Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-10-11
NO. 49,,
Conditional Union Men.

There is class Of persons in the loyal
States who are continually expressing great
devotion for the Union, and at the same time
bowling against every move or progress the
Government endeavors to make. Strange to
say, there are many Of this kind in the rsm-
nant Of the Union Democracy, whose great
ambition is to differ with the Administration
on laws now in force for the eonfscation Of
rebel property, and the rendered assistafcs Of
the Federal power to any State desiring grad
which has no effect unless State votes for
emancipation, was recommended by the Pres
ident in speciaA message to Congress, and
adopted by that body ~ith~xery little opposi-
ton. These semi Union men hdffWll aMts Of
old worn out names of abolition" !" Repub-.
lican," etc, at those who endorsed the Presi-
dents Recommendation, while their tory hearts
lire Too craven to do otherwise than laud the
author, Abraham Lincoln, as good and honest,
patriot as ever adorned the Presidential
chair. They whine mos, piteously about con-
fscating the enemy's property, while those
Democrats who are fighting the battles think
it right and proper. The voice of our soldiers.
is more worthy Of notice than that Of these
miserable soreheads who will neither
fight nor give encouragement to those who
fight. We also find many Of these growlers
endeavoring to depreciate Governments secur-
tiles, discouraging enlistmsnts, and offering
other obstacles. while proclaiming to DO Union
men. Is the name of Democracy debascd to
such purposes as thwarting the voice of the
people in Congress assembled, or is it the'cne.
my in disguise as traitors to the country
Their action certainly, to great extent. be-
speaks it. A negro seems to be Of more inn,
portance than white man, and the niggers
down South must be protected, caught and de-
lvered to traitors. to renew every aid towards
the destruction of loyal men. The loyal SOL
diers might just as we'll hang themselves. an
to bo engaged in giving up every element to
assist in self-destruction. The following OK
tract from Stewards letter, IN answer to the
Chairman of the Democratic State Central
Committee of Pennsylvania, concerning polit-G
ical disputes about abolitionism, is good sug-
gestion for Democrats hcreabouts, until. the.
rebellion is crushed: -.-----t- y ~.
II think the wrangles Which occurred
among the crusaders about their respective
creeds when they sat down to the siegv of Je-
rusalem, were just AS rational and just as wise
as Disputes about abolition would now be in
the army of the Potomac in front Of Rich
mond. What is unwise in the camp at such
a moment cannot be wise in the Cabinet or in
the assemblies of the people. saa
l am occupied here either in mediating
between different parties and jealous sects, or
else in watching and countaracting the In.
trigues of traitors in Europe. But some
times think that If, instead Of being charged
with these duties, were at liberty, as you
seem to be, to serve my country in my own
way, could mako an appeal to Democrats
aud Republicans, Abolitionists and slavehold-
ers, in behalf Of our distracted country, that
would bring the whole people at once under
arms, and send treason reeling back into The
den of darkness from whence it sprung. do
not know this would be. but / do know that If
I were in your place l should try f,.'