Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1859-07-21
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NKw YoRK. July 20.-Ths Herald Of TO-
day contains letter TO the editor, from
the Hon. Daniel f. Sickles In which be cor
reefs statement made in that paper yes
terdsy. regarding the recent event in HE
domestic relations.
The reconciliation, he says, was my own
act without consultation with any relative,
connection, friend or adviser, whatever.-
Blame. If any belongs to the step, should
fall upon me. am prepared 10 defend
what have done before the only tribune ]
recogr ize - having the slightest claim 70
Jurisdiction over tho subiect-mv own con.
science and the Bar Of Heaven. ] am not
aware Of any statute or code Of morals
which makes it infamous to forgive . vo-
life . subject of consultation with friends,
NO matter how near and dear 70 %, and
cannot allow even the world combine !. 70
dictate to mo the Reputation Of nv wife
when ! think 1t right to forgive her and
restore her tony confidence and protection
II ever failed to comprehend the utter
desolate position Of an offending though
penitsnt woman, the hopeless future with
al it, dark possibilities Of danger TO which
she 10 doomed. when prescribed - On OUT
cast. can now see plainly enough. in the
almost universal howl Of Remuneration with
which she 10 followed to my thrs.hold.
The misery and perils from which have
rescued the mother Of my child. and altho
it 10 very sad for me 70 Incur the displea-
sure Of friends and reprosches of many Wis.,
and good people, l shall strive to prove to
all who teel any interest In me. that II am
the first man who has ventured 10 cav to
the world an erring wife and mother may
be forgiven anu redeemed. that 10 spite Of
all the obstacles in my path, tho good re
sults Of this example should sntitle 1t to the
imitation Of the generous and the CON-
mendation Of the just.
There are many who think that On act OF
duty proceeding solely from affections which
can only be oomprehended on the mart Of
husband and father 10 to be fatal to my
professional. political and social recogni
ton are not the only prices Of ambition, and
30 long % do nothing worse than to re-
unite my family under the roof where they
may find shelter from contumely and perse-
cution, do not fear the noisy, but fleeing,
voice Of popular clsmor. The multitude
accepts Its first Impressions from few but
in the end. men think for themselves. and II
l know the human heart-and sometimes
think that, in career Of mi, gled sunshine
and storm. / have sounded nearly al ito
depths-then ] may reassure those who look
with reluctant torebodings upon future,
TO be Of good cheer. for will not cease to
vindicate my just claim to the respect Of my
fellows. while to those motley groups here
aud there, that look upon. my misfortunss
only as weapons to be employed for my des-
truction. say once for all. II q man mako q
good use Of his enemies, they will be servic.
able to him as friends
In conclusion. let me ask only one favor
Of these From whatever motive they ma,
deem it necessary or agreeable to comment
in public or private. upon this sad history
and that is to aim eli their arrows 1T my
oreast-for the sake of my innocent child.
spare her yet youthful mother, white she
seeks. in sorrow and contrition. the mercy
and pardon Il those to whom. sooner or
later, we must ell appeal