Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1856-07-24

now If odious notoriety, peraevere In the sale Of
intoxicating Liquors, contrary to law Do not these
individuals make some claim to character and re-.
spoctlblity aid wish to stand fairly in the CONF.
denos and esteem of their fellow citizens around
them1 It can hardly be possible that men Of youth
and activity, on the th reshold of lfes prospects,
have become totally indifferent and reoklessls def
ant Of public opiuion eau It be- that such persons
have obstinAtely and neoriigihl set themselves to
prosecute an illegal business against good manners,
good eitiEsnshil and good conscience? A business
10 all its motives, causes and results, palpaby
destructive ofsyery physical, social aad moral in
terest and hope Of soeiety-a business undeniaby
abhorrent to every sentiment of philanthropy, pat
riotism and religion Many Of their best friends
have objected and urged submission to the author
lily Of Law; and the whole mas Of society, Of
those favorable to the repeal Of The law say while
itis the Law, IL ought to be obeyed and enforced"
The violation of law Is very wrong. --dungerous,-a
bad example aud precGdent,-it perils order and
encourages the mob, -thtentens to lynch
even tho officer Of Jusiice,-and still they continue
In Its breach. Patriotic, order.oving, law>abidisg
citizen, how, or why is 1T Have Intoxicating Il,
quors been sold by the glass uart long, that
the sale must now be continued 70. ever? Would
you like that rule applied to lotteries gaming hous
es, race-courses, slavery, DO, 80. Would you like
TO perpetuate all the evils Of the past because they
have been allowed and praotised in fermer times;
and We ask you if the whole caravan of grogssries
big and lite high and low, is not worse in ITSELF
and more injurious in its effects, than all tae other
wrongs put gelherf You must answer yes.
But Liberty, boosted liberty, abused liberty
s pleaded Who thatis responsible darcs pubcl
claim or spouse the liberty break the kG, to de-
fy tho duly enacted rule Of public protection and
ssety. No one dares to do it. "Liberty is the
right to do what the law allows.'
These men have been arrested and bound 10 bends to
answer,-perhaps s,Ores OF times land still they
utterly refuse to forbear desist. How, or why is
III An! they arc hoping and trying to make cup.
ital in favor of repeal. Can they get any upright
cltissn or decent IN Ins vote in this way2 win any
voter OF Dslewars enlist under the banner of RUM
and RUIN, DRUNKENNESS and DEATH to sup
port sotof lawdeying liquor sellers? and put in.
TO their pockets the price Of human happiness aud
ife2 TIno will show.
they hope to eyado trial at the next SOS,
sion Of the Court far this county especially in all
the cases 10 which tho bills shall he found at the
next term there being not more than two or three
bills at present found against any one person. Con,
Comes to sria the frots and proof being clear and
strong Will they be able to escape trial in Novem-
BERT We think not. We have an unbounded con.
ndence In the solid, Independent and conservative
character of our Court aud no mere subterfugs, in
hope of ultimate impunty,-of escape from Justice
will avail before the Delaware Bench.
If they are tried and convicted, what then II
Is Whispered about that there is no dread Of pecuni-
mn iIRl OF he flnu tpf Ena3 10
considerable amount. The offences are to be expi-
atsd by imprisonment, if public rumor be- true
aud great reliance is placed on public sympathy
and Executive mercy. Thole will DO some sympa
tyhy gotten up by the friends of stroag drink O
course, but not go much as may be expected in suct
case. Certainly but an atom of what would b,
requisite to induce Governor Causey to ovsrth ros
the cause of the law in such circumstances. ",
know the dov . life as man and citizen too we'll Il
Tear that he will restrain deserved penalty afte
90 inveterate contempt of law It the trials cal
be evadsd in November, it is hoped that by the sue
ceSs OF the REPsALsRs at the next election, tn,
Law will be repealed and the indictments and trial
quashed by the Legislature, and SO they expect /
escape cut Of the hands Of justice and Law. W
shall see, vhen the result trauspirea. This ia tn
most interesting and important issue we have eve
seen submitted Unpopular decision The earnest an
hottest interests of men, women and children f
years to come, are depending on the sovereign at
bitrament Of the ballot box of Delaware. Ths cor
test Ia between law and order, humanity, philan
thropy' patriotism, and christianity on ono side, an
anarchy, naturalization, crime, lawless vioeuo,
savth appe'i,es and insatiate avarico on the othe
Reader, which shall prevsil,-whch shall has
your support In this contest where will the friend
Of Jesus of NaAarath, and his Gospel be found
We speak as unto wise men, Judge 20 what "
say"