Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-06-23


Mr.. EDrroR: The Sons of Temperance
had glorious turnout in this place on Sat-
urday last, the 18th. With their music and
banners, and dressed in their appropriate re-
gala, they made a handsome display,
much 10 the chagrin and disappointment, no
doubt, Of the Rumites, for they had long
ago predicted the dow mall of Huntsville
Division, and supposed that its funeral knell
would ere this have been sounded; but
thanks 10 the indomitable courage of few,
il is yet in the land Of the living, with
bright prospects for the future, with the
snow-white banner of Love, Purity and
Fidelity" unrurled TO the breeze, reckoning
them 10 the charge they are not likely soon
TO surrender. After the election Of Col. Nj.
Horner, as Marshal, and Thos. P. Ruby and
Robert d. Tawles, as Assistants, the pro-
cession formed and marched through the
principal street to the NJ. L. Church, where
a very large congregation was assembled,
when, after a song and prayer by the Rev.
Mr.. Sears, Mr.. G.. II. Wnslow, of your ci
ty, proceeded to address the assembly, in a
lucid, able and interesting speech Of all
hour and half in length. He was listened
to throughout with marked attention: even
those who could not get inside Of the Church
withstood the scorching rays Of the sun,
protected only by umbrellas. and listened
attentivcly. During the remarks of Mr..
Winslow, the editor of the Temperance
Battery, Mr.. ]. d. Snow, Of St. Louis, un-
expectedly, TO the qualification of all pres
ent, made his appearance, and was invited
TO the stand. After Mr.. w. concluded, Mr..
Snow being always ready Bro. Sears hav-
ing ccurteously given way for him-pro-
ceeded 10 give the liquor traffic and trade
tremendous battering. He gave an inter.
esting history of the temperance cause, from
!, the days of the Rechabites to the present
time, interspersed with many happy allu
siops and anecdotes, TO sustain his positions
:. Bro. Snow also gave lecture at night, TO
;, large and attentive audience. Bro. Snow
BILE excrtions in the temperance cause. HI
: landed at Glasgow Saturday morning, rod
!, to Huntsville, delivered two lectures, anC
left after eleven O'Clock at night for Fayctte
where he had ar appointment to preach oil
d Sabbath. After song, prepared by Mrs
e Merriman for the occasion, was sung b,
IF herself and a portion of her school, the con
I. gregation was dismissed, and the Sons agail
It formed in procession and marched 10 tn
n Huntsville Hotel, where they partook of
e sumptuous repast, done up in the best style
J. They then MARCHED TO their Hall, and wer'
IL dismissed, all seemingly well pleased will
If the performances Of the day.
: The Missionary Baptisls are carrying OIL
r. protraced meeting in this place, conduct
~ ed by the Rev. Mr.. Thompson and Rev
It Mr.. Carey. Mr.. Thompson certainly is th'
! most eloquent pulpit orator that has been il
h these parts for many years. He draws
crowded houses at each successive meeting
Notwithstanding the weather is extremely
n warm and the nights so very short. If HI
!; does not create an excitement, and inlus,
c new zeal in the cause of Christ, it will no
= be because he does not present the subjec
= in all its beauty and glory, and in Language
|. deep and pathetic. Yours,
: A Son OF TEMPERANCE.