Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1846-03-31


Innamorablo instances of the want Of efficiency
in the old Temperance organization III keeping
up that kind Of interest SentIat 10 render
pcrmuacnt tho advantages and blessings 10 be
derived from tho great Temperance Reformation,
every whore presenting thcinsclycs. There is
n difficulty in revolutions. Oar fathers con-
tended successfully for their rights; TN! how to
guido the ship Of state hon it bad wea;horcl out
Tho storm, and was left far ont nj sea, was a pro-
blcrn which filled their minds with tho deepest
solicitudc. Hannibai could win battle with
comparative easc. but his victories Wcrc almost
lost because he knew not how 10 improve thcm
Now If such i tho danger Of relapse in things
generally how much greater Is TINT danger in tho
case Of tho reformed incbriatc, and indeed Of the
whole Temperance cause. 1t was 70 meet this
exigcncy that tho order Of tho Sons Of Temper
auco was formed and thus far II bids fair 70
complsh tho highest expectations Of lts most
ardent friends Although it is but about four
years old, it numbers at least 100000 members
with societies sprInging up npaco. But II IS not
our Intention 10 go into detals, as the pccnllar
design and principles OF tho ordcr are beautifully
and slribingIy set forth in tho article bcio", for
which we invite careful perusal.-Ilns much,
however, viii say, such IS the IMP eSstcncss
of tho ceremony of initiation, that VIC do not be-
lievo II probable for any one to pass through It
without coming TO solemn determination TO
abandon all intoxicating drink forever.
In addition to this, thore IS 50 great and con
slant al influence all the members, that un-
less God shall mpart creator meas.ro Of re-
s,rainlng grace than VIC are warranted generally
10 effect he who Is snfe from the ''ali poryad
ing destroyer" here. could be safe no whore on
earih.-- la. American
Tho order Of the SONS of Temperance, is
securing tho attention md respect OF tho vftuous
in every part Of tho Union. II has passed the
ordeal # several ycnrs.-Thc prciudtccs, which
many have cherished against tho Order, from the
g..
away and they are being convinced Of the be-
neyolcnce, feasibility. safety. power and utility
of the institution. It Is purely OF bonctciai
character. and simply demands the total abstIncn-
CO from tho traffic and of all that can intoxl-
cnc, and correct department. IN all tho relations
of life. 1T has It's origin IN the desire 10 shield
each other from the evils of intcmperancc. afford
mutual aid in case of sickness and 10 elevate nd
improve tho character of man. The first IS
accomplished BY adEcring strictly To the pledge.
the second by tho payment of certain fees md
dues, regulated by the Division. and tie third by
the adoption of such laws as shall tend most 10
promote the good OF tho brothcr-hood.' The
proceedings of each Division confined to It's
members. The faults of Brother. the disposal
Of our funds. the consideration of an application
for membership, the discussion TO tho best
ans tremendously to advance tie present great
moral reform. arc the secrets OF our great tamiiy
OF Brothers. And for the Same reason that you
would not raise the veil that insure the sancuty
of your domestic hearts. would not open
Halls to the careless comments of the thought
less. Tho object have IN view could not be
effcc ted If our proccedingswo open 10 the Pablo
Our desire is to minister TO each others wants; TO
relieve i Brother III distress, to counsel advise or
rcproye those. who. from weakness or reckless
passion. have fallen from their pledge. COULD
VIC etfcctuav do these with our doors open =
the publicl Which of you would be wiling 10
have YOUR misforuncs. or weakness. thus exposed
10 the heartlcss gaze Of the mliliouH
Founded as our Order IS such principles as
love to each other and % our fellow mon-Punty
of purpose-and Fidelity to cause Of course
it would be impossible for any OF It's members TO
be guilty OF an action that would be n stain on
his character. without the fact being known 10
the world, or that would not correspond to the
pIaiu construction of its principles.
Each Division. to n certain extent. Is indcPcn-
dent and at the same timo maintains tho great
principles which connect tho whole ia miy.
and cement its members by ties Of close alliance.
and mutual benefit. Is one afflicted, all ready
10 sympathize, chord is touched, which vlbrates
through the system. It is prominent feature of
our faith TO
Share mutual woes,
Our mutual burdens bear
Ii has been we'll said that every Reformation,
and every principle. and especially those which
have had for their object the greatest good 10 the
greatest number. have had their objections. and il
would seem thai no demonstration Is sufficiently
powerful TO convince men of the truth that do no;
como with the range of their own ideas The
Order comnlends itself, inasmuch ) II demands
the yielding of principle of right, the sacrifice
of no individual duty. Ii conflicts with on reli-