Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-03-21
THE OK SERMON.
(Continued.I


But are the makers of intoxicating LIQUORS
aware Of its electsP Look at the neiR hborhood
Of distillery-an influence goes forth from that
spot which reaches miles around, kind Of con-
straining influence, that brings in the poor, and
wretched, and thirsty and vicious. Those who
have money bring it--thOse who have none,
bring sorn--thoSe who have neither, bring
household furniture, those who have nothing
bring themselves and pay in labor Now the
maker knows all these men, and knows their
temperament, and probably knows their families
He can calculate effects, and lie seraS them off
one to die by the way, another to abuse his
family, and another just ready for any deed Of
wickedness. viii he say that he is not respon-
sible, and like Cain ask, cam / my brothers
keeper ?" He knew what might be the result
and for n mere pittance Of gain was willing 10
risk it. Whether this man should abuse his
family, or that man die by the way, SO his pur-
pose was answered, he did not care. THE on
was wont to push with his horns, and he knew
it, and for a little paltry gain he let him loose
and God will support his laws by holding him
responsible for the consequences. .-,.
But common excuse is, that every little Of
our manufacture is used in the neighborhood
we send it off," And are its effects any les.
deadly In this way you avoid seeing the eff.
Iects, and poison .atrangers instead of neighbors
What would you say to q man who traded with
clothes infected with the small box, and who
would say by way of apology. that he sends them
of--he did not sell any in the neighborhood p
Good man he willing to send disease and deatE
abroad, but he is too kind-hearted to expose hi.
neghbors. Would you not say to him, you may
send them of but you cannot send off the reSp6n.
Sibility. The eye Of God goes with them, and
all the misery which they cause will be charged
| to you. So we say to the man who sends Of
his Intoxicating liquor. .'..0
"But if do not make it and traffic in IL
somebody else will.'' What sin or crime can.
not be excused in this wayP, know Of a plo
to rob my neighbor; if do not plunder him
somebody else will. Lis privilege to bean
the responsibility of sending abroad pestilenes
and misery and death sour cause is poinp
down" tho't Judas, sand price is set upon the
head Of our master, and if do not betray hin
somebody else win. And why may not / a.
well pocket the money as another % If you
consider it a privilege to pocket the wages Of
unrightsousness, do so. But do not pretend e
be the friend of God or man while you count Il
privilege to insult one and ruin the otherP "
Says another, II wish it were banished from
the earthp But then what can l dop" What
can you do? You can keep one man clear, YOU
can wash your own hands Of this wretched bus.
mess. And if you are not willing to do that
very little reliance can be placed on your good
wishes. He that is unjust in the least, is un.
Just also in much. / can hardly cohesive any
thing more inconsistent with every generous
feeling, every noble principle, than the traffic
in intoxicating liquor at the present day.. The
Gays Of ignorance on'this subject have passed
by, every man acts with his eyes open." y t'' o.,