Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1865-01-28

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riils-n. wh-e the nation 10 assatl-d By the
v.ndsl hands Of traiion- 10 suStsis thu L-gAlly
caas.i, u,ed asthosi'iss of thu land. and that
al prtisan 7rof,ssioos vhaiso~sef should
yield In patriotic duty.
Reasred, That ~- esrdially approve and
applaud the practical wisdom. the unselfish
patriotism and the unsx crvirg fidelity 70 the
Consultation and the perpetuity 1t republican
Government with which ABRAHAM LINCOLN
has discharged. under circumstances Of I'M
p.ralel-d difficulty. the great duties and re-
rponsihilities of the Office of Chief Magistrate
Of the Nation.
Resolred, That while We believe that slave
~. as a local political institution existing
under the Government. was entitled to the
protection guaranteed by the Constitution. we
cannot believe that it was intended by the
trainers of that instrument it should menace
or overthrow the Government; that We hold
that rebels who repudiate the Constitution are
not entitled to any Of its benefits; and that
the policy Of thu Government on this qurs-
ton has been eminently just, and in conform
ity with the established usages of civilized
warfare.
Resolred. That we approve and endorse,
as measure required by the peculiar exiee',.
cies Of the war, the Emancipation Proclama.
ton Of ABRAHAM LINCOLN, belle wing that il
has tended to materially shorten the presen.
unholy internecine strife, and will result in
the restoration Of the Union upon a broade,
and more equitable basis of free Government,
and preserve the nation against the recurrence
Of sectional jealousies and prejudices so detri.
mental to her psrpetuity.
Resolred, That we regard all local legisla.
ton in reference TO the National currency
must of necessity be 10 it, character either
confrmative, obstructive, or explanatory
Of the law of Congress; that if confirm.
alive, it is unnecessary; if obstructive. !,
is Of no effect, and If explanatory. we q,
a Legislative Assembly, have no authorit,
in the matter whatever therefore that we
az patriotic and law abiding citizens Of th.
United States, utterly rcpudiate and contemr
the action Of tho Legislatures Of California
Oregon and Idaho in The passage Of so-called
specific contract laws. the object of which ar
to debase and depr~ciate the currency Of thu
Government, and which receive the hearty
approval Of all sympathizers with rebellion
aud treason.