Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1848-10-12

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this stain from our moral character as a
nation: and where is the friend of humani-
ty that does not exult, when he reflects
upon the powerful moral force now abroad,
and in active operation, for the suppress.
sion of intemperance?
In former times, the ignominy attendant
on the vice, was thought sufficient re.
straint. Our high-minded forefathers would
have been indignant at the bare idea, that
their discretion was not sufficient curb
for them. But the tyranny of habit, has
thrown such potent spell over their de-
scendants, that the most solemn obligation
can scarcely sustain them
"Tel it not in Gath, publish it not in Ash.
kelon;' that in almost every town and vii
age, throughout this favored land, on which
bene6cient Creator has bestowed so ma
ny blessings, temples are seen erected to
Bacch on whose altars, thousands are
self:immolated. The sigh, of the disconso-
late widow and orphan, of these deuded
victims we should think, enough to stay
the hand Of the most slavish devotee. But
alas disqualification, the tomb of every
virtuous resolve, resumes its sway, and he,
who was assigned by heaven, the support
and protection of his family, frequently
becomes the most brutal tyrant. We hope
and believe, the humane Sons of Temper
ance, will assist these unfortunate sufferers
when necessary. The thousands, some of
them would have squandered had they ne
yer joined this Order, besides the personal
benefit received, will no doubt stimulate
them TO the most magnanimous acts of
charity and benevolence. The ladies',
prompted both by interest and compassion,
advocate this cause, and being fully aware
of the influence they possess over their
chivalrous countrymen, beseech them; to
touch not, taste not, for there is poison in the
cup" What can prevent the Sons of Tenn
perance from being immortalized on the
pages of history and future generations
celebrating the anniversary of the day on
which their beautiful flag was first unfurl.
ed to the breeze, an insignia ofselfconques,
which is the greatest that can be gained!
This Division being emulous of distinc.
ton, and wishing TO be placed in the first
ranks of the Order, considering it advanta.
geous, have erected their flag under the
auspices of the ladies', and conferred upon
me the ines,imable privilege of presenting
il to you, as their representative; whom
congratulate, as one Of the most jealous
supporters of this glorious cause. and as
success greatly depends on perseverance
we have no doubt of its ultimate success ir
this enlightened community.
Reply Of Mr.. JOHN C. OxLEy, to the Ad
dress Of Miss Le,uis, on receiving the Ban
ner.
With feelings of the most sincere graft
fication, receive this token of the inter
est thus manifested by yourself and the
Ladies with you, for the success and pros
perity of our Order. This indication o
the good will and Philan.hropic zeal will
which you always engage in every enter
!. prize, which has for its object the allevia
ton of any of the countless evils that af
flict and Cypress our race. have hear'
!. with delight the elegant manner in whicl
! you have alluded to, and commended GU
: principles and our objects. The able argu
y ments by which you have urged and en-
y forced the necessity of resor,ing TO some
. thing more permanent than the flexible ant
" ever vascilla,ing will Of single individual
to eradicate an evil that has embittered tn
disposition and the very existence of S
many aimiable and virtuous men--,hat ha
> blighted to gloomy despair, the f1atterin
- prospects of SO many an innocent family.
" We shall accept most cordially kind ID
' dy, the assistance you have offered on tn
part of the ladies', in curbing the GROWN!
&c the formidable power of Bacchus, who hi
T. too long tyranized over the will and ii
), disposition of individuals and of the con
u munity; who has too long ruled with his
u hand in every age-in every cline. 1t
!" high time that his victims were set FIRE
Long long have weeping widows ar
wailng orphans proclaimed against h
sway! Long have heart-broken wives ar
disconsola,e children implored helPir
hand to save from ruin, him they loved