Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1842-02-08
TEMPERANCE AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON CRY, Jan. 7, 1912.
E. c. DELAvAN, Esq.

4. {. DELAvAN, Esq.
My Dear SIR For some weeks past, the tempe
rance cause In this city has excited an unusual in
terest, which has been followed by some very ex-
traordlnary results. Temperance meetings have
been held two three evenings every week the
great transparent painting which have forwarded
to yOu representing the condition of the drunkard
stomach In the various stages of Intemperance, has
been exhibited and explained; crowds have thronp-
ed the houses to see and hear, and multtudes have
signed the total abstinence pledge many of whom
have been abandoned drunkards for years. The
hearts OF the most Respondent are cheered and we
confidently look forward to the time when this CITY
shall stand redeemed, and intemperance be swept
from the metropolis of the country.
a most animated and glorious scene was wit
messed at the meeting of our Fieeman's Vigilant
Total abstinence Society, held the Medical Col
lege this evening, which, will briefly describe.
The name of Thomas f. Marshall, member of
Congress from Kentucky, nephew of the late Chief
Justice Marshall, is doubtless familiar to YOU His
intellect is of a very high order, and his mind of
that peculiar and original cast which gives pun
gency, power and eloquence to all his efforts in the
House OF Representatives; and he possesses also
warm, generous and philanthropic heart. But
while he has been admired for the splendor of his
genius and loved for the qualities of his heart and
while we have felt proud of him as an American
orator, all have wept over him. Yes al--potcal
friends and political opponents-have wept over
him as a lost and ruined man.
But this day, Thomas f. Marshall, while in the
Hall of the House of Representatives came to the
conclusion that he was lost forever, without speedy
and entire reformation, and deliberately formed the
resolution to JOIN temperance society. This eve
nng he was accompanied by his friend Mr.. Briggs
and myself to the temperance meeting at the col
lege, where he placed his name on the parchment
roll, and took the total abstinence pledge: after
which, he and made most touching and elo-
quent address, detailing some interesting incidents
in the history of his life. Among other things, he
said that he not ashamed of the act which he
had consummated; that he not only willing
this step should be known to the Society, but to
Congress-to the nation-to the world. After he
sat down, Mr. Briggs rose, and from an overflow
ing heart made address full of power and pathos.
Several other speeches followed, and an impression
made upon the audience which will not soon
be etfaced. Several other members followed Mr..
MarshalPs example, and placed their names under
his on the roll.
| need not tell you, that this event. while it is
destined to heal a mothers wounds, will
whole state-nay, whole natlon to rejoice
the return of a lost favorlte son.
Let us have the example of the President
and his Cabinet; let them Danish from their tables
and social partes the of wine and other intox-
icating drinks and let the members of Congress
sustain by the influence of their examples, and
the great object will soon be accomplished, and we
shall become happy, virtuous and wealthy people.
Very truly yours,
THOMAS SEWELL.