The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1830-06-19

W.T.. UuHuuH, ihS '"'iouo SoS'Ns'S'
that are now forming in different parts OF
the country, for the suppression ofintem-
perance, are happily calling the attention
Of the public, to that prevail ling VICE, 80
deplorable both to the social circle and
the public interest. Many there are, a.
-mong the inhabitants Of this place, who
doubt the efficacy ofsuch societies, and
not few who would throw upon them
the utmost ridicuIe and contempt. Yet,
if they serve no other purpose than that
of awakening in the public, spirit Of EN-
quiry upon the subject, they will not
fail to be useful to society, and should
Le encouraged by every one who has the
least regard to his own character or his
friends If they do not reclaim one whose
habits have become inyeteratc, they may
awake to sense Of their danger, those
who have not pressed the Rubicon, and
prevent them from the degradation and
ruin which ever awaits the drunkard.-
Among the various associations which are
pow forming, throughout this country,
am happy to observe one in this town.
And it gives ne still greater pleasure to
,bserve, that great part Of its members
are young men. The hopes of coun-
try, her future happiness and prosperity,
are placed in the rising generation. The
fathers arc fast departing from the scene,
and leaving the inheritance to be improv-
edby their children. 1t is then, highly to
the honor of the young men of this town,
and bright promise Of the future, that
they are concerned at the prevalence Of
so great an evil, rs intemperance, and are
inclined to exert themselves in arresting
its progress and promoting the virtue and
happiness ofsociety. l do not believe
the young men of this town are behind
those of any other, in an observance Of
correct principles Of virtue and morality.
And should resent as highly as any one,
any reflections that should tend to fix up
on their character greater degree of vice
and depravity. l have "a high opinion of
the honorable feelings Of youth, and be-
lieys their plant minds may be easily di-
rectcd to live and cherish the pureist prin
ciplcs Of virtue, and to delight in promote
ing the happiness ofthe social circle and
the honor Of their country. The evil of
intempcrance, cannot be eradicated in a
moment il must be the work Of time and
exertion. The good to be derived from
these societies, must be prospective
good, and therefore, practically, within
the province Of young men, who, as they
are to reap the benefits, should be the
most deeply interested in any measure
that carries with it future blessing
There is, indeed, moral beauty, in the
spectacle ola young and rising nation,
whose individual interest and superior in
telligence and virtue, renders it beloved
at home, and highly respected abroad );
but beautiful as these are in the portrait,
they arc no less attractive in the miniature.
And we should be more peculiarly desir-
Gus, that they might become an ornament
to our community, knowing that crown
to be most splendid, where oil its gems
are brilliant. From almost the earliest
moment ofyouth, we have associated the
idea, of drunken man, with that of frolic
and Of fun, for the vivacity and drollness
nc often exhibits, the manner of walking,
the antic gestures and ridiculous attitudes,
that incbriation creates, have Emore often
excited our merriment, than our disgust.
II cannot, therefore, be expected, from
tho natural lcvity and thoughtfulness Of
youth, that rigid resolutions for the pro-
motion oftempersncs, will meet with that