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.)]]>

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. ]]>

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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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.]]>

"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"]]>

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." ]]>