The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-07-28
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WAsHIyGroS, July l4.-Mr. Sickles had
q perfect right TO take bis wife back to bis
bosom. Ii was bis own act, and am told
be justi6es it by the declaration that be ought
not to be called to account for it. But
those who have stood by him have also
right TO relieve themselves from the respon-
siblity of his action 10 this community
the lamented Key had many warm and de-
voted friends. Knowing him, as did, ill.,
timately and well, it was to me source Of
deep regret that his life should have been
sacrificed. An accomplished gentleman, a
fine lawyer, u genial, social, and sincere
friend it was an extraordinary evidence OF
the popular feeling in favor Of Mr.. Sickles,
that in the very city where Mr.. Key had re-
sided all the active years OF his life, aud where
his supporters were most enthusiastic, the
blow that struck him to the earth should
have been forgiven by jury and applauded
by the people. Hence, in everything that
has appeared in my correspondence land l
am happy 10 say in everything that has ap.
peared in The Press pains were taken 10
avoid the slightest remark that could be re.
garded as reflection upon Phillip Barton
hey. 1t did not become me during the
trial TO discuss the point whether or not
Mrs. Sickles induced and accepted Mr.. Keys
attentions whether she was more his vic
tim than he was hers-and however much
different feeling may be inspired by the
reconciliation between herself and her hus-
band on the part Of others, at the present
time am not disposed to discuss this con.
sIderation under the new aspect Of the ques-
ton. The motive which controlled much
OF the feeling in favor Of Mr.. Sickles, grew
OFT Of the fac, that Mr. Key had accepted
the Inequalities Of Mr.. Sickles, and that
while enjoying these hospitalities together
with the confidence OF Mr.. Sickles, had be-
trayed bis honor, and this was regarded by
all gentlemen IA crime never to he cypi.
ated or forgiven. But it is impossible to
deny that the case has assumed new iInpor.
lance on account OF this reconciliation. 1t
was made public matter by the political
position of the parties and their local. con.
nectons, and you may be well assured Shat
IT will continue to be made public matter,
especially in this community. =
\ the feeling for poor hey has beenire.
vlved; all the grief suppressed by the YER
diet in favor OF Mr. Sickes has beea called
forth anew by the forgiveness extend0 by
MIR. Sickles to his wife, and IIeaven, Knows
where it will end II Mrs Sickes was hnry
self guilty before the death OF keySAhe b
guilty still. and ii she can be ior&I DIV
Key ought to have been forgiven QEbri-
I, N l,,er L.,
such acqaittal will take place as thatepard-
cd by the late jury in this case. 1t n be
a long time before an American court aDd
American citiz1ns will again allow Il eul- Z
selves to be controlled by a one sided $Ate..
mcnt to applaud the blow that send. a allows
creature into eternity with his sins uFAp his
head. Believe me that am not copk Vain
ing that Mr. Sckl,s should have b his
wife back to his bosom. In the N Of
Christian charity this was prob 1Nelf
enough, and, however much the tasssNk' the
thing may be questioned. can only re}ret,
for the sake OF Mr.. Key, that he had mi
months ago agreed TO forgive his wifes%4
TO spare a human life. which, undcf the cR
cums,ances, as now developed, ou,hfto have
been spared Those who stools b. Mr..
Sickes in Washington land they Number
some OF our first citizens were in losiugle
instance the enemies Of Mr.. Key, and never
allowed themselves to indulge in assaults
upon the character of the decessed., They
have been placed in most pea lar position
by the reconciliation, ard III Extremely
sensitive in regard ON sd think ex.
press pretty nearly thcar Sec.ing, in the re-
marks ! have made OF course, they are
constantly reminded, by tho@ VIC tOQk the
other side Of the controversy. Mat tkx5 did
wrong in taking their stand and in Com
munIty ike this, where thstp gejy and the
trial both took place. yvtStuey conceive
what sort OF disputes that6diGoa Of public
opinion gives rise to. Al cad say in COZ
clusion Is, that hope no.fhrther trouble
will grow out III this affair