For Delegate to Congress, Arthur A. Denny: The Union Platform Adopted by the People in Territorial Convention, April 4th 1865
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Platform says it supports "The lawful authority of the only free government on earth," that slavery "is dead and buried beyond all power of resurrection," that it approves of the constitutional amendment by which "slavery is utterly and forever abolished," and that the states "are subordinate to the General Government of the United States of America" and "the allegiance due to the United States is paramount to all other considerations."
On page 1 is a Q-and-A purporting to show that it is the Democrats, not the Republicans, who are radicals on such issues as the use of black soldiers. (Reprinted from the Portland Daily Press.)
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Seattle Weekly Gazette
Seattle, WA: J.R. Watson
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Proclamation
Politics and government
Also a news story, p. 3, "Wilkes Booth Shot!" as well as news of the paroling of Lee's army, President Johnson's remarks upon taking the oath of office, and the passage of the 13th Amendment by the Arkansas legislature.
On p. 2 is a dispatch from Richmond saying that President Jeff. Davis fled with "gold plunder... [hoping] to get to Mexico or Europe."
Also on p. 2 is the speech of President Johnson April 22 to the Indiana delegation in Washington, D.C. "Traitors must be punished and imprisoned and their social power destroyed," he said. Johnson said he would not abolish the states.
Elwood Evans, governor of Washington Territory
Seattle Weekly Gazette
Seattle, WA: J.R. Watson
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Immigration Again
Women
This was printed a week or two after the paper published an article on the immigration plans of Mr. Mercer. This is from the Boston Advertiser. It argues that women are in surplus because of the war, that they have the same rights to emigrate as men, and are as adventurous as men, but that they require more money for safety and comfort. It notes that in Oregon, female domestics are said to earn a dollar a day in gold besides their board.
On p. 2 is "The Negro in the Fence," an article condemning the accusation by the Olympia editor, Hicks, that A.S. Mercer intends to "introduce negro contrabands into the territory."
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Seattle Weekly Gazette
Seattle, WA: J.R. Watson
article
Murder of the President--Its Causes and Lessons
Copperheads
"The spirit of the Copperhead party. This is what did the deed"--the assassination of Lincoln. The article is part of the paper's campaign for the election of Arthur A. Denny as territorial representative and a Unionist ticket. It appeals to loyal Democrats to "note where the party that claims you is drifting" i.e., toward copperheadism.
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The paper also has seven planks of "The Union Platform" of April 4, 1865-- gladness that the war is about won, belief that the Union soldiers did not die in vain, "a warm and hearty support" of the national government, approval of the 13th Amendment, opposition to "the pernicious doctrine of State Sovereignty" and support of the Unionist ticket.
Also, on p. 2 is a news story, "The Speaking at Port Madison" reporting a warm reception to speeches by unionist candidates Denny and Garfield.
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Seattle Weekly Gazette
Seattle, WA: J.R. Watson
article
The Nigger in the Fence Again
Black race
This follows "The Negro in the Fence" (May 11). There apparently was a rebuttal in Mr. Hicks' paper, and this article is a rebuttal to the rebuttal. It calls Hicks' statement "a base pandering to the base passions of baser men..." The writer (probably J.R. Watson) says, "We will find a man who will give Hicks one thousand dollars on Mr. Mercer's arrival if he bring any class of persons other than white."
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Seattle Weekly Gazette
Seattle, WA: J.R. Watson
newspaper
King County Union Convention
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Names listed at King County Union convention include H. Van Asselt, L.T. B. Andrews, Gardner Kellogg, H. Burnett, C. Clymer, D. Bagley, Wm. Clendenin, L.V. Wyckoff, D.B. Ward, D.T. Denny, O.C. Shorey, Dr. J. Settle, R.W. Pontius, H.L. Yesler, R.M. Stewart, David Graham, R. H. Beatty, John C. Hornback and A.A. Denny.
"The Union Platform" Adopted by the people in Territorial Convention April 4th 1865. (p. 3) Seven points, the same as in the May 11 paper.
"Look Before You Leap" (p. 3) A reminder to vote for Arthur Denny and the Unionist ticket, signed "A Union Democrat"
L.T.B. Andrews, convention chairman
Seattle Weekly Gazette
Seattle, WA: J.R. Watson
newspaper
Editor Slams Tilton's War Record
Politics and government
This is a short but nasty attempt to nullify Tilton's claim to loyalty through military service.
Other articles include "Look Before You Leap" p. 2., arguing for a straight Unionist ticket in the June election, reminding readers which party supported the war and victory. Signed "A Union Democrat."
"The Copperheads" (p. 2) A poem.
"Copperhead Rejoicings" (p. 2) Says copperheads' support of the government and victory in the war amount to "late-coming sympathy."
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Seattle Weekly Gazette
Seattle, WA: J.R. Watson
newspaper
Union Democratic Convention
Democratic Party (U.S.)
This display ad calls on Union Democrats in King County to convene, in the spring of 1866, to select candidates to run for office.
Terry, Chas. C.
Puget Sound Weekly
Seattle, WT: Hall and McNamara
article
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King Co. Democratic Convention
Democratic Party (U.S.)
The King Co. Democrats resolved to sustain President Johnson in restoring rights to all states, and rebuke the "radicals" who seek to make the war one of conquest, for subjugation of the states formerly in rebellion, and for the negro instead of the white man.
Terry, Chas. C.
Puget Sound Weekly
Seattle, WT: Hall and McNamara
Eagan, Chas.
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King Co. Union Platform
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
Among other resolutions in their platform, the Union Party of King County adopted the following: That the doctrine of nullification and secession held by the so called Democratic Party, is antagonistic to the perpetuity of the UNION and destructive to the peace, order, and prosperity of the American People."
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Puget Sound Weekly
Seattle, WT: Hall and McNamara
article
PER CS Folio