New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-07-10
uripciples which il established, and the prospect
which IL opened TO the human race.

which ~ opened 70 tne numtn IeSS-
The struggle with Tyranny is not new sIus
ola III a struggle as old as the race-as Old A.
he attennt of one an 70 extend dominion owe,
the bfe and the rights Of another The victory VI
Marathon was an effort 10 resist the yrahuy VI sS
usurper. while they who fought Toe hoer1y mem
selves bound upon others the shackles OF 'n' oP-
rre..or The ancient Spartans were heroic IA tns
5sIen.a n their liberties, but themselves lotged
the chain, Of tyranny in their own sphere, ana eA
ercised Il over those whom they held as saves
The American Revolutionary struggle against y
nanny was not equal in endurance aud misery 70
many other struggles; the space over winch 'uo
population was spread, and the distance HS"
Great Britain being circumstances greatly IN Ia
vor Of cur fathers. There was equal herolsm-
greater endurance and at the same time lar great
er tyranny 70 be resisted, in the struggle OF tne
Ne:herands when they resisted the tyranny oil
the Spaniards led on by the bloody Duke Ava
The champions Of tyranny have one short ana
easy story. The Monarch command and you must
obey However unjust aud oppressive the de-
mands may be-hovever far they may invade the
rights Of man, the Sovereign commands, and II Is
treason to resist. 1t il story as old as the world
and we 10 novelty in tyranny, and tyranny mas
nothing new 70 offer.
The American Revolution established new prn-
ciples Ii proclaimed those principles by which
tyranny in all ages may be branded as tyranny,
and held up 10 the eyes OF the world. The American
Revolution il rendered ilustrious by the first,
broad, clear declaration Of the principles on which
tyranny can be heartily resisted, and Liberty de-
manded and justified. 1t proclaimed the great
principles that all men are created equal, and pos
sessed of certain inalienable rights-in these are
fround the glory, dignity, majesty and benehceoce
Of the American Revolution They are the Cta.
del Of Freedom in all time 10 come-a fash OF
lightning bringing into view, In the darkness OF the
long night and the thick pail Of despotism, the
broad domain Of Human Rights, for the condemna'
ton Of all acts OF arbitrary power-a Hash OF light
ming whereby thrones are crumbled and the rotten
ness Of venerable impostures andopPresslons made
visible.
III il certainly out Of the question to follow the
speaker 10 the calculation OF these principles, and
the rapid but effective illustration and application
Of the argument 70 the questions now so deeply
agii atpg the heart and mind OF the nation The
concluding thoughts in reference TO the specific
work in which the Sons Of Temperance are en-
gagged, and which he showed by numerous facts TO
be Of vast importance in the great work OF the age
are all your space will allow
After abiding to the universal education OF the
people as indispensable to the permanence and en-
joyment of the great principles established by the
American Revolution, he said
But Republics demand FOR their perpetuation the
general diffusion, not merely Of Knowledge, bat OF
Virtue. Without this they are the sport Of every
gale and Of every bow-without firm basis OF
moral principle Free State can never endure.
The beginning Of all virtue is self deniala suren-
der Of present and personal qualification TO perma-
nent and universal good.
Most signi6cant is the term SELF GovERsMEST,
by which Civil Freedom is often characterized -
No possible aggregative of blind devotees OF sen
sual appetite could preserve the spirit the essence
Of Freedom. No matter how admirable their Con-
stitution and laws, nation OF Falstaifs and Ar
nolds-a community of libertnes and drunkards-
could now preserve its liberties. Sefsacnhce,
trua VaOr
vices they delight in, or with the general preva-
lence OF vice in any shape. In moral rectitude
alone shall the pillars of the Republic be firmly i'm
bedded He that ruleth his spirit is greater than
he that taketh a city," and in the good use thus
made Of his talents, be proves himself fit 10 be
ruler over cities.
We do well, them Sons Of Temperance, and
Friends OF the Cause TO celebrate the Fourth Of
July as our own Anniversary. Whatever tends 10
elevate Man in the scale of moral being, tends alike
to the triumph Of Temperance and the perfecting
OF Freedom. OF the forms Of Government suited
to sensual and ignorant nations, Asia and Africa
afford uniform examples; be it ours to render
America FL refuge and impregnabe fortress OF
Freedom. Whoever shall win one citizen from
the ways Of sensual indulgence to the path OF
Temperance in all things, has added one stone TO
the rnmparts Of Freedom, and wdened the founda-
tons Of Rumsn well being
The law Of Liberty is Eternal Progress Ban
i,h that, and the contented, careless slave might
be envied by the anxious, harassed freeman.
Higher still higher IL the piratlon OF the uniet'
tered soul and 10 obedience 10 this law does II
find not rest, but growth and nearness To Heaven.
If Intempersnce were utterly eradcated today,
its vanishing would but bring into like prominence
some other great moral evil 10 be IN turn attacked
and destroyed But TO day this oertops all others,
and demands our most resOlGte efJrts.
Sons of Temperance Friends of Temperance
Be it my parting enueaty that you persevere and
IL fat on ich w hav
tered calls for 10 sacrifice or hazard of our lives
it rather ensures and prolongs them. There lives
10 individual who can say he has suffered IN mind,
or estate, from his devotion to this cause. On the
contrary it resembles gOdiness, In having the pro-
mis- e OF the life that now is, as well as that wach
is to come. No man can do 50 much Tor Temper
ance that Temperance will not do more Tor hln--
Sons Of Temperance hail you as the enlisted
soldiers of tho cause, whom nothing but final
triumph can hOnOrably discharge from the service.
Be earnest, then; be active, be vigilant in the
great work, until triumph shall crown our exer-
tions-until we may meet on some not distant an
niversary to celebrate the triumph OF Moral not
less than Political Freedom. For great as was the
exultaton when the last British regiment eysc1a-
ted New York that will be far prouder day tor
our country when the last drunkard shall have been
reclaimed and the last moderate drinker won IRON
the peril Of bis ways TO rejoice in the blessings oil
Abstinence from all that can intoxlsate-ln q
blessed Purity, in corrected Appetite and In true
Moral Reform
OF the pton Of the address by the audience
will not speak further than TO say We regret that
the obligations and duties Of the speaker prevent
our hearing him again
The following ode was then sung by the Choir
to the air. "S;ar SpsDgled Banner
WAKE, WAKE THE LOUD SONG.
Uyiffen for the Celebration Of the POuy Of jay 1850 ~
ne Sens Of 1snJv0Hes Of Dtsiriei No. lIS.
BY wM GLAND BOURNE.
WAKE Wske The loud song 'er the land OF the fres
As srg he bright deeds Of our fathers before ~,
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