, 1855-03-31
Territorial Convention.

Although not fully advised OF the fact,
yet we have no doubt but that ere this q
majority of the counties in the territory
have held their convention, and made NOM
nations Of delegates to attend the demo
cratic territorial convention. Lewis coun-
ty appointed her delegate last week-the
counties along the Columbia river; we learn,
are ready to follow suit, and the holding Of
the terms Of the U. S. District courts in
the counties on the Sound will afford favor
able opportunities for large assemblages,
and full, free and fair expression Of the
will, and should they wish to indicate it.,
the preference Of the people, in their prima-
ry capacity, as to whom they desire as
the democratic candidate for delegate to
congress.
We are unable to say whether or not
the delegates will come up with instruc-
tiops from the several counties, as to their
first choice for delegate, respectively. Be
that as it may, we look for highly intelli-
gent assemblage Of the democracy body
of men fully capable Of rejecting the will
of the party, TO the satisfaction Of those to
whom they are Immediately responsible
who will, whoever the nominee may be-,
labor earnestly and zealously to secure his
election" fight on, fight ever" against
all factions and isms, all combinations and
unholy alliances, that seek to convert our
hitherto happy country into theatre Of
sectional strife, bloodshed and discomfort,
where the worst passions of the human
breast may run riot.
We trust the action Of the convention
in its resolutions, and oil its proceedings
will be clear, frank, sensible and bold, and
that every question Of the day, in which
the party Of the territory is interested, will
be met in an honest and unequivocal man.
ner.
Let that convention exemplify to the
territory for oil time to come, that the
democracy are neither afraid or ashamed
TO show their hands and ayow their princi-
pies; that they court the light, and invite
investigation that they do not meet in
dark places, obscure garrets, fence corners
and alleys, secretly, like thieves and burglars,
to concoct treason against the constitution,
and rob humanity Of their natural rights.
We would rather see the democracy de-
feated thousand times over, in honestly
contending for principle, than succeed BY
unfair and dishonorable means II We dc
not succeed in electing the nominee Of the
convention, il we act consistently, we will
certainly do what is better-dssyrt suocssS!
All will be well, II the democrats will
but stand to their arms, stick to their prin'
ciples, and make no compromises with the
enemy. We firmly believe that Know
Nothing whiggery is on its last legs in thiI
territory. It will tumble to pieces by itI
own rottenness, and that before very long
Mark our prediction !
In addition to our late delegate in con,
gress - Hon. Columbia Lancaster the
friends Of the following named gentlemen
will present their claims to the censidcra'
ton Of the conversion as competitors for
the nomination, viz: Hon. H. R. Crosbier
Clarke county Col. l. N. Ebey, Island
county Col. VIM. Cock, Hon. Victor
Monroe, Col. J. P. Anderson, and Gov.
1. /. Stevens, Of ThurSton.
Although tho names Of the foregoing
gentlemen have been brought before the
people more prominently than any others,
yet in connection with the Office of delegate,
we have heard the names Of the following
gentlemen spoken Of highly and favorably,
viz Secretary G. H. Mason, Seth Catlin,
Esq Joseph Cushman, Esq, Chief Justice
Lander, H. c. MOseley, Esq, Edward
Fitzhue, Esq, and others.