Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1853-06-18

Vlnlty aud their subnlterns, propose to cor
rect the great social and moral evils of the
world. The Scotch ID. DIS are Just like
our own, only lille differently nodded aud
shaped by circumstances.
OLD KIRK.
Our renders are aware Of the fact, that the
liquor traffic in Scotland is peculiarly hem.
med in aud hedged about 10y the police reg
tflaions. The "hctnce sysies," exists there in
NIL its glorious perfection. The General As
sembly of the "Old Kirk" Presbytcrians)
called upon the parishes for reports as to the
drinking habits of the people, aud the best
means To secure a reform. Reports were
made from 473 parishes 10y the clergymcu,
md they were published in volume of 100
pnges, copy of which is on our table. 1t
appears by these reports, not only that in-
temperance is very prevalent vice, hut that
even church members ARE not unirequeutly
overtnken," especially on funeral occasions
and OF private bopiisms. One venerable ID. ID.
says, " 1t is n melancholy fact, that almost all
the noted drunkards in my parish attend
public worship regularly; some Of them
making unusually strict professions of reli-
gion."
This is, however, n rare casr mclancho-
Iy" as II Is, for in nearly all the reports it is
stated that the consequences are Sabbath
'escecraIion, the neglect Of almost every
duty, moral, social, or religious, aud the des-
iliulion OF them and their familirs,'
What strikes us more especially in tho ex.
animation of these documents, is the nature
nf the remedies proposed for the ncknow-
lodged evil.
One minister suggests hy way Of remedy,
to "enJoin upon congregations, uud especially
the ministers, not total ubSiainence, but great.
er moderation, than they at present exercise"
".Not total dbSiaineuce" by any means, for this
would be unserpturaL The Clergyman from
Parish 81, snys: "a number who never were
addicted TO iutemperance, net upon the total
abstinence principle, by way OF setting Nh
example Of sobrieiy; bot do not ~; ;.h.;.;;.N iie
example has, or is entitled to have, any moral
weight, irnsnuch MS that which they exem-
plty rs mol The Christian uHiHe of Temperance
not Thing consequently for which they
can plead the authority of the Gnspel."-
Oh, what an ignornmus We would like to
have Him discuss that text which rends: " II
is good neither to cut bread nor drink wine
or any other thing whereby brother is OF.
iended, or slumblcth, or is made weak"
Another venerable Divine, ulter rcgreiiing
the nwiul prevalence of drunkenness in the
church, adds, :" 1t nppeurs TO me that nn
authoritative letter from the General Assem-
bly, d'scoiTagiRg the practice of usug spirit.
uous liquors al funerals, might he produc-
tive Of essential good"
Another ihiuks such letter unnecessary.
hut says the "long time spent in giving re.
freshmeus at fi.n rails cduseS mere spurious Il
quors to be consumed ilinn vas by any mems
necessary" III is Of course fit aud proper mud
necessary that some should he coudpnedn
on such occasions.) IL do not think refresh.
ments at funerals can he altogether done
away; but limiting tho time to one hour in.
stead of taking up two or three, it is hoped
the giving of refreshments will be followed
by no improper consequences" (That is,we
suppose mourners will be able TO get home
before very drunk.)
One " no would "hy no means encourage
feetofdt SocitiicS," remarks ofhis parish, "There
are individuals, however, who, from being
urscldimdJ'e drunkarks TO all appearance.
hare become exemplary and sober through ioin-
ing the total abstinence society," (Whnt n
concession How chnritableN Another
proposes three grent correctives, thus:
lsf. "Abolish private baptism"
2nd. abolish drinking at funerals"
3d. "Reduce the number of public houses"
Another adds three more:
LIST. "The character of those who keep
public houses should he better inquired into"
I'd. " The sum paid for license mus, he
raised"
81. 9" The houses should be shut on the
Lords Day."
Several report that no license should be
granted without n certificate from the minis
ter" of good character. Ca good mans H.
quor, we suppose, would not hurt anybodv.) J
very modest Clergyman venmred TO
suggest, "If ministers can he of use in the
present state of matters, il is only, in my
opinion by relinqnshins the use CT spirits
themselves" (Rather hard prescription,
we fear, TO lie adopted.)
Another expresses this very sage opinion,
"Aiter warning the iniempcratc. the hest way
is TO lenve them to Providence"
We have not given one-hnlf the presrrip-
tions which were laid before the General As
sefnbly by the Clergy. Although our article
is already too long, we cannot forheur add
ing two or moro clerical specifies. We think
comment unnecessary.
- am Of opinion, tliat were n plain iuhoie-
some beer within the reach of all lnborers,
there would I've less danger" says one.
would recommend high priced liquors
aud iOlc irGges," says another.
In view of the vice among tho female
members of the Church, Minister snys, al
could wish we had the ancient order Of den
conesses revived, TO deal with the erring Of
their own sex"
Some of ihe old soGkas. I've suspecl) are
in high dndgeon about The inquiries of the
General Assembly IN Ills particular subject.
One rather peiislly says, IL do not see
why the General Assembly shonld suggest
any measure for The suppression of iniem-
perance, rather thon for the prevention Of
swearing or lying which are common less
ar more in all parishes"
Another Dious FutIter in the bittprunss oc