Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-18

owe TO the territory a citizen, in common
with others. With the law for our guide and
the hest interest of the Territory for our object,
all uniting and harmonizing together, we cannot
lall, snder Providence. TO build up a great State,
furnishing happy homes to thousands of our peo-
pie, adding additional strength to our Union, and
opening the way for the advancement of civili-
zaton and refinement over our vast Territorial
| possession in the West
From the San Francisco (Cal.) Times Of Aug Is
Col. benjamin Washington.
To-day, on the steamer Golden Gate, our
friend, Colonel Washington, goes with his family
early settler in California and having occupied a
prominent position in State as leading poll
tlclan and talented editor, has received many tes-
tlnonals OF respect from men of all parties for
his usefulness and honorable bearing from his
hrst arrival among US to the present time
Since Col. w. has been 50 long identified with
the Placer Times and Transcript, its leading edi-
tor, and SO intimately associated with its present
| proprletors, 1t may not be becoming for us to
| speak so freely Of his good qualities as the i'm
pulses OF our heart would dictate; vet we will be
excusabie for bearing testimony to his social
worth and generous disposition. He leaves us
without single memory of ANYTHING unpeasa nj
to mar the warm affection Of our hearts towards
| him, and with the earnest wish on our part that
he may speedily return TO the State of his adop-
ton, which Is destined to be the home of his fu.
ture years.
| OF the public career of Colonel Washington
It IS entirely needless for us to speak. The record
| IS written, and we are proud to know that there
| is not line of that record which does not stamp
upon his character the seal Of gentleman OF
| high thoughts and gallant heart; not a syllable
which does not prove that his talents and attain
ments are such as TO secure the admiration of the
public, and make him a valuable man in the
| practicable business of our growing State
| We take the liberty of suboinng from among
the many fattering and friendly notices which
have appeared in contemporary journals, the fol-
| lowing IRON the .Hountain Democrat which also
| embodies an expression from the Sun and Golden
| Era OF this city, and also tribute from the
| Chronicle. We wish our friend and his family a
| safe voyage to the home of their childhood and
we pray God they may be returned at an early
day to their chosen California.
Frank Washington.
The following fatterng but richly merted
compliment to our friend Frank Washington, we
take from the San Francisco Sun He has done
more Tor the Democratic party than any man in
i the State, and has received less from it. Ardent
| vigilant, reliable in every emergency, he stood
| forth the noble and uncompromising champion OF
| the Democratic masses. No temptations could
seduce, no threats intimidate, no dangers alarm
him. Pure in character, honest in purpose, con-
sistent IN conduct, and devotedly attached to the
| principles OF the Democratic party, he exerted an
influence that felt in the remotest part of the
State, and never exerted it but for the benefit OF
the people. Unlimited power was placed in his
| hands, and he used 1t mildly, judiciousy, bene-
i hcally. fhe acknowledged head Of a powerful
and dominant party-admired, esteemed, loved
| by his friends, and feared and respected by his
enemies-he yet, with the loftest patriotism.
which finds no parallel in California, relnquished
a tempting prize within his grasp, to harmonize
and secure the success of that party which he
loves dearly, which he battled for SO earnestly
and maniully, and for which he made SO many
sacrifices. Every true-hearted Democrat will
cherish, with mingled feelings of admiration and
gratitude, the noble se-sacrihcing spirit of Frank
| Washington. ''Bide your time Frank, and
| God be with you:
Cor. b. T. WASHINGTON This accomplished
gentleman and able political writer, well known
| during the past two years editor of the Times
| and Transcript, goes hence on the steamer of the
18th inst, accompanied by his family, on a visit
to the Eastern States. In abiding to this fact
the Colder Era pays the following high and well
deserved compliment to the worth of Col. w:
ain this city at the head Of the leading Demo-
cratic newspaper of the State, Mr.. Washington :
time and talents were devoted to the cause of his
party, with an earnestness and fidelity becoming
one who FIRMLY believed that in the advocacy 81
| the principles OF Democracy, he promoted the
| best interests Of the people of California. Hon.
esty Of purpose and manly independence have
uniformly marked his political course, and won
the respect of opponents; which truthfulness OF
character and genial disposition, matured the
cordial friendship of all with whom he was more
intimately associated. As a writer he Is clea
and vigorous, evincing a rare combination of the
graces Of style with rich fund Of humor and
happy illustration. In support of the National
\ administration, and throughout the last State
Congressional and City elections, his services were
recognized contributing largely to the success
of the party, and have ranked him among its
ablest and most prominent members Of the State. =
We understand that prior TO the departure Of
| Col. Washington, number OF his friends will
| present him with superb gold watch, gold chain
| and beautiful gold quartz headed walking stick
/ in token Of their friendship and esteem The
| gifts, upon which have been engraved appropri.
ate inscriptions, were prepared in this city and
| cost upwards Of 81 ,OOO
We bid our departing brother God s speed
| b. +. WAsHNGToN.-This gentleman. yyho
retired not long since from the editorial CHARGE al
the Times and Transcript, which place he had
| filled with ability and honor for two years leaves
| in the Golden Gate tomorrow for his former
home IN Virginia. In bidding him God-speed
/ on his departure, we wish 10 extend 10 him opr
tribute Of respect and friendship. His course has
won both. His friends love him, his antaoonists
cannot charge him with anything dishonorabIe
| lie is the soul Of honor Engaged often in most
exciting political controversies, he has stood IN
boldly for what he professcd whether at the head
ola triumphant party, or single -handed against the
many; until the hercest antagonists were Obliged
| TO acknowledge his spirit, sincerity and ability