The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-25

sideradon of 80 important matter in every part OF
the city notice was accordingly insertedi in all the
papers, calling a general meeting at Temperance
In pursuance of this call large and enthusiast,
meeting assembled--and after discussion, passed
u'adninlously, the following resolutioa--viz;
ST. HesotUed, That we rejoice in the opportunity
which will be given to the voters of this city on Mon
day next under the sanction Of the corporation
authorities TO express their opinions and wishes on
subject involving the best interests of this commu
nifty. 56 aa A. 1a
ID. Resolped, That while we cherish the kindes
feelings personally to those engaged In the traffic il
Intoxicating drinks, and whilstwe are notdsposed Il
indulge in the language Of reproach towards them
we are thoroughly convinced, that members Of
common community with them, and interested il
Of families, and the public at large, we have RICH
TO be heard upon this subject and to express ou
unqualified disapprobation of practice which entail
upon community, to agreater extent than anything
else pauperism, crime, and wretchedness, and thei
3D.. Resoloed, That we will attend the polls OF
Monday next and will not only cast our individual
votes in favor Of "no license" but viii use all ou
influence with our fellow citizens TO induce thsm Il
4th. ResoJped that mass meetings be held as fol
lows, viz:
LIST. On this Monday evening, at the south front o
| the Patent Office VI
I'd. On Tuesday evening, at the West Marke
House. .%r 4t5 Y
Sd. On "Wednesday evening, at Centre Market.
4th On Thursday evening, Mt Engine House. Navy
Yard, and at West Market House. M s.Td VI ;7
9th. On Friday evening, at Island Hall. 3 rgda
9Th On Saturday evening, at East Capitol street
9Th. Resot0ed, That the reverend clergy, oi th,
city be- and they are, hereby requested to bring tn.
subject TO the notice Of the several congregations OF
Sabbath next, if not inconsistent with their othel
\ 9th. Resolvsd, That committee be appointed tt
prepare and cause to be published address to thu
voters OF the city, upon the question of license OF
| emo license" ,Et
In pursuance of these resolutions the following
committees were appointed viz: tLH5tT 1stl
Committee to prepare and publish an address tc
the voters: Rev. Dr. Peck, Rev. DR.. Junkin, Rev
D. B. 3 Reese 4. II Cunningham, A. Boutwell,, and
General Committee: Peter Force, N. callan, Rev
U. Ward, Rev G. A. Davis, s. ID. Finnell, w. H.
Fitzhugh, Robert Ricketts,, M. HI Miller, George Say
age, Edward Myers. A.. Rothwell, Charles Fl. Lane,
DR.. McKeon, DR.. Cole, Charles H. Gordon, Rev. j
Henry, r N. Pearson, and P. B. Davis.
The foregoing proceedings were published in all
the newspapers, and an able address was prepared,
presenting the question clearly, ably, and forcibly
it was signed by the above Committee, and published
in hand-bil form, and also in the newspapers, and
circulated abundantly all over the city. ,- i X!
The public meetings were all also held as resolved
our ablest purest and most eloquent men discussed
the matter as great moral question shoud be dis
cussed. They called upon the friends of the license
system to come forward and defend their cause but
they everywhere shrank from IT. No man could be
found bold enough to risk his reputation and stand
ing in the community by publicly standing up in
defence of such cause Many Of them attended
the meetings, but were silent sullen, logged They
ground their teeth and vented their spleen by curses
on Savage the stirer up of the fuss, &c, &C.
On the emo license side the discussion was en-
Enthusiastically, calamity maintained The writer of
this attended nearly all the meetings and never can
forget the spirit and bearing which were displayed
throughout. There was nothing Of political railing
or sectarian rant. IL was discussed purely as a
matter in which every individual had vital interest
The sole purpose was to break down great moral
evil, which was fixed upon us by law, and was filing
the city with pauperism, crime and wretchedness.
This was the burden and aim of every speech
spoken and every essay written during the CANVASS
And with these purposes in their hearts, the voters
nf the city went to the polls the memorable 9th of
june 1853, and the following is the official announce
ment of the result: f9Tra : CtnEE 6lfs < Y
~ "REGIsTER's OYFIoE, JuKE 7, 1853
'The Commissioners Of Election in the several
wards of this city make the following returns of the
voter, taken at the election held on the 9Th instant
on the license and no license question: Ia s.a B