Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-08-16
OLYMPIA, w. L., July 7th, 1862.

OLYMPIA, w. 1, July 7'h, 1862.
GnNTLEMEN: Your esteemed favor of tn.
9th instant, requesting for publication, a copy
of my address ON the late anniversary Of Indc
pcndcnce day, is received.
Believe me that this mark of your appreci
alton is exceedingly grateful to my feelings
and heartily is placed at your disposal, til,
copy you desire. Proud as am of the good
opinion your letter expresses, you will toryiv,
me tor saying, that ! shall feel infinitely more
proud, it your hope is realized-that is, il
words of mine, have Il tendency TO encourage
my fellow countrymcn in renewed loyalty and
devotion to our glorious Union, Government
and Country. With sentiments Of sincere
gratitude and esteem,
Believe, me, very respectfully,
Your obt servant,
ELwooD EVANS.
To Gov. Pickering, Gov. McGill, Gen. W.
W. Miller, Hon. \. \. Denny, and others.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN ~ am proudly
grateful to my fellow citizens ior the honor
conferred in asssigning me to attempt por-
trayal of the glorics Of the day VIZ have as.
senblcd to commemorate. 4 duty increased
in importance by the mighty events now go
ing forward by relief from the weight Of ap-
p,chrnsion as 10 the fate of our beloved
country, and its bcs. of governments. in pass
ing through its most fearful trial, in with
standing it's most fearful shock-by the cx-
ccssive joy Iliat We are, thanks to an all mcr-
ci.ill and just Ruler Of the Universe, about to
see her brilliantly emerging from the fiery or
Al, in tn
butte OF nationality, and infinitely icarr than
ever to every loyal American heart.
Your presence here to-day atiesis your graf
itudc to Heaven that the great problem of
popular government, and the equality of man
has not taiieI-l,at you are animated by un-
alicrahlr devotion TO The principles of that
Declaration which has just been read-ihat
you hold in deepest ,cnrralion tie memory of
The sayrs who enuaciated its living and sacred
tyu,l,s--;hat your undying reverence is due
t. the patriots of tho Revolution, whose valor
acquired for you birih-light and courtry-
that you honor the emblem of Americas na-
tionality-'hat your daily aspirations to the
Great Father Of Liberty and Light are that
the durability Of the Federal Constitution and
the rcrpr.ui;y Of the American Union may
be srcurcl-:lat you owe to the National Gov
ernmrnt loyalty, support and sympathy in its
every effort to maintain the integrity OF the
Union, the supremacy Of the laws, the honor
of tho National flag.
On this glorious anniversary OF our Nations
at your bidding. enter upon the
task of giving expression to the sentiments
which actuatc the celebration. From here let
tho message so forth, that the Territory
wearing the name OF the immortal Father Of
lis Country, celebrated with renewed zeal the
of Independence day. Far re-
mote from the scenes of blood and carnage, Of
the trial and danger now being undergone by
the gallant soldiers in tho service of the Un-
ion, 'heso devoted men now so gloriously
our nationality, saving to our
=, Ives and postcrity our beloved country and
lis free institutions, have our hearticst prayers
for their safety and succrss-that. OH this day
of all days, the soldiers of the Republic are
ID from the nncrmost hear OF
our people, goes up the prayer to the Lord of
Battles, that lie would be pleased to be their
shield and buck!er in the hour of conflict and
secure to them victory over the armed hosts
Of rebellion and most dirctul treason.
In your name, and for you. give utter
ance to Your renewed italtv to that Union,
which grew ont of the events we this day
1t must be a matter Of graf
ula'ion to all, Of profound thankfulncss TO
Heaven, that in our midst treason to the Ma.
Iionnl Union dare not raise its hydra head
that our people cling to that Union inherited
IRON the sag,s and heroes Of independence. as
Ihc,r last. best and brightest hope-Ilat
they recognize it as the palladium Of their
lc,res, prvileges-the sure harLingcr of pros
|~,i,y and future grandeur Of Our common
country, among the nations of tho earth. That
Territory has already set her
sea! Of condemnation upon any n,an who
hates or liesta;es in wllolr-souled allegiance
aud devotion To the whole Union, and in sup.
port OF the national government in its every
.!fort to crush out treason and suppress this
most accurscd rebellion. That W. each ~.
we're the name. treasure the memory, and nc.
the obligation of obedience to the
Of the herostatesman whose name
We wear-That. to his mighty labors. bis ex.
.ltcd patriotism. his pure disintercstedness,
we're the American people in great measure
Indebted for the consumlnation Of or indepcnd-
'nce the formation Of tho Union, and the
.loption Of the Federal Constitution.-That