The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-05-23
A,nsvsrsary Or ne sens q TemperaDee.

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Yesterday the Sons Of Temperance celebrated
the anniversary Of their order The procession
presented striking and imposing array. Banners
and music accompanied the divisions, and the
ehsste regalia Of the members shone conspicueusiy
in the heightened fine The display was most
creditable to the Temperance cause IN the ranks
could be found father and son-the youth just look
ing out upon the vorld--the man Of mature years
the gray-haired patriarch-al combining to form a
brotherhood in the great cause which holds its vo-
tares free and independent of the shackes Of intern
perance and enables them to stretch forth hand
to succor and to save. They passed before us with
their unpretending insignia of membership, their
beautiful banners with devices of gushing foun-
tains and streams Of living water, with the manly
port of men engaged in cause which had been
blessed by woman's prayers and children's fearful
looks Of joy.
The procession was preceded by inspiring music,
and moved through a number of our principal
streets. division from Algiers joined in the pa
rade, and the Younger Brothers of Temperance,
composed of lads, closed the line. This last fea-
ture perhaps the most interesting one; the
boys were principally very young; they wore a
neat regalia, and the breasts of several we saw
displayed the medal of Father Mathew. Who did
not wish these young reformers God speed?
An incident occurred at the dismissal of the pro-
cession, which at the present time speaks to the
heart Of every lover of his country. The Amer-
can flag, which had been borne in the advance du-
ring the day, planted in the centre of Lafayette
Square-the different divisions, by direction of the
Grand Marshal, formed circle round it, and three
hearty and enthusiastic cheers, in honor of the
Stripes and Stars, made the welkin ring.
The exercises in the Lyceum Hall were of
highly interesting character. A large number of
ladies' encouraged by their presence the members
of the society. The singing was by the choir of
the Daughters Of Temperance and to our unedu-
Gated it surpasses all the bravura of the Opera
The opening address, by Robert M. Lusher, the
Worthy Grand Patriarch, was on the importance
of individual exertion in the promotion of the cause
Of National Morality. He spoke very briefly, but
every word told. Mr.. Lusher is young man, not
over twenty-five, free from ambition and as de-
voted to the advancement of human nature as any
man who ever lived. It is gratifying to see such
man appreciated by his associates. 1t was touch
ing spectacle to see him stand at tie head Of an
association OF fifteen hundred men, and he one of
the youngest, presiding with much modesty and
dignity, and locked up to with so much affection
and respect. We hope he will pardon this too
public declaration of our esteem
The address of the Rev. Mr.. Twchell was on
the origin, objects and success of the Sons of Tenn
perance. He stated there were t1centy-three huaa-
fred licensed drinking houses in New Orleans.
Were they placed side by side, they would extend
thirteen miles The amount of money annually
expended in New Orleans for intoxicating drinks
is estimated at S12,O0o,OO0
This we think rather an extravagant estimate,
but we shall look into this matter
The Orator then examined the charge in the
Presbyterian, that the Sons of Temperance were
inimical to the cause of religion. We shall en-
deavor to obtain this portion of the address-for
that charge in the Presbyterian is certainly very
grievous one, and we glad to find the Order so
triumphantly indicated by the reverend speaker
He is traitor to the cause of Morals who at
tempts to divorce Temperance and Religion
The address little too long, considering
the other exercises of the evening.
He followed by M. E. Hallaran, young
Sonsof Temperance. He spoke at late hour Of
the evening, when the audience had been confined
to their seats for two hours. He evidently felt the
disadvantage under which he abored but he de-
livered brief argumentatve speech on the iniu-
rous influence Of intemperance on the progress of
the Nation.
On tie whole this has been one of The most
gratifying demonstrations Of the moral strength Of
New Orleans