The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-09-06

delibly written upon Its policy3 Free dis
cussion is destroyed, and II the South ever
gains its independence. (as 1t Is called here,)
all free literature must be abolished, and
that only admitted which justifcs aud recon-
mends the peculiar institution" If this
gigantic insurrection is overcome still what
becomes Of the South? II suffers the same
loss Of reputation that South Carolina did
in notification times. and similar stigma
rests upon it, which stigma cannot be ro-
moved until another generation, who shall
be loyal to the United States government,
shall come upon the stage. What is to be-
come Of these thousands Of restless politi-
clans; these recreant officers, who are In
arms against the government which gave
them oil the honor they ever hadl The
whole South will be the resort Of discontent-
ed spirits. There will be no security for life
and property, and thousands Of disappoint-
cd and discounted soldiers and civilians will
be thrown back here upon US, with their
morals corrupted by associations in camp
and amidst scenes Of bloodshed, and this
city, which was never very orderly, will be
full OF riot and crime. Whatever may bo
the result Of this contest. 1t appears to me
that the South loses everything.
The North, however, has always Its indus
try, its manufactures, its commerce. Before
cotton was known the North was thriving,
and II seems to mo that the North was and
West would have been much better of II
they never had had any South, that is. II the
Mississippi River could have belonged en-.
tirely to the North. East and West, as an
outlet for the products Of the latter.
Now, il you will have the kindness to give
me your views on this subject, you will
greatly oblige me. or course no one can
tell the duration Of the war. The majority
Of the North seems rs determined as the
South. There is this difference, however,
that while there appears to be peace party
at the North, as is seen by some petitions,
ETC., and by proceedings in some State Legis-
latures, there is no such thing US peace party
at the South; and the determination appears
to be to resist to the end-or, indeed, always
to resist. This may be persevered in or may
not-sometimes people get tired.
july %.
The news received to-day Of a great victo-
ry at Manassas by the Confedcrates, makes
people think that the North will now give
in and consent to separation. 1 would
like to get your ideas on the subject. You
will have to send your letter by Adams Ex.
press, and will have to pay 25 or 30 cents
for 1t. inclose you nine cents worth OF
United States postage stamps, and will have
to remain your debtor for the balance of
twenty-one cents, as stamps are not to be
had here. notice by the Northern papers
that many vessels are arriving at and clear
ing from your port, and would like to know
If there is that distress with you which our
papers report here. They say the North is
bankrupt, and cannot raise the money to
carry on the war. Besides, that England
and France will force the blockade and ac-
knowledge the independence of the Confed-
crate States early in the Fall, &c. Please
give me as full letter as you can conyen-
iently write.
Yours truly,
(Signed) WM. j. DEWEY.