The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-07-20
Communicated for khe Ohio sLar.


Temperance AElegory.
Written by Miss E. ANTIoNETTE merriam and
read before the Ladies' Temperance League of
Randolph, July S. By unanimous vote of the
League, copy has been furnished for pubIica-
ton in the Ohio Star.
AS | slept dreamed dream. / looked and
beheld two young men, Temperance and Intempe-
rance, about to leave the city of Pleasure. Both
seemed desirous of visiting the city of Fame and
if possible secure permanent residence VI hin its
precints. Two trains of cars stood ready, putting
aud steaming, both promising TO convey them thtll
er. AS looked, l saw upon the Locomotive of
one train, written in living characters, Vine. Up
on the other, not SO distinct Hop Beer. Intem-
perance seemed bent upon taking his seat in the
car drawn by Wine; Temperance possessing a
more contemplative and cautious spirit hesitated,
but finally concluded to take his sent in The car
drawn by Hop Beer. In my fancy, first follow
ed the one who chose the most attractive title,
| Wine. On this drain the Conductors name was
| 1dke-a-glass, the Engineers, Don't-Fear the
| Fireman's Dissipation. The title given The Bag
gage Master was, Tdke-AN. The Brakemen
were Conscience, Self Esteem. and Public Senti-
ment.
The tInck at first appeared straight as an all
line; but gradually crook and turn might be de-
tected, although while the passengers level!-
ing within, they they observed no change.
Several places were passed, such as Indulgence
Sensuality. Temptation, Extravaganza, Levty
&c., until the Depot Of Fashionable Folies, was
reached, when the command was given by Mr.
Takea- gass to change cars for those drawn by the
Engine, Brandg. The refreshments in the saloon
at this station were apparently of the most invi-
ting kind. Tables were spread with every variety
of rich entertainment. The sideboards were fur
nished with the m ,st costly Wines. The glisten-
ing cup was presented to the lips of Intemperance
by one of the most attractive and pleasing of the
fairsex, tempting him 20 sip the fatal poision. He
could not resist the Flutterer. The natural ardol
of his temperament was rapidly rising. and he be-
gan te be pleased with this artificial excitement
He imagined his society to be agreeable, and APP
peared anxious to become intimately acquainted
with the Conductor, Mr.. Take-a-g glass; after com
pmenting him in regard to his Locomotives, he
inquired which he considered the better one, Wine
or Brandy. The Conductor replied "that Wine
was rather more safe, but could not travel with
| iio lightning spCOO Dthiiuy AAtS cuuiCo
therefore was at once for the Brandy. The grade
was now descending and the rapidty of the train
proved the truth of his remark The accomoda,
tons, however were not as good on these cars and
MIR. Take-aglass appeared more surly, not so kind
and oblging. At Fashionable Follies, too, there
were other passengers that had entered, who were
not SO compauionable, some were even rude and
boiserous. Occasionally the cry of the Brakemen
was heard, shouting the names of those towns
! where they merely hnlted, as Festiyiiy, Tipping,
/ Gambling &c. The Telegraphic speed Of the En-
giue soon brought them to the Depot of Drunken
ness. At this station the refreshments were pre-
pared with much less care, the nauseous fumes OF
Ardent Spirits everywhere penetrated the air. and
Rum occupied the side boards instead of Wine
Intemperance, at this station discovered that he
had lost large share of his money but consoled
himself by thinking that Rum here to be obtained,
was SO much cheaper than Wine. that he could
still supply himself with this delightful beverage.