The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-05-25


al indisni,y which can DO offered, or comes
from men bru'ifed by passion or appetite,
can touch our feelings, or be regarded in
any other light, but as the natural tribute
which vice and crime pays TO honest and
persevering effort 10 oppose its progress.
We are no, ambitious Of mar,yrdom, even
by proxy, bu, though every tree in the city
should bear nightly the evidences Of the
beso,,ed vices Of men whose moral natures
have been s,upe6ed by unbridled appe,i,es,
mean, as a personal indisni,y 10 ourselves,
i, would make no difference with the course
of our paper. Ia the contest which has
been waged in our city, we have INDUCED
in no personalities, what has been said in
our paper has been corieous 10 all, we have
been ou,spOken bu, never unmindiul Of the
difference between mere personality and
support, OF principle. If we have spoken
strongly Of the evil effects which follow
when men who have fair repu,e in the
community, and who are really entitled 10
respect, allow the vicious and depraved 10
lean upon them and TO quote them as au-
,hori,y, we have done so from conviction Of
its truth. II we have refused 10 take pro-
LESSONS Of temperance sympathies, unsc.
companied BY acts, when the times de-
manded living evidences Of real conviction
oflhe virtues OF the Prohibilory law, il is
because we fel, the public necessity Of such
course.
Our convictions OF duty are as strong as
ever, and the force with which we shall ex-
press them will no, be lessened BY personal
indigni,y, So long as we have the sustain.
ing sentiment, Of a large majority Of our fel'
low citizens. and tho approval of,ho "'o,he,o,
who more than all others have 10 fear the
influences Of the drinking shops and gam.
bling saloons, the rum men may continue
the harmless, yet cowardly work Of hang
Ing us in effisy-we have nothing 10 fear.
The letter referred 10 above is as follows
Biddeford, May Goth, 1855.
Mr.. EDITOR Who mex, will envy raise
(yea exal,) among The branches oil tina, poor
old treei Like the "Charier Oak,n /, is
marked for the pages Of history. The fu,
lure inhabitants OF our now unfledged city
will cruise its early struggles with gratitude
and respect for those who now boldly de,
fend its prosperity. This is rise the world
would give no other way. The foolish
things OF this world are sometimes chosen
TO coniound the wisdom Of the mighty.
Mr.. Cowan, we suppose from what we
can "splce out Of bits and odds,n ,ha, your
efIigy means that you have had moral rour.
age 10 speak your real sentiments, or tina,
you have dared 10 be man, free, bold
uprigh, man, noble in word and deed.
congratulate you on such a grea, achiev.
men,, few there are who are willing 10 stand
out from the impurities OF tho present pre-
vailing opinions and be large, for all who
care 10 aim a, il, but your reward is sure, Q
clear conscience is happy companion.
'Lel not your heart be troubled" we are
with you. the million will be, The spirit Of
peace, truth, aud charity are with you, al
though behind the present storm cloud ia
sweet repose as Jewels 10 decorate the
crown Of those who boldly erect the iiag Of
truth. and le, its ample folds un'url 10 the
breeze Of the times. "Thrice armed is he
who hath his quarrel jusl.n .
Your obedient servant,