Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-03-23
For the Chronicle.
"They Say:
WARREN. Feb. %. 1864.

WARREN, Feb. %, 1864
MEs.Rs. EDIroRs:-That iIlustrious per,
sonage known as Madame They Say"
has been spending the winter in our
midst; and like all other observing trav-
elers, she does not fail to notice the hab-
its and customs of the people. We de-
sign giving you brief description of her
journey to this place, and also of her visit
here.
Arriving at Y-just in time TO take
the cars, she stepped aboard, with band
box and bundle in hand, looking in vain
for seat ct for a lady to occupy. The
very ar of the place was filed with the
odor of that detestatls weed, tobacco; and
the floor resenbled spittoon of large
dimensions, filled with seats, occupied by
men, II cannot say gentlemen,) among
whom were lewy ers, physicians, ministers,
&c. The lawyer was talking learnedly
of the necessities of the people being eco
ncmical, In consideration of the high
prices of everything, and then filling his
mouth with new quid of tobacco, and
treating his colleague to some, also, re-
marked that there was one luxury that
ne would not dispense with, whatever it
might cost. He would be obliged to give
up drinking LIQUOR. since it was fifteen
cents per glass; "but tobacco and cigars
1 can afford, and must have" said he,
las long as it costs me the trifling sum of
$40 per year: and that, you know, is easily
made by one of our profession. The Ii
quor traffic, however, is an advantage to
Us in one point of view. Those poor
loafers who lounge about groceries. sa-
looms, &c., drink, and finally get into
spirited discussions, and kill and wound
one another, are the fellows for US to be-
friend. providing they are worthy, or re
specially connected earn more than
one $40 by pleading such cases"
The minister sat there, apparently in a
meditstive mood, twisting his massive
gold chain in his fingers. At length he
entered into conversation with sister,
upon the subject CT dress. Said he, "Wo-
man needs not TO adorn herself with rich
ly trimmed garments, or TO be deoked
in jewels of gold, or costly diamonds; but
she should possess the ornament of a
meek and quiet spirit which Is in the
sight of God Of great price"
Our heroine, vino is good listener,
thought that "e1smple is stronger than
precept,p and that the edmonition of the
apostle in regard to the wearing of gold,
might apply with equal force to gentle
men nowadays.
In due time the cars arrived at our city,
and Madame They Say" descended from
the steps, thankful that she could once
more breathe a purer atmosphere. and
enter upon new field of labor, There
wes much to attract her attention, either
eliciting her praise or condemnation
The first thing that she noticed as she
passed up street. was abeyy of rude boys,
some with cigarsin their mouths, running
with all speed to the depot, splashing the
mud on ladies' dresses, and sending the
fumes of half dozen cigars in their
faces. On her way to the hotel, she met
several persons who were intoxicated
Among that number were some soldiers
whose profanity alone was sure evidence
of the recklessness Of their character
"Ah 70 thought she; .'how much more
successful might our armies be, if they
were not themselves q rebellious people
But oh how few trust in the God of bat
ties TO lead them on to victory" She
,>etieed one man in particular, passing
from street 10 street, and now and ther
casting an enquiring look at groceries, sa
looms. &c. Es!ng told that this was hi
special business, she inquired why man
should employ his precious time in thii
way. The reply was: "oh we have
regiment of drunkards in our vicinity
snd the surrounding country; besides
thirty-six liquor dealers, whose recruiting
Offices this gentleman hss to guard. in or
der to keep these rebels and their com
missioned and non-commissioned officers
within bounds; and even then murder is
committed in our Streets"
is there no law by which these non
commissioned rumsellers might be re
strained from carrying on this traffic ?"
sob yes, but it IS not popular 10 enforce
the law"
What a lsmentable fact, that you have
not at least sas citizen of sufficient moral
courage, and love TO his neighbor, to see
that the laws are obeyed; and what 6
blessing It would be to this as well. tc
other communities, if new Law were en-
acted, making it penitentiary odense tC
deal in liquors at all. Such law, strict
ly enforced. would bring about different
state of things. Your penitentiaries and