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

The meeting of this Union last evening" in the
Tabernacle, was attended by crowded audience,
and the universal feeling Of the evening, betokened
that though the noisier advocates of temperance,
who, by their injudicious method of action, have
rather retarded than forwarded the movement; that
though they are now no longer heard, still deep
feeling on the subject has taken root in the hearts of
those who most feelingy interested for the sake
OF the rising generation, in advancing the noble doc
trines 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.. BEEcHER, 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
the onward movement OF the cause. He commend
ed, highly, the fact that Mr. Polk, in his journey to
Washington, set the example of total abstinence
from all species OF intoxicating drinks. lie was glad
that, even out Of the political feelings of both par
ties, had grown up wish to obtain character for
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 Engand;fivc anda-laf per cent Of her i'm
m me- population had joined the ranks, and of them
00,0O0 were reformed men, and the decrease in the
manufacture OF the poison had been in proportion to
the increase OF the population In Ireland it had be-
come settled habit, and they numbered five millions
Of teetoalcrs and of them one in five hundred had
not backslidcn in all quarters Of the globe the move
men had spread but they called the Church to come
to their aid They had much security in the juvenile
movement, and though moral suasion had done much
unfortunately conscicnccs of men will be hushed when
the license can be bought for $40 aud afford them means
ltXnVu tCf tt,t
against the granting Of licenses toto. Ono State has
refuse and though the Legislature Of this State has also
agreed to step tho traffic. but unfortunately the Senate
was too democratic to accede to it, The arstocracy
had defeated the movement hut not rest I'LL tho
curse Is removed The report embodiod other
marks, and resolution was passed recommending its
publication.
Mr.. roHLmAS of Albany, next addressed the meeting
He related most appropriate fable regarding the ncccs
sity OF destroying drunkenness in the shell he com.
mentcd the various degrading effects of this vice. and
rclatedhow it was in former days He re.
probatcdlthc old pledge and went for total abstinence
He was followed by music from the North Carolina
band, who performed the Aiarsccs Hymn in splendid
Rev. Mr. THoMrsoy followed, by Offering this rcsolu.
ton
Resolved, That as young men arc the hope of their
country and the course they take in regard to the
and sale of Intoxicating liquor will have a momenous
influence upon their own claiactcr and dcstincs of
the nation, every possible influence should be excrcd to
spread among them the principles of temperance, and
gan their energetic anl entire support
He advocated the resolution ia most happy STYLE and
concluded by most eloquent appeal to young men,
warning them against yielding to temptation, and urged
the agitation Of the license law At the conclusion Of his
spec IL,
A Tempe fancc o,c was sung, and a collection was IA.
len mp in aid Of society during which tho bnnd again
,crfIf,ncd two pieces This was followedby
Rev. THoNAs Husr, who offered tho following rcso.
luii IN -
,sRcsolvcd, That while the whole community are con.
lii ually grooming under that appalling evil which flows
nom the traffic IN intoxicating liquors. it is incumbent on
the fends OF humanity to pursue firmly and uninch.
ingy, every measure to relieve society Of t. which is
consistent with the rights of the liquor sellers"
He cnsec' into an analysis Of tho liquor sellers rights
but asserted that they wished to interfere with no mans
rights still the rgh of tncso carry the danger
ous trahic was very pronema.seal lie animadyerted
strongly ito Lqnos epc a,i sellers and gave most
excellent am stfohS spec 81, waiai We regret space
Will not permit us To give IN full.
Mr. COFFIN then road his report of his agency I'm This
State which highly cheering. And aiior moro mn
sic from the Band, tho bcnedicton was pronounced and
the meeting sePsrssd highly pleased with the evenings