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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

private bitterness nor personal onimosities
should keep Union men from the polls when
such mighty National interests are involved
in every contest at the ballot-box. "Rally
around the flag, boys pull all together, and
victory will again perch upon the banner of
the Union.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

~ Judge McFadden in his speech before
the Mass Meeting, dwelt with peculiar stress
upon the fact that ho about three years ago
presided over " the largest meeting Of Union
men ever assembled in the Territory"
That is all very true, Judge, but why are
You not working in the same glorious cause
now ? you then held the lucrative position
of Chief Justice have your views materially
changed since that timc7
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

~ The following from tho pen Of George
D. Prentice, of the Louisville Journal, closing
au editorial in favor Of a vigorous prosecution
of the war, is one Of the most beautiful figures
ofspeech we have ever read:
"Bloodshed is a terrible thing, but the
blood poured from the hearts Of patriots in
battle. sinks not into the ground, 1t rises to
heaven. and falls back into fer:ilizing showers
to brighten the vsrdure Of the land of their
love-"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28
Wriggle In and Wripple Ont.

In another portion Of to.day's paper will be-
found tie proceedings of the democratic"
Mass Meeting held at the Capitol on satur.
day last. Wepublish them not only as an act
OF courtesy to our opponents, butt the voters
Of the county may understand the issues that
are now being presented to them. The veil
thrown over the real sentiments of the Demo.
cratic candidates for the Legislative Assembly
is too flimsy to deceive or mislead anv mar
possessed Of a particle of common sense.
The resolutions, in sentiment at least, (for
not so much can be said in favor Of their lite
rary mcrits) would do no discredit to Vallan.
digham himself; and they make up an issue
against the Administration and a vigorous
prosecution of the war that leaves no chance
for lodging. The convention have placed
upon their platform three of the most notorious,
ontspoken aud consistent peace democrats
in the county-men who avow their hos.
tility to all the leading measures of the
Administration :or suppressins the rebellion
without stint capitalization. However much
we may deprecate their disloyal course. they
are entitled to the credit of not desiring to dis.
suise their real sentiments and opinions. They
surely have no sympathy with the author of
the resolutions in his attempt to conceal the
true sentiments Of the democracy" by un-
meaning verbiagc and abstract generalities.
The reader will not fail to observe that every
resolution which declares in favor Of the I'm
ion and tho Government, has a qualifying sem
tcncs Immediately following. couched in NM
biguous langrage,to suit opposite and diverse
opinions.
The 9Th resolution expresses opposition to
all violations of the Constitution, for the pur-
pose of charging the Administration. Indirect
ly. with usurpation, tyranny, fraud and cx-
travagancr. Tho resolutions likewise express
their Misrepresentation of arrests for reasonable
conduct and although they do not in so many
words Demand the release Of Vnllandigham
tho impression is indirectly conveyed, es.
pecially to the minds of Southern sympathi-
zers. If there remained a doubt Of what was
meant by The language of the resolutions, the
speech of Judge McFadden, r%atifying the
action of the convention must have dis
pellcI If.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

~ The Copperheads don't care a " cuss"
for secret societies unless they have genuine
ring Of tho Golden Circle.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

To We are authorized to announce ]. NJ.
Fletcher, Of CLARK county, as a candidate on
the Union ticket for Prosecuting Attorney in
this Judicial District.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

70 The Democrats in Olympia have for
mally stricken from their regularly nominated
ticket the name of A. j. Lawrence, on the
ground ofsecession proclivitics. 10 appear
consistent they should have Topped off their
three candidates for the Assembly, If this
were done. tho balance Of their ticket
might possibly be elected.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

II contemporary in speaking of a late
rebel retreat says it became a "soxte. p"
Wonder if that route won't end in the last
ditch
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

To- The news Of late battles makes Union
men feel joyful, while it works all sorts of
ways upon Copperheads. Some Of them won't
believe that Lee is getting whipped. while
others arc getting ashamed Of their Copper
head ideas. and begin to shout " glory halle
lujah - Yrckd Journal.
The forensic orator, on Saturday last, shout
ed hallelujahs to Gen. Grant and tho recent
victories quite Justify. W. don't know as to
the shame, however. 80 Shame where is
thy blush I"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

20" We observe that the "City Fathers
have introduced that venerable institution
the Town Pump-on the corner of Main and
Fourth Streets. A needed improvement.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

e Wonder if somebody can't furnish us
with the substance, Dmot the original letter,
written by a leading Democrat Of Olympia to
his friend, congratulating him upon sour"
victory over the abolitionists at Bull Run?
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

~ year ago the democrats. had a
name without a party. this year a party with
out a name.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

PIscATORIAL.-Ssvcral gentlemen have
this week presented us with strings of fish. of
the "Thomas Cod" species. One disciple of
Old Isaac caught more than fre hundred in
one day from Browns wharf. The statement
sounds somewhat =" fshy," but we are assured
that it is literally true!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

To- AS there is not time before election to
re-assrmblc tho Democratic" convention,
wc have app, intcd ourself n committee TO
draft a supplemental resolution. required by
".thc exigencies Of the times Our Dem
o%craiic" friends can cut it out and paste it in
their hats:
Resolred, That it is incxpedient just at this
time to have on our ticket n Democ ut who
has been so indiscrrct as to avow his real
sentiments, lest it might cndangerthe success of
our Legislative ticket composed of men hold.
ing about the some opinions, but who have
discretion enough TO conceal them until after
the election.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

HOLD, McF!!-Judgc McFadden, in his
speech on Saturday. said he could prove every
body who participated in the Union Convcn-
lion the Saturday previous, a disunionist !
This is just about a fair average of his funny
statements. 1t can be judged from this how
much wholesome truth tho Judge avoided
in his harrangue.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

rebels massing their troops, attacked our right
under Hickman, envrloped its right flank and
took It in tho rear. The first blow was dealt
with terrific force. Hickman's brigade of the
18th corps holding the right, was doubled up
and forced back on the next brigade, which
was alsothrown into confusion. Our men did
not observe until then a column passing be-
tween Hickman's right and the river. Taking
him in front and rear they pressed him be-
tween the columns, and for a time threw him
into some confusion. Hickman made a gal
liant fight as long as he could, but the enemy
came Upon him 90 suddenly and in such
overwhelming numbers that a successful r..
,istauce was impossible. Some of his brig
ado were captured. The battle ragged with
unexampled fry. the rebels throwing heavy
masses upon us and finally forcing US back
nearly q quarter ola mile. Our men fought
stubbornly, and repeatedly charged the rsb-
Il advance with terrible slaughter-but not
without some loss on our side.
The enemy numbered not less than $4,000
and rushed into cur murderous fire with n
recklessness and Readiness scarcely to be
believed. We lost four guns. Finally. after
forcing the 18th corps back from it's position
and carrying a portion Of our first line OF en-
trenchments. the Enemy massed a force on
the 10th corps to drive it back. First hurl-
ing their column upon Turner's division.
which held the right Of the 18th corps. moved
steadily on Barton's MISUNDERSTANDING as
on parade, our men did not fire a single shot.
but waiting until the enemy reached an Ct
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1864-05-28

ingtOn are closed. The reason 10 supPoseu
to be the transmission of bogus documents
from Washington. g Several persons have
been arrested to-day and will be tried by .
military tribunal for having REASONABLY at
tempted to give aid and comfort to the ene'
my. 20 ,-o
Gold which closed Tuesday night at l7s
opened at 1874 under the influence, doubtless
Of the bogus proclamation
WasAington, May l9.-Reports received
from Gen. Shcrman's command. dated King
ston, Ga, 2 r. M, announced that Sherman
had reached Kingston, and encamped last
night. This morning he advanced upon the
enemy, who again retreated.
A dispatch states that while it was beng
written, Hooker's and Howard's guns were
hammcring at johnson, and the two armies
were in plain sight of each other. two miles
east Of Kingston
Bermuda Hundred, Nay 19.-On Monday
the rebels came out of their entrenchment IN
front Of Fort Darling, and made three advan,
ces, all Of which were sepulsed promptly ana
encrgetically, with a loss Of 1900, while our
loss was slight.
Butler having learned that Beauregard ws'
heavily reinforced, and learning from kicn'
mond papers that 7 miles Of thu Danv,llc
Railroad was destroyed, and that the locks
dams and canals leading to Richmond ware
also destroyed. decided to fall back to foF'
Darling, and gave orders accordingly. Our
army securely arrived behind our wi lines
of cntrcnchment. Several OF Longstreets
men were captured, who stated that bis wnoIe
army was cooperating with Beauregsrd.
The object Of our demonstration against
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-31
GEN SANTA ANNA.

Gen. Santa Anna, the exied Mexican President, re-
Gently took advantage of the French conquest of Mexico
to return his native land after eight of ostracsm
On landing at Vera Cruz he required to sign paper
declaring his adhesion to the French intervention recog
nising the only legitimate Government the monarchy
proclaimed by the assembly of notabes with Prince Max
milan Emperor and pledgng himself to abstain from
any political demonstration either by speech or writing,
and to conduct himself wholly private citizen The
veteran politician however, could not resist the tempa
ton issue pronuncismiento the usual Mexican style
Although its tenor was favorable to French preensions
the gave great offence to Gen. Bazane the French
commander, and Santa Anna and his were perempto
ry ordered to quit the country in terms By no means po-
lite The French General doubt feared the presence
of Santa Anna and gladly seized upon the ndscreet mani
festo for getting rid of him. Santa AIMS
was nightly indignant and declared hs intention to appeal
to Louis Napoleon. He il now ut Havana
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-31
THE CAPTURE OF FORT DE RUSS EY.

Rear Admiral Porter in communication to the s.
tary Of the Navy, dated Fort DelRu,sey, March 18th,
gives the following particulars of the taking Of that
stronghold
The gunboats arrived at Smmsport at noon, and found
the enemy posted in force about three miles back The
Benton landed her and drove In the picket The
army along in about half hour more, and landed
the next morning taking possession Of the enemys camp
ing ground that night.
Gen Smith concluded to follow them by land, while
Admiral Porter proceeded up the Red river with all the
gunb ,ats aud transports In the time the Eastpor
had reached the obsructons and with the vesses that
kept pace with her. had commenced the work OF demo
isbing the formidable barrcade which the rebels had
been employed for five months They supposed il TO be
impregnabe, but energetic sailors, with hard work.
opened passage in q few hours.
Ths Easiport and Neosho then proceeded to the fort
which at that moment was being surrounded by the
troops under Gen. Smith, who had marched from Smms
port. A brisk mnsketry FIRE going between the
rebels and own troops, and they close to-
geher that 1t difficult TO distinguish the contestants
he Esstpot opened her batteries bnt fearing TO ure
our own en.Tcessed airing when troops proceeded
to the assault and carried the place. .h
In a few moments, snd with small loss, two hundred
and fifty prisoners eight heavy guns and two field pieces
fell into hands, and all the munitions Of The
main body Of the enemy Eve thousand strong under the
rebel Gen. Walker made their escape.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-31
JUDGE OGDEN HOFFMAN. OF CALF oRNrA


Tie New York Evening Post states that the Chamber
Of Commerce Of that city has received by telegraph the
following protest against the removal Of Judge Hoffman
SAN FaASCIsco, MARCH 81, 1864.
To the Chamber Of Commerce NeD York:
At = meeting of the Chamber Of Commerce Of San
Francisco held March H. 1864, the committee appoint
Chamber n the matter of the intended attempt to egs
late Judge Hoffman out of Office reported the following:
Resotped, That this Chamber have learned with deep
regret Of attempts being made in Congress 10
model the Caorns Judiciary to oust the Hon. Ogden
Hoffman Jr from his position as Judge of the United
States District Court for the Northern District Of Cali
fornia
Rsoped That during the thirteen years of hs official
career Judge Hoffman has exhibited purity Of chara
an integrity Of purpose, and Judicial ability which have
commanded the respect and enlisted the esteem Of
the people OF this e. and that this Chamber especially
recognise his great merits Admiralty Judge, and the
just and satisfactory mode which he has solved the most
difficult and corpplex questions Of commercial law
Rssofped, That this Chamber have, in with the
entire community, implicit confidence in the loyalty and
patriotism Of Judge Hoffman
ResoDed That this Chamber earnestly protest against
any legislation which locks to the removal Of Judge He
man; that by the Federal Constitution he s entitled to
bold bis office during good behavior and that according to
this test, his term Is altogether une1pired
Resolved That copy Of these resolutions be transmit
ted to the New York Chambef Of Commerce and the
Boston Board Of Trade with request that their
be exerted to hwart the proposed legislation being in
imca and injurious to the btst interest Of our mutual
commerce.
Rssoped That copies of these resolutions be transmit
and tlso TO the Senators representing New York
tive State Of Judge Hoffman; which resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
JAMES DE FRRMERY, President.
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IMPORTANT EXPEDITION FROM CAIRO.

There indications that important expedition will
start shortly from Cairo for operations in some quarter
Gen Brayman assumed command Of the post there few
days ago, and Gen Veitch and staff with quite number
of regiments belonging to his division the 4th OF the 10Th
Army Corps already there. Cairo has probably not
been 10 full Of soldiers as il is now for two years past
There much speculation 10 regard to the object Of this
gathering Of forces, but far it remains secret One
theory that the troops will join the army of the Cum
beand at Chattanooga Another and this is believed at
Cairo to be the true ons) that Cairo is to be made the
base of important military movement in concert with
certain movements going atMemphis.
[Springfsld (Hinois) Journal.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-31

inscribed, fsse Davis Carthage and her Re-
mains, p. POSI- 1t is to be remarked that Mr..
Davis does not appear to have discovered any tab
lets or affairs dedicated to the typical deities or
fetshes of the native Africans. This will be =
matter of surprise to those who suppose that Han
nibal and his oountrymen were ''of African de-
scent" but il will be entirely consonant with the
aprior expectations of those who have read enough
of the history of Carthage to know that 1t was
founded by &c aCaucasans Of the Caucasians."
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-31
SENATOR HICKS.

We are glad to announce that Mr.. Senator
Hicks, of Maryland, has SO far recovered from his
recent severe illness, and from the surgical opera
tion which he lately underwent, as to admit of his
removal from bis lodgings in this city to his
home in Maryland, whittier he proceeded ye,ter-
day. Such is the vigor of his constitution, and SO
favorable are the present symptoms of his conva-
escence, that he hopes to resume his official duties
in the Senate before the adjournment Of the pre-
sent session of Congress
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THE AMNESTY PROCLAMATION DEFINED.
[oFFIcIAL
BIZ the President of As United States 81 America
PROCLAMATION


BIZ the President of hs United States 81 America
PROCLAMATION
Whereas has become necessary to dehne the cases IN
which nslrgeut enemies entitled 10 tho benefits OF tho
Proclamation Of the President Of the United Statcs which
was made on the eighth day Of December 1885, aud tho
manner in which they shall proceed to avail themselves Of
these benents;
And VIII. reas the objects of that Proclamation to
suppress the insurrecon and to restore the authority OF
the United States aud whereas the amnesty therein pro-
posed by tho President was offered with reference to these
objects alone:
Now, therefore, ABRAHAM LINCOLN. President Of the
United States do hereby proclaim aud declare that the
said proclamation does not apply to the cases OF persons
Who at the time whom they seek to obtso the benefits
thereof by taking tho oath thereby prescribed arc In mill
tary civil confinement or custody or under bonds
parole Of the civil military or naval authorities or
agents Of the United States prisoners Of war; or persons
detained for offences Of any kind either before after
vcon and that on the contrary it does apply only those
persons who being yet at large and free from any arrest
or duress shall voluntarily forward and
take the said oath with the purpose of restoring and
establishing the national authority Prisoners excluded
from the amnesty offered in the said proclamation may
apply to the President for cemency like all other offend
ers and their pcations will receive due consideration
do farther declare and proclaim that the oath pre-
scrbed in the aforesaid proclamation Of the 9th of De-
oember 1868 may be- taken and subscribed before any
commissioned officer civil military naval IN the ser
vice of the United States any civil military officer
of State Territory not in insurrecton, who by The
laws thereof may be qualified for administering oaths All
officers who receive such 0aths hereby authorized TO
give certificates thereon to the persons respectively by
whom they are made. And such officers are hereby re-
qured Transmit the original records OF such oaths at az
early day may be convenient to the Department Of
State where they will be deposited and remain in the ar
chives Of the Government The Secretary Of State will
keep register thereof and WILL application, in proper
cases. issue certificates of such records in the customary
form of official certificates
In testimony whereof have hereunto set my hand, and
caused the seal of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington the twentysIth day Of
March, in tho year Of Lord one thousand
L. 81 eight hundred and sixtyfour, and of the Inde-
psndencs of the United States the eighty yeighth.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
BY the President:
WILLIAM H. SEWARD,
Secretary of State.
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MOVEMENTS or GENERALS

Gen Pleasanton has been relieved from the command
Of ha cavalry corps aud ordered to report to Gen
Rosecrans Gen Sykes is ordered to report to General
Curtis Gen Newton is ordered 10 report to Gen sber
man Gen French is ordered to report at Philadelphia
Cen Meredith is ordered to report at Cairo General.
Rckefts, Gbbon, and wadsworth orderd to report
to Gen. Meade for assignments 10 command
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-31
THE GOLD SPECULATION.

Mr. Cisco. Assistant Treasurer Of the United States at
the port of New York that importers may now
obtain certificates Of deposits of gold con with which to
pay import duties, at quarter of one per cent lower
rates than those OF the market for gold These certf
Gates are not assgnabe but will be received by the Col
lector from the party to whom they issued.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-31
NEWSPAPER POSTAGE.

We have received from subscribers in Philadelphia and
New York repeated complaints Of the rate OF postage
which they obliged to pay their papers We there
fore state the authority ofocia information from the
Post Office in Washington, that the legal postage on
daily paper is thirty quarter paid in advance at
the office of delivery, and tri-weekly paper fifteen
censthat is ony third Of each paper paid
quarterly in advance Any charge above this is illegal
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-31

The Ohio Legislature has appropriated million dol
lars to fory the State against invasion also nsructpg
Ohio Consressmeo to vote In favor Of the abolition Of
slavery every whore BY 40 amendment to the Coustu
ton.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-31

despatch from Western Maryland informs Us that
Mrs Fooe the wife Of Senator Fooe of the Confederate
Congress- came within our lines at Harpers Ferry day
two ago. but sent back She offered to take the
oath Of allegiance E,r stss.
Spanish merino buck lamb sold in Vermont last week
for 81 200.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-31

Inc San Jaclnto has captured another prize, the
schooner Lesltad, with hundred and thrtytwo bales
OF cotton on board the coast Of Florida She imme
datey pursued another blockade runner, which sup
posed to have four hundred bales Of cotton board
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-31

large cheese factory has been established at yerms
ION, IN. ~ for which the milk Of hundred cows has
been engaged
Weekly national intelligencer., 1864-03-31

The oacisl returns Of the election on the question Of
amending the Constitution Of the State Of New York 40
to allow soldiers to vote have been published The re
suit is as folows:
For the amendment nt.. ore 7os
Against the amendment. ....... 4sO79
Majority ----.----...-----.-. 210716