The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-13
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batim et literatim, which has been handed
70 nSsfor pcrusal. It is written to WM- W.
-SSAToN, Mayor Of Washington; but, as the
reader will perceive, by note, aiierwald
directed to the Hon. T. IL. CRAwFoRD,
Judge Of the Criminal Court, and by him
ro4dhected to the Mayor -
aTo VIM w. SEAroN, Esq, Mayor Of Washington:
v,asThere is a hallowed respect due to the wretch
sea which should protect them from insult and OPP
preston and in is it felt more keenly than
by tbs friends of departed worth, when assailed
either in the pulpit, at the bar, in the Senate, or
In the public Streets This last is anpardo,iable,
and ought to be restrained. have been led to the
above reflections by the exhibition, yesterday, Of
GEORGE SAVAGE and dozen other individuals,
who in vocferous and angry tones denounced in
dividusls by name as being infamous, many of
them, In hearing; others reposing 10 the silent
grave, now at the Judgment seat of Heaven.
= When the name Of the lamented and talented
Ofley escaped the lips of this vile slanderer, who
charged his memory with drunkenness, and oi dy-
Jag in rnm-mill, or grOg-shop, nothing but re-
spsct for the Sabbath and for the laws OF my
cONntry, prevented me from resenting the Insult.
But like the rest of the crowd, remained silent,
aad determined / would make this statement in
writing to you requesting you to lay 1t before the
Council. / trust sir, you will interfere in some
sgeor other, for you may rely on It, the lntemper-
ate zeal of these fanatics, while they make no
coaverts will ere long, lead to bloody strife in your
streets5 Forbearance will cease to be a virtue, if
this Wrstoh, SAVAGE, is suffered to desecrate the
Sabbath with loud and slanderous harangnes The
pavement was blocked up SO that ladies and other
foot passengers were obliged to take the middle of
the street, around the hacks standing in front of
Browns Hotel, where they were constantly in
danger OF being run over by horses and carriages
finvte your serious attention to this subject, and
am ectfully yours, IA. DAVIS"
This name was attempted to be rubbed
opt after signing
hsa WikSesses: Messrs. Brown, Coleman, Hall, and
others, who live close by"
The letter, when sent, had the following
note, without name -
81 had intended sending this to the Mayor but
have thought direct reference to you would cause
the matter to be at once referred to the Grand
jury. 1t is a. great grievance, and has been long
kctne with patience by an outraged community"
i is then sealed, without any date, and
dGscted sa
"To the Hon. T. HARTLEY CRAWFORD,
Judge of the C. c., i
@'s4E Washington"
On the outside, we have the following
menotahdum - II
AMThe matter within referred to not being with
in the cognizance of the Criminal Court, as it was
originally intended for the consideration of the
Mayor Of Washington, is respectfully referred to
him by 50 L. H. c.
-ssDeeaeer 81, ls45."
This speaks for itself. The wriier has
evidently been touched in his most sensitive
spot his pocket. How edifyingly he talks
about respect for the Sabbath! One would
suppose that this man would not be guilty
Of selling liquor to customer on the Sab
bath. If he should be accused of doing
suca aatlaing upon the Sabbath day, "noth-
ing but respect for the Sabbath and for the
ldins Of his country would prevent him
from resenting the insult" we presume.
What pity he did not succeed in obliter-
ating the signature to this letter. That has
spelled all 1t is quite natural that rum
seller should seek to restrain the efforts of
such men as Mr.. Savage, who has made SO
many converts to Total Abstinence that
they. begin to fear the total destruction of
their business Mr.. s. has been the subject
Of synonymous attacks and open insult for
years. And why Because he is the fear
less, persevering, unwavering opponent of
insenperance- because he seeks TO open the
eyes Of his fellow-men to the terrible con-
sequences resulting from the use of intoxi-
eating liquor as a beverage. He makes use
Of The means best adapted, in his opinion,
to accomplish the greatest good; and this
futile effort Of one of the rum-selling fra
ternity to restrain his efforts, is unmistake-
abiecvidence Of the successful war he wages
against King Alcohol. Restrain, Restrain
whop the men who, without fee or re-
ward, labor to promote the best interests of
the human race! Who dare attempt it,
The tmfiic in Intoxicating liquors, carried
ON in violation Of law, upon the Sabbath
day, IL objectionable, and ought to be re-
stl4ined, and we trust the authorities wil
inte7ere in, some way or other to put stop
10 the desecration Of that day. When
rum-seller talks about C bloody strife in oar