, 1855-02-10
Communication from Hon. c. Lan.sItsr.
JoHS ORvIs WATERMAN,
Editor OreeoH US,lIy TYn,,.

per Of Sept. l6, 1854, headed Appoint
nents for Oregon" which l read in these
words: The last mail brought the ap-
pointmeuts created by the amendments to
the land law in Oregon aud Washington
Territories, and though entertaining the
kndest feelings towards the worthy recpi-
eDts Of these Offices in our midst, still there
Is higher qualification in the principle,
that at last has been established, that Or
)egon Offices belong to Oregon men. This
measure we have ever advocated strenuous
ly, as but simple, even-handed justice, equiv
alent, as the contrary course is to the un-
complimentary expression, that there are
no persons in the Territory competent to
Gil these positions. In this matter Gener-
al Lane has again shown himself true
representative Of our interests. We were
confident that his uniiring energy in every
thing that relates to the welfare Of his con-
stituents, would not have allowed any 9TH
er course to have been pursued, if it were
in his power TO prevent il, knowing, as he
does, the extreme dissatisfaction that il in
variably created. We cannot fail to re-
gret that Washington Territory has not
been equally successful, more particularly
as we understood protest, signed by eve
ry democratic member of the Legislature,
was forwarded last spring on this subject
Young as she is, she has more than fair
share Of ability within her borders, and GER
tainly ought have had meted out that which
clearly belonged to her 1t is question
that their Delegate, Mr. Lancaster, will
probably be called upon to answer, and we
trust, on account Of the faith that is in
him. some explanation may be made that
will prove satisfactory to his constituents
Nh. EDIroR:-
am ROlo prepared to answer as TO the
appointment to one Of the Offices created
In Washington Territory. | find that
petition has been circulated, recommending
Mr. John Boyd as light house keeper at
Cape disappointment, and that the petit
tion is signed by "JoHN ORvIs WATER
NAN" The Editor Of The Oregon Weekly
7imes, and thai in support of that petition,
and to show that he has "srsr adrOcated
strsaHOusly, as but simple, sren-handed jas
fix,S the doctrine that the Offices in Ter
ritory should be filled by citizens of the
same, he addressed to General Lane let
ter, which read in the words aud figures
following, to wit:
PORTLAND, October 9, 1854.
"DEAR GENERAL:
Enclosed send you the application of
"my friend John Boyd for the situation of
light house keeper at Cape Disappoint-
"mnt. The poor fellow is disabled for ac-
ct" tive service from injuries received in the
blowing up Of the Gazclle, in April last,
"of which boat he was mate His broth
er- has been mate of the WhitcoInb for
several years Boyd is a competent
young man, and every way worthy the
position, in my opinion. You can pre-
sent his claims, and whatever you can do
in his behalf, will not be lost among his
numerous friends here, he having the uni
Versal sympathy of all our citizens. l
would recommend to you, as a matter Of
policy, 10 advocate his claims, though
do so as matter Of sympathy and kind
mess.
'' Very truly your friend, as ever,
(Signed) 'JoHN 0RvIs WATERMAN" !"
In support Of the above recommends
ton, and having an eye to the mailer Of
policy" and 10 shoe elearly,his untiring en-
eTgy, knOsriHg, as he does, The dissatisfao-
ti0n IL invariably created" General Lane
addressed letter to the President of the
United States, which read as follows, to
wit:
WAsHRGroN Cry, Nov 13, 1854.
"To THE PRESIDENT:
SR:--Herewith enclosed, you will find
"a Recommendation of citizens of Port
"land, in favor of Mr.. John Boyd as light
"house keeper at Cape Hancock or Disap-
"pointment l am not acquainted with
him, but fhd him recommended by good
democrats of our largest seaport town
=" therefore join in the recommendation.
Your obedent servant, n
(Signed) "JosEPH LANE"
The above and foregoing explain them
selves, and IL there be the right "faith !"
and "heart in the editor of the Oregon
Weekly Times, he will state to the people
Of the Territory Of Washington, what he
meant by these words, contained in his let
ter to General Lane, toOuH recommend
toyOu, as a matter Of policy, 10 advocate his
ddiRls." If he shall do this fully, faithful
y and honestly, he may throw so much
light upon some of the other appointments
TO office in the Territory of Washington,
as will render Unnecessary the desired Tex
plauation 4" from their delegate. This ed
isOr, by the above showing, has received
the wound intended for an innocent, unof-
Tending person, and the poisoned dagger,
although drawn in the dark, has entered
his own bosom.
have forwarded copy of the above
to the Pioneer and Democrat, Oregonian,
Spectator, and Oregon Weekly Times,
with Il desire that the same be published.
COLUMBIA LANCASTER.
Washington City. Dec l3, 1854.
IA Know nothingism appears to be on
Al =. L.