Baltimore, Sept. 10. 1876.
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Rev. Mr., WARD: f,a .t
as DEAR R;-The undersigned were appoint
ed a committee by the Marion Temperance
Society of this city, at a meeting held al their
Hall on the l4,h inst, TO address to you let
ter on The following subject-that is TO obtain
all the facts possible, in relation to the sale Of
ardent spirits in and at the Capitol Of the Uni
ted States. How many rooms are used
for that purpose? How many Members Of
Congress are addicted to the use Of intoxicat-
ing drinks? How many Members Of Con-
gress are professed Temperance men2 Do
Congressman drink at the expense of the pub
lie, or their own? Our attention was called
10 this subject by an article in your paper, in
relation to this very matter, and we wish 10
know more. The facts yon state are alarming
and interesting 10 the whole nation, especially
in connecGon with the recent tragic death Of
Mr.. Mcconnell. Any facts you may give US
will be thankfully received, and made good
use Of in the Temperance cause.


.rtl Very respectfully,


.ga SoLoN BEALE,


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a..t 3a 2R El sa*.ittt E CoMMlTTEE.