The New York herald., 1871-12-04

cicties TO keep each one or the Ten Commandments.
But 1t IS the extent and the horrible ehects OF ths
Everybody should be anxious to do something to
arrest II. eN. e .SfH# M
OUR LOVE FOR OUR RELIGION AND OUR couNTRY
commands us TO do so tits evident that In order
TO grapple with this great evil successfully we must
must direct our movements against It, rs nave
already SAID, from religious point OF view. Men
may be lost to reason, but conscience win SURVIVE
70 frighfen them the fear OF Onending
God may deter them. This vice causes
sf Snfy ts sessaSSa Svecss afac9 81 COD ana ycs
always keep this In view. Your temperance move.
ment Is founded on RELIGIOUS and Christian basis,
and con only succeed IN so lar you prove faithful
societies will be OF great advantage In encouraging
cIatlons; tney may do great deal of good assisting
the clergy 10 reform those addicted TO the practice OF
incompetence, aud every Jealous clergyman ought
TO assist him In this work. 1t Is here in fact, that
your chief work and real usefulness lle.
State organization OF these Societies may 10
much good, as also national organization, IN max
g 9'EfS n mq Sbe a snn
against this great evil. But these extensions may
weaken and destroy you, unless you guard against
the dangers to which it viii expose You. the vice
you are organized to oppose is making such alarming
hovoc upon society that you are bound 10 protest.
against the causes which incitc and foster It, by
these demonstrations you make very earnest pro-
test and 1t is real good work to meet together to
excite aniagonism against an evil from which all
classes are suffering 80 much 4r.
You must be always careful to guard against
Side issues. Have noning to do with political com
binatlons. In making your statements and appeals
avoid exaggeraJon. Do not speak or act as II tem-
perance were the only virtue and drunkenness the
only vice-a, II YOU were sure OF heaven because
you never drink Liquor ana "a.l otaer men men were S
acLng tnat has brought discrcdlt upon such asso-
cations. and 1t Is danger to which they are ex-
BE FufI Or daARifY TOWARDS OTHERS,
remembering that hard words and uukindness
any ~ man e me- ey 81 ns
yOur religious dutles, ever keeping IN mind tnat all
your Undertakings mnst have the blessing OF Goa in
-1lG A TOUCHING TRIBUTE TO THE BISHOP
sop mon es ncore @ 5 seat 90 e1 Ivsf With eo
ton as to be completely breahess and still. pin
could be heard drop on the iloor, While tears
were seen cOursing down the cheeks OF men and
women. The President Of the State Union, Mr.. ].
w. UBrien. noticing the expression on the sea Of
and addressing the % Bishop thus thus wv ''e
"DEAR BIsHoP-Tne emotion which you witness
cannot well lind voice. Every bears in THIS great
audience IS n)w Overfowing with feelings OF un-
sJeaKablc gratitude. admiration and love for you.
Most o. tnem are irish hearts, very tive TO acts
OF tenderness. They have their Bishop among them
their hearts toucnei." Then turning to the audi
ence ne said There Is one way my Trends In which
you may, without offence to the del1cacy OF our sp1r
tual guide give expression TO your sense Of his Gra
clous and generous action, his words OF kindness
aud or wisdom TO us his evening. You may express
the deep feelings OF your hearts by embOdyng them
In the form Of vote. Those minded SO say Ave."
The pent-up feelings OF the people found vent In q
response loud and hearty as to reverbcrate again
and again through the large hail. It was scene long
To be remembered. As the good Bishop proceeded
down through the aisle the entire audience rose on
the impulse ana the capping OF hands, wavlng OF
handkerchieis and the strains OF the band together
formed an ovation and g0odby go hearty and sin
cere, and in such good taste witnal. as must have
Impressed the Bishop with the tact that he took the
hearts Of his people with him wherever he went.