The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-11-18

sideration Of so important matter in every part of
the city notice was accordingly inserted IN all the
papers, calling general meeting at Temperance
Hall on Monday, May 20, 1858.
In pursuance OF this call large and enthusiastic
meeting assembled---and after discussion, passed
andnMousiy, the following resoption-yz:
LIST. Resolped, That we rejoice in the opportunity
which will be given TO the voters of this city Mon
day next under the sanction of the corporation
authorities, 10 express their opinions and wishes on
subject involving the best interests of this commu
nifty
ID ResoIoea, That while we cherish the kindes
feelings personally to those engaged in the traffic il
intoxicating drinks and whilst not disposed
indulge in the language OF reproach towards them
we ere thoroughly convinced, that as members Of
common community with them, and interested II
everything which affects the welfare Of individuals
Of families, and the public at large, we have righ
to be heard upon this subject, and TO express on
unqualified Interpretation Of a practice which entail
upon community, to greater extent than anytnlnl
else, pauperlsm, crime and wretchedness and thel
corresponding burdens.
3d. Resolved, That we will attend the polls OF
Monday next, and will not only cast our indlyidua
votes in favor Of ono license" but will use all on
Influence with our fellow citizens to induce them q
vote in the same manner.
| 4th Resobced, that mass meetings be held RS foi
| lows, viz:
let, On this Monday evening at the south front Q
| the Patent Office
| I'd. On Tuesday evening, at the West Marke
House. ,.ss8t . .aI 8sI
| Sd. On "Wednesday evening at Centre Market.
4th. On Thursday evening, at Engine House Nav,
Yard, and at West Market House
/ 9Th. On Friday evening, at Island Hall. 3!#
9Th. On Saturday evening, at ENet Capitol street
9Th. Resolcea, That the reverend clergy OF tn
city be- and they are, hereby, requested TO bring tn
subject to the notice of the several congregations o.
Sabbath, next If not inconsistent with their othe
l engagements.
i 9th. Resoloed That q committee be appointed Z
prepare and cause to be published, an address to tn
voters Of the city, upon the question OF license
igtno license" t.ss tt-5Ss
In pursuance of these resolutions the following
committees were appointed, viz
Committee to prepare and publish an address Il
| the voters: Rev. DIR. Peck, Rev DIR. Junkin, Rev
D. E. Reese, A. F. Cunningham, A. Rothwell, ant
d. Radcliffe, Esq
General Committee: Peter Force, N. Callan Rev
U. Ward, Rev. @. A. Davis s. p. Finnell, w. II
Ftzhugh, Robert Ricketts,, M. II. Miller, George Say
age, Edward Myers A. Rothwe'l Charles \ Lane 9s
DR.. MeKeon, DR.. Cole, Charles II. Gordon, Rev. J
Henry, p. M Pearson, and p B. Davis. ytg
The foregoing proceedings were published in al
the newspapers, and an able address was prepared
presenting the question clearly, ably, and forcbly
it was signed by the above Committee and published
in hand-bill form, and also in the newspapers, and
circulated abundantly all over the city.
The public meetings were all also held as resolved
upon--all of which were numerously attended anC
our ablest, purest and most eloquent men discussed
the matter as great moral question should be dis
cussed They called upon the friends Of the license
system to come forward and defend their cause; bu
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 il
defence of such cause. Many of them attended
the meetings, but were silent suten, logged. They
ground their teeth and vented their spleen by
on Savage" as the stirer up of the fuss, &c. &c
On the no license" side the discussion was ell
Enthusiastically CALAMITY maintained. The writer O
this attended nearly all the meetings and never
forget the spirit and bearing which were displayed
throughout There was nothing of political railing
or sectarian rant It was discussed purely as
matter in which every individual had vital interest
The sole purpose was to break down great mora
evil which was fixed upon us by law, and was filling
| the city with peuperism, crime and wretchedness
This was the burden and aim Of every speed
spoken, and every essay written during the canvass
And with these purposes in their hearts, the voter
vt the city went to the polls the memorable 9th
june 1858, and the following is the official announce
ment Of the result:
t "REGIsrER's OEFIcE, JUNE Z, 1858.
'The Commissioners of Election in the severn
wards of this city make the following returns OF th
voter taken at the election held on the 9Th instant
l on the license and mo license question:"