, 1859-02-11

1t appears that my remarks on former
occasion have been misinterpreted. It
would appear that knowing ones in this
place would attempt to prevent men from
uttering their honest sentiments. wish it
now understood that whatever personal
remarks made on former occasion, that
they were called forth by a member on this
floor. In the course of my statements, re-
ferriug to the unpopular appointments,
through the agency Of Gov. Stevens, and
to the reported violation of the laws, &c,
was called out by on opposition member,
who said in substance, that could not
point out any unpopular appointments, or
that could not show an instance where
the laws had been violated And these
questions, (stating that did not intend at
the commencement of my remarks to use
any personalities in debate, and that | was
sorry to be compelled to make reference to
persons and facts, was compelled to ans
wer. then came down to names and cir
cumStances. stated what had supposed
were facts. If the opposition become
offended at me for stating facts, | cannot
help it. They must commit no errors and
we then will have none to point out. And
they too must see that they do not become
corrupt, or the people will cleanse them
Our right to criticisc l. l. Stevens ac-
tiOns seems to be doubted by many here
If he does not wish his actions criticised he
must retire from the field, and cease to per-
form service which is unpopular. If he
places men in power who do not meet the
wishes of the people he must abide by the
consequences. The appointments are be-
fore the country, and the only way now for
US to do is TO gria and bare them, forft
appears to be the determination of Gov.
Stevens and bis 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 ore but two parties in this
' Territory-the Democrats and Black Re-
publicans; and, l inferred, spoke rather
disparagingly of the latter Now | can
say that they have a right to belong to any
party they choose, aud 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 see fit to differ with it; because
it has ruled this Territory SO long, and con-
tinued to sit as mediator uninterrupted un-
til this day, it thinks it can continue to do |
so. But it finds at this session of the Leg
islature that there are a few who do about
as oil free citizens are permitted to do, to
think and act as they please. But it is
indeed humiiating to high minded persons
to see so many men in these days " no were
made in the image of God, but who have
given their souls to their earthly masters
and submit their necks to the halter. Du-
ring the discussion Of important 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 be-
stow. 1t is by the corruption of such men
that the reputation Of some of the most
distinguished aud able men of this Terri
tory have been hurled 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 aud talk as
they are wound up, and paid for doing So |
This clique or faction which has its exist |
ence in the strong places in this Territory
has been in the ascendant so long, that it
has sucked in and collected about it large
squads of speculating politicians who have
ravenous appetite for distinction aud
provender. They are not quite camp fol- |
lowers, because they sometimes fight in the
lines, but their interests in the contest is |
determined rather by the prospects of
booty than by any convictions they may be
imagined to entertain Like Bunyans |
By-endS, "who follow religion for the silver
slippers she wore," they are Democrats and
Stevens men because 1t is profitable to be
SO. In other words, they are anything to
be with the majority, now Wing, now Re
publican, and now Democrat. They are
always on hand, and to be had cheap at
tho lowest bldder--always ready TO do the
dirty work Of their masters
1t is upon the shoulders Of such men that
incompetent and corrupt politicians are
borne to places of power aud profit.