, 1859-02-11
PUGET SOUND HERALD.
srEILACOoM, W. T., FEB. II, 1s5O.
REPLY OF HON. CHARLES NJ. CARTER,
=. OF CHEHAILs,



REPLY OF HON. CHARLES NJ. CARTER,
~ OF CHEHAIIs, I'd
To the Remarks OF the Member from WhatcOm
Mr.. SPEAKER IL have been confined to nv
room for a day or two, and do not feel wei
enough to reply at length TO the criticism Of the
member from Whatcom, on the remarks which
made few days ago on this floor. Ills re.
marks are as unexpected as they arc out Of time
at this stage Of the proceedings He goes on to
say that my statements in reference to the Ad.
ministration taking sides with General Wool, in
the early part Of its labors, are not well founded
That Il did favor the policy Of General Wool, is
too well known to members to make it necessary
to say anything further in the premises
Lest his remarks should place me in false
position, will pass briefly over his statements
lie says that 1t d not the duty Of the President
to recommend to Congress the redemption Of our
war.scrip. II II is not the duty Of the President
so to do, whose duty is it The President was
elected by the people Of all the States, to repre-
sent all parts Of the Confedcracy. And Of all
the people who come Immediately under his
charge the pcopio-sGthc itnrias4uss-Ssnrcniust
They have no vote in the Senate or House Of
Representatives, and Of course they should be
cared for by the Executive. The people here arc
undergoing Territorial pupilage, preparatory ia
going into the Union, and they may be regarded
the children Of the President, and, Of coursa, d.
rectly under his care. lie therefore should look
out for their interests, and see that they gel
what Is justly their due from the national treas.
ury II Is true, as the gentleman SAYS, | voted
for the resolution endorsing the Administration
But, in so doing, the House will remember,
stated did not endorse its Kansas policy. The
local questions connected with Kansas do mol
affect our Territory, and, therefore, should moi
prejudice us against the general policy Of the
National government wish it understood thai
belong to that class Of citizens who arc frank
enough to point out an error whenever it occurs
in the actions Of our public men. care not Ia
what party he may belong, whenever he commit:
an error, am willing TO point Il out | know
there are many who have false delicacy in these
things, especially il it relates to those leading
men under whom they may be acting.
II appears that my remarks on former occa,
sion have been misinterpreted. II would appear
that knowing ones in this place would attempt
TO prevent men from uttering their honest sent
ments. wish it now understood that whatever
personal remarks | made on former occasion
they were called forth by member on this
floor. In the course Of my statements referring
to the unpopular appointments, through tho
agency Of Gov. Stevens, and to the reported
opposition member He said in substance that
could not point out any unpopular appointment;
or, that could not show an instance where the
laws had been violated. And these questions
(stating that did not intend at the commence,
nent Of my remarks to use any personalities 10
debate, and that l was sorry to DC compelled tC
make reference to persons and facts was com
PEELED to answer. then came down to names
and circumstances | stated what had sup,
posed were facts. II the opposition became
offended at me for stating facts, I cannot
help It. They must commit no errors, and we
will then have none to point out And they. too,
must see that they do not become corrupt, OF
the people will cleanse them. ..
Our right to rrilicise the actions Of !. /. Ste
ycns seems to he doubted by many here II he
docs not wish his actions criticised, he must re.
tire from the field, and cease 10 perform service
which Is unpopular. II he places men in power
who do not meet the wishes Of the people, he
must abide by the consequences. The appoint.
ments are before the country, and the only way
now for us to do is to grin and bear them for
It appears to be the determination Of Gov Ste.
vens and his satellites to either rule or ruin.
Reference is further made TO that part Of my
remarks relating to parties in this Territory.
The member from Whatcom says that there arc
but two parties in this Tcrritory-the Democrats
and Black Rcpublicans-and, I inferred, spoke
rather disparagingly Of the latter. Now can
say that they have a right to belong 70 any party
they choose, and think and speak what they
wish, just as any other citizens of the United
states. A particular party or clique seem to
own this place, and seem to want TO exclude all
others who zee fit to differ with ii. Because Il
has ruled this Territory so long, and continued
to sit as mediator, uninterrupted, until this day,
1t thinks II can continue so TO do. But it finds
At this session Of the Legislature, there are few
who do about as all free citizens are permitted to
do-to think and act as they please But Il is
indeed humiliating to high.minded persons to sec
90 many men In these days, who were made in
the image Of God, but who have given their sales
totheir earthly masters, and submit their necks
70 the halter. During the discussion Of impor-
tant questions, when men Of genius and Of mind
are called for, this class Of men trcmble in their
places, and skulk out Of the way till the fiery
storm Is past. These men belong only to that
party which has Offices to bestow. II Is by the
corruption Of such men that the regulations Of
some Of the most distinguished and able men Of
this Territory have been hcralded into oblivion.
They are always willing TO do for the clique to
which they belong, that dirty work which no
gentleman will do for himself They are kind
Of men who move and talk as they arc wound up
O. This clique or faction, which has It's existence
N the strong places in this Territory, has been
N the ascendant so long, that il has sucked in
and collected about large squads Of speculating
politicians who have q ravenous appetite for
distinction and prOvcnder. They are not quite
eamp-followers because they sometimes fight in
the lines; but their interest In the contests is de-
temined rather BY the prospects Of booty than
BY any convictions they may be imagined 10
entertain Like Bunyan's By y.ends, "who follow
Religion for the silver slippers she wore" they
anything to be with the majority; now whig,
now republican, now democrat They are al.
ways on hand and to be had cheap by the high.
est bidderAalways ready TO do the dirty work
q their masters. It.is on the shoulders Of such