Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1852-1853, 1853-06-02

ieatiOns in Missouri Matters In Hannibal.

Indications in Missouri matters In Hannibal
We never Ieel satisfied OF our estimate of men
or measures, where it is favorable one till we
hear them discussed by enemies. Our readers
will recollect that during the winter quite an
extensive Temperance movement was started in
Hannibal, one Of the largest and most flourish
ing cities Of our State. OF the efficiency and
strength Of that movement we have from time TO
time given reliable proof; but to-day we are
able TO present what may be better than any
other We find it in communication TO the
Courier Of the 10Th, entitled "a few thoughts
on the state Of society in the city Of Hannibal
and its effects upon the future prospects Of the
place" over the signature of "Moderation."
The writer is under pressure; his IDEAS struggle
uucrauce; danger menaces his chosen city he
sees II TO be imminent, and with zeal which
jumps ceremony. he calls out to his neighbors
that, though as a general thing quiet and orderly,
they have allowed themselves TO be so overcome
by fanaticism as TO forget the sacredness of pri-
yate rights, and also, that long-tongued, SLAM
derous women, mbecile men and misguided
children, are tampering with their namesl Nor
does this complete the hcarlrendng picture.
Protestants give great goss TO Pompery, unite
legislation OF the State and city with the will Of
the church; the city, in the other end of the
city, in the other end Of the article, gets TO don-
neering over the State; people are quarreling
will men bring their families TO settle in such an
unsettled society as this ?-anl without pausing
for a reply, "Moderation" tells the people they
all know that these things are the result of their
Maine Law fever; and he can see no help for
it or comfort in il, but that religion now pro-
tected by law, will some Of these days be trod-
den under foot, and somebody will have a little
civil war and bloodshed to attend to.
| Poor NJ Liberation - its shame. You long
/ tongued women, and misguided children, espe-
cially the last-we more than suspect the Ham
nibal boys (scamps!) have been phguing the
good man.
/ OF his article we have nothing to say, only
we think our friends, the editors Of the Courier,
might have been more considerable than to have
talked about being JorCj Immediately under it.
1t isn't ALWAYS necessary to say what one thinks
We only notice il as showing that the leaven in
! Hannibal is working--and working well. We
saw in one of the papers Of the city for the
same week, that already three of the liquor sci.
/ ling establishments Of the place had closed. Al
we said above, this is a town Of importance, it:
influence is important, and it is q matter of in.
terest to know that we hold possession Of it
Our object is also 10 impress upon the temper
ance men Of the city, their responsibility. They
! have advantages which few OF our towns have
the active cooperation of the ladies', an enlght
ened public opinion and numerical strength
with these they may kill the traffic if they ar,
vigiaut and true; but Gully on this condition, 70
them to permit any considerations, personal o
party, TO interfere with their devotion 10 prohi
bition, would be treason to the hopes of tn
State.
at has been calculated that there are j
England and Wales, 5000 600 persons who ca
neither read nor wrte--that is 20 say, abou
. one-third of the population including Of cours
infants; but Of all the children between five an
. fourteen, more than oae-Aalf attend no place c
public instruction"
e Philadelphia, May 81.
p In the Presbyterian Old school Goner,
+ Assembly, the order OF the day being lh
r location OF the projected WesIern Semin,
!. ~, il was discussed at length. ST. LOU
h Danyille, and various other points WEI
J. strongly urged. The Assembly adjourne
Il without final action.
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