Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1842-07-09

of .peace.' And what sweet peace must be his
who has dashed the poisonous bowl from his
Iips and resolved to taste not sgain9 Is, he re-
paid for the sacrifice by the sunshine of his home,
the cheerful smiles Of his bosom companion, the
glad voices Of his little ones, the returning conf
dence Of his friends, and tina; purest of blessings
a conscience free from reproach. May these eman'
cipa,ed ones DC strengthened to keep their high
resolves to resist the snares that surround their
pa tn. and walk onward with strong hearts; and
may those who have escaped the wiles of the
tempter, extend to them the h1nd OF fellowship.
Oh, that each one who Is gifted with heart OF
love for his feltoD beings; aud possesses the con-
quering Weapon Of eioquence would employ them
IN tEis glorious warfare: would strive 10 abolish
this .slauery' from lhe lind-this starery OF tho
soul.
But to those of y own sex would most espe-
cially speak would ask You to give helping
hand, for you certainly have vast Influence,
which if given, nigh, save The souls OF many
might spare suffering woman, countless tears;
might restore homes to numbers Of worse than
faherless children. Yes, put forth your strength;
give your sanction, and be assured you will be
rewarded. Where Is tho woman that would not
rather follow TO the tomb loved brother, a re-
vered father, than behold them staggering under
the influence of intemperance, than to listen to
vile oath, and witness the prostra,ion of mlnd?-
| cannot think there is One. Or If such an one
exist, she must be void Of all wornanly feeling
Could borrow the pen Of eloquence gladly would
labor in this good work, and great would be my
recompense, could know was instrumental in
the emancipation of One mind, from this mental
thraIdom. How many brigh, hopes cIouded !;
how MANY young hearts blighted,
Oh. if there be One whose footsteps lur~
ed TO the enchanting cup, 'nrho has gwen ear to
the syreu voice of the deluded, flee, l en'reat
thee, ere il be too late: awake, and shake off this
grovellng viper; for he is daily (ln the absence
of resistance,} growing stronger, entwining a
round thy youthful heart his venomous coils
Flee even $ from the ravenous lion for his
mage is more deadly; not only destroying the
body but darkening the light of the 'inner man"
Oh young man pause for an instant, and reflect!
Hast thou parents, brothers, and sIs:ersf For
their sakes pause! For thy souls sake (for thou
hast souD beg thee pause! Hast thou gain
ed the affections of some young gentle being p
Then for her sake cease this suicidal madness
Canst thou crush her hopes? She who would
''give up ALP for thee, would pour out the very
essence Of her being, would trust thee withou,
doubt and in spite nf the ,nnnna of wnnif
believe thee all that's good and pure; still loving
on in shade as well as sunshine. Conceive her
unut,erablc despair, did she know that he who is
dearer than her own life, was lettering the
brink of ruin; canst thou not IN return for all the
love she has iavished upon thee, 60 and pledge
| myself TO taste not-touch not,--agan this fire
Do no, console thyseli with the though, that ii il
unknown to her. Tho she knows IT net, there
Is invisible, omnpresentOn to whom a.
things are known, whose all-seeing eye can pierce
| the darkest recesses of the heart
Then arise: and as did the prodigal son, GO Il
thy Father, and say will sin no more: and for
giveness will be granted ihee.-B wv no longer
devoted a the shrine of 'Bdcchus.' bat become
purified Pilgrim jpurneying to that kingdom
whose king is ''Jehordh;" whose prince is 18th
Prince Of Peace" .'FANNY."