The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-07-27

Daniel Il. Ssckles.
TO stop the clamor raised by his pretended
friends 1t Washington snd elsewhere, Mr..
Sickles has published defence OF himself of
which the following is an extract. Ii repen.
lance, IT forgiveness-it Christianity itself is
not falsehood and all preaching burlesque,
Mr.. Sickles is right in the position which he
eioquently and feelingly defends. "Let him
Tor herr who Is without sin throw the first
stone -
"Ihe reconciliation was my own act, without
consultation with any relative, connection.
friend or adviser whatever. Blame. if any be-
longs TO the step, should fall upon me. am
prepared to defend what have done before the
only tribunal recognize rs having the sli. htes
Claim t0 jurisdiction over the subject OF INV
own conscience, at the bar OF Heaven. and /
am not aware OF any statute or code of morals
winch makes itihiamous 70 forgive a woman,
nor ID II usual 20 make Our domestic life con.
suitatlon with friends, no matter how near and
dear TO US, and cannot allow even ali the world
combined 70 dictate to me the reputation Of
my wife when think it right to forgive her and
restore her to my confidence and protection
Ii ever failed 70 comprehend the utterly
desolste position OF an offending, though neni.
tent woman, the hopeless future With III ;ts
dark possibilities Of danger, and to which abe
is doomed when prescribed us an o,,tcast. / can
now see plainly enough, in the almost universal
now u remuneration with hich she il follow ed
ny threshold, the misery and periis from
which have rescued the mother Of INV chilli !.
and although il is very sad for me ia incur ~
blame of friends and the reproaches Of manv
wise and good people, shall strive TO prove to
all who feel any interest in me that If aia the
frst man who has ventured u cay to the world.
an erring wife and mother may be forgiven and
redeemed that in spite OF Ill the obstacles IN
my path, the good results Of th example shall
entisle it % the imitation Of the generous, and
the commentator of the Just.
"There are many who think that an act of
duty, proceeding solely from Affections which
can only be c0mprehended in. the heart Of .
husband and . father, 10 TO be fatal 70 my pro-
fessional political, and social standing If this
be- %, then 10 be il. Political station, profess.
iOnal success, social recognition. are not the
only pFises Of ambition, and % long q do
neshing wosse than re-unite my family under
the roof where they may find shelter from con-
tumely and persecution, do not fear the noisy
but deeting yOics Of popular clamor. The
multitude accept their first impressions from q
few, but in the end men think for themselves !;
MI know the human heart land semetimes
INK that, In career Of mingled sunshine
and storm. l have sounded its depths then
may reaseurs those who look with reluctant
forebodings upon my FUTURE to be OF good
cheer, for will not cease to vindicate just
claim TO the respect of my fellows, while to
these motley groups. here and there. who look
upon my misfortunes only as weapons to be EN-
ployed for my destruction, TO those say, once
FOR all, IT man makes good use of his enc
mics they will be ~ serviceable 70 him a. his
friends.
In conclusion. let me ask only one favor Of
those who, from whatever motive, may deem it
necessary or agreeable to csmment in public or
psivate upon this cad history, and that Is. 70
aim oil their arrows ut my breast, and for
the sake Of my innocent child, TO spare her
yet youthful mother, while she seeks, In sor.
row and contrition. the mercy and the pardon
OF Him % whom. sooner or later, NE must Al
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