Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1880-07-30
Letter from Medley's.

July 10Th, 1850.
Mr.. Editor II was present in Poolesvile
on the eve of the Gath, where | witnessed
the formation of large Hancock and Eng
fish club, which was presided over by the
Hon, Isaac Young, Judge Darby and others,
who after consultation with the large con
course of people present and appointing all
the necessary officers, agreed to a pole rails
ing at Beallsvile, which is near the voting
precinct Of this district, on the first Satur-
day after the nomination of the Democratic
candidate for Congress from the Sixth Dis
trict. And from the known ability of the
committee of arrangement, whose chairman
is DIR. Wootton, the political ball will be
opened enthusiastically with flags flying,
speaking by invited guests and music by
the Poolesyille band.
| was also present at the meeting of the
committee that was appointed to see after
the cause of Local Option in our midst, and
wishing them God speed in their noble
work and agreeing with the call of one of
your correspondents ON the servants of the
Most High to come TO the assistance of this
laudable cause and try to check the tastes
and habits that are so fast being formed by
the youth Of the land for alcoholic drinks
which are so glaringly held out to them by
licensed agents, | would suggest that the
divines turn their attention TO our county
schools and insist on the managers of our
county affairs making more liberal levy in
their behalf, for after all they are the step
ping stones OF the masses 70 morality, So
briefly and even christianity. And | would
beg all good citizens, without regard to color,
TO weigh this subject well before casting their
votes, for this may be the only chance they
may ever have TO enroll their names in such
q trustworthy cause which is hoped to re-
claim some of our unhappy and misguided
brothers who become as maniacs whenever
they imbibo the tempter, which is licensed
to be sold in all public places to tempt them,
and who are in every other respect our
equals, If not our superiors Notice il when
you will the brightest intellect of the land
too often gives way TO the temptation of the
licensed curse. Then, woe 10 their families
for they will sooner or later be brought 10
want, and II their families are composed of
females what hope is left for them but IL
pray that Local Option may predominant
and that II may be the means of snatching
their own dear ones from the Jaws of hell
| once witnessed the last hours, and helm
care for rs true a friend az ever lived, whose
only fault was his unquenchablo thirst for
the liquid tempter which have seen sold
him, while reeling under its influence, BY
members Of proiesscd christian faith, who
are lkcned 10 some Of those In our midst
who object 10 Local Option because ctief,
tl.n first appetizer for strong drink, is pro.
hibited, well knowing that many of the
wealthy men of this day have reached their
emincncc from having their hands stained
with the tears of many a weeping mother.
and worse, the walls Of orphan Children
And hope ailcfthis fall those in our coun.
y whn Will not iursako the accused traffic
from principle will bc compelled "a 10 so
by law, which is Che SINCERE wish Of your
humble correspondent
MEpLeY's