to the law alone for
protection.

_Mr. Radcliff_.--We have now discharged our duty. It has
come to this,--the people say it must be done, unless
you agree to go to-morrow. We now ask a categorical
answer,--Will you remove your press?

_Dr. Bailey_.--I answer: I make no resistance, and I
cannot assent to your demand. The press is there--it is
undefended--you can do as you think proper.

_One of the Committee_.--All rests with you. We tell you
what will follow your refusal, and, if you persist, all
the responsibility must fall upon your shoulders. It is
in your power to arrest the arm that is raised to give
the blow. If you refuse to do so by a single expression,
though it might cost you much, on you be all the
consequences.

_Dr. Bailey_.--You demand the sacrifice of a great
right. You--

_One of the Committee (interrupting him_).--I know it is
a hardship; but look at the consequences of your
refusal. We do not come here to express our individual
opinions. I would myself leave the District to-morrow,
if in your place. We now ask of you, Shall this be done?
We beg you will consider this matter in the light in
which we view it.

_Dr. Bailey_.--I am one man against many. But I cannot
sacrifice any right that I possess. Those who have sent
you here may do as they think proper.

_One of the Committee_.--The whole community is against
you. They say here is an evil that threatens them, and
they ask you to remove that evil. You say "No!" and of
course on your head be all the consequences.

_Dr. Bailey_.--Let me remind you that we have been
recently engaged in public rejoicings. For what have we
rejoiced? Because the people in another land have
arisen and triumphed over the despot, who had
done--what? He did not demolish presses, but he
imprisoned editors. In other words, he enslaved the
press. Will you then present to America and the world--

_One of the Committee (interrupting him_).--If we could
stop this movement, of the people, we would do it. But
you make us unable to do so. We cannot tell how far it
will go. After your press is pulled down, we do not know
where they will go next. It is your duty, in such a
case, to sacrifice your constitutional rights.

_Dr. Bailey_.--I presume, when they shall have
accomplished their obje