The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1857-11-26
Eloquent and Characteristic
Letter from Judge VSiImOt.

Letter from Judge WiImOt.
We find in the Erie Consultation Of
November II, the following eloquent let.
ter from our late standard bearer Il
proves It's author worthy of the proud
position he now holds in the hearts of
the friends Of Freedom, and contains an
invocation to them to labor much more
jealousy for Right and Trsth. The
letter was not intended for publication,
but the Editor of the Constellation uo
whom it is addressed, assumes the re.
spcnsibility of publishing it, and thus
confcrs great favor upon the friends of
Mr. Wilmot throughout the State. 1t
will be seen that he bears up nob,y
against his defeat, and we think he has
more cause for congratulation, as the de-
feated candidate, than his opponent had
as the victor:
TOWANDA, Oct. 81, 1857.
r. LYLE WHITE, ESQ-Dear Sir
The battle is lost, as men ordinarily esti.
mate results 1t will discourage the weak
and doubting-the venal will seek shelter
in the camp of the enemy. The men of
courage and faith will stand firm, with
confidence unshakcn in tie final triumph
of the Right. Courage and Perseverance
are qualities essential in conflict with
Error and Wrong-theSe, with putirins
activity, are the elements Of sNeccss in
all great revolutions.
look to the future with unshaken
confidence. Liberty eaR 40. 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 rightA
Of American citizenship, but the God,
given rights of man, shall soon fall
lifeless and loathsome corpse, under the
perserering and courageous assaults Of
Truth.
The mere politician believes in the pc
tency Of great interests. lie SCOTS at
the idea that any other than selfish mo-
tiycs influences the action of men. Tia
is an insult, both to God and man.
Truth and Justice are mightier than Sell
fishness and Wrong. The Heroes and
Martyrs of our race attest the nobleness
OF Humanity. Men arc capable of the
highest motives, and the most loyal stead
fastness to principle. Truth is never 81
lent, but pleads ever, with irresistible
pcrsuasiveness and power. There is a
strength in a noble, self-sacri6cing disin-
terestedncss, battling in a just cause, that
can not be overcome. All the great
moral forces of nature are working un-
ceasingly on the side of the Right. In
the struggle Of life VIC require strength in
overcoming obstacles that heset our path
Disasters test the constancy and cour-
age of parties as of men. In the natnre
of things reverses must come, but if we
arc true to the cause Of Freedom and
Humanity, our triumph is certain; nor
will the day be long postponed OPpres-
sion, injustice, and wrong, can not stand
against righteousness and truth-lt so,
Omnipotence is dcthroned-then |. the
earth province of the Evil One, and
man the hel pless victim Of his mallSnlty.
In the hour Of disaster and defeat Ws
nlusG preserve an abiding faith in rect'-
tude, and ia the living energies of Truth.
We must never despond, nor weary IN
the performsoee of cur high duties.
There is nothing in the result Of the late
election that should for a moment dis
hearten our homes, or relax our efforts 1t
has not changed tho. essential nature OF
things--it has not made the " rOng, Right
this is beyond the power ofa majority,
Majorities can make the rulers Of to-day,
but they can not make oppression jQsts
nor eradicate from the heats of mes
hatred of the opprcssor They NAV up
hold, for time, violence and fraud, BY
the strong arm of military power; but
they can not lawfully take from man the
rights with which his Maker invested
him. Not stone i'll the citadel of our
strength has been thrown down; We stllf
stand on the impreSnablc rock of truth.
The tyranny, outrage and wrong against
which we protest, is in no degree extenus-
ted by the majority given against us. Up
preston has gained new lease of power
but not an iota of sanction for its cruelty
and injustice. Let us renew our VOWS 70
Freedom, and gain strength for future
conflicts, by divesting ourselves ef every
selfish and ignoble desire.
Truly your friend,
d. WILMOT.