, 1863-06-04
THE xOMIxArIoNs FOR CONGRESS-.

THE NONANAEAONS FOAa NON"NESS'
Two Conventions have met at Vancouver, made
nominations, and adjourned; third Convention
is called for Monday next, sth inst, at Tumwater
The Union Convention, on the second day Of its
sitting, the Goth ulL, nominated Mr. j. O. Ray
nor for Delegate on the eighth ballot The Dem
Ocratic Convention met on the 2sth, and, after
nominating Mr.. George E. Cole, completed their
labors and adjourned on the following day. The
first named nominee, we are told, Is Methodist
preacher, who, becoming tired Of his religious
calling. has taken up politics for livelihood; the
second is known as storekeeper ct WaIa walla,
and plant tool Of the enemies Of the Govern.
msnt Beyond the narrow compass Of . few
miles, in the immediate vicinity Of their places
Of residence, both are unknown; indeed, we
believe Il would be difficult, if not impossible, to
select two men for this position 80 obscure, or
whose antecedents are so little known. Were
that the object Of the Conventions, as We are
led to believe Il was, they have succeeded to
charm. The nominees have left no tracks in the
journey Of life, thus Ear; therefore We cannot
pronounce them good, bad, or Indifferent Per-
haps this may be deemed an advantage likely to
insure success; we shall sec. En- Pdssant, we
may remark that the 0rsgonian, which has better
opportunities Of knowing these men than We
have, first endorses Mr.. Cole as . sound Union
man, and, two days later, charges him with hav-
ing changed his sentiments TO suit the views Of
the CoppeFheads and SecessiOnists Of Columbia
River. OF course, In canvassing the Territory,
Mr.. Cole VIII have different sentiments for differ
ent localities if our contemporary speaks truly.
Columbia Lancaster has taken upon himself the
task Of Snowman, and will be here In few days
to exhibit and expatiate upon the characteristics
Of the animal he is showing.
Nov, that We have serious objections 10 both
Of these candidates. were vain iOr us to attempt
70 disguise. We have been disappointed in the
choice Of both Conventions The magnitude Of
the interests Of Puget Sound demand at least
that man acquainted with those interests. and
sensible Of the wants Of our citizens, should be
chosen 10 represent them In Congress. Both Of
these men are unknown and strangers to our
interests and our people None here know them
none here know their qualifications or merits.
That they are equally ignorant, We cannot doubt.
Unless some man takes the Geld Who is known to
and stands well with our people, we ieeI warranted
IN sAi ing that one half The vote Of Puget Sound
VIII not Be drawn out In the coming election.
This being the ease. We look iorward with much
anxiety for the result Of the Tumwater Conven-
ton. Should that body make no nomination, as
h is thought Il win Eot, there viii be good
chance ior an Independent candidate, with fair
prospect Of defeating both Of The above nominees
II The Tumwaisr Convention nominate . popular
man. one well known on Puget Sound. and NJ.
RaSnof eoali b, lniheed q uithdIiw, We nhoaid
entertain no doubt Of bis triumph over Mr. Cole.
We might name several men Of unquesiionsd
loyalty. uho poisess NOT only lhs highest mental
qualifications. but who enjoy in an eminent De.
gree The conddsnes and esteem Of our citizens,
vholp aucceuin such an event would be esriain.
Without some change q thli character, We itdr
lhll NJ. Cole notusihsaBdns bis very obisc.
li0nabls ssnsimsnl1 and l.et Of qualifications,
uiIl Be- elected.