The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-05-09
American Temperance Union.

those who most feelingy interested for the sake
OF the rising generation, in advancing the noble doc
trmes advocated by this Union, and the pleasing
fact, that the heads of families, and those who move
In the class Of society that the societies have always
aimed at reaching fully represented in the au-
dience. The exercises, according to the programme
commenced with music, by the North Carolina
band in good style, after which
Dr. BEEcnER, of Cincinnati, gave most eloquent
prayer, which was followed by
Rev. JOHN MARSH, Corresponding Secretary,
who read the abstract of the annual report of the
society, which showed most cheering prospect for
ed, highly the fact that Mr. Polk in his Journey to
Washington, set the example of total abstinence
from all species OF intoxicating drinks He was glad
that, even out of the political feelings of both par
total abstinence and during the late election it had
been clearly shown. The results of the temperance
movement had been mighty. The seamen had
taken great part IN the cause in Europe also, il had
spread In Englandvc and-a-half per cent of her inn
mense population had joined the ranks, and of them
O,000 were reformed men, and the decrease in the
manufacture OF the poison had been in proportion to
the increase OF the population. In Ireland 1t had be-
come settled habit and they numbered five millions
Of tceotacrs and out Of them ono in FIVE hundred had
not backsliden in all quarters Of the globe the
ment had spread but they called on the Church to
to their aid They had much security in the Juvenile
movement, ard though moral suasion had done much.
unfortunately conscicnces of men will be hushed when
the license can be bongh for $40 and afford thcm means
Of making money out Of the traffic This union contends
against the granting Of licenses in toto One State has
refused and though the Legislature of this has also
agreed to stop the traffic. but unfortunately tho Senate
too democratic to acccde to it. Tho rum aristocracy
had defeated the MT but not rest t tho
curse il removed The report embodied some other ro
marks and resolution was passed recommending Its
publication
lie related most appropriate fable regarding the neces
sty Of destroying drunkenness in the shell he com.
ncntcd on the various degrading effects of this vice. and
relatcd'how commona ono II was in former days He
probatedthc old pledge, and went for total abstinence
He wos followed by music from the North Carolina
band who performed the Marscillcs Hymn in splendid
style, and
Rev Mr. THonr'os followed, by offering this resolu.
ton - br
Resolved That young men the hope Of their
country mud the they take in regard to the
and sale Of Intoxicating liquor will have momentous
influence upon their characters, and desnies OF
the nation every possible influence should be excrted To
spread among them the principles OF temperance, oad
gain their energetic nnj entire support
He advocated the resolution In most happy style, and
concluded by most eloquent appeal TO young men,
warning then, against yielding to temptation and urged
the agitation of the license law AT the conclusion of his
speech
ken up In aid OF the Society during which the band agnn
i erf ,rncd two pieces. This was foowodby
Ry. THOMAS Hurr, who offered the following reso-
icsolvcd. That while the whole community are con.
trually grooming under that appalling evil which flows
the friends OF humanity to pursue firmly and unfnch.
ingy every measure 10 relieve society of IT, which /,
consistent with the rights Of toe liquor sellers
lie entered into an anal sis Of the liquor sellers rights
but asserted Tint they wished TO interfere with no mana
rights still the right of these carry on the danger
GUS traffic was very probiemeica. lie aninadyertod
strongly ON tho liquor trade and sellers and gave most
excellent and strong speech which regret space
will.not permit us to give in full.
Mr. COFFIN hen read his report Of his agency in this
State which was highly cheering. And after more mu.
the meeting separated highly plesscd With the eveaings
entertainment