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fo r the Columbia Wqshingtouian. a d v a n c i n g s l o w l y . 'I n lire centre of one of the eastern counties nf New York, is spread obi upon a beatiful piain at the base of the Catskill Mountains, 0 little village of about 400 inhabitants, where tiie tyrant alcohol had reigned with despotic sway over many of its devoted inhabitants frotn time immemorial, until the friends df virtue and religion arose in thefr might, to arrest his desolating progress. In 183S<he contest was vigorously renewed under the total abstinence banner, which was unfurled by thelhgent of the State society. Tiie soci ety they formed, however, made but little progress (comparatively.) until visited in 1S41 by one of the Baltimore delegation, when it received a new impulse—and other lecturers 01 the same stamp visited us, under whose indefatigable labors, our number in the town was incteased to about 600 members, entbia- cing many who hnd long worshipped at the shrine of Bacchus, and peace and happiness seemed to reign throughout our borders, ex cepting of course, here and there, sitting soli tary, an unhappy landlord'or liis disconsolate customer. A full tide of prosperity seemed for a time ro waft us on ‘gloriously, aod we verily ex pected in a few months to achieve a complete victory over every opposing foe. And thanks to tbe tried friends of tbe cause, our efforts have not been entirely in vain. Some ofthe streams of death have been'dried up, and many a poor wanderer has been reclaim ed and is now happy, and a source of hap piness to Iris family and friends;—but in process of lime a grave question was brought before the society involving its very existence; Suffice it to say by way of explanation, lhat in the commencement of the great work un der tiie reformers,.a retailer signed the pledge witli an exception lo Irqffick in intoxicating drinks, wilh the understanding that be was to relinquish the business as snort as he could dispose of liis liquors, which,he did in a short time, and has evet since we believe been not only a consistent, but an efficient member of the temperance society'. Many at the lime, howevet, thought it a dbad precedent, and hence when another case, not exactly similar we admit, came before tiie society, the pro priety of admitting members with an excep tion to any clause of the pledge, was referred to a committee which made the following re port at the next meeting: “ Your committee to whom was referred at your last meeiing the propriety of receiving signatures to the temperance pledge with an exemption to traffic in intoxicating drinks, as ihe'result of their deliberations submit for the consideration ami action of tlte society the following preamble and resolutions, to wit— Whereas. This society at its organization May 8th, 1838, adopted the pledge of the American and New York State Temperance Societies, and became-auxiliary to said State socieiy, it is’ plain to the minds o f your com mittee lhat tbe pledge became, and still re mains, the supreme law ofthe socieiy, defin ing its principles and binding together its members,—thal it can never be amended, nor the operation of any part thereof suspended, without contravening and in effect overthrow ing the vital principles not only of this so ciety, hut of the great temperance family throughout the world, therefore. Resolved. That we deem it unconstitutional and inexpedient to admit members into this society, with any exception which shall sus- . pend the operation of any clause of the pledge.” This report, the principles of which we think commend themselves to every true friend of the cause, strange as il may appear, was violently assailed and on a stormy even ing, when (he society was not fully represent ed. a vote was taken to reject it. At the next meeting there was a general rally of the members, and after “ a sober second thought” the vote of the former evening was reconsid ered, and the report was finally adopted by a large majority; anil thus alter a lung and exciting discussion, is this subject put to rest here, we hope forever. As a difference of opinion may slill exist on the mam question, my grand object in writing at this time, is tn solicit your opinion, Mr. Editor, touching the same, as you are supposed tn he unprejudiced in the case, and your opinion good authority. W e trust that notwithstanding the adverse winds and lilies which liave opposed our pro gress, the noble temperance ship of t bis place, manned with an efficient crew and a com petent board of officers, will soon assume Iter Ibrmdr proud position under.full headway along the side of oilier temperance ships, with her flag nailed to the must, inscribed with the total abstinence pledge, unmuliltllcd a n d undisguised. S p e c t a t o r , P . S. A society in another part ofthe town was formed with a mutilated pledge and as the result it has ceased lobe. Comment is unnecessary. A Banner Town .—Mount Vernon claims to be the banner town in Ohio, having re claimed every drunkard in the town. RO O T B E E R . We copy the following frotn a Philadelphia paper. Root. Beer .—This beverage, in our humble judgment, is included in the catalogue of pro hibited' drinks. It uiideigoes the process of fermentation, and consequently, contains the spirit of intoxication. Are pledged, members to entire abstinence aware of this? Some have said, that if il contains alcohol at all, the quantity is so small, thal it would he im possible to drink enough at anv one time to produce the leas! intoxicating effect. This constitutes a flimsy plea in justifica tion of root beer drinking. For. first, it is demonstrable that root beer does contain alcohol; and pledged iimn, therefore, are bound to know wliat they drink, and not guess at it. In the second place, there is more than one instance on record, in proof tbat root beer will intoxicate. A reformed mao in Bucks county, supposing it entirely innocent, drank fteely of it, and afterwards confessed that it produced an effect upon bis system • equal to X X aie. Is il not, then, inconsistent with the principles of total abstinence, if hot closely allied to a violation of the pledge, to use it as a beverage ? Yielding this point, which should be suCHc-iem in itself to deter from its use, we contend that the habit of thinking it is useless if nol pernicious. The leading idea in the principle of abstinence is id discourage tbe use of all unnecessary bev erages. Of what advantage is this beer to the stomach ? A good reason should be given fur the indulgence. If will not do to put us off with the remark, that it is drank merely to encourage temperance houses. They can be sustained without, involving the sacrifice of principle, and by that very class who now drink this beer. There are graver considerations bearing on tiie question, lo which we beg at tent inn.— This beer is not manufactured, exclusively by temperance mon, and every grog shop vends the article. Now what security has any man against deception ? Can the honesty nf drink sellers be confided in? Say, you that‘have traded long.at these places, can you trust nf man that would sell runt, beer and brandy from the same shelf? Bottles have mouths, beer casks have bung-fioles and gtog dealers understand tbe art of amalgamating liquids. Reformed drunkards! in view of these fearful probabilities, will you suffer the lemptertodeceiveyou? Rest assured, friends of prudence, that the grand adversary is pre paring for a desperate attack ihmugh this avenue, and unless we are watchful, the flood-gate will be re-opened, and the scorch ing stream of death will flow in upon us, blasting the fair fruits nf reform. GOOD T E M P E R A N C E M E E T I N G. From the Poughkeepsie Telegraph. Mr. JSditor-r-l attended 'on Friday, 24ih ult. the temperance celebration at Albany, and took passage down tlte river on the Swal low, on board of which we had a vety ani mated temperance meeiing. Short addresses were delivered by Mr. Price, of Syracuse, Mr. Clum, of Hudson, Mr. Hall, of New York, and Rev. Mr. Root, nf Long Island, interspersed with several songs and piles. Before reaching Hudson, at which place thfe meeting broke up, , fifty-three had signed the piedgp. Nevet did the distance frotn Albany to Hudson appear shorter, or time pass more pleasantly hy. In former limes the holding of political meetings on hoard of steamboats was almost an every day occurrence; it is now to be hoped that they may beallogethersuperceded by meetings such as the one we had on board the Swallow—from which great good would ensue. J. The Baptist Register tells a good thing—a loafing vagabond called at a house, at a neighboring town to Concord, one Sunday, and begged .for some cider. Tliey refused *to give him an}', and Ite reminded her of the oft quoted remark, that she might “entertain an angel unawares.” “Yes, said she. “ but attgpls don’t go about drinking eider On Sun days.”- -Magnolia. How to keep from being Thirsty in Hot Weather — Drink nothing but w a t e r , aad but little o f that, 'If you begirt the day with a glass of snrla w a ter, rnot-beer, and especi ally mint ju lap .y o u n tavexpect to be thirsty all day, aj.td after guzzling a gallon, go to bed unrelieved,— Journal o f Commerce. 30 t e t f , At Pleasant Valley. Dutchess county, on the 10th of Juno, of Consumption Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Wheeler C. mid Elizabeth Holmes, aged 19 years. T E M P E R A N C E M E E T I N G S . ALFORD, M ass . —Mr. S t a in s b x will comntenec a series of Lectures oil Tuesday next, July 96. SHEFFIELD, M a s s .— M r. S t a in s b y will deliver a Lecture on Temperatiee at the Church in Sheffield, on Monday, August 1st. Mr. G a t c h u l l will hold temperance meetings as follows: FEDERAL STORES—In the M. E. Church, on Sunday, the 24th inst. a t 2 o’clock, P . M. NEW BRITAIN—In the M. E. Church, at 5J o’clock, P . M. on Sunday, the 24th inst. CHATHAM C E N T R E .-O n tho 31st inst. at 2 o’clock,P.M. at the. M. E . Church. NORTH CHATHAM.—At the M .E . Church, at 5 o’clock, P . J1L on the 3 ls t inst, O N E C E N T H E W A R D . — Ran a w a y from the subscriber, on th e llth inst. an in dented apprentice to the Farming business, of the nume oi' JOHN JENKINS. He is a colored boy, about lly e n r s old; had on when he went away, a ptflm leaf hut, striped cotton roundabout, copperas colored striped pantaloons, and luce shoes Ali per sons are hereby on the penalty ofthe law, forbid har boring or trusting him on tny account, as 1 shall pay no debts of his contraction. Dated this 1 1 th dav of Julv, 1842, ALLEN GUILDERSLEEVE. Hillsdale, Col. Co. N. Y. 13-3t H U D S O N ■ T E M P E R ANC E HOUSE.—The public is respectfully _______ informed that the well known house “ Cit Hotel” in the city of Hudson, is now conducted on Temperance principles. The former uud present pro prietor of the above named establishment is thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore extended towards him, and hopes hy abolishing alcoholic drinks, moder ate charges and strict attention to those who may liivor him with a visit, to merit a share of public pat ronage. A. HART, Proprietor. N.“B. This is the only Temperance House in this city. July 14,1842. 12 L IS T O F L E T T E R S remaining it. the Post Office, at H u d s o n , N.Y. July 1,1842. Persons calling for these Letters will please say they are Advertised. 'LADIES’ LIST. Bowdey,Miss Abigul Jane Loudon, Miss Margaret Benton, iVlfos Maria Moore, Miss Susan Brandow.Mrs. Catherine Osborn, Miss Catherine Dibbio,Mi.ss Catherine Pilgrim, Mrs. Jane Darrin, Miss Rachel liopplcyen, Miss Harriet Evurts, Aliss Catherine M. Riggins, Aliss Catherine Funning, Mrs. Susan A. Shaw, Miss Catherine Gardner, Miss Hannah Smith, Miss Catherine Hilton, Miss Mary E. Thistleton, Mrs. Harder, Miss Nancy Van Deusen, Miss Mary Knnugh,Mrs. ‘ Walker, MissMarv II. GENTLEMEN’S LIST. Abrahams & Holmes . Mahon, Terence Brockway, Alva Montague, David Beules, James McCutchinson, Cobert Bags, John P . Maher, John Bierce, Bradford Mitchell, AndrewM. Billings, John C. Miller, Jonas II. Birch, John Morgan,John B r i g g s , George Martin, David Bratfihnll,C. iM. Mallory, ShermanC. Best,William Nichols,J. G. Carpenter, William A. N'iver, Andrew Co it , Charles O’Nalp, John Coventry, George. Oakley, Isaac Chapman, John Palme'r, Thomas Rj Cooper,Lewis Palmer, Williuin R. W t Oaruiiu,M. Phillips, James [. f, Cabot,.). - Parker, William a Darby, Elins C. Philli ps, G. B . . * Dav, John W. Patterson,Robert Eno, William Peter, William'2 Emerick, Adam *’./ Quin, Thomas Furnhnm, John *’ Rankin, Matthew * Forbes, J limes Robbins, Augustus FI. Fnbrook, David V. R. Russell, J. W. . Fritts, Jphu Ryan, HI. Flitcherty,Patrick Row, Matthew, Farmington, J . Gilbert Reemson, Williaut T. Griffin,Frederick M. Spencer, Horace Hudson. Samuel E. Smith, Patrick Herd, Daniel Shaw, Oliver Haggerty, Dennis Segendorph, Robert PInrdwick, Puntch Tator, Philip Hallenbeck, John W. Tremble, Dr. J . F. Hood, William Taylor, O. E. 2 i Hermaneo, Capt. Teiibrook, W. J . Hayes,Thomas Taylor, Robert Harvey, William Van Deusen,Cornelius Iligson, Michael Van Deusen, Richard flow ni di, Joseph Vanboeaen, Ahuon Hownid, LorrinT. Van Densen, John Hollenbeck, Hiram Whitbeck, Jonas D. Johnston, David Wudrobc, Jacob Kilmer, Daniel T . Webster, Henry Kipp, Lenmler Williams, Jesse Knox, George W. Wagner,John King, Daniel VV. Williams, I-uac B. Kennedy, Thomas Walsh, James Livingston, D. Watson, Dr, S. M. Loomis,R-1. Wondsworth & Strong. JUSTUS McICfNSTRY,Post Master,\ II Hudson, N.Y. B o o t a n d s h o e s t o r e . — T h e subscriber will sell us good Boots and Shoes, wholesale or retail, as cart be \purchased in this city, and at prices as low ns any other denier. He has a great variety of Gentlemen’s Boots atid Shoes, and a fine, lot ofLudies’ Shoes, very ntratly made. All kinds of work Wide to order, promptly, of the best materials, qftdfrut rcsnsonnble terms. S. SHAT^BCK, near the head of Warren-st. Hudson, J u ly J lH f c . 1J -ly’ T H E Subscriber would respectfully inform his friends nnd customers, tlmt he has removed to Diumond-street, a little below the Meth odist Church, where he will execute all kinds of COLORING, such as Silks, Satins, Pongee Dresses, Veils, Parasols, Shawls, &c. Merino Shawls cleaned nnd pressed, Red and Black Merino Shawls restored to their original colors. Gentlemen’s Couts, Pantaloons, and other wearing apparel cleaned and dyed in the best manner. ICF Silk Dresses atid Curtains watered. CHARLES MYERS. Hudson, June 30,1842. [l0-6m]_ D R. B E N S O N , from 4 0 years success ful practicp in most Ciimutes, tenders his ser vices to the inhabitants of Hudson and its vicinity, in those disorders generally considered as incurable, viz: Cancers, Rheumatism, Liver Complaints, Asth ma, Dyspepsia, Dropsy, Female Complaints, Diarr hoea, Gravel, &c. The Doctor tnay he consulted at the residence of of Mrs. Waldo. Warren-street, Hudson. June 30,1342. 10-tf U M B R E L L A M T n T J F A C T O R Y , — Near t!.e M nd =on River Bank—Umbrellas nnd Parasols manufactured and repaired. Umbrellas ao.d below New York wholesale prices. Juno 23,1842. 9 IL T B R O O P T E n g r a v e r nn d P r i n ter, Office in the Old Hotel, adjoining the Luw Office, of Messrs. Miller & McKinstry . Hudson,.) une 18,1342. 9 S ~ A R A T O G A l i U T U A L IN S U R ANCE Agency, nt th? Office of .Hudson, June 23,'1842. .). W. FAIRFIELD. T E M P E R AN C E SONG- B O O K S i b r sale at this Office. May 25. T O H N “ S T A N T O N G O U L D , Stock- o3 port, Agent o; the DUTCHESS MUTUAL IN SURA NOE COMPANY, insures against loa-i or damage by Fire, on Country properly, on fuvorable terms. May 5,1842. ms-2tf T e m p e r a n c e m e d a l s for sole at MRS. C. CHEETI-IAM’S Fancy Store, up osite. tho National Hotel. Muv 24,1342. T O W A S H I N G T O N ! j N S !— Wash- ingtonian Song Bonks, G le’ s, &c., for sale by June. 23,1849- ~ \ L e a t h e r , o i l , a n d f i n d i n g . STORE.—The snbscribers having entered into Copartnership under the firm of S, A n a b l e & S o n , have taken the old stand on the Public Square, lately occupied by John S. Anable, where they offer forsnle at wholesale or retail, a general assortment pf nil kinds of .Leather, Oil, and Findings, which they will sell ns low as cun be purchased ut any other estab lishment on the Hudson River. Shoemakers and others wishing to purchase articles in our line, will find it to their interest,to call and examine onr Stock before purchasing elsewhpfe. The highest Cash price paid for Hides, Calf and Sheep Skins,and Wool. SAMUEL ANABLE, SAMUEL ANABLE, J r . Hudson, April 26,1842. 10 r p E M P E R A N C E B E V E R A G E — or, JL “ Six. VER T o p N o . 1,” .manufactured hy W M. BROWN, Chemist, No. 481 Washington street. The above is the title of a preparation of the bust Spanish Sarsaparilla, which, jf made a common drink, will purify the blood, and keep it in dn even tempera ment, it being made strong of this invaluable root. There is no Mead Syrup, now in the market that contains one fourth part ofthe Sarsaparilla this p re paration does. The Syrup is mude thick and rich, will keep without fomenting in warm climates,which makes it a desirable article for Shipping It has al ready taken th 3 place of most other kinds. Dealers can be supplied of William Brown, Chem ist, 481 Washington street—nlso for sale atthe manu facturer's priee by Dana, Evans & Co., Silas Bierce & Co., William Stearns & Co., Henslinw, Ward & Co., and for sale at most of the West In ia Goods and Druggist stores. Retailed by all the Grocers and Druggists iu Boston, Salem, Lowell, Nashua. Wor cester, Providence, Newport, New Bedford,Portland, and New York. For genuine, call for Wm. Brown’s “ No. 1 Silver Top,” or Mead Syrup. It makes as cheap a beverage as Spruce Beer. [9-6m] W. & G. STORES, Agents, Hudson. 1 H E A P H A T A N D ~ C A P > STORE, at Wm. B e n e d i c t ’ s No. I l l Warren-street, opposite Israel Platt’s Hardware Store, w here may be found a general assortment of Fashion able Hats and Caps, suitable for the seuson, and nt prices to suit the nines. WILLIAM BENEDICT. Hudson, June 29,1842. 10-ly B O O T & S H O E S T O R E . Price of Boots and Shoes Reduced. The subscriber will sell Boots and f f . Shoes, wholesale or retail, cheaper and better than nny other estnbilsh- ,’ment in the country, nt his old stand, 3 doors east of the Hudson House. Ifyon don’t believe it call & see. Abo, work made to order, of the best material- and latest fashions, to correspond with the hard times. Call nnd see. No mistake about it. 9 Hudson. June, 1842. __________ ELI lMOSIER. A N T E D — Constantly at the Gen- y f eral Intelligence Office, Cooks, Chamber maids, Nurses, nnd Servants to do general housework, for the Citv nnd Country; to whom good wages will bo paid. 'Also, situations wanted for a number of good Girls. Men servants (br all kinds of business, can be supplied on the shortest notice. ANOR WOODRUFF, Nearlv opposite Badgley’s Mansion House. Hudson, June 23,1842. 9 “ “ R Y G O O D S A T C O S T !— T h e subscriber having removed to the Green Store, formerly dbeupied hy U. Cory, one door above J . I). Reynolds/ is still selling off to prices much below the Cost. His stock comprises still a great variety of the most fashionable Goods. His accounts must liocess-rilv bp left foscoiloetioe. unless attended to without delay. , P. VAN DEUSEN. . Hudson; J unt 23, ’ S42. 9 T O M E R C H A N T S visiting- N . Y . — JL The subscriber keeps constantly oo hand anrl for sule, at the old established Factory, No. 7 Dutch street, New York, COFFEE,comprising Java, Mara caibo, African, Sumatra, either green, roasted, or ground, und SPICES of tho different kinds, in any quantity, at low prices. Merchants would do well to cull and examine our stock, qualities, &c. before pur chasing—being dnilv in the market ami buying for Cash, we are enabled to sell lower than the like goods can be bought elsewhere. W1THINGTON & GILBERT. New York, June 16,1842. 9-4tn H IT C H C O C K ’S T E M P E R A N C E EATING HOUSE, 1 doordtbove National Hotel, Warren-st. Hudson. F R E S H O Y S T E R S can be found ’iPrc every day, in good order, and in any quantity, F r e s h ! Also,ICE CREAM, of tho best quality,every d ay; Families sup lied to order. , Also, Choice Fruits and Vegetables, the first in market and the best kind. Also, Victualing of all kinds. People from the country will find this a verv couvenient place, for Refreshments, especially at court time. Also, (entrance through the hell,) a Room ibr the Ladies, day or evening, for Ice Cream, Fruit, Confectionary. Ovsters, &c.&c. Call and sec. ABNER HITCHCOCK. H udson, J une 1.1842. 7-6m T e m p e r a n c e t a v e r n , a t F e d e r a l S t o k e s . —The. public is respectfully in formed that the old established and well known house, formerly under the management of T homas I I o a g , Esq. ut’Feilernl Stores, Chatham, Col. Co. N .Y . is now conducted by the. subscriber, upon Temperance principles. As llum, und ull the loathsome nuisan ces consequent upon the traffic in that article, have been swept from the premises, tho traveler will find a plensant home, undisturbed by the-revelries or tiie drunkard, or tho moderate drinker. May 25,1842. (5-tf) ' WILLIAM JAQUES. BOOKS. BOOKS. STA T I O N E R Y . &c. T W O S T O R E S I —'Tho undersigned are now receiving large additions to ther former Sumk nf Rooks and Stationery, comprising School, Classical, Tkectagical, Medical, both Homeopha- fhin. and Ala.pat.hia, Law and Miscellaneous FI arks. They do not wish to make an unmeaning, unneces sary show of words—yet as they have now Two Stores to furnish stock for, v iz: one in Hudson, anil one in A« loom,Cayuga Co. N. Y.,it will appear evi dent to any one that tliev have a derided advantage iu the. way o f buying and selling Cheap. School _ 7V«s- tees, individuals, Committees , nnd others desiring to 'purchase for School, Town, or private Libraries, will find ol wavs a large, seleet, and cheap assortment at ,the store of P. S. & Jl. G. WYNKOOP, No.289 Warrcn-st. 2 doors below the” Whale’s Jaw Bone,” Hudson. May 5,1342. 2 G O K B I N D I N G and Stationery E s tablishment—The subscriber continues Ihe above business at tho well ktipwn stand of the late Aslibel Stoddard, corner of Warren and Third streets. Periodicals, Music., &c. bound in a neat and substan tial manner. Old Books re-bound. &c. Blank Ac count Book®, of all .ordinary kinds constantly on hand, or rated and bemnd to pattern at short notice. Tem perance Pledges and Song Books, School Boohs. Paper, Quills, Steel Pens, Ink, Wafers—in Short every article in the Stationery line. Also Deeds, Mortgages, Justices’ Blanks.&e„&c.
