The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-04-29
TEMPERANCE AND TEMPERANCE HOUSES

Editor Of the .uadisoaian
DEAR SIR Your columns are always open to the
dissemination of any intelligence connected with the
interests Of humanity as well as of those which are
based upon the great principles Of our National Con-
federacy, well and ably acted out by the pre-
sent Administration. The chief subject (indepen-
dent of political dsqustions) which at the present
moment appears TO attract the attention of the Amer
lean people, is that Of &C Temperance" The indie.
fatgable labors and the sef.denying sacrifices of
those Of our citizens who have nobly persevered
amidst many discouragng obstacles, have at length
been crowned with no common triumph. The trial
has proved in its results something more than an Uto-
plan vision. They have Witnessed, and are daily
witnessing the abundant fruits Of their zeal, their
frmncss, and their constancy. The sphere Of indus
try has been greatly enlarged The social character
improved and permanently restored to its legitimate
happiness; the of religion has been aided and
even the arts and sciences have revived under the
fixed and steady Iabors of the temperate and the stu
dious. Among the many causes which have contri-
buied to such desirable state of society," that which
apprehend, has had the greatest influence has been
The least adserted to- am clearly Of opinion, sir,
that the gradual disappearance of many Of our
drinking houses" and the diminuon Of the sale of
ardent spirits in small quantities, have, more than
any causes, aided in Strengthening the Temperance
Associations. ! rejoice to that those flights"
which sparkle from the rainbow hues of mmshaird
decaners, are on their wane, and likely to be
tirely extnguished. Too often do they like the
glare of the igns iauus lead the unsuspecting ira
weller into that moral darkness and degradation both
Of m nd and body from which it is so difficult to re-
cover. | rejoice to see rising up in their places
houses Of refreshment and rational entertainment,
under the title Of Temperance Houses.n II ough,
to be matter of the hghes, congratulation to pa
rents and guardians, that such places are now proyi
ded for the reception Of their children and for those
of the young who visit the Metropolis either on bust
ness or pleasure. Families can also be assured of
that peace and quiet necessary TO tie fagues of
travelling and indispensable TO the invalid Willie
on this subject, ask your indulgence and your cour
tesy, MIR. Editor, while ! call public attention to
such institution recently established by our enter
prising and worthy citizen, Mr.. =. A. Dunn. II is
situated on Tent! street between Pennsy wanna ave
nue. and street, IN pleasant healthy and business
part Of the city. Mr.. Dunn has spared no pains to
render his Temperance House" an agreeable and
quiet resort for the citizens and for strangers who may
visit Washington NeatDess, comfort, ease, and OUR
el Joined to the healthy influence Of cool and excel
lent water, will be the Distinguishing properties OF
his house. 1t is TO be hoped that liberal commun-
ty, and the advocates of Temperance, will extend
that patronage which is SO indispensable to complete
the designs OF the worthy proprietor-which are TO
Danish idleness and immortality from the community
and to promote the peace, happiness, comfort and
industry of his numerous friends and fellow citizens
AQUARIUS.