New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-09-10
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ssg'y,ed by the G. Ups Of the several Grand Divisions
TIE FLOWING Divisions were assembled in regaa o'enpy
inc the twelve rows OF front in ta body Of the mouse
tie Divisions Of ladies the left and gentlemen on inc
right National Division, Eastern Grand Division Ca1e,s
Of Temperance, Grand Union Of the Daughter, o. Temp
eropce Sisters Of Cadets Temples of Honor Reciaols
Good sarnartans. The Social Unions.
Tie Platform occupied by The officers OF the various
divisions The audience was quite numerOns . .
The meeting opened with prayer BY Rev Mr Smith.
Rev James " Perry. occupying the Chair temporarily
sod hs he regretted 10 announce tina. Gen Cary Of Ohio
would be present ngh and expa ned the reason OF
h absence he having failed TO receive the letter. adire
10 him and making another engagement lie then reai
the programme Of the evening and hoped would not be
considered dscoureous if he requested the speakers 70
limit themselves about II minutes each in order to close
the exercises BY 10 O'Clock. 49,
Mr Oakley then sung one Of his popular songs which
Mr. Perry then addressed the audience 70 the following
effect The magnificent spectacle before us p1rtakes large
IL of the moral sublime Gathered in this spen1
ed Hall from all parts Of our own land-l had wei nigh
said # the wOrdtO give IN impetus 10 great moral
movement. TO strengthen and encourage each others
hears i magnificent spectacle We shake hand- 10
night both sides Of Mason & Dxons line and love each
other brothers finding in the cause we love boha .,
union Nestretch hands the great lakes and
shake hands with brethren Canada We stretch our
hands the Atlantic and greet our brethren ~ the
fntherand Of many Of rs Men OF al professions and cal
ngs here the working are represented here D
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Mr. T. here addressed Judge We'll, the regular pres-
ding officer Of the Convention in few beautiful chate
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troducinV him formally 10 the audience
Judge 0 Neil, on taking the Chair delivered a short
DR. Kennedy. of Booklyn, then took the platform lie
smoke Of the importance Of onlsing in the the great
body Of Indifferent which were to be ou 49, no matter
what tho struggle These the great foes OF the
Anne icsn Revolution who took part in The struggle
while foreigner Lafayette, came TO the assistance Of TINS
country
one Of the SD, akers
Mr. CasseI made few remarks An American traveller
Lo sad being asked how he liked England said It was o.
much above The Continent as America was above England
This ard the late meetings he had attended convinced
him that this country much above England as bng
land above other countries in the Temperance cause
Applausel He looked upon the Temperance cause as
identified with the elevation Of humanity. Aftorrcain s
number Of choice anecdotes b. way Of illustration and ap
| plication be took his seat.
contribution was taken up from the audience afser
! which a song was sung. with piano accompaniment;
.Ncw.York's Welcome - tic Maine Law'-A Lilly Dale.
The song was loudly oncored but the President explained
ihnt could not be repeated % the programme should be
! he Presden, chilled On Hon Mr. Cameron Of Canada,
who had been expected 10 speak but he not present
/ Dr. F A. Fickarlt of Pa then introduced to the
meeting, with high comp ment from the Chair' lie
spoke thus Ladies AMI gnemen, ought 10 faint after
that announcement hui not expected to ind any here
but Sons Of Temperance, and am surprsed-aSreeaby-a
meeting this large and intsre ting audience AJAX you to
support this greet enlist in II the lades-the lovely
and amable ladies Of land. Do not mean TINT you
should invite them this platform but get their counie
without which never could have had the success
we have met for men without TIA. countenance could not
face the opposition We had 20 encounter For success we
need only united effort This beautiful dome above US
was erected by many hands, 90 let temple TO Tempe
rance be built in land and the voice praise and hap
uinoss be heard from tie pile. Loud applause
Mr.. Cunningham, of Washington, was Introduced. lie
said Our friend who last spoke said ne expected TO meet
Of Temperance bu always desire TO speak to those
who by being affected by the truths of orr cause, may
thereby be gained 10 IT, Ii i that not alone seeks
10 save the poor man. Look at the palaces and courts Of
the high and wealthy there the effects of intemper
auce be Witnessed in sad embttcr the hum
best cottage in the land Oh what monster . alcohol
Like the tabled animal OF "arn countries wch coos ms
victim with his wings while ne draws from his veins the
last drop Of rs blood alcohol ILLS the dnkori while grsi
flying hi appetite. lChcers Nj. Clnnngham c,ncu lel
on able address by reading beautiful extract descriptive
oftbe purity of water beverage, and The health Il
gives compared with the baneiu effects OF intoxicating
| drinks.
Rev Mr. Jacobus Of Michigan was introduced lie
said did not come here to pourtray the evils OF alcohol
! that terrible scouree of the human race. My adopted
State, Michigan, that beautiful and intelligent state has
pronounced upon the evil How did she doit We tried
many until thought Of the following We went
10 the primary meetings noted there al the speeches car
rcd hom To the polls and used them - guide in
We sent eleven friends Of the cause to axe laws
for las md followed them with petitions. These ele
ven did wonders they GOT the questions we urged ~
fnrrCd to the people and the Isl NOyemb r W Ii
shut up every gog shop IA the State Of Michigan Great
Why did wedo tlsl Because We loved our wives and
children and if you love yours, do likewise In the West
the law and Won can enforce it, conclude al ires-
almost | began If, with the word Michigan lLoni
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The Iiesident Virginia shoull not be silent here
introduce Mr. Long from that state the Land Of Patrick
Henry.
Nj Long Accustomed, ladies AMI gentlemen only TO
scLo ol., woods and mountains am taken by surprise in
being called to speak in this magnificent hall before
audience. have not much to say for state
as the speaker had for his hut hope good
Temperance fruit rpen in that sunny cline. have heard
good promises here | hope You viii keep them. viii
! tel YOU anecdote' IN old Dutchman had child, an
WIS anxious have the honor offs being baptized the
Bishop The Bishop asked Whist name the child should be
called Give your name" said the old Duchmln
so the Bishop baptized the child Richard But scarcely
the deed done when the father mp in fright
irg, oh, Bishop stop stop the boys a girl! Now,
YOU promise to be boysI hope you won't prove girls
| Laughter and cheers.
Maine has her Dow other States have their Temperance
champions; and Virginia has her Miner, who has raised
the veil that covered the ugnoss OF incompetence AMI
Is counties have the Maine Law. rumscll in our
State feeling conjunction went 20 temperate gen
teman and asked him what he should DO to have some
chance of oXpating the consequences OF his evil ways
! Go and make teescopo,' said the gentleman. y
! telescopei what can do with one AMI how make
il 3" asked the rumscler. well unless You do you VIII
never get glimpse of heaven, was the reply. How
am 10 DO Il just take every barrel Of liquor in your
store knock the ends put these barrels end TO end in
long line kneel down and take good look through the
tube and that only chance Of ever getting view
OF heaven" Laughter and applause
Another song was sung 70 the air of the Mar9ollas
HYMN and after PRAYER and benedicton by Rev. MIR.
Lord the President announced that the meeting was
| closed.
The vast assemblase then dispersed quietly.
TIE ALBANY FIREMEN.