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Editorial
December 12, 1837
Southern Argus
Columbus, Lowndes County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Editorial advocates for Columbus residents to obtain a fire engine for fire safety, noting past failed efforts since 1835, and a cannon for celebrating Whig political victories, proposing a fire company and subscription.
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Fire And Water.
There are two things the citizens of Columbus ought by all means to provide themselves with this winter; and if they do not procure them we shall set them down as lacking public spirit. One of these things is for the purpose of insuring safety, and the other is to assist us in our pleasures. The one is a FIRE ENGINE, and the other is a cannon.
If we should have a fire in Columbus we can't put it out, and if we have Whig victories, we can't celebrate amidst the roar of artillery. We date our advocacy of fire engines from the summer of 1835, when, as an anonymous correspondent of the two papers of this place, we endeavored to convince the people of Columbus that they were daily in danger without some means for the extinguishment of fire. We have wrote and talked about it since, but as yet to no purpose, and should the town burn down some of these nights, our conscience will be clear. As for a "big gun" the Whigs ought to buy one, or a hundred victories will have to be celebrated by them; before the Van Buren Federalists will have occasion to let off a pop gun in honor of the election of a ranger. But seriously, a cannon and a fine large American Ensign would add very much to the festivities of any great National jubilee, and we ought to have one. Let us form a Fire Company and get up a subscription for a cannon immediately.
There are two things the citizens of Columbus ought by all means to provide themselves with this winter; and if they do not procure them we shall set them down as lacking public spirit. One of these things is for the purpose of insuring safety, and the other is to assist us in our pleasures. The one is a FIRE ENGINE, and the other is a cannon.
If we should have a fire in Columbus we can't put it out, and if we have Whig victories, we can't celebrate amidst the roar of artillery. We date our advocacy of fire engines from the summer of 1835, when, as an anonymous correspondent of the two papers of this place, we endeavored to convince the people of Columbus that they were daily in danger without some means for the extinguishment of fire. We have wrote and talked about it since, but as yet to no purpose, and should the town burn down some of these nights, our conscience will be clear. As for a "big gun" the Whigs ought to buy one, or a hundred victories will have to be celebrated by them; before the Van Buren Federalists will have occasion to let off a pop gun in honor of the election of a ranger. But seriously, a cannon and a fine large American Ensign would add very much to the festivities of any great National jubilee, and we ought to have one. Let us form a Fire Company and get up a subscription for a cannon immediately.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Fire Engine
Cannon
Columbus Safety
Whig Victories
Public Spirit
What entities or persons were involved?
Citizens Of Columbus
Whigs
Van Buren Federalists
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Advocacy For Fire Engine And Cannon In Columbus
Stance / Tone
Urging Public Action
Key Figures
Citizens Of Columbus
Whigs
Van Buren Federalists
Key Arguments
Citizens Need A Fire Engine For Safety As Current Lack Endangers The Town
Advocacy For Fire Engines Dates To 1835 With No Action Taken
A Cannon Is Needed To Celebrate Whig Victories Properly
Van Buren Federalists Have Little To Celebrate
A Cannon And American Ensign Would Enhance National Jubilees
Form A Fire Company And Subscribe For A Cannon Immediately