Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-08-16
Letter from Walla Walla.

two weeks ago. Want of room has
prevented our giving them until now.
They haven't grown old by keeping,
but are as appropriate now as the day
the letter was written. We concur
with the writer in all his suggestions,
except in relation to the removal ofthe
offices of Superintendent of Indian AT.
fairs, and the Surveyor General. We
think both arc located more nearly in
the centre of population than they
would be if moved to Walla Walla.
There are as many Indians here as
there are east of the mountains, lie.
longing to this Superintcndcncy. A
good trail over the mountains. will
make Olympia eight months in the
year, more readily accessible to them
than Vancouver. Our friend seems
to forget that it will be about ss
difficult for us to get to Walla Walla
as for the people of that locality to come
to Olympia. We are disposed to do
everything in our power that is reason.
able, to accommodate our friends cast
of the mountains; but the removal of
these offices is asking moro than we
can yield.
We anticipate an effort will be made
this winter to take the Capitol and all
the public offices from the Sound, to
points cast Of the mountains, and if
votes can he obtained from the Sound
representation, as was done on a form
err occasion, it will be done. The char
actcr of the men returned to the Leg.
islaturc this year, furnishes guarantee
that all will prove true to the interests
they have been elected to represent:
"You expected would send you the cleo
ton news. 1t is true, feel ere t interest in
elections here, when on ono side we find men
arrayel against the Government Of the co,,n.
try. l see, however, in the result of the cleo.
ton, that the same spirit is moving, which
has scattered the enemies of the Union in CAL
ifornia and Oregon. have 10 doubt that
by Keeping the true issue before the people,
large majority Of the intelligent and honest
population OF the Territory will be found, If
they are not now, with the party that sus.
tains the Government in putting down this
causelcss and accurscd rebellion. You may
be assured when men seek to divide us, it is
not for the purpose of sustaining any true
principles, but to subscrvc selfish interests.
or CRAFTY personal malice or revenge, without
regard to results.
There is no truth more manifest ut this
time, than that the friends of the Union, and
especially those placed in prominent political
positions, should sacrifice all private feelings
and jcalousirs for tho public good. YOU may
well doubt tho patriotism and honesty OF men,
understanding all their claims, who will not
do this. The Union Of the people in sus-
tanning the Administration, at this time, is of
more Importance than tho political advance.
mcnt of doubtful mcn--incn we cannot trust,
protesting us much patriotism NJ they may
choose. We prefer that such men should be
open enemies TO the Government. While
they would say. "hail MASTER" aud embrace
us, they would hand us over if in their power
to the cruciiixon.
81 am pleased with the digniicd and man.
~ course Of the WASHINGTON STANDARD.
II has done mud is doing much good in this
Territory. have watched its course very
closely ever since its first appearance. 1t has
sometimes n difficult task, when men profess
ing to b. for tho Union. cndcavor by in
trigues and forming cabals. to break down
the only party which can support the Gov.
cynnc,lt; but these cases must soon pass
away. The friends Of the Union and the Adj
minis.ration cannot long be deceived.
II hope that portion of the incoming en-
isration will visit this Territory. You know
something Of the character Of the emigrants.
A good portion Of them have come from the
prairie States. If farmers. they would be
glad to find prairie country for settlement.
If there nrc sucl, lands in this Territory to be
had, pains should he taken to point them out
to orr friends Doubtless many Of them al.
ter their weary journey, would b. glad to
make permanent homes. The Homestead
Law Of Congress, will DO blessing to this
Territory, aud to tho thousands Of new com.
crs who are vending their way to US over the
plains.
"lt is very manifest TINT the waight Of pop
ulation in this Territory, and its business,
will soon he east Of tho mountains. Within
ono year from this time, there will BE- Mt least
10000 people in Washington Territory, enst
OF tho Cascades. Can it he expected then
that tho offices Of the Territory shall b. kept
in Olympial 1t would DO a vast convenience
in the management of the business of the In.
dian Department., were it's principal office in
Vancouver. For good portion Of tho year.
h.,s had In,
country but at great cost. and great personal
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