, 1856-08-01

are manifesting great Indignation against
the course pursued by the G7gM would-be
distinguished lawyers who have sclr-esteem
sufficiently developed in their craniums TO
suppose that the laying of what they sup
posed to be an important document, with
the names of so many as e-i-g-h d-i-s-t-in-
g-u-ish-e-d lawyers attached, before the
President of the United States-beforc the
Speaker of the House Of Representatives
and chairmen of the committees of Con-
greSs, condemning Gov /. |. Stevens for
the enforcement of Martial law over the
counties of Pierce and Thurston in this
Territory, would create great sensation
at the capital Of the nation The names,
in their estimation, of so many briHmRt
members Of the bar Of Washington Terri
tory was going to crush Gov Stevens, and
with him the hopes Of every individual in
the Territory who desires restoration Of
peace with the enemies of our people. Now,
Jim Wiley, what would you give to be
there on the presentation of that ponderous
document to the President and Cabinet,
and to the two Houses of Congress ?
Will it not be glorious time for the pub
fishers of comic almanacs and political
looking-glasses What will old Guthrie
say when he sees the names Of Frank
Ciark and W. H. IlaHaec, who distinguish
ed themselves in the disgraceful attempt to
elect one of the two brilliant statesmen,
from Steilacoom, Public Printer for this
Territory in the last legislature ? Also
the names Of the others, particularly that
of the fainting mau who spoiled his brceches.
Won't there be one universal 'snickering
among the officials and Congressman The
ladies will smie--and what an uproariou3
laughter among the niggers ! l hope that
some of the leiter-writers at Washington
will give us looking-glass view of the
scene through the public press.
1t is truly mortifyiug to see some men
identifying themselves with our enemy in
time Of war AMI particularly an enemy
who has outraged every sense of humanity
in the massacring of our fellow-citizens,
men women and children. 1t is peculiarly
gratifying to see the men Of talent and
of acknowledged ability taking strong
ground in defence OF Gov. Stevens, and
identifying themselves with the interests Of
an outraged people. We alludc particu-
larly to Judge Strong and the Hon. Victor
Monroc-mcn of lofty minds and of unques-
tionable legal abilty-neithcr Of whom will
show themselves little to crafty revenge
fol feeling against fcllow-ctizen because
of his superior ability to govern in times Of
great emergencies like that We are passing
through. Gov. Stevens is proving himself,
to o demonstration, to be genuine limb
of old Hickory-not only good for ram
rods, but first rate for cabinet furniture
These two men, together with the great
mass Of the people, step forward to his
assistance, and like the volunteer soldiery,
march forward against our common enemy,
whether they be white or red. What a
contrast ! These two men can go to bed
and sleep soundly without the least fear OI
a Siwash petty-coat flag being presented tc
them by the ladies Of the Territory. The
Hon. Victor Monroe being more immedi
ately in the vicinity of hostilities, has stool
up nobly in defence Of, the executive ant
the people. lie has identified himself witt
those who are using every effort to save
the lives Of our women and children in thu
hour Of danger Ip him is found the no
bleness Of soul so characteristic of thu
warm-hearted sons of the great State o
Kentucky He comes forward with all th'
powers of his eloquencc in their defence
His powers Of mind were never perhap
more strongly developed than in his de
fence Of the executive and the rights of thu
people. He comes forward in the hour o
danger, true friend to his race. This il
truly gratifying to the friends Of our peo
pie, to see him who is acknowledged to b
the best lawyer in the Territory, nobly dc
Tending their rights and interests. Every
where is he gaining laurels-everywhere il
he lauded by the friends Of Governo
Stevens. He proves himself to be Sount
national man, who disdains the idea o
crippling the energies Of our people, in an!
sense Of the word, in time of war. He il
one Of the soundest national democrats ii
the Territory, and by the course ho ha'
taken, he is getting strong hold in th'
affections of our people. His name vii
livn in tho ron, n m bro moo of tha nracank NON