The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-05-13
For the Ohio Organ.
SPRINGFIELp, April 24th, 1858.

SPRINGFIELD, April gath, 1858.
Mr.. CLARK-Dear SIR: The read
ers of your excellent Organ are doubt
less unaware of the Importance of our
city. In a commercial point of view,
it is entitled to some consideration.
We have large number of substan-
tial and elegant stores where goods of
every description may be purchased
almost as low as in the eastern cities.
We have also several manufactur-
ing establishments employing large
number of hands, and sending into the
market every variety of useful fabrics.
There are two institutions Of learn
ing in this place-one for the instruc-
ton of young men, the other for the
education of young ladies, They are
both admirably conducted; the teach
ers are fully equal to the discharge of
every duty incumbent upon them; and
the students, for the most part, are
quiet, orderly and devoted to their
books. In consequences of this, our
society is intelligent and refined, and
our social intercourse of a nature ad-
mirably calculated to ''mend the man
ners and improve the heart. "
Springfield contains between seven
and eight thousand inhabitants; and,
| Judging from the numerous marriages
of late, | have no hesitation in saying
that the next census will show a large
and respectable addition to our popu-
lation. '' ~ .
The members of the Grand Divis-
ion ofthe Sons Of Temperance Of the
State of Ohio, met in our city this
week, and remained in session for two
days. Two public meetings were held,
at both Of which the utmost enthusi,
asm prevailed. Addresses were deliv.
cred by Messrs. EDWARDS, WILLIAMS,
JENKINS and CARY. Where all acquit-
! ted themselves with signal ability, it is
a difficult task to speak Of the peculiar
merits Of Il 2 one speaker, and yet |
cannot permit the opportunity to pass
by, without alluding to the speeches
made by your good friend, General
CARY. They were both of a very SUI
perior order, and evinced profound
thought, sound logic and highly cul-
tivated intellect; while his animated
yet graceful delivery, his clear, strong
voice; his brilliant wit and soaring
eloquence, delighted and charmed
every hearer, and produced an impress
sion which time may not soon etface.
l look upon this bold and gifted cham
pion of temperance, as the man Of all
others best qualified to lead the army,
whose mission is to Danish drunken
ness, and "scatter plenty o'er the land"
A lawyer and logician, he is well
qualified to defend the provisions of
the prohitory law; an orator and
humorist, he always commands the
attention and applause of his hearers;
a philanthropist and christian, he
secures the devoted friendship and
warm affection of every individual
who can appreciate his admirable
qualities, . -.g4....
There is a great interest felt in the
cause of temperance in Springfield.
The meeting ofthe Grand Division was
most opportune, and the feeling excited
by its membership, ! doubt not, pro-
duce apermanent and beneficial effect.
Intemperance is the only evil with
which we are aflicted-an evil which
has ever existed in our beautiful city,
and been the fruitful cause of suffer-
ing, desolation, disease and death.
Reason and humanity demand the
H destruction of the monster, while wis
4 dom, old age, manhood and youth
unite in one fervent prayer for the re-
moval of the fend who smiles to be-