Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-06-28
Don't Harm tho Rebels.

The con6scation bill still hangs in suspense.
There are more obstacles thrown in its way
more scruples and arguments used to stop It !;
more efforts, threats and combinations de-
vised and employed to prevent it's passage,
than would beforehand have seemed pos
sible to any plain and honest lover Of the
Union. However much our idea may be
confused by the sophistry and follies Of those
who resist the passage of the bill; and how
ever our judgement may be perplexed and
bewildered by the conflicting provisions Of va
rious parties, and their contradictory and jar.
ring opinions as to policy requires, or the
Constitution permits; Of one thing, there is
in the minds of all good and true Union men
no doubt, the duty Of Government to punish
the traitors; and as far as is possible, make
the property Of the men who have conspired
and rebelled, pay the expenses and losses Of
this most wicked war. And it seems to us,
that with this duty kept clear in the mind,
and its solemn responsibility felt as it must be
by every loyal heart. there cannot be any
great officially in passing the necessary law
thority of the Union must be vindicated. Ev-
cry man who lives beneath the protection of
the general Government must b. made to see
and feel that to conspirc and rebel against it
is crime of such atrocity, with guilt 50 deep
and black, that it deserves, and ever will re-
ceive tho most severe. prompt, and terrible
punishment, And it must b. known and un-
derstood by all men, that from this doom
there is no escape; but that the road is
broad and short one, leading straight from
treason to death and infainy. Nothing more
dangerous to our future peace and order could
be done than to have the impression left ON
tho minds Of men, by the clemency and par
dons, the amnesties and reprieves of the Gov.
ernment of tho Union, that scdition is vcnal
offence; that conspiracy must ever be forgiven
and forgotten; that treason, even, should fire..
quently be pardoned to men Of high temper
and ungovernablc spirit and that rebel hands,
red with the blood Of their brethren, may all
be washed white and clean by the tears Of
fond and paternal Government. 10 encourage
any such belief, or act so as to beget any
such hope, would BE- q most fatal and terrible
mistake. Not to visit treason now with all
the pains and penalties and pour out upon
rebellion all the seventies OF the firmcst and
most unrclcnting justice, would he to prepare
the ground and cow tho seed Of cnless svv olt,
plot, war, confusion, misery and ruin.
Neither ought traitors to come out Of this
mad and crazy rebellion, with any notion
that they can set in motion whatever disas-
trous and destructive elements their ambition
or pride may suggest, and see them spread
havoc and ruin amid the possessions and i'll
terests Of all loyal men, while their own prop
erty and means are preserved in entire secu-
rty behind the safeguards Of the Constitution.
Just so long as men believe that they may
go off on any wild raid for power or advan-
tnge; may ravage, burn, kill and destroy all
that belongs to others, while their own is SO pc-
culiarly sacred that nothing can harm or seize
it. 30 long will treason have followers and re-
bcllion fourish.-CAicago 1ribxae, May Oh.
AN INTR0DuCrIoN-Georg Curtis ie a
favorite lecturer, and was TO deliver the con-
cluding lecture Of tho season in thriving
New England town. The Chairman Of tho
Committee introduced the speaker to his audi
ence thus:
ladies and Gentleman This il tho con.
cluding lecture of the course. The committee
regret that, owing to the late period when the
organization waa formed they have not been
able to secure the services Of any good lectur-
ers. The closing lecture of the course willnow
be delivered by George William Curtis, Esq.
whom l now introduce to you. Next yearwe
hope to present to you better lecturers"
Speaking Of lecturers, what a collection Of
anecdotes might be made from their expert
ences The Rev. DIR. Chapin il, upon the
platform, very ornate in style and animated in
delivery. After one Of his brilliant bursts, the
audience broke out in loud applause. Silence
was restored, and the speaker was upon the
point Of proceeding. when vinegar faced dame
lust in front rose aud said, loud enough for all
to hear.
"l'ma-goin. I didn't give my money to come
to thcater."
Quite different was criticism upon the Rev.
Dr.. Stors, "who is very larnsd man" !" said one
dame to another, II dare say he is; but he
don't tear round enough to suit me."
Exsx,Es.-Go straight sn and don's mind
them; il they get in your way. walk round
them, rrxardlss of their spite. A man who
he IL made of that kind of material which il
to easily worked that worked tAat every ones
hands in il. A sterling character Is one Who
thinks for himself. ard speaks what be thinks !;
he is always sure to have enemiesI They src
- necessary to him - fnsh cir. They kcrp
him alive and active. A celebrated chasae-
ter. who rurIouuded BY cncmi.s ussd to re.
marx. .They are sparks which IL yoa do not
blow. will 70 out by thems~lves-" "Ive
down pr.judicr." was the isUa Dukes nssto.
Let this lc y. ~ fSling while cndcavsring to
live down the scandal II those who ars bitter
against yos. II you stop to dispute. yoa Do
but Is they desire. and oprn the vay for more
abns-. I<t the peor fsIlows talk. 1brrr
will be rcaction il you perform hut yoar