Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1857-02-12

hailed as co-w0rkers. Agreeing IN tne main
point we can agree to differ in nou-essentials.
Of forms and ccremonies-mere outward
things, say nothing. But would call your
attention to Principles of action-agencies-
ground for confidence of success &c.
1t is not enough that attention is awakened
to this subject 4 work must be performed.
And tho men do not act up to their knowl-
edge, yet no one will say, that the masses
may not receive additional light on the sub:
iect of Temperance Reform. Even writers
and speakers sometimes seem lost in dark
ness. And we are led to think of the Blind
Leaders and the ditch. To some it may seem
only necessary to say to man you must not
drink. To the Drunkard sign the Pledge
and be a sober man. And to the vender
cease your murdcrous work Pour out the
poison and let the thirsty earth drink it up.
All this and more is easily said and to some
may seem to be as easily done. But the In
ebriatc, when he feels his bondage, is at a
loss for way Of escape and knows not how
he may avert the impending ruin. If there
be deliverauce for such, We should point to
the Deliverer in language clear and explicit.
Twill now state what appears to me to be
the means to be used that the Reform so de-
sirable may be complete and permanent and
the grounds on which we should rely for sue
cess. This will also give the necessary in-
formation to those who wish to escape from
this evil.
1t is often easier to fix upon some praise
worthy object of pursuit than it is to devise
appropriate and suitable means for its at
tainment. And if my observation has not
been incorrect, it is precisely at this point
that We are in danger of error in the cause OF
Temperance. And this is the reason why
more has not been accomplished Having
stood in the front ranks and seen the hottest
of the fight in the beginning, have no dis
position to undervalue the results of Temper
ance efforts. Much has been done-but much
more remains undone. The full measure OF
expectation has not been met. See the num-
bers engaged, speeches, publications, din
ners &c., the result has not been in proper
ton to the efforts made. In many places
the good cause has died out. In others it is
in languishing, sickly state The means
used have been defective-unsuited to the
end. Instead of examining the nature of
the ease-taking lessons from experience,
and from the oracles of Truth, too many have
asked what would be popular-swell the
number of adherents-make an impression
OF produce excitement
But this is not surprising, for the adherents
of the Gospel have made, at different periods
similar mistake, and the effect was precis'
ely the same. Tho it was distinctly stated
what the agency was, by which the kingdom
of piety was to be built up in the world and
the means which were divinely appointed
and all exempli6ed in the lives of holy Apos.
ties yet all this appeared to the wise Greeks
to be the perfection of foolishness. They
could see no adaptation in such appointments
to the reform or salvation of men. And d
system of means was devised, more appropri
ate in the estimation of worldly WISDOM
Men went abroad to make converts by the
power of carnal weapons. Undertook to fit
them for heaven by civil enactment. They
were allowed to choose the service of God
Or fire and faggots; the duties of piety or the
tender mercies of the Inquisition. Under
such circumstances it is not surprising that
but little progress was. made in vital Godli'
ness. Such instrumentalitieS cannot now be
used. The spirit Of the age forbids. But
others are devised more in harmony with the
light Of our day, more congcnai to human
nature and to popular vcw$-yct equally ial
removed from the Instructions originally re
vealed. And thus it is trat but little advance
is visible in many places in religious things
Ii would be der, gatory TO the Great Head tt
give efficiency to instrumentalities so com
pleely at variance with his own appoint
mentS.
1t is important that we have definite ideas
Of the end which the friends Of Temperance
have in view-clear conceptions of the work
which they wish operform. That we make
careful examination of difficulties which
lie in the way. We will then be better pre-
pared to say how it can be accomplished
Is Railroad to be built? The first thing is t.
make survey-examine obstructions-pro
vide the means and then begin to construct
A wise Physician will examine the nature
and extent of the disease and prescribe ac
cordingly. 1t is not every remedy which
will answer the purpose, but one suited tt
the nature of the case. Such course is tht
dictate of common sense.
What then is the work we would accom-
plish? 1t is the removal of Intemperanc'
from our midst and from the world, as vel
as the causes which necessarily lead to it,
That We and our children may live out th'
full measure of our days, sober people, Sc
cure against the curse of Drunkenness. Be
fore this end can be secured two great OBJ
stacles must be overcome. Viz: The In,
moderate Lore for ardent Spirits createe
| By the habituat use IF strong drinh; and TIL
Loce Of Gain from the Tro6ich IN til
same. Remove these and the great worl
has measurably been achieved. Others ex
ist but they may easily be surmounted.-
While these remain Liquor will be made
and used, and we can have no security agains
its evils.
These obstacles should be carefully ex
amined, that we may see them in their tru