Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-10
MIR. GREEN'S ADDRESS,
sEroRK rHE AKNoRr AND rREpKsAR TOTAL ABsriSrsck
" SOCIETY.
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aud scheme is designed 10 alleviate were
eoliec,cd before in view. nethnks would melt the
heart OF not utterly cslloas and pre- all with oil
not subonly obstinate But although this misery IL diff
fused end widespread, IL less real that
and has still greater claims to cxcrions foe its relief
since were concentrated could perhaps be
easily removed Here, them Is the ample scope for
the sympates and the widest field for the efforts Of the
benevolent man.
Tbs parent, such, cannot we conceive bc remiss in
this matter, with prudence the least For habits OF
incompetence may ana doubt often do accompany q
social disposition and generous heart indeed may in a
great measure result thercftom. And such the prosa
enee OF this vice, and such the contsgon ct its
nature that parent has almost good uemble or
the social and amiable Disposition OF his child. And
rate the utmost degree OF and care and
most decided stand the st the least indulgence
OF the Kind IN order to addiction the vice and
thereby Its dreadful and runous Not
only engaging in the work themselves bat pre- yapg upon
ther children TO do So carly filling them with alb
hoenee OF such an Accountable and hurttu practice, and
progressing them favor OF the principles Of
which, ngdy adhered throughout life, will tend in
TO ensure them happy desunytakine hem
as II were 20 the Temperance Altar and like the father
Hannibal induce hem TO promise eternal enmty this
steat Zoe TO peace, prosperity and h,ppiRcss.
THIS undertaking commends itself all who wish well
TO their country, and who desire tho prosperity perpe
tuy OF these glorious institutions and privileges
cd and Procured and handed down by noble and
iusrJus foefathers. aud which cannot estimate too
highly whether CONSIDER their intrinsic value or
tho great the immense sacrifice which they were
ob aimed; and especially does II recommend itself the
q To-
lorabe prosation of the intellectual faculties by use
OF stimulating drink but amenabe degree Of gnor
among classes There being in this
and renowned commonwealth the mother OF States and
Statesmen" many individual of years. who &C
codins To the theory Of government capable Of gov
errng himself, and read line in n political News
Journal Of the day, and VINO also being under dspcn
sation OF grace and subject rcdseming love- and
not make out single pecept ia the revealed will OF his
Maker, and many Of them destitute OF it, Such cond
OF things taken all together, actually distressing
template. a
Now to what immense extent could this frigh,ful
combination OF evil. be obyaied and avoided al; the funds
perverted administering graiife aon To a yitaed
appeute appropriated general education, dIus
ing Tar and wide the measurable benefits OF moral ,teec
and religious Instruction. For have doubt
many instances individual exPends suicen; for inoz
Gazing drink defray the OF training immortal
midland should he r.nouaeo ths OF Thing
muang that as beverage and give regularly what he
had been accustomed spend for from year year.
this latter audabe and useful object then
AIRY interests would necessarily sufer-indcej, might
be rather promoted since lie would have Clearer head
better health available time and greater degree
the confidence and respect OF h. lsovmsn, and
queny much better qualified for hi. siness which would
be Of prosperous. He would any rate be
much able reasonable for ,he support
free schools should the Legislature Of nj. State think
proper impose Tor that for which he would
be amply compensated nv the incsculbe advantages az
forded thereby tn his chIdre1.
Ii is striking circumstance that great enterprise
be the most prosperous in New Englsnd-and
will b remembered that in that portion of tire
blessings OF education are more widely difused and
extensively enjoyed than where else in the L. States
And this ash Ipp'ars peculiar success Of tue Temperance
cause in that particular section of land. carnoi
conceive, be regarded bogoih,r accidental conc-
dencc but tending with the great Of show
the intmae between intelligence and virtue
between ignorance and vce--ior although very supe-
nor and well cultivated mind may accompany very vi.
cous and abardoned Character wnch we have
history, while the reverse equally true tina, bar
and uncuiuvated intellect may accompany very
ceent character instances Of which frequently come
der ohservauon-yet il is certain that there a most
intimate connection between the mental and the moral
constitution mankind. Indeed fact that man is
RATIONAL that renders MIN moral being He account
able by Of the very and wedge he possesses
and responsible IN proportion the that
light and knowledge This u the condemnation that light
into the word"-snd mau's peculiarly of charae
mag be said result IN from the fact OF his
having mind, inasmueh his being disc pline
these the part virtues and accomplishments m
him that instincts in inferior and irrational
Aad in our day intellectual qualifications are not all ,ha,
required instructor OF youth. 1t impor
and necessary that those moral character should
perfectly satisfactory; and when such the II
generally Is, may be- reasonably supposed that both the
faculties the mind and the qualities Of heart If those
entrusted his will receive duo and proper attention
And moreover, people unleer red and vicious.
constitute distinguished aud prosperous well governed
and happy nation. This can need no demonstration
Whatever But should 1t be required. it Is susceptible OF
the ccarest proof.
Judge Blackstone an English writer upon the elements
Cf La aud OF the highest sisndug,-indeed ques-
whether any writer has contributed more perhaps
much he has, elucidate aRd adorn
struse but noble und interesting suhiect,-lsys down:
"hain general all mankind " II agree that government
should be repoed such persons in whom those qIates
likely TO be found, the perfection OF which s
among the attributes OF Him who emptacaly sty led
the SUPREME Being the three grand requisites OF wisdom
OF goodness and Of power wisdom discern the res
o the community goodness 10 endeavor always
hose real interests; aud strength power carry
this knowledge and intention That these are
ne
requisites that uu be found in every we'll constituted
frame OF government"
Nov, according doctrine, you know. the sovereign
power vested IN the people at large. Every individual
the community possessed OF the rights and privileges Of
freeman is sovereign, aud considered capable self
government And exercise THIS right OF sovereignty in
proper manner 10 both his privilege aud his duty. IL
is therefore necessary that should possess some *
tent all these qualifications to which authority has al
luded.
Now IL is perfectly evident that il his mind is either
ignorant enevated and his character vicious and mmo.
raj he greyOusy deficient IN essential purcu-
lars, Wis wisdom and goodness. And the possession Of
the last requisite, that is, power which he you
through the medium OF the ballot box, any other
personal influence he have, far from being adj
vantage when the Others either wanting dsiec-
tive, actually injury, and circumstance ~ DO exceed
ing regretted.
And scruple very much 10 say that where such
condition o. things exists 70 cOnsdeTabe extent there
good ofoar that II here s moral for
the better there will be political revolution FOR the
For while ought be the desire and the OF the
enlightened and patriotic Statesman ih5 great mass
Of peope wei, instructed in mind and moral in pnnci-
pies and habits II is the interest Of the Dembgoguo 10
keep them sunk ignJance foster and encourage their
unhsowcd pTopensues and passions, since they be
thereby more easily rendered instrumental for the
pshment Of vile aud selfish purposes Of aud sa5i
ious designs
And prevailing immortality and luxury cannot be but pre-.
Judicial in the The safety and well being Oi fo-
publican nstutiDns. We have not only reason Tor his
but we have the authority u HsOfy tor IT, that 81 wp5 by
administering the propensity Of the Roman pop1ace for
luxurious indulgence that aduaon aud submission
gained by that remarkable but ehh and aspiring
diyidJn Julius Cesar, who contributed Rrcoy over
throw the established government and destroy tho liberties
Of his country.
And do know but that tho evils Of incompetence
even greater hsn those Of The crest and GOOD
Mr.. Wlbofofce II recoect Alright regarded the evils u
The greatest Of cuamitosi bot really. must pre-
Ter With hire, FOR think they exceeded nv
the evils Of inionpersge For the eyis o war do drosd
fol aud calamtous ard by ali be deprecated
avoried, u possible, MAJ pnng from oIpraal dusfef,
sid be therefore ecy resisted and guarded sgrin5
IIey be riusGn in their duration, the Tine may
hen all a O.