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The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-11
''Moral QuestiOns IN Politics. "

moral Questions In Politics"
The Cincinnati Gazette has quite
lengthy editorial under the above cap
ton. We are glad to see this, and
hope the editors of that paper viii
discuss the subject in other numbers.
Nothing but good can come Of inves-
tigation. If the articles are full of
errors, intelligent readers will be able
to detect them, and we have no fears
but that the truth will ultimately pre-
vail. As the uncompromising friend
Of the great Temperance reform we
shall be most happy to consider care
fully and honestly, all suggestions
which may be made to further the
good cause. We will just as cheer
fully abandon any cherished scheme
for arresting the progress Of the de-
stroyer, when convinced that we are
in the wrong road. The Gazette ar
ticle has one merit, at least it admits
that the question is not one of mere
morals-that is no more ga mere NOR
al question than the tariff, or land
reform. aa
It is not true that Temperance men
virtually admit by going for the Maine
Law, that their efforts hitherto have
proven a failure. All the work that
has been done was necessary, in order
to prepare the way for this advanced
step. Nor is it true, that the Maine
Law is ''tyrGnnicaI Leg. g.sIatiom." The
writer Of the Gazette article is evi-
IDENTIFY not familiar with the subject
about which he writes, but there is
ground to hope that he will do better
next time, and we are SO thankful for
small favors from that quarter, that
we will not complain.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-11

known kind husbands and fathers,
whom it has turned into monsters. !
have known honest men, whom it has
made villains. Ihave known elegant
and Christian ladies, whom it has con-
verted into bloated sots.
Is it not notorious that under the
rayages Of drunkenness the land
mourns--that it is this which, / may
almost say exclusively-flls our pris-
ons, our work-houses, our lunatic asy-
lums, our dens Of pollution, and our
hospitals--which causes most of the
shipwrecks, fires, fatal accidents,
crimes, ouIrages, and suicides that
load the columns of our newspapers
which robs numberless children of q
parents fondness-which strips thou
sands Of homes Of every comfort, de-
priVes scores Of thousands of children
Of education, and almost of bread,
and turns them on the streets which
leaves SO many places Of worship al
most empty, and SO many Mechanics
Institutes languishing, whilst the pot
houses are crowded, which brings
down, it is estimated, 10000 of our
population every year to a drunkard's
grave.
And of all the victims Of intemper-
ance, be it remembered, there is not
one who did not begin by moderate
drinking, or who had the remotest
idea, when he began, that he should
be led to excess.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-11
Meetings in CLARK County,

The Editor made three addresses
at New Carlisle, on Saturday and sun
day last. The attendance was large,
and the deepest interest manifested IN
the discussion of the subject. There
are number of large distilleries IN
the neighborhoOd, some Of which are
owned by members Of the ''Newlight
Church" and the corn interest has
kept many from opening their minds
to conviction.
The Editor examined this subject at
length, and demonstrated that the
farmers interests would be greatly
promoted by destroying all the distil-
leries in the State. The Rev. E. r.
johnson, of the Presbyterian church,
is very devoted to the good cause
wide awake and in earnest against the
manufacture and traffic. His congrc
/ cation are with him, and when the day
of trial comes, New Carlisle will do its
lEdutty
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-11

munity at large, upon the same prin-
ciple that total abstinence from its use,
win alone ensure the safety Of indi-
viduals.
Mr.. c., who Travelled through the
u. s. with Kossuth, as reporter Of his
speeches for the pr"es, has, we under
stand, been for some time past en-
gagged in preparing a work, upon "Kos-
suth and his Mission, " and as he was
10 the fullest extent, in the confidence
Of that great man, his book, when is
sued from the press, will meet with a
ready sale and eager perusal.
We also learn that he has now
nearly ready for publication, series
Of Tales-mostly Temperance--enti-
titled "Pen Portraits of Modern Mar
tyrs," and from the we'll known tall
ent and versatility of the author, we
may expect that other vices and follies
than tipping, will receive proper and
appropriate consideration from hispen.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-11
Meeting in Butler County.

The Editor addressed large au-
dience, at the new Presbyterian
church, in Hanover Township, last
week, on the necessity of the Maine
Law in Ohio, and its adaptation to
the present condition of things. Many
intelligent men who have never been
identified with the Temperance cause,
avowed themselves converts to the
proposed measure, and said they would
vote accordingly, without reference to
party ties.
A club will be formed for the Organ
in that neighborhOod. The people Of
this town voted "license," F." when the
constitution wasadopted. They would
now vote for the great law Of prohi6i-
tion.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-11
Conviction.

The Lowry case has again been
under consideration in the criminal
court of this county. On a former
trial the Jury returned verdict Of
guilty of murder in the first degree.
The court, on the motion of the de-
fendant's counsel, set aside the verdict
and granted anew trial. Judge Finn
did not think the testimony warranted
such verdict, and in that opinion we
fully concur. During the present ses-
sion of the court, new Jury was i'm
pannelled, and after q full investiga-
ton, they returned the same verdict
as the former Jury, viz: murder in the
first degree. The prisoners counsel
renewed the motion to set aside the
verdict, on account of improper con-
duct on the part of the Jury. It was
proven, that other persons were in the
iury-room conversing with them when
they were considering the case, and
that they had supply Of liquor for
the night, and partook freely of it.
The Judge, without hesitation, set
aside the verdict and granted new
trial. What are we coming to in this
county? Not only is crime increasing
at fearful note, but there is reck-
lessness on the part of those who are
called to discharge great public duties
and trusts, which is alarming. The
case before us is a signal instance of
fragrant outrage, second only to that
ofmurder itself. Twelve men charg-
ed with the duty Of deciding a ques-
ton involving the life of a fellow be-
ing, retire to their rooms to examine
and review the testimony, and de-
liberate upon the case, spend the
night in drinking and carousing,
and come into court in the morning
with a verdict, the judgment upon
which is DEATH We feel incompe-
tent to comment with sufficient sever
ity upon the conduct of this Jury but
comment is unnecessary. We COM
mend Judge Finn for Indignantly re-
jecting the finding Of such a Jury. OF
all places on earth, the Jury roomis
the last where liquor should be intro.
duced. 9 aoaa h
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-11

The presbyterian Of the West"
edited by Rev. DR.. Rice, and one of
the ablest conducted journals Of our
country, thus speaks Of our new vol
ume:
The ORGAN OF THE TEMPERANCE REEORM.
The first number Of the second volume has
been published SAMUEL F. CARY, the de-
voted and successful advocate of Temper
ance Reform, continues as its editor. There
has never been time in the history Of our
city and country when lntemPerance, in al
its forms, put on so bold and open front,
and defied moral sentiment to the same en-
tent, as now. It becomes, therefore, nat
ter of stern necessity on the part OF every
sober citizen, male and female, to bring %
bear every legitimate influence for the SUP
preston and determination of the evil d
is legion. form. Through the pres very
much may be done, and we are glad 70 end
the Organ" entering its second wear. en-
larged in form, improved IN appearance.
and under the editorial conducf Of the able
champion Of the cause-Gen. CARx.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-11
Drunkenness among Catholios.

OIunAonneSs duVub VdCnVnVS'
1t would seem from the following
extract of Archbishop Purcell's ad-
dress to his laity, that the vice of In
temperance is a crying sin in their
Church. It is hoped that this strong
appeal by the Archbishop will be
needed by those to whom it is ad-
dressed, and that they will not only
refrain from this unholy practice dur
ing Lent, but that they will put off the
" old man with his deeds" altogether,
as "drankards cannot inherit the king
dom of God" He says:
"To the unhappy victims of intem-
perance we particularly desire to rep
resent the aggravated malice and
enormity Of all sins of excess at this
holy time of penance and expiation.
We are panied and afflicted every
year by the scandalous exhibition Of
drunkenness in the streets and private
houses in the first and last weeks Of
Lent. May we, this year, at least, be
spared this humiliation. And if all
who are prone to this degrading vice
would generously resolve to refrain
from everything that could intoxicate
during the present Lent, we may hope
that by receiving the holy Sacrament,
they will obtain grace and strength to
subdue the degrading passion and break
the shameful chains that now hold
them in captivity to Satan"
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-11
w We are pleased to learn fro

w We are pleased to learn from
the Tifin W6ig, that at a regular
meeting of the Temple of Honor, No.
23, of that place, on Wednesday even
ing, 96th ult., it was unanimously re-
solved, that a public meeting of the
friends of Temperance be held in that
place on Friday evening, the 4th Of
February. Our brethen in Tifin, we
are gratifed to learn, are beginning
to see the necessity Of going to work
out doors, anditi is only as this is prac-
ticed that we need expect much good
to be effected.
The Ohio organ, of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, [Ohio]) 1853-1854, 1853-02-11
Our Movement on the Reserve.

VuA AuVO4uOuJ On bAC 1ObOLNps
In no portion of the State Of Ohio
are the people more earnest in their
opposition to the liquor business, than
in the Northern Districts. In no part
of our State, has the sentiment SO
widely and firmly taken deep root,
that the liquor traffic must be abolish
ed-that society must be emancipated
from its great evils, as in that region
known as the Western Reserve.
The people of the Reserve are
progressive people, and they are now
moving for Temperance Reform with
a determination which cannot fail to
bring fruits. Dissatisfied with the un-
profitable labor of sending petitions
to Legislature which holds, that it
will be for its interests to "dodge"
the Temperance questionable voters
Of Northern Ohio, supported by their
wives and daughters, (who, could they
vote, would carry the Temperance
question at once, are determined, if
the present Legislature does not grant
its masters prohibitory law, to make
great effort next year for Legisla-
ture, composed of men whose 'lives
and acts' testify that they know what
Temperance can do for public welfare,
and what burdens intemperance, now
imposes upon society.
Having recently Travelled in Medina,
Summit, Portage, and Cuyahoga coun-
ties, 1 know personally the sentiment
Of Temperance men of their towns
and neighborhoods; and I have direct
reports from friends in other counties
of the Reserve.
Temperance Leagues, with active
male and female members, designed tc
uphold the abolition" movement, are
everywhere being formed, and the
abolitionists " without getting W
factions, resolve, that political partie
shall support their measures or los'
their support. Wings or Democrats
they will be, only when they can be
Temperance men. Their example is q
good one for all parts Of the State, and
when carried out, will fill the new State
House with Temperance men. 1t will
be great triumph when the abolition
of the liquor traffic is accomplished
inthe great corn-raising, hog growing,
whisky-distilling, State Of Ohio; and
Temperance men, who devoutly wish
this consummation, must ever bear in
mind that
"Though their tolls be blest
They may not rest"
longer than to take fresh start.
W. 7. G.
We copy the following flattering ac-
count of a friends lecture in Akron,
from the Akron (Summit co., Stand
ard. We are truly gratifed to see
our talented townsman devoting him
self to our glorious cause, and espec-
tally are we grati6ed with the glow
ing account which he gives in another
place, of its progress on the Reserve :
The Temperance Meeting,
On Sunday evening, at the Baptist
church, was attended by large and
attentive audience, Notwithstanding the
inclemency of the weather.
w n Go1.o.sk al FeO IF Niuo;n
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-05-27
s4. CETARIEs EXCHANGES.

ENHE st Charles is now thoroughly fin.
ed and reopened in style far supe-
rior in every respect to any other establish.
ment in Mississippi, or probably in the whole
Southern country.
1t comprises an area Of fifty by one hun
lred feet, and contains Billiard Saloon,
Two bowling alleys, Restaurant and other
convenient and necessary fixtures. Especial
care will be observed in furnishing the bar
invaribly with the choicest wines, liquors,
DC, and the restaurat with all the luxuries
the market affords.
The secluded location, capacious arrange
ment, and combined advantage of this estab-
lishment, renderit eminently adesireable and
pleasant resort.
The business win be conducted by the
most competent and gentlemanly men. and
no exertion viii be omitted calculated to
merit a general patronage.
Yazoo city, February 4, 1858 Soft.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-05-27

By JAMES I. rIrEus.

The grass hung wet on RydaI banks
The golden day with pearls adjoining.
When side BY side with him we walked
TO meet midway the summer morning.
The west wind took . softer bIeatb,
The sun himself seemed brighter shining,
As though the porch the minstrel slept
His eyes sweet Natures look ershirninr.
He passed along the dew sward,
The blue bird ssng sIoit aeood morrow
He plucked bud the flower awoke
And smiled without one pang 81 sorrow.
He spoke Of al that graced che scene
In tones that fell Ike music round us,
We felt the charm descend, nor strove
TO break the ruptufous spell that bound ur,
We listen with mystic awe,
Strange feelings mingline with our pleasure;
We heard that day prophetic words.
High thoughts the heart must always tres
Great Natures priest thy calm career,
With that sweet morn on earth has ended
But who shall say thy mission died
When, winged for Heaven, thy soul ascend
ed!
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-05-27
HARDIN AXE,
NAILS, CASTINGS, IRON, ETC

NAILS, CASTINGS, IRON, ETC
Nd RICHARDS, No. II, Charities street,
H. Importer and Wholesale Dealer in For
eign and Domestic Hardware, is constantly re-
ceiging large additions to his already extensive
stock, which country merchants would do well
to examine before purchasing elsewhere. The
following comprises part of his stock:
700 tons Swedish bar Iron;
200 do hoop, band and sheet Iron:
500 do Savory a. cos castings;
$50 casks Ok, Log and Trace chains;
200 do Hoes, assorted;
5000 kegs Nails, assorted, best brands;
1000 dozen Axes, Collins & co.'s, Hunts and
Others make;
200 dozen Shovels and Spades, assorted, Ames,
Rowland's, etc!
hill Stones all sizes; Mill Irons: Boiling Cloths;
Sperm, Whale, Lard and Linseed Oils; window
Glass, Putty, Paints, ETC.; with an extensive as
sortment of Shelf Hardware.
New Orleans, nov. 90, 1852. 2o-6m.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-05-27
Vol. Il. No. Whole No. $50.
THE Lie Gauge.

They err who measure life ~ years,
With false Or thoughtIess tongue;
Some hearts grow old before their timeI
Others are always young!
lis not the number Of the lines
On Iife's fast filing pages
IT'S not the pulses added shrObs
Which constitute their age.
Some souls are scrfs among the free,
While others ncbly thrive;
They stand just where their fathers stood;
Dead, even while they Iiyel
Others, all spirit, heart and sense
There's the mysterious power
To live, in thrills Of JOY or wo.
To live twelve month in an hour;
Seize, then, the minutes as they pass
The wool Of Life is THOUGHT!
Warm up the colors-let them glow,
By are Or fancy fraught.
Live to some purpose-make thy life
A gift Of use TO theel
A Joy, q good, golden hope,
A heavenly argOsy!
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-05-27
JOHN ROACH,
Philosophical and Mathematical Iastrumea
Maker and Importer,

Philosophical and Mathematical Lsstranaeni
Maker and Importer,
No. 70, NASSAU STREET, New YoRK
ENGINEERS and Surveyors Instruments
IL Transts, Levels, Compasses, &C., of the
most approved construction, made to order: also,
complete sets of Philosophical Apparatus for
Schools, Colleges, &c
N. B.-Mr. JAMES Roach, Cashier of Rail
Road, Vicksburg, will receive and forward or
ders for inrtruments. Nov 5, so 17-tf
lust received per steamer Alton, from New
- Orleans, Selected By myself q full supply of
the cheapest Family Groceries. Also, Brandies,
Wines, Fruits, &C. have made arrangements
with an Importing House in New Orleans,
which enables me by order. to be always pre-
pared for both wholesale and retail customers.
have on hand choice brands of Claret Wine,
which can sell at as low prices as can be pur-
chased in New Orleans. Give me a call.
D. TAMBORINE.
Yazoo city, may 81, 1852. 46-tf
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-05-27

An amusing matrimonial story is told ef
the clden time in New England. It SO hap
lpened that two young people became very
much smitten with each other, as young
people sometimes do. The young woman's
father was wealthy Quaker--the young
man was poor but respectable. The father
could stand no such union, and resolutely
opposed It, and the daughter dare not dis
lobey-that Is to say, she dare not disobey
him openly. She met him BY moonlight"
while she pretended never to see him-and
she pined and wasted in spite Of herself
She was really IN love-a state Of rsighs and
tears" which women oftner reach 81 inagi-
nation than reality. Shll the father remain
ed memorable. Time passed on. She let
no concealment, like "worm in the Bud"
prey on that damask cheek, however; but
when her father asked her why She pined
she always told him. The old gentleman
was widower. and loved his girl dearly.
Had it been widowed mother who had
Mary in charge, woman's pride never
would have given way before the importu-
mites Of daughter. Men are not, however,
so stubborn IN such matters, and when the
father saw that his daughters heart was
really set upon the match. he surprised her
one day by breaking out--'.Mary. rather
than nope to death. thee had better marry
as soon as thee chooses, and whom thee
pleases."
And then what did Maryg Wait ill the
birds Of the air had told her swain Of the
change, or til her father had time to alter
his mind again9 Not bitof il. She clap
ped her neat plain bonnet on her head walk
ed directly into the street. and then as de
rectly to the house Of her intended as the
street would carry her. She walked into
the house without knocking--for knocking
was not then fashionable, and she found the
family Just sitting down to dinner. Some
little commotion was exhibited at So unex-
pccted an appaTition as the sheiress in the
widows cottage, but she needed L not.
John looked up inquiringly. She walked
directly up to him and took both bis hands
IN hers. "John, said she, "father says ]
may have thee.p And John got directly
up from the dinner table and.went % the
parsons n just twenty minutes hey Uero
man and wifel
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-05-27
only q child.
"who is buried here" said I to the

"Who is buried here" said / to The
sexton
'.Only child. ma'an.'
Only child Obi had yon ever been a
mother-had you nightly pillowed that lit
tic golden head--had you slept the sweeter
for that little velvet hand upon your breast
had you waited for the FIRST intelligent
glance from those blue eyes--had you watch
ed its slumbers, tracing the features Of him
who stole your girlish heart avay--had you
wept a widows tears over its unconscious
head--had your desolate, timid heart gain
ed courage from that little piping voice to
wrestle with the jostling crowd for daily
bread-had its loving smiles and prattiing
words been sweet recompense for such sad
|exposure-had TIM lonely future been bright
|ened by the hope Of that young arm to lean
upon. that bright eye for your guiding star
--had you never framed plan or known a.
hope or fear, at which that child was not
part.
s IF there was nought else on earth left for
you to love--if disease came and its eye
grew dim: and food. and rest. and slee were
forgotten in your anxious fears-if you pace
tbs door hour by hour. with that fragil bur-
den, when your very touch seemed to give
comfort and healing to that little Quiyering
frame--had the star Of hope set at last--
then, had you hung over its dying pillow.
when the strong breast you should have
wept on was in the grave. where your child
was hastening-had you caught alone. its
last frint cry for '.dslp" you could not give
had its last Huttering sigh breathed out
on yOar breast Oil could you have said
lis vnly child?'' fanny Fern.
The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1853-05-27
THE w III T(1.
FRIDAY. NAY 81,
PrOtestnnfs i'm France.

The N. Y. Evening Post says that the
number Of Protestant Christians attending
their own places Of worship in France is
100000. This differs widely from a
lengthy review of the French census Of 1851
which appears in the Paris correspondence
of the N. T. Courier & Enquirer. This
latter writer gives the number at !, 500, 900,
and quotes as bis authority the "Revue des
Deur Mondes.'' These Protestants consist
of Lutherans. Calyinists, Methodists, Friends
or Quakers. and Darbists. The principal
sects are the two first named, and these are
deemed by the government Of France of
sufficient Impotence to be allowed share
in the annual appropriations for the support
of religion. They receive in the total 1898. :
528. The Calslnists have 5l1 ministers
resident in sc of the So departments, serv-
ing 600 churches or places Of worship: but
of this latter number. l2l are in the single
department of Gard, in the south Of France,
and SO in the adjoining departments of
Drome and Ardeche The Lutherans num-
Der about one-third of the Protestants of
France, and are located chiefly on the Ger
man and Swiss frontier. in the departments
of Bias Rhin, Haul Rim, and Doubs. They
have 245 pastors, of whom 8 resides in the
department of the Seine, and all the rest in
the easternmost departments. This sect
has $4,000 members in the city of stras-
bourg. and $4,000 in Paris. In the depart
ment of Gard are found, besides the Calvi-
nists, congregations of Methodists. Friends.
and Darbists. &