The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-08-16

county. Hut Il will be said we arc meddllng with
other peoples business; no. we are only projecting
our own. Whose business let Us ask a not injured,
either directly or indirectly by the Liquor traffic
Whoever employs drunken hand must expect 20
pay him moro than wages. The traihc hghlnst
witch we war affects the peace aud security OF every
family In the iand. There are in almost every com
muniIy poor drunkards, who would gladly be tree
from their vile habits, but finding themselves sur,
side, they surrender al discretion. Young men nrc
exposed to influences that break down their virtue,
destroy their manhood, and mark them us early can-
didates for u dlshonored grave.
For the freedom Of the enthfaled wretch who
writhes IN vain, amid the tolls Of his enemy for The
safeguard OF the young, and the ignomnti TOT the
restoration of dcsolnted homes, and the binding up
OF broken hearts, caused by the Liquor TRAFFIC. We
mean to contend, while God gives US eyes 10 see
And hearts To feel for the miscries OF our race
Financially the Liquor traffic Is runous % all but
the yender himself Adrink Is Onercd for sale every
dnaught OF which Is Injurious or, 70 say the least
does no good TO the body,'-the pay for which In
most cases would be better invested II thrown into
the sea. Consider the time worse than wasted In
hanging around drinking houses, the mistakes and
short eOmings costly ones tool made by persons UNI
der the influence Of liquor the enormous sums re-
drink and the amount yearly paid by the State for
the prosecution OF criminals made 81 by the same
thlng anu We have an agErssaie OF ioss 70 we pro
wealth that Is truly appalling Andletit be remem-
bered that all this waste and loss II made good OF
all must be replaced By the hard working tax pay.
ers OF the state. In an economical point OF view We
question II IL would not be vast saving 10 pension,
OH our liquor dealers win tlnuD a year out OF the
treasury OF the State condition that the traffic
should Instantly cease but as such an arrangement
would De maniiestly unjust we do not propose II,
yet the question may be- well put Is there any less
injustice In licensing certain class of men to do all
this wrong and cause all these burdens and expen-
scs In the name and under the sanction Of law. law
Is great public educator. and ought TO be the en-
bodltnent OF truth. But let us ask what truth Is set
forth ~ the liquor lawsf Ii does indeed illustrate
the sad fact Of human dcpraVity by afiOrding the
largest scope for the indulgence and growth Of the
yilest appetites and passions OF the human soul
May we not then confidently rely upon sou the
people of Carroll county IN the exercise OF your
Constitutional rights 10 Join us IN the demand We
make TO be permitted 10 stand in our defence and
for the protection OF our families and our property
against the ubiquitous yet Law lincensed liquor
tratiicf f'T
We appeal to you ns husbands aud fathers to unite
for the protection Of your sons and daughters as
christian men aud women 10 use your Influence
ana Your votes against n traffic which originates
more crime and immortality I'm every community
than all other agencies combined. We appeal To
you, taxpayer, Look To your Interests and do not
suffer rumsellcrs on the payment of license fee 10
fOist upon you whole families made destitute by his
gains. Finally, In the name of God aud religion and
morals and common sense, and economy and every
other good being thing, give US your hearty sup
port III our efforts to put AN end IN the liquor traffic
In Carroll county
HENRY DELL.
CHARLES BAUGHMAN
|. &. WINCHESTER c.,....t,,..
II. e. CUSHING '"hml'lec'
DENNIS MAYNARD
CllAS. BlILINGsLEA,