Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-12-29
DAILY EVENING STAR.
CITY ITEMS.

Temperance HdH.-Last night, meeting was held
al Temperance Hall Of the Juvenile Cadets of TEN
psrance who delivered n serbs Of addresses of
suitable nature to the object for With they were
enrolled The following were the principal Juvenile
orators Masters CharI. Hasslcr, Lawrence James,
John Edwards, Janss Nourse, Henry Mofiti, and
others Many of the speeches were very good, and
would have dorie credit TO older and more experen
cej individuals, and Is but justice to the young
Cadets To mention that they all Of their own
composition, although We expect that they had been
touched up by more experienced hand, something
like the specimen drawings that the teacher exhibits
proofs Of the proficiency of his pupils. In add
ton 10 the youthful cadets, some older friends to
the cause likewise spoke on the OCCASION address
being delivered by the Rev. ID. NJ Reese and the
Rev. Jas. NourSc. The latter observed that he had
practiced total abstinence for twenty years. There
were, he said, twenty millions OF drunkards in the
world, among whom he included those that used
opium and other stimuianis. He hoped that the day
was not far distant when the Maine Law would be
she law OF this District, well of all the States
One OF the Cadets of Temperance, Master Law
renee James, then delivered an address in favor of
the passing OF the Maine Law which done with
mnch ability, and drew forth loud marks of approba-
uon.
The Rev. ID. vi. Reese then addressed the meet
ing, in which Inc cOmplimented highly the preceding
youthful orator for bis address, which, he observe
evidenced mach mind The thought had struck
him hearing the address that IL the old orators
died in the battle, what host Of young orators
were rising to take their place. The Rev. gentle
man then became mighty faceiious upon mince pies,
saying he did not know whether the parents of the
children were As true to the temperance the
latter He would ask them, had they placed no
brandy, this Christmas time, in their mince pies!
Applause Amer a grand attack upon mnce pies,
which the ladies were scOded for using brandy in
their construction. (the speaker observing that il
they could not make them without brandy they had
better not make them at all,) several laughable
gwen, which excited much laughter. The follow
ing i one Of the many with which the Rev. Mr..
Reese illustrated his argument. There was Young
physician settled in Baltimore, who although en-
lowed with superior abilities, did not he expected
meet with the success that he deserved. Fancying
hnself neglected, il operated upon his mind that
he became detected in spirits, and flew to brandy as
a refuge from care. AT last he became an habituaI
drInkor, and had night taken larger quantity of
the stmulant than usual even with him. when he
was walked up by loud knocking at his door; il was
a summons to attend very sick lady who had been
suddenly taken ill., The physician was not so
drunk but that he aware OF his condition, and
here when the read to fortune was after long years
opened to him, he found himself in state that rem
derci him incapable of taking advantage of the ia
% ba in
manner other, to tumble on his clothes, and went
off on his GRAND TO the sick lady's house. On his
arrival at the sick chamber, he in a most drunken
.ta'e, for the consequent excitement and the fresh
AIR had 80 operated upon his brain, that he was in
capable Of doing anything. He sunk down into
chair by the bed side and laying hold Of as he sup
posed the ady's wrist but which was in fact his own
began feeling his own pulse. After while he STAN
mered out IN half voice as If solioquizing TO him
self, "Druns, very drunk, and staggered out of the
room back TO his office. On the following morning
the shame and repentance of the young physician
may be easily conceived, for he was aware that he
had been too drunk TO be OF any service, although
not exactly clear is to what had passed. He was
reused from his Teverie by message from the sick
lady, who wished to see him immediately. Confused
and mortified, he went on the GRAND, and was in
troduced to the lady who, to his surprise, received
him very politely, and when there no listeners
near, -aid to him,''Doctor you were quite right,
was not sick, but drunk very drunk; nobody but
yourself was aware of it, but you have found me
OUT He was then cautioned to secrecy, received
valuable fee, and Was ever after employed as the
lidy's physician. This anecdoie was given to show
that the ladies were also sometimes addicted TO the
the bottle.
The evenings entertainments concluded with a
Buresque, entitled King Alcohol, in which Master
Charles Hsssier acted Judge, Master l.. James a.
Attorney General, and Master ]. Edwards as coun.
eel for the defence. The affair was amusing and
ELECTED shouts of laughter from those present
II apP-ars that choir of singers had been engaged
70 be present. but were unable fer some cause which
Was explained by the President Of the meeting. to
attend.
With regard tn the audience, more than one half
were ladies, who appeared much interested in the
proceedings, and everything conducted with the
utmost decorum
The arrangements Of the meeting did credit to tn,
youthful Cadets, who conducted thai proceedings in
much better style than do sometimes their Older &C.
snjutors. Whenever the Temperance tsue is COL
III
business or deuagogical appeals Of noisy politicians
avoided at their meetings, shall be the first tn
award the promoters of the cause all the credit that
Is their due, but shall never lend hand To make
the Temperance question the Maine Law point n
stalking horse for political ambition to ride To the
ID
The Funeral sermon, yesterday, over the body Of
the late Hon. BrOOkins Campbell, Of Tennessee.
va. delivered by the Rev. VIM. II. MiIlbuIn, Chap
lam Of the House Of Representatives. and W a. heard
with deep attention by large aasembIage Of spec,a
tors whs hled the gallcres-the body of the hall wa
reserved for members Of Congress, official person
ages, heads OF departments, &c. The steamer left
last night with the corpse otthe deceased gentleman
on board, which is uhier the charge OF the Hon.
Mcssrs. Smith and ChurchwelI, Of Tennessee, Mr.,
Glossbrenner, Sergeant alarms Of the House OF
Representative and Me-srs. Charles w Stuart
aud NJ French, who will accompany Il 10 its final
destination IN Tennessee, where the deceased for
sneIy resided.
.fHeged 1henIk 10 Effort Mopey-On Saturday
is>I, an individual named Johnson, whose place Of
residence j. in Philadelphia, was brought before
Justice MOrsell a warrant issued at the request
Oi Mr.. Palmer, who charges the above. with his
mother, ct a conspiracy 10 cItOn money from him.
The complainant appeared with his attorney, and