measure of the kind has been strongly recommended to the Grand Division of Pennsylvania.

Robert M. Foust, Esq., late Grand Worthy Patriarch of the Grand Division of Pennsylvania, in his last annual report remarks as follows:-" Having acquired some knowledge of the destitution of a large portion of our state, and of the wants of Divisions, in an official tour which I made last summer -in which I had the pleasure of meeting some fifty of them—I am forcibly reminded of the utility of the propositton. A number of places are beginning to move slowly in the work of organization. But these labors, (through correspondence at the office,) though well directed, do not afford the necessary light to guide the inquirers to our gates; there are clouds of prejudice intervening; there are false teachers who mislead, and our Band of Purity is viewed in consequence with distrust and coldness. Now if a competent Brother were sent to these locations, clothed with authority from the Grand Division, it would cause those clouds to disappear, strip the deceiver of his pretensions, and enable the friends of Temperance to join with us in the introduction of the Order, which is rapidly becoming the embodiment of all the Temperance movements throughout the land. The strong Divisions would be cheered and encouraged in their noble exertions, weak ones would be strengthened, and, whether viewed in a moral aspect, having for its object the elevation of fallen humanity, or in a pecuniary sense-in which all the expense of the enterprise would be more than returned to our treasury, by the increased number

of Divisions and members-the plan promises ad.vantages of the highest character." Few things would probably contribute more to the prosperity of the cause, than to carry out practically the suggestion to employ suitable men to traverse various sections of the country, to deliver suitable lectures wherever they could gain a hearing.

9. In connection with this plan, I may say that interest in the temperance cause has been revived in many places, by an eminently useful, but simple association, called the Temperance League. The object of this is, to unite the whole temperance body in one common league-to strengthen the cause by a concentration of means and effort-and, by receiving a trifling sum annually from each member, to raise funds for the support of temperance lecturers, and the circulation of temperance publications. The present philanthropic Grand Worthy Patriarch of the Grand Division of Pennsylvania, W. H. Stokes, Esq., speaks in the following terms of this measure :-"I would recommend that as men fully alive to the importance of the cause in which we are engaged, that a portion of our time should be devoted to again building up among the citizens an organization, which shall in its influence reach all parts of the state. Such an organization has been recommended by the State Convention at its session, Jan. 1849. I would call your attention to it, as combining the principle of thorough organization, with the addition of supplying funds to enable the Association to fulfil its object."

This measure was strongly recommended by the

State Convention, recently held at Harrisburg. It has been successfully adopted in New York, and other states in this country-in Scotland, and other foreign nations-as one feasible plan of promoting the temperance cause.*

10. Let your aims be noble, and your views philanthropic.-We contend against a great common enemy of our race. We are not to contract our views, and circumscribe our operations to a narrow sphere. While we aim to promote the interests of the particular organized temperance body with which we are connected, and to promote the cause in our own neighborhood, let us have no separate interests; but let us do what we can to spread abroad through the land and the world the great principles of temperance.

*Conventions of religious men, and several clerical conventions have recently been held, with a view of ascertaining what steps should be taken by Christians, in order to arrest the rapid increase of drunkenness in our land. The impression is gaining ground, that something more efficient should be done by the religious portion of the temperance army, in behalf of this cause. In the recent Convention of Ministers in Philadelphia, called to consider the present aspect of the temperance cause, forty-four clergymen of various denominations unanimously declare that the cause of temperance demands the sympathy and co-operation of every friend of the human race; that it is important for the ministry frequently to present the cause to their congregations; that the true and efficient method of advancing the reformation, is setting forth the gospel of Christ, and by making appeals to the public on the ground of morality, sobriety, public good, the present and eternal welfare of men, and the fear of the Lord; that it is important to establish public and visible temperance organizations on Christian principles, in churches and congregations, in which all classes and ages may be enlisted,

CHAPTER XVI.

CONCLUDING APPEAL.

My Friends and Countrymen! the subject is now before you. The spirit of Virtue and the genius of Liberty invoke your attention and generous action. You are responsible for the good you can accomplish. Come then and go with us, swell our list, and help to push forward our victories, until temperance shall be renowned for glorious achievements: in comparison with which, all the victories ever won on the field of battle will seem but the visionary triumphs of a frenzied imagination. We have heard of the gallant deeds of our brave soldiers who fought at Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Monterey, Buena Vista, and Mexico, in the recent war with Mexico. But in point of real importance to the welfare of the race, the victories in the Temperance cause are infinitely greater. These are bloodless victories, and wring no hearts with anguish.

"Earth praises conquerors for shedding blood;

Heaven, those that love their foes and do them good.

It is terrestrial honor to be crowned

For strewing men, like rushes, on the ground;

True glory 't is to rise above them all,

Without the advantage taken by their fall.

He that in fight diminishes mankind,

Does no addition to his stature find;

But he that does a noble nature show,
Obliging others, still does higher grow;
For virtue practiced, such an habit gives
That among men he like an angel lives;
Humbly he doth, and without envy, dwell,
Loved and admired by those he does excel."

Let me appeal to young men.-Hopes of the nation! Hopes of our cause! You live in a glorious age. Never was earth more rich in noble enterprises than now. You are called, not to a crusade to recover the empty sepulchre of the Savior, but to engage in a moral warfare, to recover from desecration the living temples of the living God. You are to contend for human virtue, human happiness, and human salvation. Never had men such an opportunity to immortalize themselves in the gratitude of their race. You will soon take the places of those who are now sharing the responsibilities of society. Let your principles of action, and your views upon this subject, be correct and well established. Look well to your goings, for dangers surround your path. Much of the labor in this noble cause will devolve on you. Prepare to discharge your duty boldly, and in the fear of God.

I appeal to the ministers of our holy religion. Your position prepares you to take the lead in moral and religious enterprises. You give tone and character to public sentiment. Retard not this great work by your supineness and indifference, or your actual hostility to the movement. You are placed as watchmen upon the walls to announce the approach of danger. Many of your number have been