The Democratic Whig. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1842-1843, 1843-04-13

yUiatEDS UdEcu VI tLS ever onward
scourse..r But. where is our guarantee
| for The futuree What security have we
that even this night our house shall
not be required of us1 Shall we end
safety in adopting the language Of
Pro Bono Publico TO stand firm upon
our reserved rights, and never be seen
having these engines through the
streets. s - d 1880 y. Z, +,
But from whom Mr.. Editor did
Pro Bono PubIico learn Of the nigh
| ty deeds "of our Engine Companies'
was itsfrom the Firemen or from their
friend Enquirer or from some other
source, who ever talked Of the explo.
its at Uncle John HuddIeston's house
at Mr.. Johnston's residence or OF the
conSumation at the Blewett House?-I
much mistake if the SCREEN wreath un-
fading laurel the last and bright insig-
MIA ofrenown, the most precious jew
ell that bestuds and decorates the
Tiara of their ambition, ever dwell e.
ven for one moment in any brain ex-
cept that Of the ilnagiyalive PoeticaI
tune of Pro Bono Publico.
But it is triumphantIy asked are
they 10 be commended TO the uninitia-
ted because of the petty strifes and
jealousies existing between the two
companies-their unhallowed ambi-
ton in straining every nerve TO be INST
at fre," we answer ia the affirmative,
and taking the hint of the DecaIogue
beg leave to ask the writer whether
he conscientio usly believes the object
of the iremen is to CRAFTY an unhal-
lowed ambition" are you not Mr.. Pro
Bono Publico one ofthose spoken ofin
Holy writ, who lay heavy burdens upon
other mems shoulders and touch not
one finger yourself Are you not one of
those who OF an alarm OF fire stand in
the door ways of the town and look
with stern and digniied indifference
with calm and philosophic GOODNESS at
the efforts Of those whom you charge
to be actuated by an "unhallowed am
bition' put your own motives to the
rack and answer truly-did your bo-
som ever swell with pity for others
misfortunes-was ever one sympathis-
ing tear known to glisteu in your
eye-did your hand ever relax its i.
ron grasn from the objects Of its pur-
suit?-6nalIy are you not TOO cold and
heartless to know or even conceive
the motives that actuate a generous
firenan's breast--are you nol a total
stranger to these generous emotions
that prompt a b .neyolent man to put
forth bis best efforts to protect the
property of the unfortunate? are you
not one ofthose who count the cost OF
tie effort and make no calculation u
the profits of the enterprise.
We are told however that those TO
whom we think service has been rem
Gered are not disposed to grant Us the
credit; from whom do you learn this
fact, does not Uncle John HuddIeston
thank US for our efforts?-does Mr..
Johnston think lightly of our success
ful attempt to save his dwelling house.
Do you suppose the fireman deem it
necessary for Major B.ewett, TO pub.
tish a card-Invite the companies to
breakfast or make some public de-
claIaiien--on the corners ofthe streets
in order to prove that lie holds in
just estimation the important and eff
Gent aid rendered him?-what right
have you To- infer, that because he has
not made great flourish Of irumpets,
he denies or disbelieves that we saved
his property?-had be pursued the
course which you would mark out for
him--wouId not the world have said il
was osientalious-thatit shewd a de-
sire TO appear conspicuous-you much
mistake if you suppose that the fire.
meneNpect and hope for fee or re-
ward Tor their services; they know no
distinction y Zen Major Blewet and
the poorest man in the community
I'm shave nothing to do with eth
er until misfortune oyerlakes them
and then they stop not to ask who is
to be the recipient Of their services
but suppose for sake Of the argument
that Major Blewett did not appreciate
their services we care not for thar, we
have done our duty and it is a matter
OF no importance to Us whether he &C
knowledges the services or mott
will however be seen by a publication
IN the last democrat" signed by the
Fore'nen of the two comprehensive
Major Blewet did acknowledge in po-
lie and grateful terms his sense Of
gratitude for the exertions Of the Gre
department and l doubt not thar Uncle