The Washingtonian., 1845-06-07

thank them. But cur thanks can constitute
hut small part Of that reward which every
such individual must feel in the consciousness
Of having contributed to the success of cause
involving mans best interests in time and in
Eternity. The reflection, in all future time.
that we may have been instrumental, TO any
extent, in rescuing one single individual from
the ,drunkard's dishonorcd grave, and the more
fearful hell, to which intemperance leads, will
afford the best consolation which the heart can
feel. 1t will give softness to the pillow Of our
repose. twill not startle Us by horrld images
impressed upon the brain, in the night season
but will serve TO give the quiet and composure
Of infancy to our slumbers. In the hours Of
darkness and dependency, it will impress its
own rainbow form upon the darkest cloud which
may hang over our pathway. And when am
bilon, and avarice, and lust, and the pride and
pomp Of life, shall cease to dazzle and deceive,
amidst the agones of the dying hour, this re-
Aection, like minis,ering angel from the throne
OF the Everlasting Mercy, will cheer US by its
whisperings, when our "Aesh and our strength
fail"
Let US be permitted to invoke, in the most
earnest and solemn manner, the cooperation of
all the friends of good order, of morality and
religion. Let the pious offer to Heaven their
fervent suppIica,ions for our success, and fo
he success Of that cause with which We are
identified. We are not of the number of those
who fear to recognize the Providence of God.
in every thing connected with the cause oi
Temperance or who would fail to acknowledge
our continued reliance upon his Heavenly
blessing. Let all who can, come forward, and
oy their subscriptions help to sustain this en-.
terprise. Let the Misisters Of the Gospel-the
Priests who minister in Gods holy temple
give US their influence with their people. Lei
all Temperance Societies use their influence
10 promote the success Of the plan. which they
have, themselves, suggested, and which can
only be supported by the most vigorous and
persevering efforts on their part.
To those papers which have kindly noticed
our specimen number, we return our acknowl-
edglnents. They have not over rated the i'm
por,ance Of the cause with which we are coi,-
nected, or our desire to promote it's interests,
but,hey have our ability TO perform, becomingly,
'the work we have undertaken. We shall take
great pleasure in exchanging with all the pa
pprs which have desired it; to shake hands
with them in our hearts; to perform, as we may
best be- able, the task we have assumed, and
to contribute our feeble quota in Fastening the
final and universal triumphs Of our cause.
And now, with deep conviction of its import.
ance, we address ourselves to our work. Kind
hands in every direction are stretched out to
welcome US, and voices of cheering animate Ut
in entering upon our career. Oh! that we
may be enxbled. If mt with angel eloquence-
with little less than angel earneslness, to plead
the cause to which these pages are mainly
consecrated!
Friends of religion, of morality, Of good order,
Of intelligence, Of virtue and happiness, let US
rouse ourselves to mightier efforts! Let us
cast off the apathy in which we have too long
Indulged. In support Of our great principles,
let us 60 forth with zeal, rejoicing in the good
which has already been accomplished, and in
unwavering confidence Of conquest, such as
earth has never before Witnessed; and which
is reserved for no other cause, except for that
Christianity which is to survive "all time, all
change, all DEATH" in the final subjugation of
the world