Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22
Number II.
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AN APPEAL TO THE YOUTH OF GAL
LIPOLIS CITY.

: AN APPEAL TO THE YOUTH OF GAL
LIPoLIs CITY.
To arrest great moral evil, and ele-
vate the general standard Of character
IN community, the influence Of the
young is all important. They can, il
they will, put an end to the most deadly
scourge that has ever invaded our coun-
try, and introduce a state Of society far
more pure and elevated than the world
hes ever seen. Consider, then, be-
Ioved youth. some of the numerous mo-
tives for abstaining from intoxicating
drink, and other hurtful indulgences,
and employing your time and faculties
with view to the highest improvement
and usefulness. The use Of such LIQUOR
as beverage, will do you no good. It
will not increase your prosperity or
credit. No merchant would deem q
relish for it any Recommendation for
clerk or a partner in business. 1t will
not invigorate your body or mind; for
chemistry shows, that alcohol contains
no more nutriment than FIRE, or light
ming. twill not increase the number
of your respectable friends. Nor will
it fit you in the least for the endear-
ments of domestic life or social inter-
course. Why, then, should rational
being, capable of the purest happiness
and of being a blessing to others, in
dulge in beverage in no respect useful
to those in health, but the occasion of
countless miseries? Consider again,
that in the purest state of morals. and
the most refined circles, the use of these
liquors is now discontinued and dis.
countenanced What band of students,
hoping soon to eficiate honorably at the
altar Of God, before the bench of JUS
tice, or in the chamber of affection,
would now call for brandy or wine?--
What circle of refined ladies would not
feel their society an encroachment? If,
then. intoxicating liquor is thus dis
paraged in the most moral circles,
why should not all of both sexes, keep
themselves unspotted and worthy of the
most elevated society. But to increase
your contempt still more, think where it
prevails-among the most degraded
portions of the community. Go, inquire
for those who are shut out from all de-
cent society. learn their history and you
will find that the~ insidious glass has
been their companion and COUNSELLOR
He who has declared, Drunkards shall
not inherit the kingdom of God, cannot
surely be expected to adopt, as heirs of
his glory. any one, who under all the
light that has been shed on this subject,
still perseveres, and who is convinced his
example is leading others to endless
ruin On the other hand strict Tenn
perance is pleasing to the Most High
Hence it is said of him who was honored
10 announce the Saviour's advent, "He
shall be great in the sight of the Lord,
and shall drink no wine or strong
drink" What youth, then, who loves
his country will not cheerfully cooperate
with Providence and the most respected
Of every profession in promoting the
cause of Temperance. Were a foreign
lespot, with his armies, now invading
'ur country, every youthful bosom
would swell with Indignation. And
will you not combine to arrest the most
ruel despot, Intemperance, whose ves-
els are daily entering our ports and
whose manufactures are like ''the worm
hat dieth not, and the fire that is not
Iuenched." Let this motto, then, stand
ut like the sun in the armament: "He
hat striveth for the mastery is temperate
n all things" One word in reference to
making and observing pledge of abb
tinence. As it respects yourself, it
Eill show resolute, independent mind,
nd be deciding the question once for
IL; as to others, your example may be
mmeasurably important. But does
ny one still say | want no pledge, I
m in no danger? Suppose you are
afe; have you no beneyolence. Are
ou so selfish. Think of the bosom now
-rung with agony and shame, over q
runken father or husband, and have
ou no pity. And will you do nothing
, speed its triumph. But have you no
over with the pen; if so then speak
.ith or by ten thousand tongues, send
our messengers to all parts of our
'untry, and thus may you enjoy now
le highest of all luxuries, the luxury
doing good, and secure durable riches
the world, where saith the Scripture,
Iey that be wise shall shine forth as
e brightness of the armament for ever
I'd ever. When these opposite charac-
rs and their destinies are seriously
eighed, none surely can hesitate which
prefer. But "what thou doest do
Iickly."
BYA PUPIL OF GALLIA ACADEMY.