Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-03-11


.a rRs1PRuANCE
TIE Paiher Mathew as-I.ty- Address, By
Rev. y. A. MnHuire and O,hers-Twsuty
Recruits.
The Father Mathew Total Alb Thence and
Beneficial Society held large and enthusiasts
NC meeting lest evening Al stotts hall The
audience being fully one half ladies', who ap-
peared as much interested 10 the proceedings
AZ those Of the male persuasion.
The meeting was called 70 order by Mr..
Francis McNerhany, who stated that a tie
hour forbegiunlng had arrived, and a. Father
McDevitt, the president Of the society, and
Father Mcguire had not arrived, Rev. Charles
Deunlsou would occupy the time.
Before the speaker had commenced, tho
two reverend gentlemen came; but at thelr
solicitation be proceeded with his remarks,
and said he feh much pleasure In being with
them and participating In the meeting on the
last New Years night when 90 many hearts
were sealed 70 temperance, and prophesled
that this would prove the happleat year they
had enjoyed In their Nvea. He was happy "a
meet them again, and felt assured that thell
nesting would not be In vain. There was
nothing n the cause but good for their TEN
There was no way In which they could
better promote peace, prosperity and happll.
ness, than BY the practice OF temperance. II
was Tor them TO peraevere In this good work.
and make America what Il was Intended ehe
should be, the JOY Of the world. He wanted
all people 70 be free, and that they would not
be a. long a. they used the Intoxicating cup.
REy. n. A. MAouIRR
was then Introduced and said He felt that
he was not stranger among them, a. In a
temperance society bis voice had been heard
frequently before. He found himself sur
rounded by no particular aoclety, but the
central union OF all the bodies. II reflected
credit upon US, thar In the Baltimore conven.
ton this city had the credit Of the presidency
OF that body. who now presldes over the
our delegates had also been honoIed with 20
sltions. He was sure they would all weai
thelr houors meekly, aud go Into The cause
with renewed energy. The remarks ol
Bishop Bailey, ln that convention, proved
that the Catholic Church was the great re.
former Of the world. AZ far a. faith was
concerned there was no change In that dlrec-
tion. Faith was the work OF God, aud re-
manned Interchangeable. The morals Of the
people became corrupt and as far as that Il
concerned the Catholic Church has been very
active, and sent her missionaries out on re-
formations throughout the world. She had
sent them out 10 correct the ideas OF the peo-
pie who had forgot the teachings Of their
childhood. She sent them out 10 correct their
NFAcu NhNs anu feulhiu tnem OF Wnat tnolr
Church has always taught. The Catholic
Church breaches temperance a.
CARDINAL VIRTUE
OF the Church. She has always taught her
children TO abstain from drink. Men that
have been addicted 10 drinking aud going 10
grogshoIs and spending their money, to the
detriment OF their families, have been taught
to abstain during the lental season as u
proper mode for them TO do penance. This
In fhaaEW Aa.la al ~.
principle was self-denial. That was what the
Church taught, especially at this season OF
the year, and the drunkard was taught To
refrain from the Intoxicating cup, and lncul-
cate principles OF virtue and Christianity.
The lrlshman's great failing was his like 70
have his friends around him and he soolable.
One drink led 10 tsn. and that brought trouble.
There was, however, great change In So
ciety from that OF twenty years ago. The
moral tone was different to-day, and that
vas great strength 10 temperance. TIE
su'gle fault OF drunkenness viii lead q man
10 limit all crimes. Who quArrels with
his wifel fights with his iamllyi commits
crimes he would never have been thought
guilty on None but the drunkard. That one
fault Is the source Of all.
the Evils or SOCIETY.
Man IL made unit for any posltlon. No one
can depend on him, and he cannot depend on
hlmself. He Is lost 10 al usefulness 10 soci.
ETY., and falls 10 the level Of the brute. Il was
the eyil OF the day, and Of his people In par.
ucular, aud he wanted them TO understand
that the Church denounced II n q crime, and
that they could not show their religion better
than BY joining q Temperance Organization.
II they were not drInkards. do IL for an or
ample 10 their weak brothers. The drunkand
forgets his dignity, and, instead OF becoming
the lord and master Of the earth, he be-
comes the vile slaye-a picture Of disgust and
disgrace. Go 10 the home OF the temper
aDce man, no matter how humble and you
will find peace and contentnent, love and
happiness; but reverse the picture, where
father and mother are drunkards, and you will
see children growing up In all crime-noth-
Ing but eurslng and swearing--a he'll upon
earth; no order; nothing but confusion and
dlscord, father and mother have thrown
themselves away, and their children are starry
Ing. This was the home Of the drunkard.
He then cited case OF 4 man In this city,
who had been worth s50,00 10 his knowl-
edge, and In one year squandered character,
iost position and respect, and was picture
Of Disgrace. Friends had now taken him BY
the hand, and encouraged hun 10 Join an or
ganiEatlou Of this kind. He had done so,
and been with them six months. He already
looked better, and was already on the road
10 prosperity. He called on every man 70
Join one OF the temperance organizations In
the city, and become men that would be re
spccted by their fellow-citiEeus.
Tho reverend gentleman then addressed q
few words OF earnest, sincere advice 70 hll
Irish fellow-citiEens. He concluded his re.
marks by Inviting and urging all present 70
come up and sign the pledge. In response
TO the appeal shout twenty came forward,
and enrolled themselves In the association.
Remarks were made by Messrs. Tillsy,
hcNeIhany and others, after which the meet.
ng adjourned.