The weekly Columbian. [volume] (Columbia, Tuolumne Co., Cal.) 1856-1???, 1856-06-28
rE,r The Weesly ColuD,Lia3,.

Mr. EDrToR:-Allow through your paper TO say
s words in regard to the attack made by Dr.
Wndler in our meeting yesterday upon the motives OF
the ladies' who are engaged in carrying forward
good work in our midst. There are instances OF moral
depravity beneath contempt and this uncalled for and
nmerted charge of dishonesty and nsincerity the
part of those who have lent their aid and influence in
cause so just and laudable from like Dr. Windeler,
seems parallel case The charge that for dress,
or some such tri1ng gewgaw from the merchants OF So
nora two or three most prominent ladies in this
work had been brbed influence merchants to close
their Sabbath day. that the trade of Sonora
might be promoted thereby and snoble indeed;
but when we consider from whence it came, ought to
look it rather in the light of kick from long cared
animal than otherwise There some individuals SO
overcharged with hfalutn that if they did not open
safety occasionally they would explode, and thus
deprive this mundane sphere of all such fermentng ma
teria Our meeting yesterday seemed fine opportunity
for him to display to the advantage his peculiar ca
pacities of mind that there must evidently be
great collapse occasioned by this rapid expansion, and
,s not surprised to learn that in minutes after the
,naetinr adjourned he comfortably ensconced in
TarOer Beer Saloon he likely to resuscate his
energies and bid fair to be himself again
Would it be difficult to imagine him to be the mlnlon OF
some such an establishment, sent there TO lnure oUr
cause by his abusive putations? Proud must he be 10
own him self and brother while he looks upon our
sex as deficient truth and principle and could without
n blush charge with such nnwomany conduct but
there * great pleasure in knowing that of such he are
not the miners of this vicinity though he does happen
to be one of their number The unmany effort to prelu-
ce the miners against our movements and TO make our
efforts unpopular with Them by saying that we cared not
for their interest provided could have our gentlemen
friends to escort church the Sabbath day was as
much of failure any other of his Hcrcuean efforts
We happen personally acquainted with quite mum
her of these gentlemen and know them to be men OF cu
tvatel minds and enlightened understanding; and that
beneath their rough dress unsho Boards beat true
and honest hearts all presdes brain capable
of dscrim mating Judging unaded by any such off
cous person as Dr. Windeler Moreover, we know that
they will never of indifference to their interests,
or OF blind disregard their prosperity and happiness
Most assurelIv we have not unmindful of their
good: their physical and mental welfare demands TINS
change which striving for; and their veal has been
moving cause in the matter AMI promise ourselves
their hearty when wishes may be well I'M
derstood by them and feel assured that such person
Dr. Windeer would be chosen the exponent of their
hes or their organ OF communication with u.s. that al
the opinions he advanced individual failures to throw
ricule ami raise the cry of rolf against cause with
which he could be supposed to have no sympathy With
pleasure we turn such efforts to those of the GER
;cnen present with proud satisfaction acknowledge
the pleasure gave witness such strong deerrli
nation on the part of some cary forward our, wishes
IN this matter large and respectable portion
Of our gentlemen interested in removing custom so per
example, and uncrstian in its Influence
surely good omen, Men apt to underrate the ex
tent of this influence upon others they are 10th to ac
knowledge themselves chargeatle in any way with th'
faults OF Others Still If example is good then i oiI
influence good may have fear OF those below
us saving do thus and surely | may, with i'll
puny do little worse, for do not pretend TO he a
cool vod.A
duty rather to prevent crime than TO punish
Il sire to good examples and TO benefit the peo
pie and TINS prevent crime which has been too long neg
i.ctel ought actuae those placed in aiuence and au
tority Instead of total disregard Of the eau ses and
an anxiety punish the criminal Certainly this
punishing for crime is not the most edecuaI way
preventing it: must remove tho cause.
could extend this article much farther but 1t has al
ready exceeded intended limits, fortear to occu
~ your attention longer but would ada that do not
consider transaction of business the Sabbath thc
greatest local evils still the example * bad, anc
from first and most influential citizens; anl
for this reason wouli see it done away with
We consider that is in good hands, and tina
the gentlemen engaged to forward wishes, in th
matter sensby impressed with the necessity of &c
complishng its object and of its Importance toour mora
and social welfare.
ONE IMMORTAL l6S.