Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-08-20
Agents for the Standard.
SATURDAY MORNING, AUG. 90, 1861.
The Duty Of Union Men.

The Duty OF Union men.
The Orrgonian OF the 18Th inst. contains a
timely article on the formation Of Union Clubs
throughout the State. Itsays: EVERY pro-
f,ssed Union man should be up and doing,
and those who ore not Union men will then
be known and we shall be able to understand
the nature and strength of,hc opposition with
which We have to contend in the approaching
solemn yet glorious struggle for National ex-
istence." We doubt not every man whose
heart is with the Government, is ready and
willing to enroll himself in the lists of loyal
men, ready to sacrifice all he holds most dear
to that cherished object. The Union League
organization is the proper place for such men.
There they will meet band of patriots,
lcagued together for the single purpose of per-
petuating our noble form of republican gov
eminent. The doors are open to all who sim
cerely and heartily cherish this object, and
those who refrain from identifying themselves
with an organization. having but this one pur-
pose IN riew, should not, in these times, COM
plain if they are enumerated with the oppo-
sition. The great Washington said that
those who were not for the Government were
against it, and this maxim applies with ten
fold force just at this time, when armed con-
spratols hold their nightly virgils throughout
the North.
Holding this view Of the objects Of the Or
ganization. we regret TO learn that in Oregon
it has rather stepped aside from its legitimate
objects as contemplated by the founders. The
Oregon Statesman of late date contains a
communication addressed to the President,
asking the removal Of Dr. j. w. Drew. who
had been appointed Paymaster Of Volunteers
a few months ago on recommendation Of the
Oregon delegation in Congress. The FRESH
dent, very properly VIC think, refused to COM
ply with their request. The communication
was forwarded to the Statesman and published
to show the masses that the organization
should not be used for objects which do not
come within its pcrview. 1t was never in.
tended that it should be used as par,izan en-
CINE, nor as secret star chamber junta to de-
eide tho question Of mans loyalty, without a
hearing, and from which there could DO NO ap-
peal. The publication Of the communication
was the first intimation we had that DR..
Drew's loyalty to the Government was qucs-
toned by anybody. We are aware that he
took an active part in tho canvass of 1860 in
Oregon, which resulted in the election Of
Messrs. Baker and Nesmith over Lane and
Smith. He likewise took an active part in
the Eugene Convention. which formally Or
ganized the Union party Of Oregon and NOM
mated ticket that was subsequently elected
by large majority. Senators Harding and
Nrsmith and Congressman Mcbride had
every opportunity for forming correct judg-
ment Of his claim to the confidence Of tho
Government. They recommended his APPOINT.
ment originally, and when the question Of his
removal was referred to them BY the Prrsi-
ident they INTERESTINGLY certified to his 10y
atty and fidelity.
We hope. in common with every one who
has At heart the welfare of the Government
aud tie perpetuity Of republican institutions.
that hereafter no action will be taken which
will jecpardize the success or misrepresent
and psrvert the objects Of an organization 50
much needed in this our hs M of darkest trial
Let the leagues Be properly set in motion and
every loyal man enrolled under their banner.
Is VIC known not when armed rebellion may
not present its hideous front in our very midst
ArrRorHIArE.-An exchange calls atten-
ton to the fact that the "Demoeraiic" Ma
tional Cooventioa meets at Chicago on the
2sth day Of Asgast-the trsitos Anold's
birthday. Very appropriate time forthe con-
vocotion Of modern " Dewocraey."
u The steamer Asde,sos arrived on
"Wednesday from Por. Townsend. the CON-
plsini against her by the Custom House au.
:horitics having been dismissed. We hope