Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-02-22

happiness Of all; and see that onthe front Of
your fortress The following words be painted
lin,la,ge bright capiials:--.PRlNCE ALCO.
HOL'S GARRISON, TURN IN, THIS
lis THE CHEAP ROAD TO BLISS.-Bc
diligent, be faithful; Mammon, my purser,
will reward you well; and | will load you
down with niuny choice benefits. Farewell.
..5.asca, fPRINCEALCOHOL, (,
as,,.g sg. I. The Bsaefactor."
To give still greater strength to thsse iu,
fernel garrisons, the Prince stationed around
each one $50 beheld in my dreamy len
legions Of fierce, crafty demons, invisible
indeed TO men, but on this account the more
dangerous, The Prince gave them the fol:
lowing charge:-"B Brave Demons, Isolenn.
" charge you inthe name Of master Satan,
70 ,oke care Of the garrisons. Guard, sue.
cor, strengthen them, as far as Emmanuel's
hateful powers will allow you. Upon the
proper management Of these forts much,
very much. Of my success depends. Gel
access 10 the minds Of the Captains, and
make them diabolically courageous, and lei
all the wizards arts, which you learned in
the pit, be constantly employed in enticing
men to these strong holds, and persuading
them 10 enter their names upon my records.
Let my eurs be constantly delighted by
hearing roaring cannonading kept up
against the entertainments Of my enemies.
This sound is swee,er 10 me Than The music
Of the spheres. Perform your duty, and |
will perform my promise by granting ample
rewards 10 the deserving"
The lorlihcatons soon got into full ope-
ration, and every thing succeeded 10 ihe
Prince's mind Volunteers ia unexampled
numbers focked in from all quarters. espe-
cialy from The famous land Of religion,
liberty and equal rights. AS Alcoho's
} army was not under that perfect disci ipline
which he wished 10 sec established, he Sci
about the work Of re- Organization, ssiat,ers
} were soon adjusted, Under his improved
administration the army was SO arranged as
10 consist Of four general divisions.
e The first division was styled the Temp.
1 erate Batialion," and was composed Of
0 such as we're denominaed moderate drink.
{. erS. Those who belonged 10 this division
!. were not required TO perform much duty;
It their reviews were not frequent nor labori-
e Gus; their marches were short and generally
!. performed in the most pleasant part of the
o day-lhe morning. Nevertheless, Prince
S Alcohol attached great importance 10 this
s Battalion. 1t was, in many respects, the
IS very basis Of all his military operations
Y since al his advanced companies received
h their recruits, either directly or indirectly
d from this division. He had no power tc
/, seduce and iniure those who remained In
p flexible in the Touch.not ranks, under the
:. command Of that brave and inestimablt
l. commander, Total But wher
S, persons had once attached themselves to ,ht
le Temperate Battalion, they came within ,ht
r reach Of the Princes fatal persuasions, ant
o, thousands would become madly AMBITIOUS I,
y rush into the ranks and seize the honors o
TO the advanced Battalions.
a, The Temperate Battalion had It's owl
K. standard. 1t consisted of silk beautiful,
wrought, and attached TO golden rod; o,
ed one side was painted with magic art de
lie cantcr Of wine pleasantly labelled with til
at Oft perverted text, "a lille ,o,ne for th
it, Stomach's sake" and on the other bolll
tn of cordial, and glass of biters with hi
Fl. motto: "MediciAs TO The bOdy--heulth an
TO cheerfulness to The SOUL" Ensign False
he colors was standard bearer; and Captain All
en- deceit commanded under Alcohol sas
Nv This general division was subdivided inl
of many Smaller companies. There were lh
,le Brandy.sippers, The Rum. sellers, the Gil
dy likers. | noticed in my dream the Toddy
es, legion. Cordial-Cohort, the Cherry.bounc
in brigade, and many other squads 10 hume
les Gus 10 mention. Under the silken bannC
whole nations enlisted. Millions of En-
SIS manue's sol1ers joined the Tempera
= Battalion. Men of all ranks were there, ar
cir women too; they fe, no shame, saw +
cts danger, imagined themselves in goc
be cause, and were wonderfully pleased
They all resolved 10 advance no further
eat the Princes service, but before they we
All, aware, thousands soon found themselves i
led "The Sip.often Bahalion.' This WI
Sc. the second grand division of AISbhol's arm
oh, 1t was composed OF persons Of every possib
he variety Of character and rank,--many mi
rn. Of reputed worth, piely and greatness, we
ner there. This division had lis own slanda
mt, too. Their colors were fne-iwined line
he the staff was silver. And who could he
of smiling at the device? A timber tong
The and reddish, ally nose lied together acre
inc stick, and carried on the shoulder OF
up jolly looking little fellow. SOY is with u
ons was the motto. Ensign False,joy "
pih standard bearer; and Captain ReinslacI
les, commanded under Alcohol. This Bauali
am. Lperfomed much more service Than the fir
g and marched on with moderate spe
ned towards The pit. .t'
hey Next comes The Drink,deep Battalion
- which was made up wholly of recruits FRI
ers, the Sip.ollen department. The Drink.dt
iers soldiers were obliged 10 perform hart 6
with vice, and were hurried along in pre-
H." quick step towards The gales Of hell.
en- rough piece Of tow cloth, exhibiting
nks, either side red face ornamented with r
my brandy blossoms, and attached TO crool
hem hickory pole, was The standard. Burni
o to thirst carried il; and Captain Strong,
commanded under Alcohol From this
IS oi ia,uaIed company, the Prince organize
wing vas, army which Iashnll call bf'4sta
y .The Drunken Posse, though Ihe Pri
. de- styled them his Legion of Honor" n
good ol.ihe last described Bnuaion were degra
IN, 4 10 these rands Of honor,--how could Il
6ca. resist the fascinating prizel Bel
ploy their standard! A madsdog skin roug
wluI dressed, arached 10 a limbof The Uposh