Georgetown weekly news., 1854-12-07

tnlS Important 'QueSIlOnf
OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATH.-We are
much pleazed to see the demonstration re-
Gently made in Coloma, which has for its
object the better observance of the Sabbath
1t speaks volumes in favor, both Ofthe NOR
ais and business qualities of the citizens Of
our flourishing little county seat. A true
business man would anticipate at once the
advantages that would accrue to the estab-
lishment of such wholesome rules. Fami-
lies of character and true moral worth would
settle there, justly considering it a more
proper place in which to rear up their chill
dren and prepare them for the duties of a
sober life. 1t isin this way that they would
give permanency to their town, and in doing
so, would, Of course, give security and vital
ity to business and enterprise Of all kinds
The time has already passed when it was
necessary for business men to keep their
stores and business establishments open on
the Sabbath. We venture the assertion
that there is not half dozen sober men in
Ell Dorado county, who do not at heart de-
sire to see this reformation accomplished in
all our towns and villages. Old settlers and
'49-ers especially desire it. Numbers have
informed us that though, personally, they
care very little about religious observances
as they are called, yet they have led a reck-
less life so many years that they begin to
long for the good old customs of home
Real happiness and social comfort actually
demand moral regulations, such as the OBJ
servance of the Sabbath, and this can only
be effected by the immediate and united ac-
tion of business men. There is no use in
hoping for better time. If you get it at
all you must work for it. We speak par
ticularly to business men, because we know
that miners are no longer to blame for the
business done ON the Sabbath. It is true,
that while it is the custom to keep open
doors on this day. as mere matter Of habit
they-will still make their purchases, but we
err in our judgment most egregiously if the
miners would not support our business men
in movement of this kind, almost to a
man. Our miners are not such heathens as
some men would represent them, and though
many of them wear long boards and flannel
shirts, they also carry within their bosoms
a manly heart, and, nine times out of ten, if
any reformation is to be accomplished, they
are the men who are the most ready to lend
helping hand.
We therefore consider that in, taking all
these things into consideration, the business
men of Coloma have acted wisely. We wish
them both success and prosperity, while at
the same time we would say to the bankers
and merchants of Georgetown, "Go thou
and do likewise" The following is the cir
cular and appeal, together with the names
of most of the business men in Coloma.-
Read it:
Notice is hereby given that the stores of
the undersigned traders in the town of Co
Iona will be closed each Sunday, on and af-
ter the 10th of December next.
We hope that the mining community on
whom our prosperity depends will cheerfuIly
encourage this effort, and discontinue buy
ing on Sunday.
There are many reasons why our stores
should be closed on that day. We will
name but one, which cannot fail to infu-
ence the home-affection of every man resi-
dent among us-the necessity of good
moral example to the many families settling
and coming among us.
Miners, will you aid US? You can do so,
if you will Neighbors and neighboring
towns, join us in this great moral step.
VIM. Mcconnell & Co., 0. Camp & Co.,
Kimball & Co., Dunn & Bell,
Geo. Vincent & Co., +. Weller & Co.,
NJ. Holmes, VIM. Dormody,
A. G. Tryon, Jos. w. Seeley,
Frank Bekeart, A. Dobrowsky,
NJ. Skolney, T. Waters,
j. Morris, VIM. Clatworthy,
T. Bernhard & Co., T. Elkus.
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