The Columbian fountain., 1846-01-10
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NJ, The following is a copy of letter, YER
batim ct literatim, which has been handed
to us for perusal. 1t is written to VIM w.
SEAroN, Mayor Of Washington; but, as the
reader will perceive, by note, afierwald
directed TO the Hon. t. H. CRAwFoRD,
Judge Of the Criminal Court, and by him
re- directed to the Mavor -
"To WIN. w. SEAroN, Esq, Mayor Of Washington:
There is a hallowed respect due to the wretch
ed which should protect them from insult and OPP
precision ;and in is it felt more keenly than
by the friends of departed worth, when assailed
either in the pulpit at the bar, in the Senate, or
in the public streets. This last is unpardoaiaJte,
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 vociferous and angry tones denounced in
dividuals by name as being infamous, many Of
them In hearing others repOsing in the silent
grave, now at the judgment seat Of Heaven,
- When the name! OF the lamented and talented
O6ley escaped the lips Of this vile slanderer, who
charged his memory with drunkenness, and of dy-
ing in rum-mil or grog-shop, nothing but re-
sPect for the Sabbath and for the laws Of my
country, prevented me from resenting the insult.
But, like the rest of the crowd, i remained SILENT
and determined | would make this statement in
writing to you, requesting you to lay it before the
Council. l trust, sir, you will interfere in some
,cay other, for you may rely on it, the intemper-
ate zeal Of these fanatics, while they make no
converts, will long, lead to bloody strife in your
streets. Forbearance will cease to be virtue, if
this Uretch, SAVAGE, is suffered to desecrate the
Sabbath with loud and slanderous harangues The
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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.
i invite your serious attention t0ths subject and
am respectfully yours, JA. DAVIS"
This name was attempted to be rubbed
out after signing.
=. g Witnesses: Messrs Brown, Coleman, Hall, and
others, who live close by"
The letter, when sent, had the following
note, without name -
aI 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
borne with patience by an outraged community."
1t is then sealed, without any date, and
directed II
"To the Hon. T. HARTLEY CRAWFORD,
~ +a.7 a,lt n Judge Of the G. c.,
sEng Washington"
On the outside, we have the following
memorandum -
"The 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 s3tts II. III. G.
:. December 81, ls45." -es
This speaks for itself The writer 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
such thing upon the Sabbath day, snoth-
ing but respect for the Sabbath and for the
lascs 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
spoiled 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 anonymous attacks and open insult for
years. And whyi Because he is the fear
less, persevering, unwavering opponent of
intemperance--becaus he seeks to open the
eyes of his fellow-men to the terrible con-
sequences resulting from the use of intoxi-
eating liquor as q 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 unmstake-
able evidence Of the successful war he wages
against King Alcohol. Restraint Restrain
who the men who, without fear or re-
wsrd, labor to promote the best interests Of
the human race! Who dare attempt it1
The traffic in Intoxicating liquors, carried
on IN violation Of law, upon the Sabbath