New-York tribune., 1878-11-23
STILL SIGNING THE PLEDGE.
CROWDS AT THE TEMPERANCE MEETINGS.
LIVELY SPEECHES FROM MR.. MURPHY AND OTHERS

NiNOh 10 Al liiE lEM1 EnANCE MEEllNbS.
LIVELY SPEECHES FROM MR.. MURPHY AND OTHERS
APPEALS FOR CAsT-OFF CLOTHING.
80! for thousand tongues to sing" was the
frat hymn announced at Francis Murphy's noon meet
ing yesterday. and thousand tongues heart
iy Joined in the familiar tune Around
hr Murphy were gathered Senator Gallagher, OF Con-
necueut, and several clcrgymen. "COme up, Judge
come mp please don't hide away" said he. In response
to this request Judge W. H. Van Cot. up from the
body Of the church.
There were men called Pharisecs many hundred
years ago. began the blue-rbon chief in easy. col
Oqual manner, and thcy always made fuss as to
no" thips was to be Gone. When man tried
10 put matters right, they held him to blame
Tor all that went wrong. II the moon was
eclpsed, they thought jesus Christ knew some
thing about 1t, and so they grumbled when II
removed an eclipse from the bliul mans eyes. They
were old bottles into which saviour couldn't get
drop OF salvation. anyhow. Now, want to speak to
the drink Pharisecs. hope there few SUCH want
them To see the work that Is done. II they
can cure the evil in other ways-weH and
good.' The Rev. Mr.. Glider stood up and
toll OF the terrible conflict goinS in the iul Of
one who had lately signed the pledge The painful
cital was accompanied by many sympathetic ejacuia
lions fom the audience. gentleman came forward
ana showed proxy pledge. " | couldn't sign for
myself week ago." he 5lId 4" but can do so now"
He walked to the table, signed his name steadily, and
held mp the caId with triumphant air The applause
great.
Mr. Dennison said " Drink sent me from home to the
mountains OF tie Pacific coast. There drank, sworc,
gamhicd and was aG inf lei. came back tO NewIork.
and fell lowcr Succ then / have reformed aud bc
Gods help shall remain true" Other testimony was
gwen. W. L. Parker, who present the night before
unlcmpt and uusHaycu, stood up TO speak, and
changed for he be.r to bo almost uurecOguLaDle.
wOraHgman came up, among others. to sign the
pledge. lie shook with deep emotion. As ho leaned
against the ALTAR rail, big tears fell the bare table
" Let ne have of those tckcs." he sobbed eagerly
Mr Murphy rcturGcd usual from his walk down the
church with captive mcBriate "N,x sunday evening"
concluded Mr. MHrpIy, ! shall speak at O'Clock IN
the Cooper Uuiou the BEAUTIES Of sober lie. Many
Of yOu know what the beauties OF drunken lite are
our service in this church Sunday Will be al D.
sharp" The meeting had been Of 30 interesting char
actor that the congregation WAS with difficulty per
suaded 10 di,perse.
4 greater crowd than ever oycrhowci the church in
the evening II hope we shall the coming of tire
Kiug tonight" said Mr. Murphy. after Mr.
and Mr.. Wilson had sung favorIte Moody
highways 10 the Kingdom above. and those Who control
tie roads of course want body iO patTon7e this
that track We'll Laid aud wcli-wO krd. recommend a
water HIGHWAY, III the snip 'Chrlstldnly. set hrc,
board our .taunch craft Nv mission Is TO ofcr you
driyCrIpCr from drowning n d INK
D. Sea. les, of Troy, wa. called 10y Mr. MURPHY for
pres rlliiluf " You ~ fr iillElleI ''i hNlF
"A year old ~ ths cause" said thr Doctor. luu are
nur eu--oon ~ yuur age" laugugd Mr.. Murphy. Dr.
Sclfcs then recommended t'mperynce most cuH sty -
all tficacuus most Of the ILL., Of life.
Watch some Of thp>" graf druuSards chase thtir
boys" continued Mr. Murphy. 81 never "a" mos,
ho,s caugIt. LIuggtcf.l lh, Is the age az love aLu
kindness and tuli'- what catches boys. F"r myself
will siy TINT I'm not going Ia chase the q qt"ricalcIs
like a drunken man / propose To deal Win them rs
feilow-c zcns who have public spirit. and who know
last kuduts, WhtI they get II. once knew iGuui-
dealer q heart large mud warm as steamboat'
Pledge signing began. About my men came M. EN
c.Ilrut mauugr uCut expedited THIS wOrh, aId many
ladies' and c.Ildran tpen were seen advancing
Ia tho platform. As "hHrd eases" were led to
Mr Murphy By their friends. the cOugrc CATION
rvncrd is approval by cheers. ono stlass'er.
nuding his hand shay, gave up IN despair
lie cft on the reporters table the pledge, fudcly
traced with Richard" Then u. J.. Parker addressed
The audience with eoqurncc that amiLed chose VINO
had seen him the previous night. The " bOnny scot
also -poke iu liza wontcd quaint manner. Cuauhccy
Sha der said that he andc pn ed early decrease or
cIty taxes because Of Mr.. Murphy's work. Address
vnir ef 10 tine young ladies. SIR said the Rev Mr..
nat leave numerous temperance young men,
lApplausr ana Taught =.
Mr Murphy then as1cd for clothing "Give us yonr
ca,on garments" he SAID aud wall turn Odt few
irsprctablc citizens for New-Nork. We want, asn To
send prodigal husbands aud sous home so that their
frlruds Will not he ashamed 90 WELCOME them The
appeal ubtIiled many promises. AT The c.O-e -! she
meeting disturbance occurred, winch, considering the
crow ded state the house and the excitement caused
by H. seemed very dangerous but at last the offender
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