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NORVV-ALK, CT. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, I847.
VOL
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Contains a good assortment of Goods recently purcliased, and Cheap. l
THE subscril:cr consulting the interest of his Custoimcrs, and his own interest in‘
parliclllar, is constrained to issue the following
BEIGE‘ !
BE it known unto all MEN (and Ladies,) that from and after this date, and until the full I
and triumphant opening of the SPRING TIEADE for 1847, I will cfi'er a good portion of
my stock of Di'y Goods at acknowledged
BARG
Stair Carpeting, 0!: 133 015-
Floor do ‘ " 30 ”
i\'Infi's ” 005‘
Sattinletts, (good) worth 50c ” 372 ”
do fine black, ” 981.12% ” 81 "
Fancy Cassi=.nei°es, ” 1,123; ” 81 ”
Brmmchdnfinebfk 2 359 " $225
All wool Flannels, colored, ” 23 ”
Boys‘ Caps, ” 19 ”
Comforters, ” C0513
And divers other articles, and desirable, which space will not permit to be mentioned but
nevertheless are to be seen and had at the
Mammoth Sign R
Norwnlk, Feb, 18th, 1847.
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A I N" S !
\Vini'e'r Shawls, at cost
Fine Cain I:I’dkf’s, worth 250 ” 1‘.’§c
Calicoes, worth 113 ”,. 8 ”
Muslin D‘lanes, ” cost
Caslimeres, " do
Merinoes, " do
\Vhite cotton Hose worth 183- ” 10c
Brown do ” 6 "
Cotton G'o=.'es worth 126 " 6 ”
Col’d kid do woitli 69 ” 25 "
SADDLES
E
UBLIC Attention is invited to the large and
elegant assortment of Harnesses, Saddles,
Bridles, VVhips. Trunks, &c. to be found at the
establishinent of the subscriber, embracing, as it
does every variety of article and style of manu-
facture. Among the: lot are several sets of
double Harnesses, which are worthy the atten-
tion of those tititng out pleasure equipages.——
There are also several very light and airy single
harnesses, designed for neatness but maui1fiictur-
ed ofthe best materials, and embracing the double
merit of security and tastefulness. Every article
needed in the line, may be found here, of the
best quality, and on very moderate terms. Re-
\V.u. B. Sw_4.\'.
18
Norwalk. July 29, 1846.
BBUEIVS
. “ LIVERY STABLE
THE undersigned would.’ respectfully inform
his friends that he has on, hand a few choice
Horses & Carri ages which he will let on
very reasonable terms. He intends to keep
none but the best kind of horses, and having pur-
chased a number of New Carriages and Harnes-
ses of fashionable and genteel styles. he would
invite those who may want an establishment a
little superior to those usually kept in a common
livery stable to give him a call.
MARCUS BRUEN.
Norwalk, Nov. ‘.2, 18-16. 44
CHEAP!
5; ENRY Ha tides has just received his stock
- of Fall and \Viiiter work, which is unusu-
ally large. superior and cheap. Men’s Boots,
Shoes and Brogans, and womens and cliildreiis
shoes comprise the leading articles of his assort-
ment. ' '
India Rubbcrs.——A fino assortment of various
sized _India Rubbers suitable for men, women
and misses. Those who call first will stand the
best chance. They will be found as cheap as
they are superior. Oct. 5, 1846..
NI.-‘JV CBOCISERY
AT PECK’S BRANCH STORE.
J UST Received a large and splendid assort-
ment which will be sold cheap for Cash.
Oct. 13. 1846.
LOCUST POSTS.
L‘ SMALL lot of Long Island Locust suita-
( bl
Oct. 1846.
e for Fence Posts. For sale by
T. L. (SC J. R. PECK.
THE GREATEST INVENTION
OF THE AGE.
MOR’1‘ON’S LETHEON.
Teeth extracted without Pain,
R. MORTON of Boston has discovered an
article by means of which surgicai opera-
tions may be performed without pain. Drs.
Warren, Hayward and Biglow of Boston; men
who stand preeminent in the profession of Med-
icine and Surgery have pronounced itone of the
greatest discoveries ever made. Dr. Morton
A has used it in several hundred cases ofDentistry
{with complete success ; and also in the perform-
gince of several capital operations in the Massa-
.chusetts Hospital.
The Hon. Edward Everett L. L. D. Prest.
,of Harvard University, at the opening of the
New Medical College of Boston, Nov. 6th 1846
pronounced the highest eulogy upon it. See
;also the report from Dr. I-I-er.ve.y.J.. Bigelow and
,Dr. Wn1‘TeD, in the late members of -the Boston
Medical and Surgical Journal.
The undersigned having purchased the ex-
elusive right for the county of Fairfield, of Dr.
Morton. ,(who has taken out letters patent for
this invention) is now prepared to administer the
same, in all cases where it may be required.
He has also taken the agency for the State of
Co_nn. and is prepared and authorized to sell
rights to/ Dentists and Surgeons throughout. the
State. All communications must be post paid
to insure attention. - A HILL,
Fellow of the American Society of Dental
Surgery.
Norwalk, December 28, 1846.
1... BROWN, Fulton Market, N. Y,
4 ORMERLY of Ridgefield, Ct. will sell on
commission, aall kinds of Poultry, Pork,
V8ll.'Eggs, Dried Fruit &c. on mostreasonable
Ierins. All consignments punctually attended
to. LEANDER BROWN, Fulton Market.
New York, Dec. 7, 1846. 49
-cash. Below are a few leading articles.
IBLACIR SIVHYt'l‘I>fl’S COAL
at the Ste.-tuai Boa-.t Landing
SOUTH NORVVALK.
1 L. 8:. J. R. PECK will be discharging
0 this week 11 cargo of Superior Black-
smitli’s Coal; those in want of the above Coal
will do well to call and examine the same.
!l‘Hl£ subscriber keeps constantly on hand,an
assortment of Shakcr‘s herbs and prepar-
ations, viz: Sage, Summer Savory, Digitalis,
Fennel and Mastcrwort Seed, Thyme, Ex’t.
Dandalion, Cicuta, Belladonna, Gurtian, &c.
Canary and Hemp Seed, for sale by
J. A. Warn.
10
BUSI-IS’ Turks Island Salt, for sale
cheap by I Gr-:0. \V. SMXTH.
, I
Heyer S P1118.
THE AMERICAN IMPROVED
I-lygeian ‘Veg.-table Mediciiic.
THESE Pills are one of the best Medical Com-
pounds in use at the present day. As a common
family pliysic, for adniinistraton in all tcniporary
complaints of the stomach and bowels, head-ache,
colds, &c. they may be fully depended upon, and ii
prompt use oftheni on the first appearance of indis-
position will invariably save much sickness. They
are peculiarly adapted to all cases of weakiiess and
general debility—uiiy derangement of the system,
and especially with fcinales—ai1d a steady, iiiiiiiter-
rupied use of them, in strict conformity with the di-
rections will very soon restore the organs of the
stomach to their iiiitural toxic and action. and regu-
late the bowels,:ind renovate the whole system
There is no disposition to give extravagant com-
meiidntions of ilicm. Vkhat is here stated, is the re-
sult ofacuial experience with them, and that through
:1 period offiftue-ii years. It is not 5llpp()8e(.l,Ol' pre-
tended, that they will raise the dead! neither are
they designed to be used as we use our food! Such
is not the true purpose of medicine. Its only op-
propriate oflice is to assistiiatiire in restoring the
system to a proper tone and action, when unavoid-
ably. or through carelessness or excess, it becomes
deranged. Many are careless and hence need this
aid. And the most careful are liable to irrcgultirities
ofthe systcin It is needle.-‘s almost to say, that a
prompt use of safe and effective remedies, on the
first appearance of illness, is the part of wisdom.
Such :1 Medicine the Propiictor knows these
Pills to lie. And he is certaiii that in lorty nine ca-
ses out offifty, where a fair trial is made according to
the directions, tl.ey will be used again as a standard
medicine. He has never known iin instance, where
they have been thus used, in which they have not
met with uiiqiialilied approval!
Numerous testimonials may be seen at the general
Oflis e of sale, and references will be given to sub-
staiitialliviiig witnesses of their valuable curative
properties.
The Pills are purely vegetable, are of two kinds.
stimulant and purgativc. purifying the blood, and
producing a healthy action tlimiigh the entire sys-
tem; are a valuable Anti Billions Medicine, and
eminently useful in all lingering coniplaiiits—VVeak-
ness, General Dcbility, Dyspepsy. Piilinonary Af-
feclioiis. Liver Complaints, Rheumatic and Spas-
niodic Atfections. Female Coiiiplaiiits, Palpitations.
No furiiily, cgfleir (1 fair trz'al,will be withoutlhem.
They are putup in FIFTY CENT & DOLLAR
packages, each having a phamphlet embracing ii
valuable Treatise on Disease, with full directions for
use. The Dollar packages are the cheapest to the
purchaser.
As you
'5 it
value I-Iealtl|—'l‘ry Them!
From a personal knowledge of, and use
of the above Medicine in my family.for about 15
ycars.Ican commend it. in the most unqualified
manner. 9, PR[CE,
Sold by NOAH S. BAILEY, west side the
Bridge, Norwalk. Conn. 43
NEW FALL & ll’lNl‘llll llflllllS,
Life I11.sure.17.ce.
THE NATIONAL LOAN FUND LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCI_ETY—or LONDON,
J. CAMP, Jr. Agent.
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On a single Life.
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EXAMPLJES.---A person at the age of 25 (next hearted fellow, who engages to pay his,
POET RY-
Tlic Sta;-irirzg Irish.
THE IRISH LABORER’S
PATER—NOSTER.
Give us this day our daily bread:
Father! inmercy hear our prayer;
All hope of human aid has fled-—
We sink in deep despair.
Our little’ ones scream out with pain,
And clamor to be fed :
Father! iliei'r cries to us are vain !—
Give us our daily bread.
O’er the gaunt infant at the breast,
The mother bows her head;
The fount is dry, in vain ’tis prest :—
Give us our daily bread.
Our eldest born, with hollow eye,
And eager, stealth tread.
Would take the food we cannot buy ;—
Give us our daily bread.
“'8 must not bog, he shall not steel,
Though stores before us spread :
But we will work with earnest zeal ;—
Give us our daily bread.
Famine hath laid her withering hand
Upon each little head:
Oh Christ! is this a Christian land?
Give us our daily bread.
Thy will be done : Father receive
Our souls. when we are dead :
I In Heaven we shall not pine and grieve—
Or want our daily bread.
M1SCl3‘.LLA NY.
D1g5y's Dictionary. .291-Zn'trators—A
small body of men, mostly three in inim-
ber,selected by two quarrelsonie neighbors,
,to share in the abuse which they had pre-
:viously heaped only. on each other.
i Babies-The most confirmed suckers in
society—-—supposed to have originally de-
lscended from the “milky way.”
3 Country Cousi72.'s—A species of relative
fvery much thought of by their city kiii—
,during_7 hot and sickly seasons.
l Cabbage— -\ popular vegetable which
‘grows in great abundance in the vicinity
,oftailor shops
Compe1e—Ao invitation from Sambo to
his friend Peterto accompany him.
, Diplomutists-—l\-‘leii in high places trying
ftlieir hand at a bargain.
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Economy/—Gettiiig drunk as Bacchus!
on other people's wines, but never buying
.a drop yourself.
Lndorser-——A ‘good natured, simple
The following Address was prepared by the
Rev Jlfr. Swan, formerly Pastor ofthe Congre-
gational Church, in this place. assisted by Rev.
Messrs. Bonny and Humphrey, who were by
the Consociation of the VVeste.rn District of
Connecticut, in the year 1812 constituted a com-
,mittee for that purpose. At the same time the
Consociation soberly voted to banish ardent spir-
its from their future ine<_-tings, and agreed
.to discountenance by their conversation and ex-
liimple the use of spiritous liquors particularly
in pious and respectable families, and at social
visits. This is believed to be the first consid-
erable movement on the subject oftemperance in
the country. The address is vvrittenwith much
strength and compass of discernment, and will
compare with the best productions on the subject.
,at the present day. \Ve commend it to our
readers and the friends of temperance general-
ly, and particularry to those wlioavere acquaint-
ed its distinguished author.
On account of the length ofthe address, we
are obliged to giveit. to our readerfiin instalments.
Three weeks will probably be required to finish
W’ ADDRESS
On Temperance.
PART I.
VVl1en the public is called upon to re-
nounce liubits of long standing and general
prevalence, respect demands that the
necessity of reformation be clearly shown.
And is,not such necessity, both seen and
felt, in the immense mischiefs produced
by iniempergince, throughout our landl
Upon this subject, there is but one voice;
all condemn and all deplore.
But the special misery is, that. while all
denounce iniemperance in word, n«. aily
all encourage it, by their conduct: and
posiively help, both to mate, and counten-
ance drunlcards.
The ravages of this sin are only streams
—ha’-itual atrinking is the fountain. And
while the fountain remains, the hope of
stopping the streams is vain, the hope of
an idiot.
Were the present race of drunliards
annihilated from the earth, would not our
habits make more’! How long before
another crop would spring up to burden
;our land, blast our welfaie, and multiply
’widows and orphans among us?
Be it repeated, then, and laid as the
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birtli day) by the pag/7n.ent of 98 cents will have neighbor’s debts, although it is more than i f°"“d“ll0ll Of every effort-—“It is the /ta
insured the sum of$10(l, should his death hap-
pen within the period of one year from the date
of Insurance, or by the annual payment of $1,015
for five years, he will have insured the sum of
5.5100, should his death happen within the peri-
od of [ice years from the date of Insurance. Or,
by the single payment of $38,539, he will have
insured the sum of $5100 at his death whenever
it may happen.
01‘, he will secure $100 at his death, by pay-
ing -S1,9.'3 czmiuvlly during the remainder ofhis
life ; or by the annual pa'yment- of'$2,14, instead
of 81,93, he will be enttlcd to participate in the
profits of the Society at each division.
- \Vith very slight variations, the Premium
may be paid iiihal/‘-3/fzurly, or qztazerly payments,
according to convenience.
In all cases the Life of a FEMALE will be
assured as a Life one year less than the actual
age. 44
Opposition to Imposition!
Old Line and No Humbug!
Old “Rough and Ready” in the field .’ .’
THE subscriber offers to the
public at large, ladies’ and gen-
tlemens’ SLIPPERS, at reduc-
ed pricos; also, ladies’ Buskins;
also Gaiters of" all kinds, which he will sell at
wholesale or retail. Those wanting the above
articles will do well to call before purchasing
elsewhere. Come one, come all and behold the
reduced prices.
AARON S. BENEDICT & CO.
A. S. B. would inform his old friends to not
forget the old stand.
Norwalk, Nov. 20th, 184f'. 47
Invaluable Family Companion.
SIX Lectures on the Use: qfthe Lungs, caus-
es, prevention and cure of Consumption,
Asthma. and diseases of the Heart. On the
laws oflongevity, and mode of preserving male
and female health, symetry and beauty; expos-
ing causes and cure of these diseases that pro-
duce Consumption, or shorten life, as iiffections
of the skin, spine, stomach, bowels, kidneys, liv-
er, scrofula, piles, gravel, and female complaints.
Its rules, easy practical, and pii re form a guide
to perfect health and long life. 28 Engravings,
324 pages. 50 cents. Postage 9 1-2 cents, by
SAMUEL SHELDON FITCH, A. M., M.
D.. at 707 Broadway, N. Y.
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Any person remitting 50 cts., free, will re-
ceive one coyy, by mail. to any part. The trade
supplied. Jan. 1847. 6eow
AT NEVV CANAAN.
S 6: E. AYRES have received a very,
in large stock of DRY GOODS, GROCE-;
RIES, CROCKERY 65 HARD—\VARE,
which they offer at greatly reduced prices for
French, English and American Broadcloths
dc Caasimeres, of all prices and colors. Cash-
mere Vestings, a very great variety; Dress
Goods, Cashmere DeLanes, Alpacas and Lus-
tres, Merinoes, French & English of all colors; ’
Brocha, worsted and cotton Shawls; a. great va-f
riety of Calicoes, &c. &c.
Also, A general assortment of Groceries,
Crockery 65 Hardware, all of which will be sold
very cheap.
New Canaan, Oct. 31st. 1846.
WINTER ARRANGEIVIENT.
_ . THE Sloop J ULIA will leave the
Landing at Five Mile River, on
Tuesday Evening, Dec.‘ 29th, and
again on Thursday evening J an. 7th
1846, and Pike Slip, N. York, on Tuesday Jan.
11th and Friday Jan. 15th and continue to run
on Tuesdays and Thursdays alternatively until
further notice. Freight and Passagers taken
as usual. W. C. SAMMIS.
Norwalk, Dec. 28, 1846.
44
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B THE Subscriber takes this
0 method to inform those indebted
to him that he will keep his accounts in his
hands four weeks longer for settlement. If they
are not settled up by that time they may expect
to pay a cost. This is the third and lasi call.
The subscriber may be found at his old stand
at So. Norwalk, where he is ready to wait on
all those in want of Clothing, both cutting and
making, which will be done in the best style,
and at the shortest notice, for cash.
S. \V. Rariuoivn, Merchant Tailor.
‘So. Norwalk, Jan. 18, 1846. 3m51
THE Co-partnership heretofore existing
between Thomas B. Fanton of Redding
and Chas. Scribner of VVest.port, was dissolved
by mutual consent on the 1st day of January,
1847. The accounts are in the hands of C.
Scribner, to whom payment must be immedi-
ately _made. THOMAS B. FANTON.
C. SCRIBNER.
\Vest;port, Feb. 15th 1847.
W’ Don’t Crowd 1 £33
at WARD'S.
NEW PRINTS JUST RECEIVED.
,he can do to pay his own.
i Hat—An article used very extensively
to prevent the cold from entering in at
bro en window panes.
_ Zlfec/iam'c.s‘——A class of people held in
Llllgll esteem by the locos during election
‘times.
P7'1°son—A dwelling house which differs
from all others in this ; burglars never
,break in, but frequently break out.
i Surgeo7i—An unmaneily _ fellow, who
has been frequently known to cut his best
'friends.
Sz'Ie7zce——An exclamation used by court-
l
ltogether.
Youth and .1'l1arrz'age.—Youth is easily
attraciei and decided soon.
that the fanciful pretence ofa moment may
not safely determine the prospects of a
life. It is unmindful that, looking to this
world merely, occasions will come for
which the graces of the ball room are no
sort of preparation. It rashly takes the
eyes which can sparkle in their morning
brilliancy, for those uhich will meekly
bow in sorrow, kindle with a slc\ady en-
couragement in the midst of care, and
‘hold a light which can cheer, when all
‘other light on the earth has waxed dim.
,It is so wild as to mistake the flatterer of
' the hour, for 1h. same being who wi l be
ttiegminisiering angel of sickness and de-
cline.
there is any engagement in life, uhich is
not to be formed under the arbitration of
caprice, it is that which is not dissolved,
till the parting shall come at the laden her
and in the open grave. lt must be "conju-
red to remember that if there is any step
in life ivhicli requires, beyond others, to
be made revereutly, discieelly, advisedly,
soberly, prayerful-y and in the fear of God,
it is that step vvliicli day by day is the
most inconsiderately taken.-—Dr. Pal/‘my.
T/ie J\"ew I/I’orlcl’s Passe7zg£'rs.—-This ship
brought over from Liverpool 3l6 passen-
gers, about 100 of whom landed on our
shores in the most destitute condition im-
aginable. The consignees Messrs. Grin-
null 56 Minturn, have them under their own
custody, and have saved the city from the
expense of supporting them. During the
passage, four children were brought into
the world, literelly in straw laid upon ilie
decks-—-and without. a rug in the possession
of the parents to cover their offspring. In
one instance the Captain sent one of his
shirts to be made as it might into a gar-
ment or clothing for the child, but the
iiiotlier was herself so destitute of clothing,
as to be obliged to appro,.riate it to her-
self. Of such cases Ireland is to be feared
affords nuinberless instances just now.
Graham adv.-rtises in Press “Bufi' (Hid
Blue—a tale of Long Island Sound, ”by
Claus. F. Sterling. _lt will be a good thing
Wm. J. Hnmersley, Esq. has been imm-
inated for Congress by the Hartford and
crycrs, to prove that they can make more
noise than all the rest of the people put.
It forgets
lt needs to be reminded, that if
ioppeared that the wife; the pride and
lbitual, un'versal d7'2'7z/ting a spirit that has
marle drun/cards." And while this habit
continues, no rational man can look for
the desired success, in rooting out intem-
perance.
Besides, experience proves, it in vain,
to addres drunlmrds merely. Of them,
there is almost no hope left.
To warn the temperale,to sound an
alarm to the. thinking: to stand between
the living and the dead, and stay the
plauge, is the only hopeful course.
And in piirsiiing this course, the past,
the present, and the future deserve regard.
in looking to the past, we learn, that
drunkeness is a sin of ancient date. its
first recorded appearance, was otlemled
with guilt, and followed by shame and
miscbief.*
But its guilt and shame and mischief,
did not end its being. .-At no great dis-
tance it appears again marked with guilt
and leading to incesi.'l'
And the history of following timesbear
witness, that intemperate drinking still
found place, and waxed more frequent.
among the nations. But in ancient times,
it was an act, rather than a habit; the
occasional extravagance of festivity, not
the every day excess of the modern set.
But intcmperance, although rare, and
occasional, was Ill“ ays known to be wrong.
‘ Still in a measure, its guilt was lessened,
and its shame bid by the darkness of
lieatbenism, which filled the world.
|
For
il1»- belief was nearly universal, that not
only great men, but gods, loved the spark-
ling bowl, and were cheered with nectar
and wine.
It was, however, reasonable to hope,
that ii practice so abhorrent to virt.ue, so
provoking to God, and degrading to man,
lwould be exiled utterly from every land,
lwhere the gospel should shine.
But alas! melancholy fact evinces, that
hinder the light of the gospel, ineu have
‘sought out many inventions to procure
lstrong drink-. With shame it is owned,‘
ltlmtmodern times surpass all that. went’
before them, in the strength "lid "‘""eiY
;of drinks; and in the extent and frequency
jof drinking. .
l As the woful conseqnen
has more or less infected _
human societ . i
It has appeiired in the youth,the darling,
Ofhis parents: blasting every bud of hope,‘
and while it is yet morning, his sun goes
down in darkness, to rise n0 motel
It has appeared in the husband, the
father; and instead of the head to protect
and provide, has made him a brute; so
far from providing tor his own, that he
sqtianders the bread they should efltnnd
leaves them to want and weeping. It has
ce, drunkeness
every class of
boast of her husband, and of a helpmfrelv
has made her a burden and a curse for llfei
often covering his fat-.c_with bluslief. Plan!‘
ing his pillow with thorns and filling his
heart with agony. It has appeared in the
church of God, and in Iplle of all the
solemnities of religion, has destroyed the
souls for which Christ died.
These ravages the world has seen--has
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looked on with astonishment and despaired
of a remedy. Citizen after citizen . has
become infccted—has declined and sunk
to an untimely grave, the miserable victim
of intemperance, and nothing is done. All
this, however, is but the beginning of
sorrows. Drinking, both tempeijately and
intemperately, has rapidly increased, till
iliquor is every where. Every family that
‘claims respect, must ‘be supplied with
ardent spirits, ofdifferent kinds. . To have
a friend call, is lien they are destitute, is
to many a source of great mortification.
and more excuses, than if they were on"
of bread. And how oftenis it true, in th-'-
cottuge of poverty, that the jug of whis-
key. furnishes supplies, to cheer the house-
hold, where neither bread nor meat can bu;
found I
Indeed there is much reason to believe
that no other people-. ever indulged, sf-
universally from the highest to the lowest
in the use of ardent spirits, as the pcopli
of this country. Strong drink in some
form, is ilie remedy for every sickness,
the cordial for every sorrow. It must
grace the festivity of the wedding; it
must enliven the gloom of the funeral. It
must cheer the intercourse of friends, and
lighten the fatigues of labor. Success
dc-serzrrs a treat, and disappointment rzcedx.
it. The busy drink, because they are busy, _
the idle because they have nothing else
do. ' he farmer must drink, because lif:::
work is hard; the mechanic because h? =
employment is sedentary and dull. Is 1.
warm, men drink to be cool; is it cool.
they drink to be warm.
E::c'i scene and every condition cies.
“give, give,” till drumsliops and distillerier
are multiplied to astonisliment, so that ii
a christian land, these. altars of Baeclir»
immeasurably out number the temples r '
the living God. Not only do men di'in?’.
but. women also; and even children a: --
early initiated into the schools of inter. -
perance. Their natural antipathy to arde:
spirits is cheated, and overcome by a pic;
iiful mixture of sweet. Thus the barrie-
wliicli nature erected to keep them fror
drnnkeness, a parent's hand removes.~-
How unkind——how cruel! But such
the solemn fact.
These are our habits—and what is 0*-
prospect? Does it need a prophetic e
to see thatthe future is portentous, beyo ‘ '
all that the past. has recorded, or the pi-
ent can furnish. With industry so ea. ,
begun, with preparations so thorougl
organized and complete; with faculti --
and with allurements so abounding, is n
the consequence natural, that drunkarr --
will be made and multiplied among u.
till as a community, theiivhole head wi
become sick and the whole heart ifaini C
lf present courses are continued, will iii"
the infected at length out number 1- :
sound, and drunkeness become the :-
vailing character! If present courses a-
continued, not this generafion only :- '-
endangered, but their children and l.i1-ft.‘
children’: children, to the third and four ‘
generation. In short, if present cours--'
are continued, is it not evident that druri!
enness will spread and progress, till no‘: .-
can number its victims,‘nor measure it
mi<cliie.fs, nor conceive of the myriad.
that it will blast, for time and eternity!
The preceding might suflice for a get-
eral view of the subject, but we deem
important to be :1 little more particular.
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more, that they are noxious to the health;-,
in almost every possible case, is evince '.
by the testimony of witnesses, the mo.
lcompetent. Dr. Bush, at the head
medical science, declares, that “there
no nourishment in ardent spirits.” Rut}
says Dr. Bell, “always diminishes .
strength of the body.” And to show is — -
'this is not the effect of excess merely
iadds, such is the effect of rum, “whet. r ~
used habitually, moderately, or in excess:
lquantiiiesg.”
The man who resorts to liquor as n
.liefto the exhaustion of study, or the
ttigue of labor, certainly counteracts
own design. A degree of present re.
is indeed obtained ;——but h0Wl Just
the man in want, obtains relief by born. *
ing money, soon to be repaid with int= -
est. And will the man that lives on bx
rowed money, soon, and certainly, becor." -»
a bankrupt? As soon, as certainly, ti‘ 1
hard drin‘-er will die. Let us look atten-
tively at experience and fact.
Here,’ we must confess, that we fi" ..
ourselves somewhat embarrassed.
difficult to prove, that the earth turns roux‘ ;
not because it is an event rare and ex?
ordinary, but because every object mo‘-" x
in the same manner, and there is noti‘ .
on earth at rest, by ‘which, as a stand?
the motion can. be ascertained. Aln::;~
equally difficult is the task of find-“w
standards of total abstinence of strc»,-‘_
drink, by reference to which, its irifluer:
on others may be visible and evident.-
Still, we hope to present the §UbJ9°i 1-’? "
light, which may carry conviction to ev-~: »
candid mind. _ _ .
Most people who drink habitually *
freely, do it as they say, to promote t ~
bealth. A headache; aweak stomacl -
pain in the side, renders it necessary
them to drink spirits. But why is liq 2 2
so readily hit upon, in all these case-.: 7.;
the happy remedy’! Why, briefly for it‘:
reason—-liquor has caused the difliculq.
and therefore liquor must cure it.
To say that spiritous liquors are lie 12-‘:
useful in any case, as a medicine, wg-':
propably be saying too much. But. 1:
‘.
too much to say, that nirie tenths of _'
sickness, for which liquor 19.113.-ually ta:-:
That ardent spirits are useless; ytztfi
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