Now in Mr. Green’s crusade against gambling and gamblers, if he had shown signs of purity of motive, and had not wantonly and knowingly misrepresented the men, and disguised the facts in regard to the profession, I would be the last man living to impugn him.  But the motive, I consider, was corrupt—­’twas spoils;—­and in the mode of attack, the established principle in morals has not been regarded, which is, that the means in the accomplishment of any public good must always be as honest as the ends; and for these reasons I do feel sanguine in the belief, when the trial comes off at the Chinese Museum next week, that if I do not get the verdict, I shall do more—­I shall deserve it.

    Yours, &c.  J.G.  FREEMAN.

N.B.—­If the gentlemen, editors generally, of this city, will give the above communication a place in their columns, with such comments as they may think fit to make, they will confer a favour upon one of the proscribed, but one who suffers no man to stand in front of him as a lover of truth.

    J.G.F.

    Communicated for the Sun.

Messrs. Barrett & Jones:—­I had supposed that my consent to Mr. Freeman’s request to be heard in defence of his fraternity, had fixed that issue.  I did not intend by the announcement of my lecturing on the evenings alluded to by Mr. F., that they were to be any thing more than a fair discussion of the character and tendencies of gambling, if Mr. F. should think proper to participate.  I wish it now to be so understood.  I want a committee of gentlemen to arrange this matter.  But why Mr. F. should suppose that he should have half the proceeds of the meeting, I am unable to conjecture.  He seeks an opportunity to defend his business against attacks which it seems has excited no small share of alarm on his part, or those whom he represents, and yet he demands remuneration!  The fraternity must be in a rather forlorn condition at present, if they are unable to pay their attorney, in so philanthropic a cause.  When we consider the source, this demand sits with ill grace upon such a champion.  I have laboured now for four years, having commenced my reform without a dollar, to expose this damnable vice.  If I am not supported by the public which my labours are designed to benefit, those labours must necessarily cease.

Were Mr. F. similarly engaged, I would share with him not only the profits of my meetings, but my heart’s best feelings also.

I shall be very happy if I am met, as I was led to believe, am no speaker, but somewhat skilful with cards, and their use by me before an intelligent audience is my argument; I want no better for my purpose.

    J. H. GREEN.