Mower County transcript., 1869-12-16

Tho Police Foroe-NumerOus
Arrests. I'M
We boast Of police force. We call
it so in name, whether it has a legal
existance or not. That it does exist, is
evident from the numerous arrests made
du,ing the past two weeks. This police
force carries huge war-~luh, presented
Is gift Of few enterprising citizens.
1t is polished and of the latest pattern.
It is ss".hefty," consequently it must be
used with care and judgment less it
should be instrumental in cracking the
scull of some of the lesser lights who
occasionally fall into the hands Of the
majesty of the law. Since the arrival
Of this war-clu5, the police has been a
terror to tho evil-docrs: Occasionally
We hear tell of men who have dared to
tackle this force and use hard words,
that would not do to repeat, whereat
the club was exhibited, and the indvidu.
al ,oi1ted-why, because the law is su-
premc- and it wonld be unkind to in-
suh policeman when on duty-for
be it known that the police Of Austin
are ever on the alert to protect the
property and lives ofindividuals. Our
people sleep in quiet repose, tpow';:111. y !.
chat no harm c::.a come upon them, since
i the patrol walks the beat with that
stately air, so becoming in one holding
. responsible position, and with bis
keen, piercing eye, observes even the
squeak Of q door as it turns on its
hinges. -.
People from neighborins towns often
visit our city. They take, perhaps, a
drop to much Of the criter, become
noisy, and often show fight, desirous Of
going through somebody" and maybe
that likeing is unto the aforesaid police
but suddenly the war.club is brought
forth, aud in the name of the law, they
are commanded to accompany the force to
the calaboose, where release is effected
after a nights rest, by paying one dol.
lar for police troubles and whateve,
else may b. added to as cost. From
this source the police are paid. One
dollar per head, for lodgings in a build.
ing owned by the city. The charge is
little more than at our FIRST class ho
tells, but then it is worth more to ocou
py bed Of straw, where you have gra
ted windows, and arc safely secured
from robbers. And then I he policemen
does you kindness, as he carries thc
!. key of your room, which gives you Al
assurance of protection.
1t is unkind, yes, ungentlcmanly, tt
part.ke too freely Of 'bourborn. 1t j
apt to get the master Of you, and in TOT
many instances it causes you to exhibi,
the weak points Of nature. Eor time
you think yourself a McCoolo, or Allen
and exhibit with pride the muscle yot
have, and your language, though moi
the finest, is very emphatic, and ofte'
it tells upon your companions Al
these things should be thought of when
standing before the bar Of King Aloo
hol. The police may be near you, and
possibly he ight endeavor to persuade
you to desist. If he should, wha
thankful prayers might not be showcrs'
upon him, from tho heart stricken wive
and children. What noble action
: would be here exposed to the view o
tl.e public. What lessons Of moralit,
might he not teach. But should Il
exhibit the war.club, even though b
took drink with you, the duty is plain
Go follow the footsteps Of your illus
trous predecessors. Tako q night
rest, pay yonr dollar, and return hen
to lament on, the unfortunate prcdic
} ment you were in but the night pre- yiou
| To sum the whole matter, our police
force is a hugo concern. 1t has tn
faculty Of doing jnst about as it pl ease
and what it acco,nplishcs to tho city