, 1856-01-18
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Whereas, intelligence has been received that
GOV; Stevens has escaped the dangers by
WHICH he has been surrounded in the ex-
pedition on which he has been engaged,
and will be at home in short time; and
Whereas, the Legislature Of the Territory
has passed resolutions to receive him in
their Hall upon his arrival. Therefore,
Be IL resOlred by the citizens Of ThurSton
county, now here assembled, that commit
tee Of ten be appointed to meet him, on his
entrance into the town, and congratulate him
on his return, and conduct him to the Legis-
lative Hall, at such time as NAV be agreed
upon, and that the president Of this meeting
nppoint said committee.
The following gentlemen we're appointed:
Judge Monroe, Mai. Tilton, Capt. Percival,
George Barnes, Charles Il. Weed, Judge
Cushmhn, J. C. Head, S. Galliher, Capt.
Cain, and Maj. Goldsborough.
At this stage Of the proceedings quite an
animated discussion took place, as to wheth-
er party resolutions should be entertained or
not. Several gentlemen participated, among
whom were Capt Cain, Monroe, Evens, and
Price. The result was highly satisfactory to
the meeting, evincing spirit Of liberality
and patriotism, that reflects great credit to
the gentlemen participating, and comports
well with the character Of the meeting.
The following resolution was now offered
by MIR. j. Cain, and unanimously adopted.
ResOtred by this meeting, that commit
tee Of three be appointed, to respectfully In
vite Capt. Henness, with bis command, to
escort Gov. Stevens and his party upon their
approach to the capita, as far as the conve-
nience Of he and his command will admit.
Messrs. Cain, Roberts, and Huger were
appointed said committee.
Speeches were now called for, and various
gentlemen promptly responded to the CALL
All seemed anxious to make known their
JOY in therantlopatlon Of Gov. Stevens ar
nyal among them. Inc speakers were Capt
Gam, Capt. Hays, Judge Catlln, Mr.. Price,
MI. Dey0re, Judge Lander, Mr.. EVens, Dr.
Burns, Mr.. Morrison, DIR. Pagett, and Mr..
Clark. ...-..
After Mr.. Clark concluded, he proposed
three cheers, which were given instantane-
ousy, and with such vigor and effect, as to
be almost deafening.
Capt Hays now offered the following res
olution, which was unanimously adopted
ResOLred by the citizens of Washington
Territory, in town meeting assembled. that
we hereby tender to acting governor Charles
H. Mason an assurance of our hearty conf
dence in his efforts IN behalf of this Terrific
~, and in bis retirement from the Chair he
has so ably filed, We wish for him future
success and prosperity.
Three cheers for acting governor Mason
were given, at the suggestion Of Mr.. Clark.
The following resolution was introduced
hy Mr. Price, and adopted.
Rs'oirtd. That the president Of this meet
ing appoint committee to FIRE thirty-twO