Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1872-04-13
OLYMPIA. SATURDAY MORNING, APR. Is, 1871,
THE ELECTION.

It will be remembered that more than
month ago we expressed doubt of the
postponemeut Of the general election in
this Territory till November, stating as the
basis of that opinion the assertion of a
Washington correspondent of the Oregon
Enterprise. 1t appears that the statement
was we'll founded, and that no change has
been made in the time for holding the
election of Delegate and all Territorial,
County and Precinct officers, on the first
day of June next. 1t is not denied, how
ever, that Garielde attempted to effect a
postponement, in his own interest, but it
appears that general bill, affecting the
election in all the States and Territories
was pending, aud his bill was Ignored. in
consequence Of its embracing an object
contemplated by the general act. The
latter was, however, amended by the Com
mittee to which it was referred in the
Senate, SO as to postpone its operation to
some definite period in the future. By
this fortunate provision, the scheme of
"Our Delegate" was defeated, aud he is
compelled to face the contest with his
party divided by dissentions that threaten
inevitable defeat. His clique of wire.pul-
lers have commenced the contest with
their usual zeal, evidently determined to
die game" Beach has returned from
his contemplated trip east Of the noun.
tains, the land flowing with milk aud
honey, " fat" surveying contracts, and the
rich field for political naucuvers of minor
importance, and his bugle blast is already
heard sounding the rallying note to the
faithful, aud discoursiug sweet strains of
peace aud plenty to the sore-heads of his
party Tho Daily Courier has added a
column to each'of its pages, without in.
creasing to any alarming degree its read.
ing matter, aud the game Of +" bluff" goes
bravely on. The fuglemen have, appa.
rently, not yet learned that that game is
not always successful. If steamboats, and
brass bands were potent instruments for
success, or the almighty dollar an iuviuci.
bic power in elections, the demagogue
Who now represents the Territory at the
National Capital would not have carried
the last contest quite so easily as he did
Neither are large newspapers which make
up in size what they lack in sound logic
and plain common sense, of any more in
fuence than other devices as Transparent,
Is the thinest air.
The Democracy for once appear to be
united in the choice of candidate. From
Walla Walla to Clalam, there is but sin
90 expression among all classes Of men,
and that is in favor of Judge McFadden
His nomination we believe will be express.
ed BY the unanimous vote of the Conven.
tion and an enthusiastic canvass at once
commenced that will result in decisive
victory. His advocates are not ciroum.
acribed BY party or creed, and he will,
therefore. receive the support of many
Who have no real sympathy with his party
OF its principles. In ability he is the peer
Of much-lauded Selucius, and in. moral
worth, energy and devotion to the best 10.
terests Of the Territory, he is pre- eminent.
y the superior of the pet of, the little
clique who have so successfully hood.
winked the people in the last two contests.
The Press OF THE PERIOD. The
lecture Of Mr.. Loveridge, in Tacoma Hall,
Last Tuesday evening, drew large audi
ence, many Of whom were ladies. 1t de.
livery occupied precisely one hour, during
which time he kept the audience spell.
bound 10 admiration of his eloquence and
sersatile geoious. The chief members Of
the C0wrier Aesors.t;n. .>.> .. ,