The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-09-03
PROF. cARLIsLE's ADDRESS.

Anew weeks back, notice vas given through
the LEDGER that Prof. J. III. CARLsLs, Of
Spar,anburg, would address our citizens on
the subject of Temperance, on Tuesday ev-
ening the Goth ultimo. We were favored
with an opportunity OF hearing him, and we
believe that We but endorse the sentiments
of the entire audience when We say that the
address was most inasterly effort in aup-
port Of The great cause in which Tie speak
er is embarked. He stated on the outset
that he had noshing new TO advance, that the
whole ground in support of the Temperance
cause had been long since covered by argu-
ments that might now appear stale, bpt the
enemies of Temperance had brought for.
ward nothing new in opposition; consequent
ly he was forced to follow the beaten track,
that has been explored again End again by
the advocates OF reformation His manner,
however, of treating the subject was new
TO us, at least. His remarks were more
pointed and seemed better applied to the
different phases in which this vice has shown
itself. than any lecture of the kind that we
have ever heard. Some Of his notions in
regard to the effects of intcmpcrarcc upon
the moral man--his fearful responsibility,
and his future accountability, irrespective of
circumstances or n peculiar idosy
were more rigid perhaps than we are pre-.
pared to endorsc;hu, there were but few pres
ent we presume, h0 could Ho; apply viii.
peculiar ap;ness every illustration Of the
speaker TO some case or incident, familiar
from personal observation.
He discussed the proprirty of prohibi-
tory law, and argued the necessity of some
legal restraint upon traffic, carrying ST.
n"ny evils in its train, and which could with
~ much consistency be made II penal offence
rs the crimes Of burglary, theft, or any 9th.
or act avowcdly against the peace and safe
tv at society, So fir rs our own notions
extend upon this matter, we believe that tn.
enactment Of such law, at this time. would
be altogether incxpcdrnt: nevertheless the
people should not shrink from n discussion
of it, nor look with disirust upon the man
that his ain is TO dctract from your natural
liberty. II is Il cherished principle Of our
republican government, that all law en,isatcs
from tn people, ard The cnacting Of a pro-
hibitory law in South Carolina, can Only be
done through your consent, aud by your di.
rvciion. Any deviation from this principle,
by those who represent sou in the councils
of your State, is done at the peril of your
honest Indignation. and is sur, TO receive
terrible reckoning at your hands. You can
perceive at once, the absurdity Of the no
ton which couples the prohibiiory law in
your minds, with The idea that your rights
are TO lie invaded. We presume that the
friends Of the measure, only require uf you |
at this tinc, free and open discussion Of |
lis merits; il is certainly advocated with
the honest view of promoting the public
good, and when you have given i, Your care
Iu consideration, and thoroughly weighed
every argrmc,t ~ favor or against il, YOU
can receive il or reject it, rs your sense Of
i;s pra,,icabi!i,y MAY decide.
is imp"ssIh!c to do justice 70 Prof.
CARLIsLE's address ia This brief notice, nor
will We aiiernp,h. We can chceriully sub.
scribe TO Lis distinguished character as an
orator, aud We venture that Lancaster Will
be happy at any time 10 hear him discuss
tn" pr"hiIiIory law. or any other matter
connected with the temperance reformation