Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-01-03
Seeks Martyrdom.

0StAS m0ItJIVoms
Kendall seeks martyrdom. He has done
a 5rare act he has donc that which he con-
siders, even while lis knees knock together
at the thought Of it, will secure him an immu
nifty from all danger forever. and he prolongs
the agony that all may see and take warning.
by raising theory of persecution. We viewed
the position of Mr.. Kendall two weeks ago as
that of an assassin. That opinion we have
not changed. Knowing wen the man, and
aware that be would seize upon just condem-
nation of the deed to cry persecution, We gave
but plain statement of the ARRAY, tho truth
fulness of which will be accredited by all who
witnessed tho transaction. Even when tho
whitewashed account Of tho Press was pub
lslhcd, we RETAINED from pressing the eagerly
sought crown Of martyrdom upon our cotem-
porary; but now that the object in view is so
plainly betrayed, we place the matter in its
true light. We aver that there is not a word
in tho statement published by us which can
not be substantiated by facts. Kendall &C.
cuses us of falsehood; let US SEQ if We cannot
fasteu the lie upon him. In his issue Of the
22d ult. he says, Mr.. Howe attacked him with
a cudgcle considerable dimensioms." Web
ster defines "cudgel" to be ga short, thick
stick of wood" The qualifying words. "of
considerable dimensions" in no wise lessons
the dangerous character Of the "cudgel." SO
we maintain if the language means anything
it signifies that Mr.. Howe was attacked with
large "short, thick stick Of wood" The
"cudgel" used was hazel svitcA, about five
or six feet long, and an average thickness Of
about threc-fourths Of an inch-in other words,
a respectable" sized COX CAD" This in the
hands of an aged man could by no means be
magnifed into a deadly weapon" But wit
ness how ingeniously the asserted attack with
n "cudge" is followed up: 1--WE strovc to
and did avoid any injury from the blow!
Had Mr.. Kendall have stood his ground till
shutdown, comprehend he could then distance
his adversary in foot.race. Again. Kendall
says he used "a small-sized pistol" h.
"chanccd' to have about him; aud, of
course, the inference is to be drawn that mas
much as tho pistol was small-sizel," it was
comparatively harmless. The pistol was one
Of the latest improved cartridge "four-shoot-
ers, the most powerful arm Of the kind inven-
ted. Mr.. Kendall wakes quite humble to.
wards his adversary when he says Mr.. Howe
was urged to make the attack "contrary to his
own Intentions" by parties in Olympia.
Whether the assertion is founded on fact, or
otherwise, we have no means of knowing; but
considering the immense provocation, we can
not but believe that tho attack was made upon
his own volition. The patronizing style en-
ployod in excusing Mr.. Howe is truly humili-
ating to Mr.. Kendall if he meant what he said
when no published the abusive paragraph.
We have but one word more to say. We can
make affidavit that our statement of the ARRAY
was in strict conformity with facts, as wit
messed by u.s. We did not seek to prejudice
the public mind; but gave the particulars
as being legitimate subject for newspaper
paragraph, and stated at tho time that We de-
ferred an expression of our views, believing
that the judicial tribunal Of our country would
take such action in the premises as the law
Directs" and for that reason did not wish to
forestall public opinion. If Kendall can make
martyrdom of this, let him make the most Of it.