Ponola [sic] weekly register. (Ponola [sic], Miss.) 1843-1843, 1843-03-15

ciPated by the success of the tee.totaI
pledge.
appeal to the old men, to the ia.
'hers OF this assembly, 10 you over
whose temples revolving years have al
ready begun to sprinkle the siIvery
white. And leaving every other consid-
era''on' we will at this time appeal to
you only by that tie which never fails
TO move fathers heart, the love YOU
bear your offspring; reflect we'll we en-
treat you upon the influence your ex-
ample is likely to have upon those who
are dearer to you than life. Your con-
duct is the modelupon which your sons
VIII form their habits, their actions and
their manner of thinking If they see
you INDUCING frequently in the intoxi-
eating bowl, so in all human probability
bye and bye wlllthey. If you refuse to
JON The temperance society, so will they.
And appeal TO any father in this assem-
bly,, and ask him if he would not rather
lay beloved son in his coffin in his
youth, with his morals pure and uncon
tamInatcd than TO see that son live and
become confirmed sot. But every
dram drinker is liable to become con-
hrmed sot; habits Of incompetence are
not formed at once, it is only by drink
ing for a long time that men acquire 4
londncss, love, an unconquerable thirst
Tor ardent spirits. Come then we en-
treat you and lay the axe at the root Of
the evil at once. Come with YOUR sons
and sign our constitution and our pledge
We hold them up to you, as Moses held
up the fiery flying serpent in the will
derncss. And the bitten Israelite was
not more certainly cured of all poison
GUS infection by looking to the serpent
that Moses held up, than you will be by
signing and faithfully adhering TO the
requirements Of our society.
We appeal to the young mon Of this
assembly, to you who in a few years
more, must stand in the places now oc-
cupied by your fathers. We would
particularly impress upon you young
gentlemen, the Importance of forming
correct moral habits in youth. It's ca
sy to live virtuous when no bad habits
have been formed, but when a vicious
habit has once fastened itself upon us,
like the old man in the mountain, des-
cribcd in the Arabian Nights, it is very
hard TO shake it off. 1t is very pleas
ant sight 10 see a young man striving
consciously in the paths of virtue, but
ah, how melancholy to see him become
a prey to vice. Intemperance will not
only destroy your character and USE
fu!ness, but there is something in it so
very degrading that man when drunk,
seems naturally to seek company that
he would be ashamed to associate with
when sober. 1t disqualifes a man for
business Of any kind, and | care not
how honest man may be when sober,
men of reflection do not like to trust him !
far, if he is in the habit Of getting drunk
and | am sure any young lady that is
worth having, would not like to marry
a drunken young man. We do most
anticipate the assistance of
your influence and example in this work
OF reform; if you have no fondness for
ardent spirits, you will make no sacri-
fee of taste or enjoyments by doing so,
and you will be discharging a high and
holy duty, which will add something to
your standing and responsibility, and
be source of qualification to yourself /
If you are fond of dram, il is q pow
eriul reason why you should join US
Flee TO our Society as to city Of refuge,
and do not, like Lots wife, cast single
longing lingering look behind" Re-
list the Devil and he will flee from you,
md there is no man in the world, but
What can cure himself of his fondness /.
or ardent spirits by manfully resisting {
very temptation to drink. We want
he influence of your example; people
and young men particularly. {
ire very much disposed to underrate ;
he immense value Of their good exam
lie. Oh, they say, am but one, what
AN do, and another says, am but one. I