The Richmond Indiana palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1854-1855, 1855-06-14

- We copy the following article from
the Fort Wayne Times. It was written by
JESSE l.. WILLIAMS. one of the best men in the
State; and although designed for the commu-
nifty of Fort Wayne. it is equally applicable
to people. We ask for i; the careful at
tentlon of our citizens.
From the Fort Wayne Times
The Prohibitory Liquor Law--Shaii 1T be
Eufoscei!
This seems TO be strange inquiry in this
land of law: it implies. however. no question
as TO the fair and proper construction of this
statute bv the Courts and Magistrates when
brought before them, nor any apprehension
that the officers will neg ect it. On the cont ra-
ry. We have gra.ify ing assurances that our eff
Gent Mayor will do his duty. SJill, with the
pas IN view. We cannot but appreciate the
difficulty of restricting the sale Of Intoxicating
drinks. and the need that may arisejfor efficient
ac.lon on the part of citizens. III aid of those
charged with the execution of the laws.
May we not hope that this law will be obeyed
by all 1t should be regarded bv every citi-
Zen, because il is the law. If for no other rea
son. Reverence for law is characteristic of
the people OF In llama. Sai the statute for
suPpressing the liquor traffic be alone tram
pied upon. when It's rigid enforcement would
secure TO tins communly v lmneasurable good?
lis universal observance would largely dlmn-
lsh crime, lessen taxes, and relieve human
Woe! To many family. whose limited means
Is gradually Wasting away. through the
strengthening habit OF its heal. giving sure
promise OF approaching destitute widowhood
and orphanage, the entorcem mt of the law
will bring Joy and hope, 1t comes as the
IfNf fh., Il
the weak and unfortunate from the cool and
calculating grasp of avarice. Let US thank
God for this law, evinciny. as it does, a great
stride in moral progress. and in the strength
of righteous cause. prepare to enforce it,
We have amongst US men skilled in figures
Let some one estimate the cost 10 this town
ship Of main tanning the poor during the past
winter. and the proportion of this pauperism
resulting directly and indirectly from intem-
perance Consider also the influence of IL
quor shops and saloons, invitngly open day
and night, in producing this intemperste hab-
Il. Then sum up the cost, said 10 be near
So,ooo. OF impr.soning, guarding, convicting
ana hanging the murders of Dunbar muir
der which but for these rum shops would no,
nave occurred. lie. all this be estimated the
secret anguish and tears traceabe to the traf-
nc, We cannot calculate--and then an enlght-
ened public may decide which is the better
friend OF his country or his kind. be who bv
indifference would seem 20 sanction the eva
SION of this law, or he who shall devote him.
sen 70 lis execution, even to the spilin, of the
poison in the street.
lnere Is reason to be believe that most Of
'nose engaged in this traffic. are preparing to
ABANDON It. May We not hope that all will
% So Ii not deemed intrusive. | would en-
courage TINS course. We seek not your iniu-
ry. out your good. Other avoca,Ions not less
pFehSaoie are open, TO which your fellow .citi-
zenS would rejoice to welcome Won F,ra;,,,-
ers or natives, the numerous branches If 49,.
ness, mechanical or professional. are o,.,, -
you Politicians may promise repeal of ,b.
law. Indulge in no such anticipation Tb.
expectation IS unphilosophical. They cons;d-
or not the depths 70 which society has bea,
moved on this question. Even if reaction
shall come. il will be shortlived Though
some particular provision may be modified. as
experience may indicate. the great principle oil
proaioi,on is loo strongly impressed on the
puohc judgment TO be oyerthrown. Moral
revolutions. Ike political. 70 no, backward -
Il IS the matuFed result of thirty wears of free
aa,.>cuSslon--Just =, the measure of a generation
ore nan quarter OF = century has passed
s'acs hi1iri se, the elder Beecher and others.
began IN New En- glsat. 70 disturb the long
s'a anoer Of the public mind. by their vivid and
"s'cd stray Of the mighty evils Of intemper-
r"- ihe theme was taken up East snd West
- e3rei upon the hanaa system was Sc. forth
VIZ 'eg-'tIe tra,hfalness by such men as Sew
~ o'aae and other grea. Ii .hts in the med
- pz7i-sSIon. Master minds at the Bar have
Sesa Is e.ol4sns AlvocA.es, and the Pu,pis