New Hampshire Statesman

The edict has gone forth, and we must submit with the best grace we can. Judgment without mercy, is pronounced against us, from which there is no appeal. Although it might suit our notions of propriety, to have had a trial before an impartial tribunal, and have had the privilege of urging such things in our justification and defence as were within our power, previous to final condemnation; yet the Governor's Squire has determined otherwise concerning us. We have abused the confidence of—we know not whom, for he does not choose to inform us, by publishing Governor Woodbury's letter. We really thought, we had the right of using such a weapon in self-defence; that an enemy's cannon, or even a pocket pistol might be legitimately used in repelling an attack, whether sent to us, by a traitor; or taken in battle. But it seems, we were mistaken.

The case of one Cunningham is referred to, by the Squire, as an authority for his decision. In that case, it appears that the son published the private letters of his father after his decease, although the son knew his father had promised eternal secrecy! This we might urge, is not a case in point: that it is dissimilar in all its particulars, to the case before the Squire. But he has not condescended to grant us a hearing. Sentence is passed; our destiny is fixed; and we have nothing to do now, but patiently submit.

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