Columbia Protecting Justice and Liberty

Columbia walks forward in a star-spangled garment and golden mantle, holding the hands of two children labeled Justice and Liberty. Justice carries a small balance scale and a sheathed sword, while Liberty bears an American flag. Behind them, threatening figures marked License, Rum, Bribes, and Boodle press forward with a raised club, knife, and corrupt intent. The scene is an American moral and civic allegory, contrasting national virtue and lawful freedom with political corruption, bribery, and the destructive influence of the liquor trade. Its symbolism serves well for ministry themes addressing righteousness in public life, temperance, social reform, justice, and the protection of liberty from vice and greed.