New-York tribune., 1873-03-13
FATHER MATHEWS WORR.

A LECTURE BY VICE-PRESIDENT HENRY WILSON
The Hon. Henry Wilson, NicePresident of
the United States ectured in the large hall Of Cooper
Institute last evening in and Of the Father Mathew Mon
ument Fund He chose for MS subject Temperance,
and its Great Apostle" The audience which gathered TO
listen TO his views exceedingly small in numbers,
but represented every class OF NewYork society The
background Of the stage decorated with the en-
benatic flags of the Father Mathew So
ciety while from the stand which were
the speakers notes dropped an American nag. The
lecturer appeared after o'clock and was warmly
received Mayor Havemeyer Peter Cooper and others,
accompanied him. The Secretary read letters Of regret
from Gov Dix John C. Robinson, Hamilton Fish, Arch
bishop McCloskey Francis Kernan Judge John J Freed
man and VIM T. Dodge, after which Mayor Havemeyer
arose and made few remarks saying that the erection
of monuments who have distinguished themselves
by dong great things, had been approved of by all
classes Of civilization and he believed more
deserving Of this fitting tribute than Father Mathew
The Mayor then introduced Mr.. Wilson.
III all the ages and among all nations said Mr. Wilson,
drunkenness has left IT'S scars in the community.
Statesmen orators authors and poets have been vic
tins TO the fatal cup The pershng ranks of drunkards
are ramping downward their doom, amid the cries of
mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. The
human reason cannot comprehend the muttudinous
evils which have resulted from indulgence In drink. In
the ennobling work Of reform many have batted for
the safety or the lnulNluuh anu lu6 pItStTNduou
society. Inspired by God, they have toiled oil
patientlv and among all these great re-
formers Father Therefore Mathew stands without
a rival have looked into his private life and character
and have become greatly impressed by his glorious
career. He emnently sagacious and his devotion
and energy were prominent marks in his character His
whole life was perpetual benedictOn 10 all. The num-
Der who took the pledge through his influence be
estimated at millions and consider Father Mathew one
of the greatest benefactOrs of the world.
In lSi9 Father Mathew visited America The day Of
his landing was gala day IN New-YOrk. The shipping
was decorated with flags while the streets of the city
were filed with people IN holiday dress. Mayor Wood
aud Common Council sailed down the bay TO receive
him and him their guest He held levees in the
CITY Hail. and afterward at his reception dinner he
drank the health OF all in pure sparkling CrOtOn. In
Washington he given great public dinner,
and was invited TO the House of Representa-
tiyes which he visited, and he entered the
room every member arose with one accord
and received him. Father Mathew travelled extensively
throughout country and everywhere drew together
thousands Of people. He originated reform movements
in all the large Cities which, by his influence and the
magic OF his name worked vast deal Of good He did not
escape in this country because he woud not use
his powerful influence for the suppression OF Slavery
After remaining twe wears and half his health became
feeble and would allow him 70 prOOng his visit and
in 1851 he departed. He fingered on earth until 1885,
It's last resting place by over $4,000 people
cannot well express my commerdation OF the idea
10 erect monument this great apostle OF temperance
England has its Westminster Abbey and ia this great
cosmopolitan country no more appropriate place could
be fonnd for the proposed monument than beautiful
Central Park Literature and science there repre-
sented by Shakespeare, Morse, Scott, and others In
this statue monument is beng raised 20 religion
aud temperance aud will point thousands the great
dangers which surround them and 70 the tOng masses
viii speak Father Mathew used TO speak. Ii viii
tell them the greatest burden which being laid
upon them is the oppression of intemperance, while 10
VIII ALL rich and poor, against the degrading pas
sion strong drink.