A Better Time Coming in America (May, 1862)

Source: The Friend. Honolulu: May 1, 1862. 

We copy the following paragraphs from a private letter, written by the Rev. J. Spaulding. late Secretary of the American Seaman's Friend Society of New York. He writes under date of Feb. 28th. After referring to various battles, and the condition of the country, he concludes as follows:-

“Last Friday Capt. Gordon, the slave-pirate was hung in this city ; and you may expect to hear that righteous laws have been vindicated, and society protected by more exhibitions of this kind. So far as we can forecast the issues of these troubles we regard the following as certain: a purer and stronger patriotism, and a more consolidated government than ever before; more self respect and a greater respect for free institutions abroad; a healthier mode of conducting business; better men placed in offices of trust and responsibility; no more extension of slavery in U. S. Territory; no more protection of the slave trade under the U. S. Flag; no more bluster and bludgeon in the interest of slavery on the floor of Congress; no more union of any political party of the north with southern partisans to uphold any institution at war with human freedom; no more decent apologies for the system of slavery by decent men, but on the contrary a desire and determination to put an end to the abomination just as fast as it can be done, and promote the highest interests of all concerned; and finally NO MORE REBELLION under a government of righteous laws, justly administered. 

So much seems certain; and worth all the cost, except the blood which the guilty rebels have shed. President Lincoln and other chief officers of the government, have the growing confidence and esteem of the people. Men of all parties and of none, rejoice that we have a Government ably and wisely administered. Some men and some papers grumble; it is their nature, and as they cannot possibly live without a little exercise of that kind, we let them exercise their precious gifts, as we allow our neighbor's quadrupeds to use their vocal organs."