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OREGON FREE PRESS. , GEa L. Curry, Editor and Proprietor. OREGON CITY, SATURDAY MAY 27, 1848. The Election. The interest in Ue election appears to increase as the trial-day approaches. From all sides v come the sounds of prepcration. The people of Glack amas, it would seem, are highly favored in having a number of candidates to choose from. By reference to another column it will be seen that a section of the county has put in nomination a candidate of its own selection, by a public meeting. It really seems to us no more than proper that, at least, one of the three Representatives for this county should be from the country, and especially, as the Representatives hereto fore have most always been from the city. In Tualatin county, we learn that S. R. Thurston, Dr. Wilcox, and David Hill, are in nomination for the Legislature. VVc have been told that Judge Burnett is also a candidate, but do not know certainly as to the fact. In Yamhill there arc some half dozen candidates for Representatives. The principle ones are Messrs. Rice, Gilmore, Hembrce, and C. M. Walker. YVe know of but one candidate for Sheriff Mr. Frasier whose an nouncement may be seen in another column. We have been requested to slate that in Champoeg fthc Canadians had a meeting on Saturday last, at the house of E. Gregoire. Dr. Borgic was cfiairman, and W. Portcous, Secretary. Dr. VVra. J. Bailey and RobL Newell were nominated for representatives E. Dupuis fbr Sheriff and VV. Porteus for Justice of the Peace. On the same day another meeting uas held, by the Americans, at the Waldo Settlement, which nominated Messrs. Rector, Dunbar, Ciiapman, and English for the Legislature. The Canadians nominated but tvio can didates, giving to the other portion of the county the selection of two more, which they propose to support provided their nomination is supported in turn, It is thought that A. L. Lewis will be elected repre sentative from Vancouver. Temperance Movement. Judge Burnett addressed the citizens in Tualatin Plains on the subject of temper ance, last week. A.E. VVait,Esqr., also addressed the ' VVashinglonians' on Monday evening last. Both per formances have been commended. PUBLIC MEETING. Clackamas City, May 18, 1818. Pursuant to a previous notice, a number of the citi zens of the eastern portion of this county, met at the meeting house near VVm. Arlhuis, sen.,-and organized themselves by calling J. Foster to the chair, and J. P. lingers secretary. The object of the meeting being stated by the President, Mr. Hull offered the following resolution: Kesolved, That the person who shall receive two thirds of the voles of this meeting, shall be considered the candidate for a representative in this neighborhood. iHr After several ballolings il resulted in the choice of J. ft P. Rogers whereupon Jas. Holman and P. Fosler re quested that their names be withdrawn from before the public. Gen'l McCarver, being present, was requested, by a vole of the house, to address the meeting, who rrr " did so in a few pertinent and appropriate remarks. Mr. Holmes, being called, also made a few pertinent remarks. The meeting then closed with a resolution that the above proceedings be published in the "Free Tress" and "Spectator." J. FOSTER, Ch'n. J. P. Rogebs, Scc'y. . T II E MECHANIC. By Geo. L. Curby. Stand up, erectl thy image hatil The impress of a God! r Bravely and boldly walk the path The good and great have trod ' Be free to think, and having thought, Be true to thy own mind ; Yield not one particle of aught Thy judgment hath designed. Thou art as good as any man, Whate'er his station be; Though selfish fools for Uiee may plan, Keep thou thy spirit free, To choose and to perform thy part For GOODNESS, TRUTH, and RIGHT, With fearlessness and strength of heart That ever win the light. And, as thy hammer drives the nail, So will thy influence strike, To fasten, (hat it cannot fail, The object that you like. Thy hand is useful, let thy soul Be just as useful too, And exercise its high control To think lo judge to do. ANNOUNCEMENTS. We arc authorized to announce the name of Wir. J. Berry as a candidate for Representative ot Clacka mas county at the ensuing election. The friends of Geo. L. Corry have nominated him as a candidate for Representative for Clackamas county. Geo. L. Curry, Esqr. Sir You will please give the name of JonN S. Snook as a suitable candidale for Representative in the next Legislature, from Clackamas county. By doing this, you will much oblige MANY VOTERS. FOR SHERIFF. TnoMAS A. Brown, at the solicitation of his friends, has consented lo become a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Clackamas county, al the ensuing June elec tion. George E. Fraser will be a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Yamhill county at the ensuing June election. TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. TO be sold at Public Auction, at Fort Vancouver, for the benefit of the Underwriters, on tfie first of June, 1848, a lot of damaged goods, saved from the wreck of the Hon. Hudson Bav Co.'s Bark Vancouver, consisting (if 50 pairs of Blankets, 100 pieces of Mole I k n, ISO Shirls, 48 looking-glasses, (small,) 100 pairs oi inhoes, 200 lbs. Tobacco, etc., etc., cel. Sale to commence al 10 o'clock, precisely. Terms or sale cash, payable on delivery. AlCBIOTT. Fort Vancouver, May 24, 48. 8s. OR SALE. ONE HUNDRED head of Spanish cattle for sale low for cash. Apply to the undersigucd, at Mount Pleasant, Yamhill county. GEO. GAY. May 18, 1848. 7ts. KILBORN, LAVVTON, and CO., General Commission Merchants, And Dealers in Oregon Produce. A GENERAL assortment of merchandize constantly on hand. No yes Smith has retired, as a partner, from the con cern, and tno business will be continued j heretofore.