Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-12-22

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stead Of becoming weak aad iniirm. conse-
quehce peculiar to oge. be IS growing stronger
and more vigorous, and his countenance is as
surning rcdder hue Ihan ever. which fact
proves him 20 be an enchanier Of The most des-
perate kind.
lie IS also ihief Of the most desperate des-
cFiption; Tor il is well known that he has taken
more money from the United States than would
pay the whole expenses Of the Mexican war, or
the entire cost Of the administration. This arch [
hend Of our world allures his victims with the
sparkling goblet, and after he has thrown around
them The spell Of his enchantmeni, he exercises
his thieyish propensity in robbing them, not on
y Of their meney, but Of their brain: and such /
is the spell 10 which their senses are locked, by /
the power Of this sorcerer, that after he has rob
bed them Of their money and their brains, they 1
imagine themselves richer and wiser by far than .
ever. The subjects Of King Alehohol, the en-
chanter, are readily known BY their red noses,
their staggering gait. their prolane language,
and the potent fumes Of their breath; and such /
| is their devotion TO the prince, that they will
voluntarily, Of his command, PROSTATE them
selves along the streeis and highways: and such
- AUcT HuUliltls tnhA tll5J viii Hob hSsitcto W
walow in the mire with their brother swine.
Again: King Alcohol is an aristocrat. a ~.
rant, and despot; s. il is a most singular but la
mentable fact, that there are many within bOun-
daries of our federal republic who are endeayo-
ring TO support this enchanting iend in hisround
Of tyraniea desPolism. Il is a startling truth
that in every town throughout our united COM
monwealth, from the largest city down to the
smallest village, we see the erected standard OF
King Alcohol bearing in glinering characters
the beautiful moIios of Travellers Rest, Far
mers' Hotel, &c. In these establishments the
cunning tyrant employs his most trustworthy a.
gents, who are officially known by the name Of
dramsellcrs or moderate drinkers. This arch
enemy of peace and morality is prince Of great
enterprize and extensive business; his Satanic
halls are scattered throughout every part OF the
two hemispheres, but his principal place of rem
devious is in the ciIy Of Dissipation, township
of Beial, county of Beelzebub, and State of
. Misery. King Alcohol, the destroyer, like 9th
: er rouges, finds il convenient TO assume some
times one name and sometimes another. If his
: intended victim happens TO be wealthy and fash
/ onable, he arrays himself in royal robe Of
: red and purple, and introduces himself as the
G celebrated DR.. Brandy, physician ofextensive
practice and remar kabIe success; cures indlges-
i lion, sharpens the appetite, and promotes good
r health and fine feeling. If his contemplated
victim is not so wealthy & influential, this medl-
f cal charmer is Immediately metamorphorssd
into a common citizen, and is famiIiarly known
!. in almos, every tavern as the good MIR. Whis-
!, KEY. Not unfrequently he finds his way in the
. renowned Mr.. Gin, Of New Holland-a gentle
). man of fine intellect and first rate address. Rum
q of Jamaica, or the good natured MIR. Wine ol
:. the West Indes-all gentlemen of large for
=. tunes and highly accomplished. Where thi
!. crafty noble meets with caution distrust, ht
!. assumes the demeanor of mild, sweet insin.
e uating gentleman, perfectly pleasing and agree
= able. and is then addressed as the beautiful anC
}. inoffensive Mr.. Toddy, the excellent MIR. Min
u Julep, or the kind Mr.. Cordial In short, h
Ir can assume any name, or appear under an,
Is disguise, 10 suit the taste of those upon whom
le he has design. In some parts OF out Repubt
IA King Alcohol is permitted to allure, beiray, an
,e often kill his subjects accordingt TO license. an
No s,arve whole families according to law; and tn
81 stewards in the service Of King Alcohol sa
ar they are iusfable in so doing because the la'
nd gives them the privilege. But we are most hap
ar DIV te learn that this license operation is losln
he ground, for down here among the hills of Goo
nd Sense, in the village of Temperance, county {
lly Morality, and State of Reason, they have, wit
Ter all the independence of rs, demonstrated I
ant gainst that law. Good for them. Long ma
al. their examples descend in blessings upon a
4 those who shall survive them, and may ever
a succeeding generation continue to roll on III
Temperance ball with giant strength, until it sha
,0r nobiy vanqush a'the forces of the great e.
iea chanter, and proudly erect its own beautil
,'s !; standard of independence from King Alcohol