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The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12
Temperance Conventions.

Now that the fall elections have
passed, we hope the friends of Tenn
perance will exert themselves to call
together large masses of the people,
and discuss the great questions in
volved in this reform. We have none
too much time to prepare for the strug-
gle which must come in the election
of the next General Assembly in Ohio.
The Maine Law, or its equivalent, we
may have if we will, in January, 1854,
We have little to hope for from the
present Legislature; at any rate, they
have before them the petitions of more
than 200, 900 of their constituents, and
they may as well be left to take the
responsibility of granting or refusing
our prayer. We would not encourage
the circulation for signatures, of any
more memorials to this Legislature.
The labor can better be expended in
making arrangements to fill the places
of those who will not hear their consti.
tuents with better men.
Let conventions be called, speech
es made, tracts distributed, the sub
scription list Of the Organ indefinitely
increased, the public mind aroused
ndthepublic heartexercised. Awake
friends, and go to work in good earn
est! The prize we seek is worth 1
thousand times more than it will cost
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

Fint-Itis an adjourned session of
the same body, and Of course all peti-
tons not finally disposed Of, are now.
legitimately before it True, they
have been referred to a committee,
but this committee have them in
charge.
Second--Mnny would have a deli
cacy in signing theirnames to two me-
MORALS Of the same character to the
same body.
Third-The General Assembly are
as fully enlightened as to the popular
win as they would be if duplicate me.
MORALS were forwarded to them.
Fourth-The re-circulating of pc
titions would be attended with great
labor and expense.
Fifth--The money and time ex-
pended in that way can be more ad-
vantageously devoted to making ar
rangements for another campaign.
Sixth-An expression Of Conven'
tiOns of the people assembled in differ
ent parts of the State, and forwarded
I,epislatpra- in the form Of reso
,,.GulOns attested By the omvers of Ii,
meetings, will command greater res
pect and produce a wider influence Ol
the public mind than the private cir
culation of petitions.
We have expressed our views t
some of the best men, and they thinl
them entirely correct, and agree witt
us that nothing like fair expression
of public sentiment could be re-secUre'
even if thought desirable and pro per.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12
Presidential Election.

Another of these moral simooms
has passed, and we are glad that we
are to have no recurrence of similar
scene for four years. Whether we
are pleased or dissatisfied with the
selection made for President, our read
ers will never know through the col
umns of the Organ. We have at
proper times and places expressed our
individual choice, thereby exercising
the freedom which we concede to every
other citizen. While it does not ac-
cord with the design of our paper to
make it the medium of expressing our
political sentiments, we may and we
will refer to the general subject.
1t is deeply to be regretted that
political controversies cannot be con-
Quoted upon fair and honorable prin-
ciples. The villifaction, lying, fraud,
gambling, drunkenness, rife on such
occasions, is not only disgusting, but
tends to deprave the public morals be-
yond all computation. The political
press of the country has teemed with
low, scurrillous, personal attacks, and
all the worst passions have been in
voked to aid in the struggle. Efforts
have been made to array against each
other native-born and adopted citizens,
Protestants against Catholics, and
vice versa. Respectable journals have
paraded at the head of their columns
offers to bet on the result, and insult
ingly dare their opponents to violate
the laws of the land. How very low
must the press have sunk when it car
thus openly seek to corrupt the elect
i've franchise, and how depraved mus
the people be who will sustain such ;
press
The late politica! campaign has beer
both seed-time and harvest for the
grog-sellers of the country. Many
have formed Incorporate habits, anC
others have had such habits fastened
and strengthened. The liquor-sellers
know how to take advantage of such
seasons, as is evidenced by the po.es
raised at their doors, and the polit-i
cal gatherings invited at their retreats.
Not one pole in twenty in Hamilton
county was raised from desire to ad,
vance party interest or show party
preference, but to draw together ,
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THos. Il. CUa1MlNas
AeknOwledgements.

Since our last issue, letters from agents
and correspondents, inclosing money and
communications for the Organ, have been
duly received and requests complied with.
From Edward Booth, P. G. w. p, New
Orleans, with communication and 81 for
Organ.
From James Aigin, Delaware, o., one
dollar.
From W. G. Armour, $500, and order for
400 copies of Tract.
From Thos, NJ. CrumbakeT, Ohandlefs-
vile, s., ,35, with order for Tract No. /.
| From +. r. Potts, Putnam, with S., and
order for one thousand copies Of Tract
No. l.
From VIM. Anderson, Jr., Cardington,
Morrow county, o. Paper has been regu-
larly mailed, but we shah comply with re-
quest
From o. NJ. Kelsey, Mt. Vernon, o..
with $500. and order for 1000 copies Of
Tract No. /.
From Jonathan Taft. Xeuia, O., order for
Maine Liquor Law and Tract No. /. T$5 a
thousand and rs cents per hundred.
LlOu 9s 4ss 1AdRCGs OtCISNllAGf Ost MlJn
81 90 and order for 200 copies of Tract
! No. l.
From 7. II. Cummings, Poland, with s., 90,
and order for 1000 copies of Tract No. l.
From VIM. Bremigam, G. s., Circleville,
nclosing documents.
From A. I. Mason, Basil, Fairfield county,
o., We decline publishing, as our columns
iare entirely. too narrow for such long
metre.
From Jonas Allshouse, Newbury, with
$500, and order for 1000 copies Of Tract
No. 1.
West Liberty, Morgan county, KY,
names Of four new subscribers, $500.
Marshal Pepper, Sidney, o., with one
addition to club, 81 90.
From Manly Warren, Marietta, o. FER
rata printed and sent gratuitously. We
think the illustrated title page, however,
was decidedly the best.
From DR.. VIM. Sherwood, of city, giving
explanations with regard to some references
TO illusions in the proceedings of the G.,
D., in which he is personally interested.
We shall publish next week.
We acknowledge the receipt Of a letter
from our worthy Bro. M. ]. Howard, D. G.
| W. - VI hdtIiSOH duu JhCASOu COuutleSi
Miss, with ten dollars enclosed, and an
order for 200 copies of Bylaws for Lynch
burg Division, No. 80, Sons Of Temperance
and funeral ceremonies. The order is now
being executed, and will be shipped, as di-
Fected, in one week.
We will give an extract fIom the Broth.
er's letter in our next issue, aud would like
to hear from such Temperance men fre'
quently.
From E. T. Rawson, Columbus, o., with
$500, and order for 1900 copies of Tract
! No. 1.
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Petitions to the Legislature.

There is a diversity of opinion ex-
isting in relation to the propiety Of
re-Petitioning the present Legislature
at its adjourned session. 1t is desira.
Bile that there should be unity of &C.
ton, and general acquiescence in
some plan of operations. We shall
very briefly state our reasons why w
do not think it advisable to repeat on,
efforts with the present General As
sembly.
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visions of the State, it is to be hoped
that no Division will neglect to fur
nish itself with at least one COPY.
The reading Of the paper in the Di.
vision would contribute not a little to
the interest Of many Of our meetings.
BY a propere6ort. the subscription list
Of the Organ might soon be increased
to $4,000. It ought not to be less.
What say you, brethren-shall it be
done 2?
II THos. II. CrNFAFtNas
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12
Letter from the Grand Worthy
Patriarch,

We take pleasure in laying before
our readers the following letter from
the G. W. P. of the Sons of Temper
ance Of Ohio, which will be perused
with no ordinary interest by all those
who have at heart the most effectual
method of advancing the great end
cOntemplatedin the enterprise in which
so many clear heads and warm hearts
are devoted, with instances of disin-
terestedness worthy Of the highest
honors.
The noble appeal which Bro. Cum
MINGs is pleased to make to the friends
of Temperance in Ohio, in behalf of
the ORGAN OF TEMPERANCE, will no
doubt meet with general appreciation,
as the views advanced are Just and
proper, and are called for by the pres
ent exigencies of the times, the adop'
ton of which is essential to the sue
cess of the enterprise in which we are
engaged.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12
T@e ORGAN oF T@E TEMPGaAMes REFoaM.

crowd that money might be put into
theliquor-seller's pocket and thatidle,
vagabOnd partizans might be drawn
together to talk politics and drink
liquor.
Both parties have doubtless called
in the aid of Capt, Whisky as far as
practicable, and his influence and
power have been incidentally great.
Equor-sellers have been very yield
ing and accommodating even TO the
extent of getting up meetings at their
own houses, procuring speakers, get
ting out handbills, &C., for the party
opposed to them in politics. We
knew Of an instance like this. There
are two German liquor-sellers, both
ardent Democrats, residing directly
opposite each other. One of them
procured a large hickory pole and
convened a crowd to raise it, with
good music and excellent speaking.
The result was a handsome addition
10 his finances by means of the bar.
For many days the patriotic Demo-
Gratis who wanted little, were seen
flocking thither to fire up. His neigh
Dor across the way was somewhat
chagrined, but was not slow to hit upon
an expedient to get even. He pro
cured a poplar pole, had Wing glO
rifcation, and from the hour that hi
house became the Wing Gd-quarter
the half dimes increased astonishingly
They knew enough of political econ
omy TO know that opposition is tn
life of trade"
t 1t is a shame that a political can
vass cannot be conducted without ira
ducing the character of every oppo
nent who stands in the way of sue
cess. What is life of devotion b
the country's interests and glory wort
if every act is to be topic of adm
adversion and reproach? If the polit
ical presses of the country are to b,
believed, the two prominent candi
dates for the Presidency were eminent
ly disqualified for the Office, if no
deserving CT everlasting reproach
The fact that such journals are up
held and sustained by the people, il
melancholy evidence of the Ignorance
and depravity of the public mind
That an enlightened and virtuous ma
ton is capable of self government, il
no problem for solution-but that al
ignorant, vicious, drunken people cal
manage the affairs of State so as t
secure and maintain civil and relig
iOus liberty, the history of our rae
thus far denies. Without referenC
at all to the result of the late election
we tremble in anticipation of the Fl
Is ture degeneracy of the nation.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

In our columns may be found the adver-
tisement of that excellent medicine known
as Ayers Cherry Pectoral. It's success in
curing the various diseases of the Lungs is
attracting universal sttention, not only of
the learned and philanthrOpic, but of the
whole public. The article undoubtedly is
what it pretends to be, a remedy for Lung
Complaints, and the remarkable cures
which are becoming known everywhere
cannot long be overlooked by the people.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

The West to temperance. We do not
believe that DR.. Drake has had his su-
perior in the United States in his
sphere since the day Of his prsCeptor,
DR.. Rush. We would like to say
more of this truly great man, and we
could not say less in our journal with
out doing our cause injustice. We
hope his biography will be written.
He died, as we learn Of congestion Of
the brain. His age was about sew
enty although his appearance did not
indicate so old man by many years
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12
Terms.
osfeorr Of the Grand pivisiOn.

The Officers Of the Grand Division OF the Sons Of
Temperance of Ohio, are men eminently worthy Of
the position they occupy in the Order.
Letters addressed to them on the business Of their
respective departments, will be promptly and cheer.
fully attended, on their part.
Bro. THos. H. CuMnEes, G. w. P, resides in
Poland, Mahoning county.
Bro. john r. WILLIAMS, G! w. A., resides in
Salem, Columbia county.
Bro WIN. BREMIeAM, G. s. resides in Circlsvils.
Piekaway county.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

TENNEssEE.-A private despatch from Nash
Vile, received late Saturday night, informs us
that Tennessee has certainly gone for Scott.
His Majority will doubtless exceed 900. All
but some twenty counties have been heard
from.-LOHisvilte Courier;
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

IN advertisement in the London Times, Of
Tuesday, Oct. 10, calls for tenders TO supply
100000 Kilograms Virginia leaf tobacco.
1900, 900 do. Kentucky, ,35O, 900 do. Mary
land, crops Of 1851 and $50, for the use 9t the
Fr snch Government. Tenders 10 be decided
10th January next, at Ministry Of Finance
Paris.
The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-11-12

pThe town Of Paris, KY, contributed &so
to the Washington Monument fund, an aver
age Of ten cents each gotE.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-10-13
ElOpenent.

An elopement took place last week from
Portsmouth which has been the source oil
deep and painful regret, not only to those
who were intimate with the family of which
one of the parties to it was member, but
to the inhabitants of the locality generally.
The young lady concerned was one of the
daughters of gentleman Of Considerable
wealth; whose MADISON is in the immediate
vicinity dI' Portsmouth, on the sea shore ;
and she herself Was of very great personal
attractions and accomplishments, and pos
sessed in her own right, it is said, of 92,-
900. She was 81 years of age, and tile
person with whom she eloped was her fa-
theirs groom. 1t appears that, with view
to the result now stated, the latter had some
weeks since proceeded to London and con-
suited with legal gentleman of note upon
the subject, asking him his opinion as to
what danger, if any, he should run in elop-
inc with his masters daughter. He also
inquired as to what would become of the
g2, 900 to which the young lady was enti-
tied. To these answers he had satisfactory
replies, the young girl being of aoe, and the
money being clearly her own. He was at
the same time cautioned MOTTO convey away
any property whatevery belong ing to his mas
Ter. Upon this measures were taken, and
one day last week the pair proceeded to
the Faretlam station of the South Western
Railway, from whence they ceeded to
London, where on Saturday,we are inform
ed, they were married by special license.
The groom is described as young, and of
good appcarance.-Eag. Paper.
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MORE CANDIDATES.

Fellow Citizens.-Whigs, Democrats, Ma
tives and Foreigners
pECOGNISING, as we do, the great Repab-
~ licap doctrine that the people have right to
command the services of any member Oftheir body,
we have, at the solicitation of many partial friends,
consented to become candidates for the sale Of
GENrLEMENs WEAR,
fine stock of Materials for which we have just re-
ceived and are opening.
FOR COATS.
Super and Medium Black, Blue, Brown, Green
Olive Brown, Olive Green, Mulberry and Ade-
laid Cloths.
Super Black Satin. plain and figured, Plain IA
and Figured Black Silks, Fancy Silks, N
large variety, Plain and Figured White LII
Marseilles, Fancy de-, beautiful assortment.
FOR PANTS.
Super and medium Black Doe Skin CasSimeres
Fancy do, of the latest styles, Plain and Fig'd
White Linen Drilling.
FOR SUMNER COATS.
Super Black. Drab de Etc Italian Summer Cloths,
Cashmerets, &c.
A fin. lot of Furnishing Goods, such as Shirts,
Collars, Cravats, Pocket Handkerchic& Gloves,
&C.. Sc.
ALSO, few doz super Mole Skin Hats, made
expressly to their order Holding the doctrine that
il is the RIGHT rs we'll as the duty of the people to
canvass the claims Of all candidates for their favor
they respectfully ask comparison. They return
their sincere thanks to the public for the generous
support heretofore received and respectfully ask
continuance during the present campaign.
BARE s STERRETT.
Staunton, April %, 1852.
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fEsvEssEE:-A gentleman who has pass
ed through several of the West Tennessee
counties, and who has had excellent op-
portunities for learning what are the opin;
ions Of well-informed Wings, informs US
that Whig gains are expected in the coun;
ties of Fayette, Hardeman, McNairy, Hen
derson, Hardin, Wayne, Lawrence, Lewis,
Marshall and Giles. Fifty Democrats in
Hardeman aid McNairy are named for
Scott as within the knowledge Of ohe Of
otir leading friends in Hardeman. In Mc+
Marry, both parties are jealous. Some few
Whlgs will not vote. In Wayne, all IS right;
dozen or so boilers from Pierce 10 Scott
In Lawrence. both parties are quiet, lit
Giles, we lose some and gain others, and
larger number. Let o,tr friends tnrn out
actively from now until the day Of election,
and orf victory will be triumphant.-.Nash
uitle Banner.
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SSee Burns's Halloween.
Romance Of Real Life-ElOpement
Extraordinary.

A Scotch paper narrates an amusing ac-
count of the elopment effected recently
from Southend, Kintyre, by widower up
wards Of fifty years old, and widow ten
years his senior. The widows sons being
violently opposed to the aged Lothario call.
ing himself their step father, had denied
him the happiness Of paying his daily Wis
its to the venerable dame. Determined
not to be folled, the widower nightly tapped
at the window of his charmer's bedcham-
ber, and, being readily admitted, they pass
ed the time Till morningin discussing their
future prospects, and arranging their plans
for an elopement, which they endeavotired
to carry into execution on the night of the
9Th inst.-They had proceeded as far as
Campbeltown, when they were over taken
by the widows sons, who bore her back
in triumph to Southend, where they locked
her in her room, and kept strict watch
over her. On The night of the 18th, how
ever, another elopement was effected. This
time they proceeded to Carskey Bay, with
a view of crossing the Channel for Ireland.
Scarcely had their little bark left the
shore when it was followed by another boat,
containing the undutiful sons. A Capture
seemed inevitable, when, with the energy
of despair, the bold lover hurled stone at
the pursuer's craft, which caused such dam
age to her timber as to compei ali instant
return to the shore. Another was obtain
ed, and the pursuit renewed. Ten miles
from land they again came up with the fii-
gitives, and close battle ensued, blows
being dealt on both sides with the oars.-
Again victory crowned the sold Lochin-
war;" who succeeded in wrestling an oar
from his foes, and, amid three hearty cheers
his boat shot head, leaving them "far
midst the solitary man," with only sin
gle oar to guide their fragile bark. As it
was useless to attempt further pursuit in
their disabled condition, the vanquished
wights were compelled to scull the boat
with single oar back towards Kintyre, a
distance Of ten weary miles; while the
victor, with soul elate sung, in triumph,
"Oh steer my bark to Ern's Isle p The
amorous couple have not since been heard
Of, but it is to be hoped that after all their
difficulties and "halrbreadth escapes by
food and field" they have attained the OBJ.
ject Of their wishes, despite of thelf reluct-
ant and naughty children, and that they
are now spending happy honeymoon in
some corner of the Emerald Isle ,undisturb-
ed by fears Of molestation or surprise.
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the chimney, and in few seconds was
snugly seated amid the ashes of the fur
mace. There he waited for a full hour lis
tenlng 10 the beating of his own heart. AT
length light footstep was heard approach.
ing the key was applied to the lock, and
as the door opened, square patch of moon
shine fell upon the rude wall of the kiln
A tall figure stepped timidly forward, and
stood in the stream OF faint light. 1t was
Alaster's young mistress. She looked fear
fully around her, and then producing a
small clue of yarn she threw it toward A
laster, and Immediately began to wind. =
He suffered it to turn round and round a.
mong the ashes, and then cautiously laid
hold of it. "Wha hauds p said his mis-
tress in low startled whisper, looking, as
she spoke, over her shoulder toward the
door "Alaster Macculloch," was the reply;
ana in moment she had vanished like a
specter. Soon after the tread Of two per-
sons was head approaching the door. 1t 1t
was now Alaster's turn to trembe. "Ah!'
he thought, II shall be discovered, and my
stratagem come to worse than nothing.'-
can did ye hear onything when you came
out of yon gate ~ said one of the persons
without. 40 naething, lass, naething -
replied the other, in voice whose faintest
echoes would have been recognized by the
lover within; "steek to the door an lock
it ;--it's foolish conceit." The door was
accordingly locked, and Alaster left to find
his way out in the manner he had entered.
1t was late that night before he returned
from the cottage to which, after leaving the
kiln, he had gone. Next day he saw his
mistress. She by no means exhibited her
most amiable phase of character, for she
was cold and distant, and not little cross.
In short, it was evident she had quarrel
with destiny. This mood, however, soon
changed for the one natural to her; years
passed away, and suitor after sutor was re-
jected by the maiden, until, in her twenty
fourth year, Alaster Macculloch paid her
his addresses. He was not then little
herd-boy, but tall, handsome young man
of nineteen, who, active and faithful, was
intrusted by his master with the sole man.
agement Of his farm. A belief in destiny
often becomes a destiny ofitself; and it be-
came such to Alaster's mistress. How
could the predestned husband be other
than successful lover? In few weeks
they were married and when the old man
was gathered to his fathers, his son-in-law
succeeded to his well-stocked farm.-Scenes
and Legends Of Scotland.
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EsANEz OF THE UNION,
Drayn's Marble Building, WASHINGTON, D. C.

CONTINUES to collect and discount approved
y drafts upon the several departments of govern
ment. buys and sells all kinds of uncurrent money
at best rates; sells drafts on the principal cities
throughout the country, and in short transacts a
GENERAL BANKING business. Prompt returns made
for all collections, in sach funds as the parties for
whom collected May desire
The highest market prices paid for land war
rants at all times.
y. B.-The public are assured that notwith-
standing the attempt of Interested parties TO dispa
age the circulation of our notes. the issues of this
bank are bought by the principal brokers in New
York, Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington,
at as low rate of discount as other notes emana-
ting from Washington.
Il. II. GALLAHER, President
SAMUEL w. MARSH, Secretary.
Washington, ID. c., Sept. 8, lS52,--6t.