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ZANEsv1LLr. Univ 8. 1852

ZANEsvILLE, July 8, 1859.
Bro. CLARK:
For some time, | have contemplated
sending you some " items" in refer
ence to the condition and progress Of
the Temperance cause in Muskingum
County. As 70 the degree Of advance
ment az snaberanee septiuent - 81
my WI n05 sunef In
comparison with any other part Of the
State, though intemperance still exists
in this city, and in some other parts of
the county There are still quite
number of men here, who are so for
getful Of their own interest and happi-
ness, and so unmindful of the high
responsibilities and duties incumbent
on them in all the relations Of life, as
to sacrafce themselves at the shrine
of Bacchus.
Wehave also several, who, notwith-
standing all the light disseminated,
and the change that public sentiment
has undergone, within a few years
past-notwithstanding the countless
evidences every where around them, of
the destroying influences of this unho-
ly traffic in ardent spirits, still continue
to follow it, for the sake OF money,
thus sacrificing the dearest interest of
society, and violating the highest OBJ
legations of man to his fellow man,
for the sake Of gain. Men thus devoid
of every sentiment that can dignity
and ennoble human being, can never
we fear, be induced to abandon this
damning business, save by the efficient
operation Of some law similar to that
in Maine.
A deep gloom has recently been
cast over the friends of temperance in
this county, by the death of DR.. Robt.
Marshall, of Charlottesville.
He was early a leader in the Wash
ingtonian Reform, and also one of the
original Charter Members Of Chan
lersville, Div. No. 1926, contributed,
] perhaps. more than any other man tC
build up that Division, until it is now
one of the best in Ohio. AS chris.
tian he was active in every good work,
and was highly esteemed in all the re-
lations Of life. He was sent by the
Sons Of Temperance last winter as a
delegate from Muskingum county to
Columbus, to secure the adoption, by
the Legislature, of the Maine Law
His stay in the Capital operating on
his already enfeebled constitution,
doubtless fastened his demise. In his
death, the Temperance cause has lost
an able an influential adVocate--so-
ciety one of Its brightest ornaments,
and the church one of her most kind,
unassuming and devoted members.
He is gone but the remembrance
of his exemplary life will long be
cherished by his bereaxed friends and
admirers.
We had Grand Temperance De-
monstration here in GAINESVILLE, on the
Sd of July. 1t was held in connection
with a General Celebration by the cit
zens at large. Several thousands
were in attendance from all parts Of
this, and some from the adjoining
counties. The greater part of the
procession was composed of Sons,
Templars and Cadets, carrying ban
!, ners, and headed by large banner
bearing for an inscription, " Friends
of the Temperance Cause" Had any
of those, who say temperance men are
all dead, have seen this procession, they
, would conclude that there are a few
left Of the same sort"
After The celebration at large wa
over, the audience was most ABLY anV
j eloquently addressed By the Hon
Chauncy N. 0lds, of Circleville.
. This was one of his best, and as h
is known throughout Ohio, as being
\ one Of the most talented and able ad
vocates of the cause, it would b.
l needless for me to attempt to describt
this excellent address.
The prospects are encouraging, anC
| if that 'Oise (?) Legislature Of ours
/ viii only enact the Maine Law mex
winter, we will guaranty its enforce
ment in at least one county in the State
, The majority Of the people are il
: favor of it here, and. will, if it il
: adopted, enforce it, and thus stop
: few, at least, of those destroying Run
? Holes, that are constantly scattering
, misery and death wherever they exist
Yours Fraternally,
w. w. j.