The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-08

We yield to the request of lady (and, as Junius
says, they are the only sovereigns whose commands
we are willing to obey) in laying the following com
munication about Mr.. Cough, the late Temperance
lecturer, before our readers. We great friends
Of the cause Of temperance--we are still greater
friends to the ladies'; but hope do not infringe
upon the obedience which we owe to them, when
we say that we too have read the narrative Of Mr..
G.'s eccentricities, and his own explanation, and
that we must give credit the fair authors of the fol-
lowing letter for some little share of the great cardinal
virtues-'.faith, hope, and charity"
CARD
The editor of the "Union'' will confer favor on
the ladies' who addressed the enclosed letter to Mr.
Cough, by republishing il in his paper. 1t is sub
ject Of general interest," and would no doubt please
his readers.
[From the Philadelphia Gazette.l
PHiIADrLrrlA, Sept 30, 1916.
Mr. j. b. GouGH-DEAR Very pleasant to the sorrow
ing and stricken heart the tender sympathy Of ends
whether that be caused by d.
rect from the Anshtys culver or ey nat which is is
isa,t
The sad story of your msollunes which spread in
such apdty throughout the length and breadth Of land
has not failed to reach us blso.
end,np oy sns y M" 's mo ar ns
downfall OF the rcol ned and the refomer, hut to it
came bearing deep and heartfelt grief
We do not blame you! No ,iher would we extend the
warm hand Of sympathy and Cb,sen love- encouraging
you st to pesevere; remembering that hough fallen,
you are not utterly Cast down.
II tre that the frpI casket which en.hrines noble
spirit has for little while become dnmed but upon The
spirit itself feel that there is ie stan. The gold
shines brightest when intensely heated in the ref
ner furnace and this sl hope and believe will rather
advance than reard your upward progress.
twill teach yon impressivcy that strength to over
all temptations come only from Him who, being
tempted, is able eso 10 those who tempted'
Your friends PHILADELPHIA have been anSiousy awoing
your version OF the melancholy End
that has reached wish to express to you our
implicit belief in the truth of your statements.
Tho heart that could bssely plan ruin win surely
deavorng by humble efforts TO forward the glorious
of WI gledly welcome you again TO
your sbors; for feel that earnestly, possible,
than before you enforce the principles Of total absti
they stand to take heed lest hey fs" We have not
gotten promise 10 lecture for this and trust
you will be able 10 .ufl IT,
Hoping still TO hear Of your improving health and
s'nued usefulness sgon soyBe not scoulaged but
press forward.
Never give up though the g.speshot may rattle
Orthe full thunlcI-cloud over you burst;
Stand ike a rock and the sto N the battle
Little shall harm you, though doing their worst.
Never give mp or the burden may sink You,
Proyidence wisely has mingled the cup;
And in oil I. iaIs or troubles beth'ak you,
The watch.word Of life must be-
Never give upl
The Indies Of "The Temperance Union" uniedy ss o
band Of sisters extend yourself and family their
est sympathetic remcmhIsnces.
Mrs. 8. COLLINS,
Mrs DR. BRYAN, { c.wmu,,,
Miss 8. II. McCALLA, + No'' 'o''.
Miss NJ. A. RHOA6S.