The New York herald., 1845-11-16

GREAT TEMPERANCE MEETING. = National Hall
was filled to an overflow on Thursday evening, su-
pernduced, as we suppose by the announcement that
the Rev. Thomas Spencer, of the Episcopal Church,
Bath, England, had yielded his consent to ad-
dress those favorably disposed toward this move
ment on this occasion. We should Judge that
new impetus--a fresh impulse-was awakened upon
this subject, from the zeal and enthusiasm manifest
ed in this instance, for we never saw more atten-
tive auditory, or one more capable of deep feeling,
than was here assembled.
After the usual preliminares, Master Roberts,
lad Of some twelve years of age, executed in pleas.
ing taste popular air on the accordion, when Mr.
McDonough sung spirited ode to the agreeable mu
sic of Russelrs +" Woodman spare that tree" with
very general acceptance.
The Rev. s. s. BAcHu,, from Aubu rn was then for
may presented to the audience by the President who
remarked that stranger as he to the large majority
present yet he felt called upon minister the Cos
pei to unite, with Others his humble influence in the
suppression OF vice utterly inconsistent the
tssi & o ha ms In cyuga county
longer asked Docs the indulgence of alcoholic drinks
corrupt the morals destroy the mind F' There it is
held as selfeviden and conclusive and he happy
to observe that here-the commercial emporium Of the
new word-a similar spirit prevailed and he hoped that
populous city from similar privileges the community in
which he lived be among the first it
LoglSla-
re;-he alluded to the license law We EMPLOY lee.
turers rather assist them their offices OF Kindness
by enabling them with our means to extend their efforts
IN recaimng the drunkard from his nglorious and
Indifference Meetings called-soceties established
to promote our influences, yet petitions to Legsla.
ure are frequent and imposing which tend to the Grip
Fing of energies and the exhaustion of SUBJ
stance Look about you and witness your three thou.
sand tppling shops, in which, by Of tring sum
as cattle in your slaughter houses-for
The court awards it, and the law
Doth give it."
At your elections excitement is made sufficient in t.
self enable large vote to be polled securing cend
dates for office fvorably inclined towards the granting
of lcenses-a hue and cry made storm is raised IA
vorable to this end because orsooh it smacks Of liner
ty Liberty, indeed! Who that is not blind to the in.
terests of his eow.man can for moment doubt the
furious and debasing effects resulting from the of al
coholic smulant Does it not parayse the affections
the sympathies of our natures the social
mind-impair facutes-stain our reputation and
blast our future prospects
at takes away the power Of motives to do right
And gives us the power of motives to do wrong"
Our clergymen should be active in this enterprizeis
time for them to act and by the blessing of Providence
hope may become at last a sober, thinking and vir
self, give way most cheerfuly to distinguished
abroad for his unceasng and valuable exerons in this
good and glorious cause of Temperance.
The Rev Mr.. SPENCER was then introduced who spoke
nearly as follows 1t is very fine sight in any coun
try and women gathered together for the pro.
motion OF any object but when see around me this
large collection Of happy faces actuaed by
impulse and orhe verybest ofpurposes Tam constrained
my life How many, think you, among your large popu
iation, wholly ignorant of remarkable phenom.
enon which is taking place in the armament above
us-the eclipse of the moon Yet greater eclipse is
that of ntemperance and yet this regarded by
these events lntemperance makes men mad-they be
come lunatics, and the Latin for is Luna hence
the derivation and the similarity Your reputation abroad
my good friends is not such to make you envable for
its distinction of its peculiariiies You char
acterized as "nation of drunkards,' and from what
have seen and gathered from your admissions you
seem somewhat qualified in this particular | say this
more in sorrow than in anger" and hope from further
developments TO be enabled to shield you from dis
graceful an mpustion by more extended intercourse
among you people This VICE however, is not alone
confined to you as nation. We, too have knowledge
of the consequences of ths worldspread evil Even
bishops dgnitaries fthe church-make themselves
liable to denunciaon and frequently expose their
sual infirmities could relate many instances of this
kind to sustain in this declaration it is, however,
painful theme, and dismiss the sorrowfu contem plaon
of-besdes it might appear somewhat rreevont to the
majority find more activity among your clergy in this
country towards the extending and carrying out
this great and heaven;born enterprise, than that
exhibited by the clerical order of either England
Wales Some of clergy deny themselves partcipa.
ton in this matter because they say the Bible incul
Gates such thing the formation of Temperance
ceties In like fashion would ask, do read in holy
writ any thing TO encourage us in the formation OF Bible
societies. Missionary societies. institutions for the blind
the deaf and dumb Ministers of the gospel reed no.
console themselves, therefore, by such studied inder-
yet engaged the attention Of the true phanhropistfor
is specially enjoined by Divine command upon kings
and princes and others in authority, Drink no strong
drinks" There many Illustrations of similar import,
and OF like character to which is needless to refer
is enough that commanded to do good and that
with all might zeal and strength. have clear
cd my position thus far, hope, satisfactorily few
words now to the young man Let me conjure you by
all the hope you have Of present future happiness to
deny yourself the first gass-the incipient step being
most dangerous oitlmes proves most fatal, fer
" III habits gather by unseen degrees,
As brooks to rivers, rivers run to seas"
Avoid all show or appearance of ev-be not deceived
by false mistaken friendships and you will
grow up eminent in the sphere OF useunessoommand.
ing the respect Of all classes and the admiration OF
fuence in society and fatally injurious to your happ
and health Common sense is the best regulator in
the control of passions and is particularly useful in
all the avocatons OF life Cherish common your
daily companion, and you will all be good teeotallers
Ny word for that Charles Dickens in his work upon
America (and in whose representations have conf
donce complains in his series of that in
districts he unable in his travelso obtain his
cherished brandy and water Now, in my travels am
spprehensive Of no such for complaint for pre-
sumo cold water is generally prevalent and that at the
pump have no fear of these condemned districs-for
Water, bright water, cold water for me-,
which cheers but not intoxcaes-strengthens the do.
have said hope to gain testimony in favor Of cold
water beverage; to the enresdis OF all that
by possibility intoxicate,by scIapuous exacttude
and unwavering selfdenia you will find happiness in
this world and bright reward in the world to cone
He was followed by Dr.. Kirby Dr. Reese, Mr.. Marsh
and Alex Welsh in their happest style The last named
gentleman twas inmitably good and perspicuous in
illustration A large collection taken up and the
meeting adjourned to Thursday night next at the Tabc
nacle where the Rev Mr. Spencer WAS invited to ad-
dIess them, and to which he responded by willing
sent.
FROM CApE HAYTIEN-A correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Exchange writes from Cape Hayticn, un
der date of October 10th, MS follows
The British big Apollo arrived here the lIth from
Liverpool, having touched at Porto Plate. The cargo
after some delay allow to be entered the
tom house by special avor but thousand dollars
in Hayten paper remed by merchant Of Porto Plate
to his correspondent here, was seized by government
pursuant to the law, lately published, forbiddng all
with the Spanish part
All communication with the Spanish part, Of whatever
nature is now forbidden under the scvere.t penalties,
under date of the 5th orders ell foreign
to leave that part OF the Island within month
pain Of being considered accomplices in the nsurrec
ton II has, however power to make this order
known to the parties interested.
Three four Of the largest national vessels
undergoing repairs. Tas will delay the expedition
against the Domnicans what tho army will not
march until the fleet is ready to sail