, 1855-12-07
Pnhlir Mrriing at Seattle.

We presume it is no less q matter of re-
gret, to the citizens of Seattle, and to the
territory in general, but also to many gal
liant hearts in the navy, that Capt. STERRErT,
who arrived in the Sound in command of
the sloop of war Decatur, has been placed
upon the retired list" of worthy, though
disabled nautical officers. Capt. SrERRETT
is every inch king" and as the follow
ing resolutions will show, is esteemed, not
only able, but has displayed ability to serve
the country in the capacity in which he ar
rived within our borders. There certainly
must have been something "rotten" in the
commission which placed him on the retired
list, for most unquestionably more able
or energetic officer, or one more competent
to do duty than he, has never been carried
by vessel of war upon the waters of the
Sound. Should it be his desire, we hope
be will be speedily ordered again into active
service, for he has, most undoubtedly, du-
ring the present Indian hostilities been the
means in connection with Capt. PEAsE Of
the revenue cutter Jeff. Darts, Of preserv-
ing, to great extent, the quiet which now
prevails along the Sound and Straits.
1.-The citizens of Seattle met at the house
of H. L. YEsLER, on the evening of the
18th inst. Hon. D. PHILIPS was called to
the chair, and E. H. CLARK was appointed
secretary of the meeting
Capt. c. 9. HEWITT was called upon
to state the object of the meeting-being to
express the feelings of the citizens with re-
gard to Capt. SrEREEr, of the sloop-of-war
Decatur, being placed upon the retired list
of our navy. y .....t
On motion of II. L. YEsLER, the chair
appointed a cogmitte of four, Hon. A. A.
DENNY, Capt. c. c. HEWITT, Hon. WM. A.
SrMcKLER and H. l.. YEsLER, to draft
resolutions to be submitted to the meeting
on the following evening. ..
Adjourned to meet on the evening Of the
l4th inst.
The committee not being able to report
on the l4th inst, the citizens met on the
evening of the 18th inst, at the block
house in Seattle, and the committee made
the following report
Resolved, That Commander Isaac S.
SrERErT, Of the sloop-ofwar Decatur, is de-
serving of the highest praise from the citi-
zens Of Seattle and vicinity, for his timely
aid in our present Indian troubles, and for
his continued vigilance in guarding the in
habitants of Puget Sound against the at
tacks Of the savages
Resolred, That in our judgment he has
done everything that skillful and efficient
officer could do to protect the citizens Of
this Territory, and that he has not only
exhibited the most humane feeling for us
in our distress, but that he has also shown
commendable pride in serving his coun-
try fOithfully. Aa'e
ResOlrsd, That we recognize in Capt.
SrERErr on old, tried and faithful servant
Of our proud Republic, and one, too, who
not only possesses the will still to serve his
country, but the ability.
Resolred, That it is with feelings Of the
deepest modification that we have just
learned that Capt STERETr has been placed
upon the retired list of our navy.
And be it further resOlred, That we earn
estly solicit o reconsideration Of that decis
ion, in order that our nation may not be
deprived Of so able commander "
On motion of I. S. RUssELL, the report
was unanimously adopted.
On motion Of DR.. H-(A. SMITH, a copy
Of the above resolutions was ordered to be
sent to the President Of the o. s., Capt.
STREET and the Acting Governor of Wash
ington Territory.
Also, that the proceedings be Published
in the PeoReer and Democrat aud CopTier.
No further business, the meeting ad-
journed.
E. A. CLARK, Sec'y.