The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1852-09-09

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\ . g ispssas6t era IN lie history
cfths 18th century. Iutsmperance
must be considered by candid minds
- . tteuehdoous evil in society, and
lasful and salutary means adopt ed
fSr supp' essi on PERHAPS kind ~onl.,
and persuasive moral argument have
the mos: salutary effect on many. and
penal laws, strictly enforced on the
stubborn Ind reckless.
II We look back but ten years, We
may see the astonishing results pro-
duced BY example, friendly counsel
and Admonitlons, and re wete aston-
ished at the glorious snd animatiug
prospect Of hnai sntctss, II the BE-.
fievoleut enterprise, and it was a mat.
ter Of regret that over tealots aud
fanatiss' orators arpesred On the
stage, that drove thousands Of good
men from the societies by their un.
justi6sble denuneiations, and cast q
gloom over the good cause. We may
again look with delight on those be.
nevclcnt and praise worthy rssociai
tons now in successful operation, de.
nominated thc "Sohs'' and Ne may
contrast their success, with those ar
btraty and cocrsive measures that
have been adopted IN q iNighboring
State, the one adding thousands to
the temperance army, BY their wise,
juticious and plilanttropie course,
willie the other class By their vigorous,
oppressive system Of eompulsion by
judicial restraints, are causing divis'
ions, and sowing disccrd and disorder
among brethren, sappIng the founda
ton Of civil society, aud bold and
daring attempt to treAp.ss on indiyid
ual rights, and must eventually bring
q stain OF the Toli,ica! character oI
the projectors. There appears at the
present day two classes Of men--botf
deeply engaged in the Temperance re
form-the one by compulsory meas
urcs and menace-the other by con
viction, moral suasion aud example
1t requires but slight observation &
discover which course has the mos
salutary eject on community.
It has been observed by a noted
teatotalist, that 80 long as persuasive
measured were pursued and the pledge
kept in view; 70 long as the pure
principles Of Washinxtonioaa:m was
adhered 10, our societies aoarished
and families made happy. But soms
nsw plans, new principles are attempt
ee to b engrafted, when Law was t
take the phsce Of pledge, and whe.
persuasion Was TO give way to force
and untohctitutionai lsSs ensctet de
priSing men Of their juss rights. fiou
that day 10 the present. Temper
ance meetings hate lost heir charm
ana then Ahslress xth the elder clans
who are no. seeking proaptSn.
Pho writer is sincere snd arden
wei, Nisher cf the Temperance cause
and would cheerfully give aid to an,
measure for iss prosperity and fins
success.
He will now offer soms reason
fer dissenting from the coersivs sys'
ten now in operation IN many places
and strong measursf are being p1r
sued, 70 their fur.l,erance. In tn