen in al those places which were not
represented in the last Convention. Let
there be but a suitable expression OF the
voice of the people, and the thing will be
done-thc "Territory Of Columbia will
be organized :,
One ofihe most interesting subjects which
will come before the Convention, will be
the nomination Of a delegate to represent
the " "Territory of Columbia in Congress.
1t is proposed that the Convention nominate
a suitable person as delegate 10 Congress,
and recommend that he be elected by the
people Of Northern Oregon, at an election
TO be appointed for that purpose. This is
a matter of grave interest to the people Of
the future Territory of Columbia" and
the subject demands our serious and careful
consideration. Should or should not the
nomination and election be made We arc
decidedly in favor of the move. Let a
suitable person be nominated, elected and
ssut, duly accredited, to Washington City,
and we are Of opinion that he will be ad-
milted to seat in our national Congress, as
n delegate from the Territory of Colum-
bia." And If allowed a seat in Congress
what an advantage il will be to our new and
rising country The wants and wishes of
our people can then be properly made
known. The interests Of our country will
be attended to, and we have no doubt that
every aid and assistance which can be afford
ed by our government will be promptly rem
dered 10 us. What we most need is voice
at the National Capitol-a suitable person
TO make proper representation of our sit
ualion and necessities. Let every good cit
izen who is able, contribute according to
his means towards raising purse sufficient
ly large to defray the expenses of our dele,
gate to and from Washington. Let there
be kept an account of the amounts subscr-
bed, and the names of the contributors. ri
Congress should refuse our delegate a seal.
we have no doubt that they will allow him
his mileage and pay; and in that case the
amount raised could be refunded by our del
egalc on his return But supposing that
Congress will not ALLOW to our delegate
u.d-sgc AID pay still wcara Of opinion that