Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1862-05-17
SATURDAY, MAY II, 1862
The Position of the Times.

A short time ago we noticed III one OF the
Oregon papers paragraph calling into ques-
ton the loyalty Of the Portland Times, and
intimating that it was preparing the way for
opposition to the Union ticket. We have
been close observer of The course Of the
Times and more especially since the adjourn
ment of tho Union Convention, and we must
confess that we have seen nothing to justify
such q suspicion but OH the contrary, we
have been gratified with it's full and uncondi-
tional endorsement Of the measures Of the Adj
administration, as we'll as of the ability, honesty
and general integrity of purpose accorded to
President Lincoln. We do not remember TO
have seen in any Of the Republican journals
stronger expressions of confidence in the Pres
idcnt than is found in the following extract,
which we copy from that paper of the LIST
inst The whole editorial breathes the right
spirit, and should silence all discussion upon
the point in question:
"Ultraists and abolitionists have boldly ad-
vanced their wicked theories, and endeavorcd
to pervert the motives of the Administration.
But we believe Mr.. Lincoln proof against
presses of every kind that does not accord with
his conscientious convictions of duty as Chief
Magistrate Of the whole Republic. We were
not among his supportersin the late Presiden-
fial campaign, neither would We be now, upon
strict party issues, yet We recognize in him
the constitutional head of the nation, and We
have confidence alike in his wisdom and pat
riotism. He is a good and true man, and we
have faith, firm and abiding faith, that he
will net fearlessly and honestly for whatever
10 really the best. He il no tool of party, nei-
ther is he deficient in the mora! courage requis.
lite to resist and defeat the plans Of the North
ern seditionists."
It is truly refreshing in these days Of party
rancor and bitterness to find men who can
merge the partisan in the patriot, and speak
sut thus boldly in defense of the Chief Exec
utive Of the nation, and we hail il as the har-
binger of better days, when measures Of poll
sy and principle will govern political action.
rather than partisan prejudice and personal
prefsrsuces for men. The Times will not
have cause to reverse it's opinion Of President
Lincoln. The purity Of motive that governs
his actions, not only in his official character,
but in all his private relations Of life have be-
come proverbial, and are not now called in
question by any but those whose hearts are
stepped in the gall of party hatred. or who Sc
srvtly desire the overthrow Of the Govern
nnt-msa too cowardly to take an open and
manly part with their confederate friends
men who profess loyalty with their lips and
give aid aud comfort TO the enemy by labor
ing to undermine and destroy the confidence
Of the peoplein the administration Of the Gov
eminent. Thanks to the influence Of such pa
pcrs - the Tmes, the Ssatesmas, and the
hundssds of other leading Democratic papers.
this sseakisg game Of treason is about played
out" Honest. patriotic men everywhere ere
laying aside their partisan feelings and rally
ing around the standard Of the President, not
because he is a Republican but because he is
the constitutional head Of the Government, and
because they believe he is laboring zealously
and eGciently for the salvation of the Union.
We regard the result Of the election now
psading in Oregon as Of moro importance than
any that has ever yet been held on the Paci-