Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-11-27
Letter from Judge Wilmot.

Letter from Judge Wilmot.
IThe following, from Judge WILMoT to
the Editor of the Erie Constitution, is one
of the most beautiful ana eloquent letters
We have read in a long time. 1t was not
written for publication, but does credit to
the head and heart of its gifted author. ]
TowANDA, Ocr. 81, 1857.
r. LYLE WHITE, Eso.-Dear Sir: The
battle is not lost, as men ordinarily estim-
ate results. 1t will discourage the weak
and doubling. The venal will seek shelter
in the camp Of the enemy. The men of
courage and faith will stand firm, with
confidence unshaken in the final triumph
of the Right. Courage and perseverance
are qualities essential in a conflict with
Error and Wrong-.hese, with untiring
activity, are the elements Of success in all
great revolutions.
look to the future with unshaken con-
filencc. Liberty can not be crushed out
in this age and country. Oppression has
no charter from God. The Tyrant that
now exults in power, and detiantly assails
not only the constitutional rights of Amer
lean citizenship, but the God given rights
of man, shall soon fall lifeless and loa,h-
some corpse under the pcrsevering and
courageous assaults Of truth.
The mere politician believes in the po-
tency of great interests. He SCOTS at the
idea, that any other than selfish motives
influences the actions of men. This is an
insult both to God and man Truth and
justice are mi ghtier than Seifshness and
Wrong. The Heroes and Martyrs Of our
race, attest the nobicness Of Humanity.
Men are capable of the highest motives,
and the most loyal steadflstness to priuci-
pie. Truth is never silent, but pleads ev
er, with irresistible persuasivcness and
power. There is a strength in a noble,
selfsacrifcng disinterestedness, battling
/ in just cause, that can not be overcome.
All the great moral forces Of nature are
working unceasins y on the side of Right.
In the struggle of life, We acquire strength
in overcoming the obstacles that beset our
path. Disasters test TIE constancy and
courage of parties as Of men. In the na-
ture Of things, reverses must come, but if
We are true to to the cause Of Freedom
and humanity, our triumph is certain.
Nor will the day be long postponed. OPP.
preston, injustice, and wrong, can not
stand against Righteousness and truth-if
SO, omnipotence is dethroned-th is the
earth province of the Evil One, and man
the helpless victim of his malignity.
In the hour of disaster and defeat, We
must preserve an abiding faith in recti-
tude, and in the living energies of Truth.
We must never despond, nor weary in the
performance of our high duties. There is
nothing in the result of the late election
that should for moment dishearten our
hopes or relax our efforts. 1t has not
changed the essential nature Of things
it has not made the Wrong, Right-this
is beyond the power Of majority. Ma.
jorities can make the rulers of to-day, but
they can not make oppression just 4; nor
eradicate from the heart Of men hatred Of
the oppressor. They may uphold, for a
time, violence and fraud, by the strong
arm of military power; but they can not
lawfully take from man the rights with
which bis Maker invested him. Not a
stone in the citadel of our strength has
; been thrown down we will stand on the
impreguable rock of truth. The tyranny,
outrage, and wrong, against which VIC
protest, is in no degree extenuated by the
majority given against u.s. Oppression
has gained new lease of power, but not
an iota of sanction for its cruelty and in
Justice. Let US renew our vows to Free.
dom, and gain strength for future conflict
by devesting ourselves Of every selfish
and ignoble desire.
DAVID WILMOT.