, 1857-05-15
The Territorial Convention.


BY referring to the proceedings of this
convention, published in another column, it
will be perceived that the delegates from
the Territory at large duly met in convcn-
tion at tue place appointed, on Monday
last, Every county in the Territory was
represented, anl from most counties full
delegations were in Attendance. The pro
ceedings were characterized by harmony
and good feeling, and spirit and energy
peryaded its entire deliberations. From
the unanimity Of its members, the conyen-
-tion was enabled to complete its labors on
the second day Of its session. In the nomi-
nation of our present executive, Isaac i.
STEVENS, the convention undoubtedly but
seconded the voice of the Democracy
throughout the Territory, exceeding two
thirds Of the delegates there present hav-
ing been directly instructed by their con
stituents to cast their votes for him. The
overwhelming vote by which, on first ballot,
he was selected, but shows the general and
universal confidence reposed in him, aud
only foreshadows the triumphant majority
by which he ieW be elected on the 18th
July next. In the selection Of our candi-
date for delegate, the democracy will find
every qualification that renders him suita-
bic and ct parsonage to represent us in the
National Congress "a true. answering
and uncompromiSing democrat--a Jealous,
efficient and trustworthy officer, and an in
telligent, high-minded and affable gentle
man. As the executive Of the Territory,
in the administration Of its affairs, his entire
course has given universal satisfaction. At
all times, and on all occasions, has he
proved himself equal to every emergency
nor has he ever been 10th to meet them,
or found wanting when such have present
ed themselves. In the administration of
the concerns of the Territory over which
he has been entrusted to preside, his actions
have at all times been characterized by
yigor and activity qualifications which
emincn'ly endow him for the position as our
next delegate. Already in By-gone days,
has the voice Of approval, by the sigma
lures, Of exceeding seven hundred citizens
of Washington Territory, commended his
past course. VIII sc not now come for
ward aud reward faithful servant Let
your votes in July next prove your acts,
and do not permit your names to stand TO
indications" now in the archives of the
nation, only as hollow assertions.
Democrats with pride we raise the
name Of our nominee for delegate this
week, and we call upon you all TO give him
hearty support at the ensuing election
In his election you will be aided by many
and true old line wings The followers of
CLAY and WEBSTER, who revere and would
perpetuate the memory of such men, will
be found working side by side with ma
tional democrats. Your opponents will be
found among those who would detract from
their virtues aud greatness; among fusion
lists, free soilers, abolitionists, republicans,
and fanatics. Shall we suffer defeat at the
hands Of such foul combination? Re
member that Joseph Lane, u democrat,
will represent our sister territory in the
next congress, and that she will probably
knock for admission as a sovereign state at
the coming session. Shall we now fail to
cement the political brotherhood and des-
-tinies Of these territories? Could such be
accomplished by the election of a republi-
can? If not, and with an eye to the fu-
ture, to the three votes TO which Oregon
will identified, let US give our nominee a
democratic support, which alone will suffice
to elect him. With two such champions in
the balls Of congress as LANE and STEVENS,
our territories will not be assailed with in-
punity, while our positions will be rendered
invulnerable.
Again We solicit the perusal Of the reso
lutions to our readers, every word of which
will be found democratic, ard for the pres
ent dismiss this subject.
So
NY. Thanks IN Mr 4 l. Wurr,us