Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-09-07
OIYIPIA, SATURDAY IolylSC. SEPT. 1851.
A D1sIHTEREsrED 0orsELIoR.

u O4oA0 Ao0oCA0O VV"S~'
The Courier Of Wednesday contains an
srticle upon " Democratic Muuipulations,"
and gives what purpofts to be "secfes
circular addressed, to prominent Deae-
Gratis in each county Of the Territory.
That our ueighbor has uuearthed verita.
BE mares nest, and startled Democrats by
an astounding disclosure b foudIy believed.
The truth is, the 'secret circular" is no
secret at all among Democrats, and is in
isself the best indication that no attempt
i being made, as iutimated, to forestall
Che sentiment Of the party, but rather
that the desire is to obtain sense Of all
who support the principles eOunciated at
Baltimore upon a mere question Of party
expediency. The Courier is welcome to
al the capital it can make out Of these
" mauipulations," and al the disseption
it can create among men who are more
firmly united than ever before upon the
lir1ng issue that divide popular sentiment.
The whole nation is aroused to tho i'm.
portance Of the issues now presented, and
the laberers for reform cannot be turned
aside from purpose, determined and fixed
by the Hottest sentiments Of patriotism.
Never has the occasion been presented for
the exercise Of the uobler impulses as
now, when corruption and fraud are re-.
warded by the gift of executive patronage,
without stint, and honesty aud capacity
are ignored or made the subject Of ridicule
and insult by those whose brains are turned
BY their success in crime and the wonder
full forbearance Of an outraged people.
The condition Of parties, and the forms Of
party usage; are necessarily changed to
meet the new requirements and serve the
ends intended under ths new order of
things. To ascertain the sentiments of
those affiliated for this common purpose,
the circulars to which the Courier OBJ ects,
were issued. 1t is fair to say that journal
was not consulted, nor was the Garfieldc
cliquc-a glazing oversight, heinous Of.
tense, We admit-but We trust our neighbor
will magnanimously endure what cannot
he cured, and suffer henceforth 10 silence.
But Why is it that the Courier should
object to programme, which it afitms
will sever the party and accomplish its
defeat! Why is it that it hears the NUT
terings Of distant thunder 10 the mild and
friendly utterances Of the Walla Walla
Salesman? Why does it pat thes" old
var.horses Of the Democratic party on the
back, and try to make them buck? And
just now We would AK, Why was it that the
Courier and the Register opposed the rat
ifcation Of the Liberal Republican nom.
inees by the Baltimore Convention? q Why
did they appeal-oh, SO lovingly to the
prejudices Of the Copper6eads and trail
tors, not to do this hsiuous thing! Why
does the Courier now support. with all its
pigmy strength, the Louisville Conveu.
don, and sing hosaunahs Of praise to
Charles O'Conuer, who bat few months
ago was nothing but one Of these same
edious Copperheads and traitors? :, Is it
sincere in all these expressions Of sympa.
thy! Does it really want q straightout
Democratic nomination, and will.i support
one If made 2
Such cant and hypocrisy is lost on peo.
pic who have enough brains to forn, 90
opinion and pluck to support it. The &C.
ductive wiles Of Delihh have not the
CHARM in modern times to induce DOW.
erfal organization to submit to.be shorn Of
it, strength on the eve Of assured success
Save your sweet endeavors, friend Courier,
for your own party crew who are growing
ed and sous, asd lean and laok; waiting
Tie fdafll~sat e lo,s segieetsd pten;ses:
When W. or our party, need advice we'll
al on Jor or Ferry never fear. Until
then,-pnyde not neglect your own bust
ness. Time is precious. Make hay"
~ Ulysses advises you. to do, and We will
hsep our side Of the political m.cliiue level.
But, dear Courier, We shall not be out
done in courtesy, though we may rot give;
advice. The election will soon come on.
We inseuftersTour respects to you We
intend to cook yourgoose, but WI be mag.
unanimous and invite you to the repast.
Now, then, what more can you-ask
TIE NEW BOoK.-The resources Of
Washington Territory, compiled by Mr.. j.
Mortimer Murphv. In In ha nl,ced IN tho