Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-03-04
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Mr.. EDITOR: = In reviewing the production
of the sage ofSuspenderye, I came to the concu-
sion that he failed in his theme, and, therefore, will
tell things they and call them by their right
names.
Not long since "retrenchment'' petition was
circulated for signatures, stating that none should
be supported for office who would refuse to sign it.
Said petition was signed by the "Shanghais'' and
the rest of mankind to whom presented, with few
honorable exceptions.) Among the signers we find
the name of F. A. Shefer, who has since become
the peoples nominee for Mayor at convention
called in the name of the people, and who was NOM
mated by the influence of some of the original "get-
tiers up" of said petition 1t is to be hoped all will
remain true to their word and signature by sup
porting Mr.. Schaffer in the coming election, espe-
cialy as he is the only candidate for the Office of
Mayor whose name appears on said petition. Come
up, gentlemen, 1--WE don't ask you to.vote but one
ticket this tmc,) and be true to your honor if you
releain true to your profession.
Lest any msapprehcnson might arise with re-
gard to the qualification of our candidate, let me say
that he is perhaps as shrewd and energetic bust
ness man as any of those who placed him in
nomination, as his success in business during the
last four years will plainly show; and, further,
far as the duties of the office of Mayor concern
ed, the City Charter provides that in of the
inability of the Mayor any Justice of the Peace can
act as the Police Judge; and, also, that in of
the absence of the Mayor the Council shall appoint
President pro tenn. from among their own number
the Mayor shall sign all ordinances and all war
rants on the city treasury-all this Mr. Schaffer
can perform well any man; and so far as the
City Charter requires the Mayor to be the city ac-
countant, hereby declare that will Gin of Mr..
Schffers election) render all the assistance
sary in keeping the accounts of the city to insure
correct report of the finances of the city in accord
ance with the requirements of the City Charter.
Retrenchment being our object, let us support the
retrenchment candidate. He was nominated by the
peope--let us not falsify either word signature
or vote UNION REPUBLICAN DEMocRAT.
VThe following composition, read in
Public School No. l, was written by young lady
pupil Is years of age. For so young it possesses
unusual merit composition, while the senti-
ments breathe truly phanthropic spirit.
INTEMPERANCE.
Oh, who can enumeratc the evils of this vice?-
; They rise before like huge mountain whose
summit is lost in the distant height. IT'S the vile
destroyer that enters peaceful homes, sunderng
the ties of love and affection, and blasting the fond
hopes of its inmates. So degrading its effects
upon our race that even the little child soon learns
its dire results, and shuns it he would the most
subtle poison, and soon as he can write you will
find his name enrolled beneath the ''Temper
ance Pledge" In the cold water army too, he
al-o and how off he
think of the time when he will be a man. and OF
those whom he shall rescue from drunkard':
gravel God, in thy goodness spare him, that these
bright antcipations may be realized! May his in
fuence aid us in diminishing the great evil thai
o. now exists!
Intemperance consists not only in the strong run
and brandy of the confirmed TOPPER but often in the
|. sparkling champagne, the clear red wine, anC
even in the old cider that has long been hidden il
the cellars of eastern farmers. Oh, We who love
these tempting drinks, beware! for within then
there is scorpion that at last 'biteth like ser
pent, and stingeth like an adder" How often does
some fair lady tempt her friend from the path o
rectitude by offering him the sparkling wine
token of her friendship, and thus begins his life
: long career of drunkenness Oh, sisters! upon IL
will rest the of many ruined ones, if we thus
prove to be their first tempers, for gradually thu
love Of intoxicating drink will overcome them, ant
they will fall from their high and honorable stations
r never again to enjoy the confidence and esteem o
G their friends.
: Let us all remember this old proverb, 'Toucf
not, taste not, handle not, and the wiles of thu
T. tempter can have power us. Oh, that som,
: hand might dash to earth the accursed cup from
the lips of every infatuated one, and in its place
if give them the clear cold water whose purity ant
$ sweetness rivals the most tempting wines
Would you have the blessings of God and mar
l., rest upon you? Go, thcu-check the ravages Of
the demon, Rum, and bring him down from hi:
n stronghold, and cast him from earth. Go to the
drunkard; tell him of his fallen condition. Give
him such counsel shall kindle the desire of re
formation in his heart-take him by the hand as
brother-comfort him in this hour of trial-and YOU
will have the seed of fruits once realized car
never be forgotten regretted. Oh, how much
good few earnest workers in the cause of temper
ance might do! Some are already in the field
, would that there thousand to each one ! Oh,
if | could save but from the horrible fate of
G drunkard's life, how willingly would my best efforts
: be given to the noble causc