Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-11-14
The News.

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any very decided advantage over the rebels
on the Potomac, shows that our army is in
good condition, getting ready to advance
towards Richmond, the great goal for which
they have been pressing so long, and with so
little success. Our news from the cast for
some weeks past has been of character to
excite apprehension, i'll the minds Of some,
of another invasion Of Maryland and Penn
sylvania but we were not one Of the num-
Der, for we have always felt that if we could
not whip them on the east side Of the Poto-
mac, and in defense of our own homes, it
would be folly to think of doing it when they
were not only at home among their friends,
but occupying strong fortified positions. We
would, therefore, rejoice to hear Of Gen.
Lees being in Maryland or Pennsylvania
with his whole army. But there is no hope
of this, and VIC are now satisfied that he
will be content to maintain his position at
Fredericksburg, or to fall back upon the de-
fences of Richmond. The whole tenor Of
the news by the last mail from the Potomac
fully justifies these conclusions.
The news from Chattanooga is highly
gratifying Our favorite, Gen. Hooker, has
already made his mark there by driving the
rebels in confusion from Lookout Mountain,
thus opening the communication with Chat
tanooga by the Tennessee river, and by two
of the main roads leading to the interior, one
to Nashville and the other to Knoxville, in
East Tennessee thus opening a free commu-
nieation between Burnside and the army at
Chattanooga. But what is most important,
should it prove true, is the reported mutiny
of whole brigade of Tennessee infantry.
1t looks very much as if it might be true.
1t is quite natural that Tennesseeans should
be disposed to lay down their arms and re-
turn to their allegiance and their homes, now
that the old flag waves in triumph over al
most every foot Of the soil of their State.
Whatever opinion may be entertained of
Gen. Hooker's ability to command large
army. no one will call in question the fact
that his command has always been victori-
Gus in charge upon the enemy, and that his
men have achieved more victories, two to
one, than any other portion of our army.
We feel sure that he will yet put to shame
the carpings of his enemies, and will, if his
life is spared, come out Of the war in the
end, the hero of heroes. Gen. Grant will
not fear defeat at Chattanooga, while the
gallant Hooker, with his corps of 10000
veterans, are within reach of the enemy
The news from Charleston, is entirely sat
isfactory as far it goes, but it indicates moth
ing definite as to the capture of that city of
Sodom, any further than to show that Gen.
Gilmore has entire command of the city, and
must sooner or later, either capture or des-
troy it.
The news from the valley of the Mssiss-
ippi is highly encouraging. AS long as
Banks is there, all will go we'll.
THE STATE ELEcr1oNs.-Thc late news
from the States show that the Union Admin.
istration party have triumphed there by large
majorities. In New York by near $4,000,
and both branches of the Legislature, largely
Union; in Wisconsin, by $4,000; in Min
nesota. by over 100000; in Missouri, the
Radical Union party have triumphed over
the gradual emancipation party and in Ma
ryland the people have declared for emanci-
patton BY decided minority. Massachusetts,
is like "the handle of a Jug, all on one side. +"
In Democratic New Jersey, there has been
large Union gains, the lower branch of the
Legislature having Union majority of one.
In Illinois, the election for county officers,
show large Union gains. In Chicago there
is gain Of over 1000 on the vote of last
year. But what will surprise Copperheads
most, is the probable election of that old
staunch Union Republican. Governor Wal
lace. from the Territory of Idaho. All this
looks very much as if Democracy was
"played out" They have not carried sim
gle State this year. They did carry the Ter
ritory Of Washington by claiming to be good
Union men, with the active aid of that wolf
in sleeps clothing. Holbrook, of the Or~-
gonian. Much good may it do them. for we
would not, if we could, take from them
this little crumb Of comfort, in their adver-
sity.
BULLY FOR IDAHO. - The M0xntaineer
says that the partial returns from the late