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Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01

OrINIeNs OF ENtNE,S- NEN-Wc pre-
sumo no nan Of ihis age has received as
many compliments FROM distinguished gen
tlcmen, as General Scorr. His magnificent
achievements are the wonder and admiration
of both hemispheres The great hero and
patriot, KosclUsEo, held him IN high esti-
nation, as may be learned from the follow
ing extract from letter TO Baron Hoyting-
eur, written while Gen. Scott was on visit
to Europe:
"Sir-May l beg you to express TO Gen.
Scott my great regrets that, owing to a Sc
we're irdisposition, | ana unable to leave
Soleure otherwise it would afford me the
highest Qualification to meet nm half way
between this and Paris TO make his acquaint-
ancc the more so, as he is charged by his
government with the collection Of informa-
ton Upon military subjects" BE
pleased to convey my compliments to Gen.
Scott, aud especially for his victories in Can
ada. hope the Americans will follow his
eaamp5o-his couage--his energy and
his VIRTUES
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01

WILLIAM SEARIGHT, the Democratic can
didate for Canal Commissioner in Pennsyl-
vania, died at Brownsville in that State on
the 10Th ult
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01

70 A despatch dated Washington Au-
gust 18th says: Senator Borland Of Arkan-
sas made another attack upon Mr.. Kennedy
of the Census Office, willie before the Grand
Jury The despatch does not state whose
nose was broken this time
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01
Electoral Appointments.

P. X. RoUNsAv1L1E one of the Wing electors
for this State, will address his fellow citizens as
the following times and places
Princeton, Monday, 9th September:
Hampton, Monday, 18th September;
Warren, Monday, goth September
E2dorado Monday, 9th September;
,, 77- Le,cisuIle Thursday, 3Oth September:
Washington, Saturday, 2nd October,
Camden, Monday, 4th October;
saf .Arkadalpaia, Monday, 25th October,
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01

JOHN P. HALE, the candidate of the Gree
Democracy for President, accepts the nomi-
nation rendered him by the Pittsburg con-
vention-so says Washington despatch
Mr.. Hale would not agree to accept the
nomination up to the time of the meeting of
the Convention, but was nominated notwith
standing, under the belief that he would not
disband the party, by refusing the nomina-
tion after it was officially rendered. If the
despatch be correct, the convention guessed
rightly.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01

Missouri ELEcTIoN-I Thomas II. Ben
ton, A. w. Lamb, and Mr.. Phelps Dem
ocrats, and Messrs MILLER and OLIVER
wings, have been elected to Congress.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01

70 Mrs. Margaret Taylor, relict of the
late President, u. TAYLOR, died on Saturday
evening the 18th inst, at Pascagoula, Miss.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01

If you wish to reiasten the loose handles Oh
knives and forks, make your cement of common
brick dust and rosin melted together. Seal en-
gravers understand this recipe
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01

r We tender our acknowledgements to
DIR. A. E. Block of Fulton, for bottle Of
Cholera Preventative, which in our opin-
ion is a genuine article, and is much more
palatable than any Meelicine we ever OBJ
tanned from Doctors shop
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01

RE Hon. ROBERT RANToUL, Member OF
Congress from Massachusetts, died at Wash
ington on the 9Th ult.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01
New York Aug. II.

The Cunard steamer Africa has arrived
mere, bringing dates from Liverpool to the
3lst ultimo, and from Havre b the 30th
three days later than the accounts brought
by the Pacific. The followingls summa-
ry of her commercial news:
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01

The total revenue of the United States
for the year ending June 3Oth, was $49,-
72S,OOO The imports for the year amount
ed to 2O3, 900, 900.
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01
Arrival Of the Afica.

Three Days Later from EuIope--Liverpool
and Havre Markets---Cotton Active and
Washington telegraph., 1852-09-01

We clip the following items of latest news
from the Charleston Courier of the 10th
instant
Iowa Observation-Disclosures Awgust
l3.-Ihe Wings have undoubtedly carried
Iowa by large majority electing both Con-
gressmen and majority of the Legislature
NORTH CAROLINA ELEcTIoN-Returns
have now been received from all but eight
counties, and it is probable that Reid, Dem
ocrat, has been elected by nearly 1000 ma
jority. AT present the Democrats have
a majority in the Senate of three, and the
Wings majority of seven in the House
thus giving the latter majority of four on
joint ballot. 1t will, however, probably be
increased to six on joint ballot.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
Temperance Organisations.

TIE societies for the advancement of the
Temperance cause are so numerous, that
an individual who loves the cause is with
out excuse who is not attached to at least
ong. The advantages, the absolute neces-
sity of union and concert to insure success,
are not questioned, and we pity that man
whose conscience is so tender that he can
not unite with any of these associations.
Or we would rather say, we commisserate
his condition, for we think he is wanting
in that principle-that he is destitute of
conscience altogether. Persons have said
to US, if you would get up some society
with which we could conscientiously unite,
we would go with you" This is but a
patty excuse for doing nothing, a mere
subtGfuge to escape the discharge of duty,
a hypocritical or cowardly plea.
What have we in the form of organiza-
ton? We have "Parockial Societies" ,"
Washingtonians, Sons, Templars, Recha-
bites, Cadets. Daughters of Temperance,
Temperance Watchmen, the Carson League,
&c, &c. That an individual may not
honestly object to some one or more oi
these Institutions, We are not so uncharita
bic as to assert, but that he should honestly
oppose all of them, and still be friend o
Temperance is impossible. As well nigh
an individual profess faith in the Christian
religion, and yet oppose all the Church or
ganzations in the world. All will agre,
that such a man must be fool or knave
an idiot Or a lying hypoCrite.
We do not assert that there may not b,
true friends of temperance who have neve
joined any Temperance society, but we d,
/ insist that no honest man and sincere frienC
of the cause, withholds his name and inhu
ence because there does not erist any societ,
with which he can cOHScieatiOuSIy unite.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
Politios-our Position Defined.

Many will be anxious to know what
course we intend to take in relation to the
political parties. We will define our posi-
ton, that fault-fnders may commence
whining at once.
First-We purpose to record the leading
political events of the day further than
this we shall not trouble the reader with
party politics, as such.
Second-We shall, to the utmost extent
of our influence, oppose the election OF any
man of any party to any office, who is
committed to the liquor interest. We be-
lieve the utter annihilation of the liquor
traffic the great question of the day, and
we shall denounce all men and measures,
whether in Church or State, that stand
committed to the preservation, in any form,
of the bloody and inhuman traffic
We have planted our standard and un-
furled our banner inscribed, "Down with
the traffic in intoxicating drinks" Who
ever interposes to rescue this aceursed
trade of death from entire and eternal
banishment from the soil of Ohio, be he
Wing or Democrat, will find US his honest
opponent We have no wish to distract or
divide the forces of any political party, but
we pledge our best exertions to secure law
that shall declare liquor an "OatIa'O,
whatever may be the consequences to any
political organization. We have our poll
tical preferences, but we can and will most
cheerfully yield them at any time to secure
this great object. In any locality where
the leading political parties are committed
to the liquor interest, we shall advocate
! independent action.
The man who will drink himself, or offer
it to others, or who will give his influence
in favor of the continuance of the villain
Gus liquor traffic, is unworthy of the coun-
tenance or support of the friends OF tenn
temperance and good morals, whatever
may be his views upon other subjects.
The Temperance Reform has lost ground
bv its friends needing the counsels of ira
ding politicians, who, with hyPocritical
professions of love for the cause, have
raised the cry, "you are mingiing tenn
peranCc with politics" The truth Is, II
ouqIt to haze been mingled ,oith politics long
ago. Intemperance has had its day with
politicians the bottle has been and is one
of the mightest weapons in political war
fare, and demagogues and liquor-sellers
have been in partnership and have carried
on a successful business. 1t is time thai
the friends of virtue, decency, good order
lovers of country, mankind and God, unit'
to expel coffee house politicians from place:
of trust. We are committed to aid in thi:
righteous work.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
psiitions 70 the LegislaLuTe.

Petitions for the enactment Of the Maine
law by the Ohio Legislature, are being cir
culated in every county in this State. Let
the friends of this measure see that persons
generally have an opportunity Of signing
We have occasion to know, from actual ex'
neriment, that the movement is very popu-
lar. Of fifty voters whom we solicited,
indiscriminately, to sign the petition, but
two refused. Several of those who attached
their names, we're Incorporate men, and
without an exception they were glad of the
opportunity. There are thousands Of drunk
ards in Ohio who would rejoice If liquor
was outlawed and the cruel tempter Danish
ed. Friends, now is the time to circulate
these petitions, and there must be no delay
There is hope that the Legislature will al
least submit the question to the Electors ol
the State, whether the law of Maine shall
be the law of Ohio. For ourself, this is all
we ask of them. We are confident that the
popular sentiment is strongly in favor oi
the proposition, and such an expression by
the people would secure the enforcement o.
the law. There would be none Of this
miserable twaddle, "you are in advanced
popular opinion and therefore the law Is
dead letter" -
Let us challenge those members Of the
General Assembly who think that a ma
iority of the voters of Ohio are in favor o.
the continuance of the liquor traffic, tC
appeal to the ballot-box, and there settl,
this question. We dare the rummies o
Ohio and their friends, to meet us on tha
issue. If we do not carry the State by
double the majority given for the no license
clause in the new Constitution, then take
our hat"
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
The Fountain Subscribers.

At the time of the suspension of the late
{" Fountain" by William Mitchell, there
were about segen hundred UOIumes of the
paper due 10 subscribers. Some OF these
knowing the efforts of Bro. NJ. to sustain
the paper, and the great losses to which he
was subjected, have generously come for
ward and relinquished all claim upon him
for the remaining numbers. One Division
writes to the Committee, "We had just
raised a club for the Fountain and for
warded the money shortly before its sus-
pension. We give up all claim on that
account, and herewith forward a larger
list for the new paper. The money is
ready on the receipt Of the first number -
Such generosity and magnanimity is
commendable, and is in striking contrast
with that of an old subscriber to whom but
four numbers were due, who writes, " When
my other volume is complete, if like your
paper, and am assured that | will not be
swindled out Of my money, | may sub
scribe" The Committee have made ar
rangements to pay the uttermost tarthing
TO this poor soul, and all Others who be-
lieve that this paper should be furnished
lgithom consideration, to make up the losses
of the Fountain We hope our friends
will bear in mind this incumbrance upon
our prosperity, and so increase the number
Of new subscribers that we can supply the
old without serious embarrassment.
If there are others possessing the spirit
Of the Division named, land doubtless
there are many,) who wish US to enter upon
this enterprise without any fetters upon
our prosperity, let them signify it by re-
newing their subscriptions and forwarding
us the money before the issue Of the next
number, that we may know precisely where
We stand, and how many copies we mus,
issue. Of the first number We shall print
good supply, that all who wish may com.
meuce with the beginning of the volume.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
Meeting In the PenitentiarY.

The Editor addressed the convicts in the
State Prison, at Columbus, on Sunday last.
Many had heard us on our former visits,
aud from the first the most earnest atten-
ton was given. FOUrffhs of the unfortu
mates declared, by their votes, that liquor
had been their ruin. We explained the
principles of the Maine Law, and on a vote
whether they would have such a law in
Ohio, they were unanimous in its favor.
Their anxious countenances and fearful
eyes testified their sincerity A few of the
members of the Legislature were present,
but the appointment was not generally
known. The afflicted, oppressed and des-
titute in Ohio, are looking to the present
Legislature for some relief with inexpressi-
BILE anxiety and hope, Shall they look in
vain 2
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
Meeting at Cleveland.

A meeting of the friends of Temperance
in northern Ohio, was held at Cleveland on
Wednesday, the 9th inst. On account of
the want of proper notice, the Convention
was not numerously attended but those
who were in attendance were unanimous in
the opinion that we should have the Maine
Law and nothing else. The Editor ad-
dressed several meetings of citizens, and at
each the vote was unanimous in favor Of
the seizure and destruction of intoxicating
drinks.
On Thursday Convention was held in
Ravenna, Portage county, which was ad-
dressed by Eli Taylor, Of Hamilton county,
Drs. Nevin and Mahan, of Cleveland, and
the Editor, The people of Portage are
enthusiastic in favor of annihilating liquor.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
How to Pronounce It.

The name of the great Hungarian is in
every body's mouth, and all should know
how to pronounce it. Those who ought to
know tell us we must say Kos-shoot, with
the accent on the last syllable, Others say
Kosh-yoot, with the accent on the first syl-
liable. Either way will answer for out
siders till they acquire the Hungarian
tongue.
We prefer Kos-suth, with the accent on
both syllables. We see no good reason
why we should adopt the Magyar pro
punciation. The name of this patriot is on
every tongue, and Americans will not give
up the familiar pronunciation, Kos-suth,
for Kosh-yoot, or any other. We believe
with John Quincy Adams on this subject,
that where the natural English pronuncia-
ton is not very far from the proper one, it
should be retained.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
Vice in Cincinnati.

This city has been carefully canvassed,
to ascertain the number of grog-shops and
" gambling hells" that infest it. There are,
it appears, some 900 drunkard manufacto-
ries, falsely called " Cofee- Houses" and 500
gaming houses We suppose the genteel
Hotels are not embraced in this enumera-
ton, although they are more mischievous
in their character and influence than those
more despised. UnenviaJle as is the repu-
tation, Cincinnati is the banner city on this
Continent for vice, immortality and crime
Much complaint is made of the inefficiency
of the police, and to this is ascribed much
Of the lawlessness that prevails. There
may be some grounds for this complaint
but we would ask how police can prevent
riots, burglaries, arsons, robberies and mur.
ders, while 900 liquor shops are pouring
forth streams of moral death, poisoning
polluting, blasting, damning everything
within their reach
The existence Of grog shops, and the
prevalence of every form Of vice and crime
are as cause and effect. Remove the for.
mcr, and small police force will be able
to afford adequate protection to the inhabi.
tants. Let these houses of death remain
and continue to multiply them, and the
whole standing army of the United States
could not prevent the frequent and gross
violations Of law in this city ALONE.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
Coroner's 9 Inuuests

The Coroner of Hamilton county has. we
believe, been in Office a little more than one
year, yet in that time he has held I29 in
quests. A pretty large proportion of the
violent and sudden deaths occurring in our
midst, is the result Of the liquor traffic.
The form of verdict does not always re-
veal the true reason, even where the facts
are known. We often have verdicts like
these " Come to his death by accidental
drowning" "by fatigue and exposure .
"by the visitation of God, &c, DC nearly
all of which would be properly rendered
Come to his death by the oisitation" Of
the liquor sellerp
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
The Right Spirit.
number

On Thursday evening Of last week, we
read our Prospectus to the members Of Gin
cinnati Division, No 2, and twas responded
to by individual subscriptions amounting to
thirty-one, and an appropriation, by the Di-
vision, of ten dollars for the first and second
issues, for gratuitous circulation !!
Bro. JOHN WAGGoNER, P. W. p, rose up
in his place and pledged himself for fifty
paying subscribers And he is just the
man to fulfill his promise. There is no
drawback in him How many Bro. Wag-
goners are there in the Temperance army ?
BRO. MASON, P. W. p, pledged himself
for ga good many" and has handed in list
Of dozen or more.
Bro. L, C. HOPKINS, P. W. P, pledged
himself for ttoeHty5f0e, and many others
promised to use their best efforts in behalf
of the organ. Such hearty reception was
not anticipated by US. viii not Divisions
in the country initiate the glorious example
Of No. 2? We shall expect to hear from
many.
Bro. E. NJ GREGORY, P. G. W. P, in
formed us the other day that he had been
mwell for several days back, and that he
had only done ga little" in behalf of the
paper. He quietly showed us list with
one hundred and fifty doLtars pledged
This is the right kind of spirit, and iudi'
Gates prosperity for the Orga" never en-.
Ijoyed by any temperance paper heretofore
We feel greatly encouraged, and earnestly
hope that our friends in the country will dc
/ nr,,H IL - NJ, NIL
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
Our Existence.

At the October Session of the Grand Di-
vision, that body was informed that the
Western Fountaia had been finally sus-
pended. After considerable discussion on
the Importance Of permanent Organ, the
Grand Division appointed Publishing
Committee, with instructions to commence
tie publication of paper as soon as suffi-
cient encouragement was received. A Pros
pectus was sent out, and enough responses
have been received to authorize the Com
mittee in commencing the publication of
the paper. The Committee hope that every
Son of Temperance will consider himself
an acting Agent for the paper, as the Order
and the cause of Temperance will receiv'
the benefit of his exertions.
We had intended to give an extract from
Proceedings OH this subject, but the Grand
Scribe has not as yet sent us copy What
we say above is from memory.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
Notice to D. G.. w. P.,s.

We insert the following by special re-
quest of the Grand Scribe of Ohio. 1t is to
be hoped that this request will be promptly
attended to. 1t is matter of much i'm
portance The Grand Scrbe's address is,
A. M. ScoTT, Dayton, Ohio.
"The G. S. is extremely desirous that all
the County D. G. W. P.'s report to him, as
per Circular sent with their commissions.
1t is hoped this will be attended to without
further delay. For want of promptness in
this particular, much delay has been caused
in the labors of the Office
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
State Mass Conventional

The 25th day of February next has been
agreed upon as a suitable time for holding
a grand Mass Meeting of the friends of
Temperance in Ohio, in the city of Column
bus. We hope that this will indeed be a
Mass Meeting, such as has never been seen
in Ohio. Let the friends see to it, that an
early notice of this meeting be given in all
their county papers, and in all suitable
public gatherings, which may be held before
that time.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
A Temperance Organ.

Gen. S. F. Cary again unfurls his banner,
and takes the field in Ohio, for the passage
in that State of the Maine Temperance Law.
In partnership with Caleb Clark and others,
he starts, in a few weeks, temperance
Paper, to advocate the principles of that
law, which is the entire abolition of the
manufacture and sale of the wicked beve-
rage. When Cary enters the field we know
something will be DONE No one meets
him-no one dare do it!-BTOOkUiIle it lind. }
American.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
Massachusetts Moving.

The old Bay State is in the field in good
earnest; every county, if not every town, is
in the field; lectures, petitions, and the
circulation of papers, are the order of the
day. The movement, in fact, is universal
in all parts of the State. A writer from
Boston, says "You may put it down as
settled that we shall have the Maine Law,
and have it ere ninety days have passed,
for we mean to ask for it at once, and our
politicians understand their interest too
well to refuse"
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
Tracts ! Tracts |!

We commence the publication of a series
f Tracts, containing the most valuable
temperance documents. The Maine Liquor
Law and the Address of the Executive Com
mittee of the Grand Division of Ohio, will
make up the first one issued. Divisions
and individuals who desire this great Law
and able Address combined, in convenient
form for reading and circulating, will send
in their orders forthwith. This Tract will
contain eight large octave pages. Price,
eight dollars thousand.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
To Our Friends in the City.

We hope the friends OF decency and good
order in this city, and all those who desire to
see this modern Sodom purified, will exert
themselves to secure large list of subscri-
bers to our paper. We wish to furnish
such facts and appeals, from week to week,
as will arouse our citizens to sense of
their danger, and show them the ways and
means of deliverance from the present la
mentabe state of things.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16

u We have noticed, in several instances,
that names have been sent in with the
clubs, whose time have not quite expired on
the Fountain" list. All such, we have
taken it for granted, are willing to com
mence with the new paper, and we have so
entered them. If any are dissatisfied with
this, they will let us know Immediately,
and it shall be corrected.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-01-16
Awful Warning.

The Georgetown, KYs he sth
inst, has the folloV "a to
learn that Jack BED #er
part of the county, 70
the FIRE few days since, med
to death. We have no part Poor
Jack he was one of King AlcohOls nu-
merous victims Some years ago, we un-
derstand, he was one of our most respecta'
BILE and promising young mechanics. Lei
this be warning to others to "touch not
taste not, handle not, the accursed thing T