o. THE ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE
LOWER STORY OF THE CAPITOL.
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We feel il our duty TO keep before the sove-
reign people, and especially would we desire
10 do so at this time, inasmuch as this is the
time when, In many ofthe States, the peo-
pie have it in their power 10 send men to
represent them and to guard the sacred Halls
Of Liberty from the polluting influence of in
toxicating liquors, which, we are sorry to say,
has been a reproach to our country during Sc
veral years last past, and perhaps never more
so than the last session. In saying this, per-
haps we may be condemned as making irh-
proper comparisons, and taking very high
ground in arreigning, in at least an indirect
manner, so honorable a body Of men as the
Congress Of the United States. Well, be it
so. We intend 10 take high ground, and try
to occupy itiu a dignifed and respectful man
ner--most certainly. The situation Of those men
is highly honorable, and we desire to see them
occupy it in becoming and honorable man
ner to themselves and their country.


We record our belief---that many Of them
have filed this honorable situation with honor
to themselves and their country, but we regret
10 say, and yet feel bound to say it, that many
have not. Is it not a shame--is it not dis
grace-that the Capitol Of this nation should be
polluted by having within it intoxicating IL
quon for sale, and men using itas public
house, free to themselves, at the cost Of this
nation, tmay be possible that il will result
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in the ruin OF some men Of brilliant intellect
What if it ever should come to pass that the
honorable Senate Of the United States have te
close its session with but few exceptions) and
that body be under the influence of that tyran,
Alcohol; and who can tell but this may be the
case, unless the people show their disappro-
baton and instruct their Representatives to put
away this thing from the Capitol The great,
the wise, the prudent, the statesman--the min
lister, the physician, have been conquered :,
No one is safe in his company-or under his
influence.


We call upon the whole American people
to look to this matter. There are indications
such as to create alarm. /, Let the admonition
be attended to before the mischief produces
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