, 1856-02-15

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WILLIAM MENGLE, 4th
As remarked last week, we consider this
= very important and essential arm of the
service-in the present attitude Of affairs,
In fact, indispensable. Their service will
be of an exposed and arduous character,
such as cutting roads, erecting block
houses, guarding their animals, and as oc-
casion may require, taking part in offensive
and defensive demonstrations against the
common foe. We trust they may share
equally in the glory and honor Of a sue
cessful campaign.
Whilst on this subject, we might as we'll
once and for all, express our views of the
present war, as regarded politically, and
thus denounced with such unmeasured vir-
ulence in certain quarters. In times OF
War-in all military matters, we know no
parties but the advocates and defenders Of
our-country's rights and honor, opposed to
our common enemy, and those who give
them aid and comfort. In the election Of
officers to lead our ctizen-soldiers to the
tented field" the name of. politics OF par
ty should not be known, but an honest sen
timent of patriotic pride ought to supplant
the place Of party jealousies and rivalry,
and the best men, indiscriminately selected
to share the honors and responsibilities in
cumbent on them, whilst in their country's
service. And be he whig, democrat, or
anght else-oficer or private, who yolun
teers, and assists in the defence Of our CON-
mon territory, we are ready to herald his
name to the world, do him justice, and de-
fend him. Never will we permit any in
the army, in the defence Of the country, to
receive through our columns, whilst under
our control, fire in the rear. Our cotem-
pOrary at Steilacoom may SANDER and viii
iy, through party animosity, men, whose
every energy is taxed night and day, to
bring the war to speedy and satisfactory
close, to his hearts content. In its prose-
cution, we know no party or partisans but
the brave men who defend the hearth
stones, and fre-siees Of our scattered de-
fenceless citizens, and we will shout as loud
for one as for another, whig, or democrat,
whose rife brings to- the ground with its
discharge, another, and another, and an
other, Of our common enemies.
But in justice to the brave men, officers
and priTstes, who have volunteered for the
defence Of our territory, and the punish
ment Of Indian aggressions, we cannot close
without reminding them, that there are
song men in the territory from whom they
may expect abuse, slander and derision.-
We refer to that class Of men, only, who
stay at home, and yet, withal, are free 10
comments Of disparagement as to the valor
and conduct Of those at the head Of our
military affairs, and Of some Of those about
10 take the field. We have q few such
persons in our minds eye" at present,
and promise them, that If they are not
little more circumspect in their bar-room
harangues Of traduction and misrepresen-
tation in the future, we will give their
names to the public, and that, too, in con-
nection with matters, perhaps of an un-
pleasant character.
The people Of our territory have every
reason to expect much good service from
the brave men under the commands Of
Capts. HAYS, HENNEss and WHITE. In
short, all who volunteer and take part in
the present struggle, ia whatever capacity,
(from the commander-in-chief, to the most
humble private in the ranks,) and dis
charges his duty to the best Of his ability,
deserves the heartfelt thanks Of grateful
people, and an ample, pecuniary reward
from government.
Despite the croakings Of the allies Of the
Indians in our midst and around us, the
volunteer companies from this county are
already on the move. May their course be
onward, and their return be hailed as the
evidence Of lasting peace.
AO