The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1852-07-07
Culllllluuifatiuus.
Correspondence Of the Ledger.
PLEASANT HILL, July, 1852.


of the Ledger ever since its commencement,
take this as a suitable occasion to express
my appreciation in reference to its columns.
And perhaps cannot do that in more sat
isfactory manner than to give its readers |
topic upon which to dwell.
TEMPERANCE is a theme that has long |
employed the pen of the moralist, phylan-
thropist, and the elOquence of the orator in
euogising and recommending to the world,
in the most inviting pathos of oflanguage, that
most estimable virtue. But the subject is
inexhaustible in its comprehensions, and time
and consideration give more weight and i'm
portcnce to that imperishable theme, yet n
reiteration of that most excellent subject can
not be too often repeated before an enlight-
ened people who are ENDURING the right road
happiness, usefulness and contentment.-
There is not an individual nor a community
of men existing who would not rejoice in the
acquisition of so noble virtue, and be able
to realize the benefit, profit and advantages
which grow out of the practice of Temper
ance.
aphysical or moral point we will find it con-
ducivc co health of body, vigor of intellect
and longevity, qualities and prepares ndivid-
unls for the better enjoyment of life, useful
. ness and happiness. 1t ensures to its vota-
ries pence of mind, competency and self ap-
probation. But when we change the scene,
and discover the dark side of the picture, in
its opposite Intemperance, we shall there see
want destitution and misery depicted on eve-
ry hand. IntemperTnce carries in its train
nearly all the evils incident to humanity, dis
ease is accumulated, in all its protein and
that fasten like Vultures upon the vitals, in
curable by the combined skill of the most
experienced physicians. How forlorn must
be the hope of the inebriate? His physical
and mental powers are both prostrated by
the inebriating bowl, which acts with dlite-
rious' effects upon the brain, thereby inju-
ring or finally destroying the natural func-
items of that very important organ of sense,
inducing disorderly actions of the body with
hallucinations of the mind, which disqualify
the unfortunate Individual in- the perform
ance of any official duties Of life, and final
ly, hurrE0its deiuded votaries to miserable
and untimely end, which verifes that truth
ful saying, that " the wicked will not live
out half their days" Tn taking moral
view of ntemperance we will at once see the
monster in all his frightful and debasing at
titudes. Intcmderance carries in its train all
mi 90
human mind is capable of evolving, such rs
strife, animosities suicides and murder Thes,
evils are not alone cnnined tn.the mispsahI
Vastating calamity sweeps along the length
and breadth of n whole community. anc
marks in its course destruction, depravt,
and ruin 1t is needless to particularize
any cases of the kind. as no doubt MANY an
pauling scenes, the doleful effects of Intem
perance, are now fresh in the recollection O,
the readers.
lntemperance is sure to breed pauperism
as well as strife and disease, and the destitu-
ted poor and afflicted can contribute little or
nothing to professional men or any Others.
Misery at the portals of Humanity often
seeks relief through the medium of science
and happy are they who find it." 1t is the
duty, If not the interest of all persons who
have it in their power to aid and assist des-
tltute and afflicted humanity, and those espe-
cially who are so by natural visitations of
unavoidable circumstances and casual events.
But those unfortunate cases brought on by
lmprudencc and wonton indulgeneies in a
course destructive, in its tendency, to wealth
peace and happiness, are objects of less COM
miseration and sympathy than others. The
efforts nIv being made in this, and almost
every other country in which Intoxicating
drinks prevail, is a certain indication of the
great interest," and concern for the prevention
OF the evil, and the relief of the deluded vo-
taries OF alcohol. All persons should feel a
deep interest in putting down that monster
vice, as the happiness and welfare of nations
as well as individuals defer much upon its
entire abolition. Therefore, the Statesman.
the Lawyer, the Doctor, and above oil, the
Clergy should unite in their efforts and use
their grestest influence to put down that We
ry destructive evil, seeing that so many dis
astrous consequences arise out of habits of
1ntemperance.
is It not wonderful that rational beings
should with such dense cloud Of evidences
before them continue to pursue road that
leads to ruin and eternal destruction? Is il
not tune to take warning from the past, and
avoid in the future that rock on which so
many millions of the human race hava loor
forever lost!
When health, peace and prosperity with
soul and body have been sacrificed on the
demolating altar of Bachus! These are
weighty considerations but as true as that
the sun shines in the heavens. Then let us