The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-13
THE TEMPERANCE CAUSE.
Francis Murphy Bids Farewell TO His
New York Friends.
Captain Boyton Makes an Appeal for the
Life-Saving Corps.

audience gathered by the announcement of an I'M
usually attractive entertainment gotten up under
the auspices of the National Temperance Institute.
J. b. Gibbs President The character of the assem-
bage also highly respectable. the faces of many
prominent citizens unfamiliar at similar gatherings
being seen among the number.
The entrance of Francis Murphy and his son Ed
ward on the platform was the signal for several
rounds of hearty applause, which renewed
again and again upon the appearance in his tasteful
uniform of the French Life Preserving service. of
Captain Paul Boyton, so well known for many deeds
Of aquatic endurance and daring. "Nan. the news
boy" with his two companions of the New York Vol
unteer Life Preserving corps seated beside the
gallant captain-under his influential wing, Of
the speakers described it-and with their rudy and
sturdy features an interesting feature of the &C.
casion.
After reading and prayer by Chaplain Hutchings,
President Gibbs congratulated the immense audience
upon the evidence it afforded of the interest felt in
the temperance cause in this city.
Rev. W. G. Steele stated that over two millions of
people had been reformed throughout the country
through the exertions Of Francis Murphy and his
workers. Referring to the Life Saving corps he said
that man, the newsboy,' had told him that of the
fifteen persons he had himself saved most of them
victims of hard drink The speaker said
he had no religious prejudices in this work.
Protestant and Catholic alike in his eyes and,
addressing "Nan. the newsboy" he asked him it, be-
fore saving mans life he had ever inquired whether
the man was jew or a Christian. Nan shook his
head promptly in response. amid much applause.
NAN, THE NEwsAoY's SPEECH
President Gibbs said OF the objects Of the pres
ent gathering to raise funds for the purpose of
Corps and San the e0t Newsboy a as
great hero, in fact literally cold water boy Man
was called upon for speech to which he responded
by saying :-'Ladies and Gentlemen-I thank you for
your Kindness to me-" and took his seat.
GSert Long . one Of Mans companions f was
but want to SOULS (ADplauSe1
CAPTAIN PAUL BoYToN,S REMARKS
during the latter part OF the proceedings there
by saying that he had been placed in many embar-
RAISING positions, but he never felt so much en-
felt as if he going over water
fall without knowing where he might
that he was not a total abstinence man, although
practically cold water one and he felt if he
sailing under false colors But their work was abont
the same, for while the temperance men threw man
cold water lie and his companions saved him by
taking him out of it. H.aughter.) Referring to the
Life Saving Corps Captain Boyton said it was time
something was done TO protect people from falling
into the nantraps to be found about the docks
the East and North rivers especially the former BY
calculation it had been found that two hundred
lives at these points have been lost annually. Some
unfortunate suicides, poor drunken sailors and
some from other causes. Touching the raising Of
money to establish life saving stations the rivers
the Captain said man with above the ordinary
amount OF brains said to him the other day. Boyton
how does this thing pay you? Some men," con-
tinued the speaker cannot do good action without
seeing dollar behind it," The Captain then
planned that there already 81 100 in the funds of
the corps and he hoped to see the amount soon in
creased to $1,000. 1t was the consciousness of
performing humane acts that animated and repaid
those engaged in the work Apologizing for his want
OF speechmakng powers. and turning to the three
boys, CAPTAIN Boyton concluded by saying:-"There
is more eoquence in the presence here OF these noble
lads than anything eau say"
Professor Weeks here sang. with powerful effect
the appropriate song of "Man the Lifcboat," while
collection taken mp for the purpose of aiding the
Volunteer Lite Saving Corps in carrying out their
humane designs.
THE MURPHY FAREwELL-INTEREsTINGA ADDRESS
BY CHIEF JUSTICE NOAH DAVIS.
farewell given to Francis Murphy, the Gospel
temperance advocate last night in the Free Taberna
Gle of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Thirty fourh
street. The church crowded to the DOORS
ana it necessary to hold overflow
meeting in the basement. which also crowded.
After singing and prayer by the Rev. Dr. King short
adlre delivered by the Rev. Dr. Daniels of
Chicago Presbyterian clergyman and several of the
Murphy converts.
Chief Justice Noah Davis also addressed the meet
ing in very earnest speech. i'll the of which
he said that he desired to express his deep regret that
Mr.. Murphy's work closed in this city, No.
where were the fields white, rather black
for the harvest New York, and nowhere
could the great loving heart Of Mr.. Murphy
continue eHectudlly carry On WOTk SO great
in its results that it had parallel in the history
our day. If it in his power to order
it Francis Murphy would remain in New York
until every shop in the city was
surned into a house of prayer. Judge Davis
then referred to the criticism that had been
made on Mr.. Murphy work by temperance advocates
and Others who said that many of those who. under
the influence of the excitement Of the meetings. had
become total abstaners would return again, when the
excitement was over. to the paths Of drunkenness
aud vice. There a work, in the opinion
Of the speaker, of which that criticism could not
be made a reaction invariably followed all
great efforts. not only in the religious but in
the scientific world But IL this reaction did occur
Francis Murphy would not be responsible for IT,
Under his advocacy $4,000 persons had signed the
pledge in this city; that was wonderful work.
Because the locusts might come and destroy
the harvest to withhold the planting
of the sccds The duty of keeping the men and
women who had signed the pledge in the paths of
temperance very largely fell upon those whom he
had addressed. Their duty to take care of
nose IN VINO nad come nndsr the influences
them feeding them IL they hungry.
clothing them If they needed clothing. advising
with them when advice was helpful-and encouraging
them in their recent well doing. and above ALL sus-
tanning them by their prayers. lie would for him
self, urge that organization for this purpose
should be originated at that ting and thus prac.
teal support would be given to tins great work, and
he hoped that every man and every woman within
in that direction The weapon with which Francis
Murphy fought the sword of love. and IL was u
love that was shown in the life of Jesus OF Nazareth
The work that Mr.. Murphy had done made HIM
feel that he would rather wear 1t as crown than
that of any royal crown on earth. He did not
know whore Caesar and his logions would appear in
heaven; or where Napoleon aud the millions he had
slain would be in the unseen world. but there was
no doubt where Francis Murphy and the thousands
he had been instrumental in saving from eternal ruin
would be when the heavenly hosts were gathered
together.
Resolutions, approving of Mr.. Murphy's work,
we're then passed unanimously.
very elegant floral cross and basket of flowers
were presented by the Christian lady workers to Mr..
Murphy, who acknowledged the gift in very earnest
speech and with considerable pathos.
The singing of the 'Swoet BY and By and the
making OF collection brought the interesting pro-
ceettings to q close.
THE AMERICAN TEMPERANCE UNION.
The American Temperance Union held Gospel
temperance meeting last night in the large hall of
tho Cooper Union. The proceedings were opened by