fornia; seven of the free States, so called, and six territories. We ask the committee if it is doing justice to our scattered people to call this Convention in Philadelphia, a point so remote? It is true, they may reply, the greater number reside East, and therefore, we must meet in their midst. Then, we of the West, must go thousands of miles to meet our brethren of the East, the place of light. No, brethren: the journey is too long and expensive.— You may reply that the intelligence is all in the East. But we have our proportion of farmers and mechanics out West; those who till the soil and build the houses for Western emigration, and our interest and convenience ought to be consulted in the locality of this Convention. Here, at the West, our interest is never once thought of in calling these great Conventions. We are a mere secondary consideration. Now why not select Cincinnati, Ohio or Indianapolis, Ind., for the contemplated Convention? In conclusion, Messrs Editors, allow me to remark, this is a time which will try men's souls! We must meet the crisis manfully. Let us meet the enemy openly, armed with our own weapons of defense, battle in our own way, and by the help of God, we shall conquer. Then let our watch word be to the Convention, TO THE CONVENTION, TO THE CONVENTION.— Who is getting ready? Echo answers, who? D. JENKINS.