The Washingtonian., 1845-08-16
COM M U UNICATIoNs.
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+ From our Correspondent |
ALEXANDRIA, D. c., August 12, 1S45.


ALEXANDRIA, d. c., August IL, 1845.
MEssRs. EDIToRs: The many tragical oc-
currencies in our place, originating in intem-
ticed but they shall not be forgotten thus, so
long as place in the WAsHMGToNIAN is given
to my scribbling. 1t there is no other mode
of giving them and the rum-sellers notoriety,
and bringing them before the public gaze, this
shall be adopted. | have understood that
some of these modest men have been highly
insulted at the course pursued by your cores.
pondent; they do not like to be pointed out as
the traps and snares for youthful feet; the
reason is, presume, that they are ASHAMED of
their business. Well, if this is the case, /
would advise them to "give it up" for we
intend to "poke facts " at them as long as we
are able, and apprise the people Of their pro-
gress in the art Of making drunkards.
A few days since drunken colored woman
was seriously injured by another " of the same
Sort" Her skull was fractured, and doubts
entertained as to her recovery. But this is
not the only case Of runs doings; his bloody
footprints have been seen in various places
the volcanic fire has bursled forth, and pushed
forward on its lava tide many victims to eter-
nifty. Two colored men and a boy were drown.
ed in the Potomac river. The facts in the
case of the latter two, shows the drunkard
maker that he is the destroyer of this innocent
boy-an UNPRovoKED MURDERER-being held
accountable for the acts of his agent. The
man went ashore in the evening, and returned
about twilight intoxicated. 1t appears that
he had drank enough liquor to be playful and
funny, so he commenced wrestle with the
boy !; while thus engaged they both fell over
board and were drowned; and when found
the next morning the poor boy was fast in the
clutches of the drunkard. Who DID THE
DEED? Mr.. Rum seller you know the circum-
stances recall to your mind the man to whom
you sold the poison last Saturday night; go to
your "till," and count those cents all cankered
with human blood; think of that poor boys
innocence, and your wanton cruel attack upon
him, which hurled him into eternity, and tell
me and your God, WHO DID THE DEED? Now,
if verdict rendered in certain case last
week, be correct one, (and have no reason
to question IT'D the man aoho sold the liquor to
that poor unfortunate being is chargeable with
destroying the lives of both. The circumstances
in the case just referred to are these: A gen.
1leman placed himself in the hands of a Thomp-
sonian Doctor to submit to his treatment; but
instead of being restored to health, death re.
suited. A "post mortem examination was
had, and a jury OF inquest summoned, who
rendered a verdict, that he came to his
death by the improper treatment of Thomp-
sonian practitioner" Here the result of the
practice (Which was death) is charged, not 10
the medicine, but to the INDIVIDUAL who ad-
ministered it. Well, the poison given to the
man who drowned himself and boy, is in
ITSELF harmless enough, could effect no injury
aoithout human agency, and following the pre-
cedent given, I make the rum-seling practi-
toner guilty Of murder before God and man.
And make this assertion because Of THEIR
OWN TESTIMONY, for part Of the Jury were
rummies. Now, if they have not accused and
convicted themselves of some very wicked,
heartless things, and branded their foreheads
with "crime misery and DEATH" then | am
mistaken. The number of unlicensed grog-
geries in this place is incredible. Along the
street nearest the wharf have been informed
there are about twenty, where from one to
three cent drinks can be had. 1t appears to
me that the power to grant licenses should be
vested in our Common Council, then we could
make these violators Of the law amenable to
them at once. ST..
A Banner is to be given to Harmony Divi-
sion, No 9, Sons of Temperance, next Tues
day, August 10. The Divisions from Wash
ington and Georgetown are expected TO be
down. The banner was executed by Mr..
SIMPSON, of Georgetown, and think reflects
great credit upon the artist The "Order " is
increasing rapidly here, at this time. | have
been informed that ELEVEN applications for
membership were read at the last meeting of
the Division, and the cry is, "still they come"
Yours truly, -.