The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-12-08

TEMPERANcI!--wha important suiiect,-
Much has been said, something has been done, and
much more ought 10 be done disseminate The glori-
Gus principles OF Temperance. See how much mise
ry has been capsed by intemperance! Thcusands Of
iImllies have been ruined by it, and misery has
originated from IT, than from all the that ever
existed. W hen Will II cease its hancul effects. 1t
is hoped soon--it is hoped that the day will soon
come when the Maine Law Will be the guiding STAR
Throughout the land Let every one do his best to
hasten on that day, for glorious will he the time.
On! youth and young men, beware how you taste
the POISONOUS cup! FOX every draugh is like
piercing your hearts. How many, how very many
have begun with social gaSs,--aiter while, they
have paraAen little ottener and still oitener, until
they have become complete drunkards. What n
miserable life drunkards life must be,--besides, IT
he has IA family, he is taking their support from them
net only that, bot he is breaking the heart Of that
wife ne once SO soemnly promised 10 love and cher
ish. How has the drunkards vow been fulfilled =!
the VOW he made to the everything God! BY blast
ing all the hopes of that young wife, by taking the
necessar,es OF life from his family, by causing his
children 10 be looked npon as menias, and sendlrg
his once gay and conhding partner 10 premature
grave.
There are some yorng man Who drink and keep the
fact concealed from their friends What can they he
thinking about. Why should they do that of which
they are ashamed. Dung man. dash that cup from
your lips, and besecch of YOU never "touch, taste
OF handle it again There some, too, who drink
ana Keep IL concealed IRON those whom they are
about TO lead 10 the hymenial altar. The thought
may have flashed their minds that all was not
right, bat with true wolnans confidence it has been
quickly dispeled. and not, alas, until the sad re-
ality Stares them the face, do they realize their
true condition. Imagine then, the feelings Of those
poor heart-broken women! Imagine the darkencd
future which broods ovorheir soals emitting light
TO cheer them on their way 10 the grave.
What the dealers in alcoholic liquors thinking
about! Has not the thought crossed tn i. minds
that they responsible for all the misery and degra-
da.ion which flow from intemperance ?that they are
responsible for the death Of that promising Young
man, now husband and a father! Perhaps they
ease their conscenccs by saying lis notr, bur tn Sc
who make the liquor who create all ihis mischief
Very true, lat Is that any YOU should deal it
cut for thee cents Or dime glass! Does not the
responsibility rect upon you aud you alone! Think
Of the matier.--think how awful the ieributon
which must FLOW how terrible that day whep you
will be called to iinai account. When look round
and tn. misery that liquor has caused and j.
ing, thak surely the sign every grog shop should
read Drunkaris and Beggars mace he,e.'' O,
yqnng man,-why will you persist in usn. thus
lasting poison, after much has been said. Nav
Minnesota have the Maine Law established before
year rolls round, is the ardent wish Of
Truly yours, c. w.
ST. PAUL, Dec. 5, 1853.