The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-03-31
TEMPERANCE ADDRESS.

TEMPE RANoR ADDRESS.
We publish to-day the address of Mrs. Whitney,
delivered before the Sons of Temperance at the |
Banner Presentation to Lane Division No. 9, of |
Aleers," which took place last Tuesday week. 1t |
would have appeared before, but the copy we first
received was mslaid. We presume 1t will not be |
the less interesting or acceptable on account Of the
delay:
II Is with mingled feelings of pleasure and dldence that
this evening appear before you in benaI .. Onvs
Branch Union ofthe Daughters of Temperance. to attempt
to address you The subject of deep interest," ana
dear to the heart of the phanhopt and the Christian ana
second only holy religion the representative OF an
Order which have the honor to belong 1t may mot Do
amss to give brief sketch OF the motives which have
prompted this enterprise Scarcely two have passed
away since behed the noble exerions Of the Sons Oh
Temperance in house of suffering humanity and feeling
that we had work to do blush to speak
-coan too has fallen under the baneul influence OF IN
temperance; we, feeble few, have banded ourselves
together in this noble enterprise.
To erect superstructue Of durability and beauty. is
meet that the base be broad and firm. The Temper
ance Pledge consider the basis of all our hopes-u
foundation is so strong and deep that the hydra headed mon
ter with all his fons may battle against it in vain Deem
it not vanity in to that knowledge OF human nature
and history of the past warrants the assertion tnat man.
cheered on by woman smiles will perform the most daring
expos To cheer and encourage your hearts, them we
have procured this token of approval we urge you not
to and boodshed the destruction OF your
fellow. but deeds of more noble daring. We urge
You to dry the tears the than widowed and raise the
hopes of the worse than orphaned by raising from the deep
abyss of degradation and ruin the fallen and husband
your brethren For with our limited knowledge OF the
world often have seen the fond mothers hopes
blasted and the marriage promise forgotten too often have
we seen the domestic hearthstone violated and who
should ever be our protector, Transformed into Demon
But thank Heaven brighter day dawnng-the daystar
of Hope snghe Throne of Intemperancs otters from
its base-he glorious Temperance Pledge rejoicing many
heart. Thine oh Father is the work-to The' be all the
praise!
now therefore, in behalf of Olive Branch Union of the
Daughters of Temperance" present unto Lane Division
of the Sons of Temperance of Ager. this Banner Re-
ceive it, with heartfelt for the prosperity OF our
common causc-
And may its pure unsulied folds
From Alcoholics blasting stain.
And all mpurity.
And we feel that committing this Banner to your keep
ing, giving into noble hands-hands that never
wdgrace it, suffer its fair surface to be furnished by
single STAIN or by departure from the principles is In
tended to inculcae. but that will hand down to
generations yet come who with proud enthusiasm shall
point and Behold the work OF our Fathers and
our Mothers And catching the inspiration. shall trans
init its influence down latest timeunt ntemperance
shall be known only in the history of the past.
And Sirwhen you seethis Banner waving in tn breeze
or look upon the walls of ourconsecraed halls think
of the donors and let inspire your hearts and nerve your
arms to press onward the mighty contest in which
engaged until womans heart shall cease to bleed over fa
len SON or father and until the dove shall descend with its
Olive Branch of Peace upon house and hamlet in the
land
ruins of his devoted enemy, this Banner wave over
the downfall of ntemperance. and to
lure the fallen Temperance and to Heaven And although
no laurel wreath wont in days Of old to deck the
vctos brow be thine nobler need is yours the secret
silent approval of your hearts after having raised
fallen brother from degradation and ruin shall be sweeter
still to thee, and its influence shall live,
when heroes gems and monarchs brows.
Blend in one common dust"
And Brothers, when called upon take part the various
temperance movements of the day. and follow this
Banner know that though unheeded by men, yet silently
and ferventy the paye of the united Band of Daughters
goes up to high Heaven in thy behalf Then brothers, let
march be onward and although of the weaker Sex
can take part the political struggles that agitate
the world yet in the noble of Temperance we will
work. steadily. peseveringy. though silently asking
only reward that husbands brothers and may be
firm and unwaverng IN the cause OF Temperance.
And now Brothers, of Lane Division, in hands we
leave this Banner And OH may you never beay the trust
reposed in you; and worthy OF the noble
you have epoued Our younger brothers, too cheer
us with their presence this evening This youthful band Of
patriots who in fes early morning have girt on the
sword and bucker of Total Abstinence, and with Temper
ance for their motto march the God speed thee
Young Brothers.
On to the rescue on
Ye youths, with hearts so brave,
To noble deeds and daring acts
The fallen to save,
And when hath set
And aoe have passed away,
May you be found patriot band,
The demons course to stay.
And Sisters tUo let forget holy mission tG
cheer the sad and comfort the responding Let cheeuy
award the lords of creation the cheers of the senate
the fame of the battle ZELDA sweeter need ours t.
cheer to bless to save. And finally when time shall be
more-when there fallen brothers be reclaimed
and no more errng sisters to be raised up-when both re
caime and reclaimed shall have passed away. may we al
meet and form Grand Union in Heaven.
"Where spirits shine with purer ray,
And brighten to meridian day."
Sad News from Col. Fremont and his Party.
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