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Ting WAswiir®TeirxjLirt VoT. I.] tmm> « wm mbm . sammaaaasmmmmmmmmmmmmma^m She •.»' •. sa« * tuxiax. PUBLISHED BY JAMES McCAFFERTY, TWICE EVERT MOSTH. O Ti;eon he ifoa.'i ■ [ reel—opposite the Post Office. T~RMS. Fora ni'l' rosy, loioni 1 'ear, One Dollar; for six iliP co,ties, to one alines, Five Dollirs; lor ten copies, to on • a t Jr. ss, Eight Dollars— ami so in , roportion. T?* Payment in all cases to he tna le in advance. :/• AH communications hy mail, must be post paid, to receive attention. From the Greenville Mountaineer. (; r 32 xviMs e co x v i:n no \. | The Committee, to whom teas referred, the second j liesolu, ion offered to the consideration of this t . ,ody, respectfully submit the following Reports For the information of others, anil for the loot - ter understanding one another, we would cheer iully spread before the world the principles and j designs, not only of this Convention, hut of every ! Societv from the seaboard to the mountains, and j of every individual member of such association,) as far as we have evidence, and ourselves under-1 stand them, in tiieir efforts to promote the cause j of Temperance in our State. For, although vve are objects, to some extent, of distrust and sus- j , picion, and have been the subjects of secret and i public denunciation by many, we have neither principle nor design in our different organiza tions and efforts winch we are ashamed or afraid to avow—which vve do not regard as promolive of the best interest of society. VVc war against the most popular, and yet the most destructive vice, that has ever obtained foot hold amongst men—the sin of drunkenness ; VVe avow, too, most unhesitatingly, that the war : we wage we intend, as to this vice, to be one of; extermination. Our associations are voluntary. 1 An impressed soldier, driven into ranks by the operation of law, ora mercenary hireling, tempt ed by the hope of money, power or patronage, are unknown in our service, Our only term of en listment is for the war— the whole war; and whilst this war is waging, vve will engage, as Temperance Associations, in no other service. We will espouse no other quarrel, and, when ended, and this our common enemy is driven out and destroyed, we pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor, that our army shall dis band. But ours is not a war of brute force—it is a moral warfare. We seek the good of all—we propose that the fruits of triumph shall he shared hy all—we invite, and with open arms, receive into our service the father anil son—the mother and daughter—the husband and wife—the widow and the orphan. The patriot—the philanthro pist,and the Christian—the abstinent—the partial ly abstinent—the temperate anti the intemper ate; and of late days the unfortunate Drunkard, coming even from the camp of the enemy, al though covered as he may he with the scars he has received in a harder service. We know we arc fiercely denounced by not a few—some of whom come with fair speech upon their lips, although we are assured the poison of asps is under their tongues. Some are them selves deluded by mor6 artful men —some have ears but will not hear—eyes, but will not see; and many, very many, have not yet considered, and are still destitute of the light. The lover of his bottle, who has deliberately made up his mind he will not, for any considera tion, part from it—the man who has fully inves tigated the whole matter, and is resolutely deter mined to spread temptation before others, hy the manufacture of, and traffic in intoxicating li quors, regardless of consequences, in one point of view, may oppose our efforts; though even to such, we are better friends than he is to himself or his neighbors. But, that the lover of good order, peace and sobriety—that the lover of the souls of men and of the cause of a common Sa viour, should be found in opposition to our asso ciations, must only arise from the fact that our principles and designs —our motives of action, and means by which alone we hope to attain our end, are not correctly understood, —of all such vve ask that w r e may be judged of by our fruits. We urge them to attend our meetings—read our addresses—hear our professions—learn our prac tices—scan our lives. By these shall ye know them. We seek to teach by example and by precept: reason and argument arc our weapons; and wc address ourselves to the understandings and hearts and consciences of men. We persuade men to be sober, and thus seek to thin the ranks of our enemy. We beg men to desist from the manufacture of the poison, and thus seek to dry up the fountains of this evil. We spread before men every inducement which life or death—; things past, present or to come--which either TOTAL ABSTINENCE ADVOCATE. AUGUSTA, GA. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1842. 1 1 earth or the future abodes of happiness or misery , are regarded as furnishing, to aid us in effecting j this great reformation. Am! this, too, in the , open day. We have no secret conclave—no ■ conventicles—no private watchword or counter sign—no hid ten schemes —no privileged order. | Our me tings are held always upon public no . j tiee—our consultations arc before the eyes ot the , world—friends anil enemies are invited to attend —no man’s mouth is muzz cd—every man is in : vited and encouraged, and often urged to speak ’, for or against, as his judgment, his fears, or his , feelings may dictate. Can it he, then, that our warfare is unfairly conducted, or threatens disastrous consequences . to tile institutions of the country 1 We disclaim all combination for sectarian pur i poses—we have no government patronage to ! seek—there is none, in any possible event, which | could arise or attach to any denomination, or to j ; all combined, growing out of our organization. | i The hearty co-operation for such a series of i j years of men of every sect kno vn in ourcommu- j I nity, with scores of others of high purity, intelii-! | gence and patriotism, of no sect at all, should j i quiet, wc think, all apprehension on this subject. | We disclaim all combination for political pur-j poses We have no peculiar privilege or politi- , j cal advantage, which, by possibility, we might j hope to secure by such associations, that will not I be enjoyed by all, or that llow otherwise titan I incidentally from the moral reformation we are proposing to accomplish. Wc hope, it is true, to drive the demagogue from his fastness by purify- j ing public morals, and elevating the standard of public feeling. We expect to convince men that j love of country and love of the jug are not synon imous—that candidates for office, whether of i honor, profit, or trust, should no longer be per mitted to purchase’ influence, or recommend ; themselves to popular fovor, by administering to j the gross appetites of inconsiderate men. l’be ! practice is corrupting in its influence, and should be universally regarded as disreputable. The same cordial co-ojieration which is seen of men ot all political castes, with those of no politics at all—of all ranks anti conditions—pursuits, em ployments and professions, it would seem must afford a sufficient guarantee against danger from this quarter. Wc disclaim dependence upon legislative aid, in carrying out the reformation we propose to ac complish by our associations. We do not deny that it is the right and duty of the Legislature to restrain the practices of the v icious, when their vices arc injurious to society, destructive ofits peace and subversive ofits morals. We do not deny but that society has a right to restrain men from using even their own property in such a way as not to injure their neighbors. Wedonot perceive that a man’s liberties are necessarily in vaded because his pursuits or employments may be interfered with. Liberty is not licentiousness. Upon these points, as they may present them selves, as men in common with the other free men of the State, we claim the right of exercis ing and maintaining our individual opinions. In the application of such principles, upon meas ures that might be suggested, that Temperance men will be found broadly to differ, is not to be questioned. Wc cannot, therefore, by any pa per emanating from this body, be expected to spread out the opinions of individual members. They are not properly the subjects of canvass in our bodies, as it forms no part of the designs of any of our associations thus to invoke or secure legislative action. In our bodies, no doubt, ifthe necessity shall ever arise, will be found as stern materials as elsewhere, out of which to array opposition to any improper legislation, looking toward the enactment of sumptuary laws—pre scribing what a man may eat, or drink, or wear, or other improper interference. But wo meet the objection fully, fairly and broadly, by this public disclaimer, recorded, and intended to be placed in every man’s hands who will read, that the reformation in which we are engaged as an association, is notintonded or ex pected to be carried out by legislative aid. This formed no part of our design in organizing—this is not the weapon we desire to wield. W c look to public opinion, and shall there seek to make our lodgement—that is said to be above the law; and if so, in any country on earth, it is peculiarly so in South Carolina. We shall attempt to plant our Banner, with its inscription of peace on earth I and good will to man, in every habitation in our land. Wc commend it to the hearts and affec tions of our countrymen. Therefore, Resolved, That our object is not to force , but to persuade men to be sober. Resolved, That we disclaim, utterly, all Secta rian or Political combinations, and all depend ence upon, or intention to seek legislative aid, in the Reformation in which we are engaged. Respectfully submitted. J. N. WHITNER, Chairman. OR, m From the Crystal Fount. , The Uuci. BY JAMES H. AIKM.tX. ’Again, another chance!’ exclaimed Cyril' Thoi nton, and he threw a purse on the table from ! which his opponent had just swept a pile ot gold j —‘another chance—for 1 leave not this place till; I beggar my self or you!’ 1 vv ell,’ said his companion, in a cool, sarcastic tone, contrasting strongly with the hurried man ner of Thornton, ‘as you choose,’ and once more ! the place of deposit was replenished. Again the j fata cards were dealt. Thornton with a spas-j modic effort grasped his cards, and his face be came, if possible, paler than before. The clock chimed the midnight hour—the lamps shed a fitful light upon the gamesters, as they sat facing each ottier playing that fearful game which was jto beggar the one or the other. The crowd | which in the firs'of the evening had filled the | place, had gradually diminished, —the conversa- ] j tion had almost ceased, —the clatter of glasses j i was over, vet still there sat the two gamblers in- * I teuton their games. ‘ Once more!’said Thornton, and he grasped' I the glass of brandy at his side, and swallowed, at j I almost one draught, the burning liquid—once ; ! more for life or death !’ “As you wish,’ said Stanly, his companion I 1 ‘though 1 tell you once for all, Igo not back from j the agreement; I will not again lent! you for a; chance to win back ; —this night shall your for- j ' tune if it fall into my hands, stay there!’ ‘Be it so! —the cloven foot has shown itself, j Once I thought you my friend; —made a compan- t ion of you, entrusted you with my secret, and ! what is my reward 1 You have made me a drunk ard, a gambler, and now we arc to close the scene. , : I perhaps am to be a beggar, and you arc to revel; lin my wealth, stolen—aye, stolen, I say, for you j I have made me what I am!’ • Play on,’ said Stanly, not appearing to notice i the taunting speech of his opponent—‘play on,' and talk afterward, perhaps you may win—luck j is not like a running stream, always one way, i and a demoniac smile passed over his features.! The game progressed and the pale face of Thorn-; ton grew paler still, as card after card was thrown j down, and passed to his comrade’s side; great tlrops of perspiration rolled from bis forehead as, each card was thrown down, and a tremor seem- ! cd to shake his whole frame. He held the last card in his hand, and liis fin- t ger played convulsively over it as he waited on j iiis opponent to play. With the calm and collect ed manner of one who feels that he is secure, Stanly threw down the card. Thornton gazed at it as if he found it impossible to read his fate. A moment more, and with an oath he covered it with his own, and buried his face with his hands, and as the sound of the last wreck of his ample! fortune fell upon his ear, as it passed into the cof fers of his companion, he tottered as if he would j have fallen to the floor. A large draught from the intoxicating howl at his side, restored him to | his wonted firmness, and raising his eyes, he j glared upon liis former friend, with the look of a | fiend. Unabashed he met his gaze, and even) smiled as he said ‘Bad luck to-night, rather hard, hut stout hearts don’t give up,—all is not lost.: Play again,said heT ‘ Play again !’ said Thornton, angrily,—‘you scoundrel, you have beggared me, made me a beast, won my last guinea by your hellish arts, and now you taunt me, insult me. Play again! —what with 1 have you not won houses, land, money, and even the jewels of the only being on earth I loved, my sister, pledged to raise money to feed your now overgrown coflcrs, filled by the in sanity of such as me!’ 1 Stop! not so furious—you’ll raise the house.) That sister of yours, I had almost forgotten her —a sweet girl; I remember l fell in love with her once, a very pretty young lady; she would make! an excellent companion; butyou ask ‘play again!’ i yes, you have something more.’ ‘.Name it that once more I may try —Dame, Fortune may prove more propitious, and 1 can’t) be worse—name it I say.’ ‘Your sister, I’ll ’ ‘ Hold ! how dare you ask me to stake my sister; on a gaming table with such an one as you 1 rath- j er would I send my own soul unwashed, unan-' nealed into the presence of God, than see her a victim in your hands.’ 1 Not so fast, my fiery friend. I made no such proposition. lam in want of a wife, and would rather have her without your fortune, than the fortune without her.’ ‘ What is the stake V ‘ Why, I place your fortune, all that I have, j now on the table, against which you are only to stake your influence with that fair sister of yours —if I win you are to cease all opposition, use ) your influence over her, and persuade her to be- i come the wife of good Mr. Stanly. Anti more: should l succeed in the suit one way or another, I will restoic one half of your money; do you accept Thornton answered not. but sat still with his fact; buried in his hands: some moments passed, and he raised his head andcxclaimed, ‘ I will: and oh God! if 1 lose,’ —and he shud dered as the thought passed through his mind. — Again were the cards distributed anti the game commenced which was to decide this fearful stake his sister against his fortune. The night was almost gone, yet there sat the two gamblers playing that dreadful game, —the clock toilet! the morning hour, anil men were al ready stirring about their business, and by the dim light of the lamp, aided hv the breaking of morning, threw away their cards. The counten ance of Thornton was haggard ami care worn— dissipation had made it had enough, hut now the conflict which raged within made it fearful to look upon. The last card was about to be played —his eve-halls almost started from his head, as he leaned over the table and watched his com rade’s earth ltwnsthrown. With a fearful yell he hurled the card down and gras)iedhis comrade liy the collar, and with a horrid oath, almost his sed out the words ‘ Scoundrel! cheat!’ and, with one hiow, felled him to the floor. Hr, had dost! ******** Full many a prayer, emanating from the foml heartofa mother, had been wafted to heaven for Cyril Thornton, when in his boyhood’s days he was innocent and happy. The only son, all the affection of his father’s heart centered in him, and his youth gave bright promise of future usetulncss. His parents were wealthy; their only children, Cyril and the sister to whom we have alluded, were educated with all the watchfulness which could be bestowed. Yet blinded by custom and fashion, one thing was neglected, and before young Thornton was twelve years old he could drink his glass of wine at his father’s table with all the grace and politeness ofa well bred gentle man. Soon after he became of age, both his parents died leaving him anil his sister sole possessor of his father’s wealth. London has too many young men in its precincts who live on their friends, for Thornton to be long without a companion of ihis kind, and soon Stanly was installed as his inti mate friend. And he could not have found a i worse one—suffice it to say his whole aim was to ruin Thornton, untl possess himself of his pro perty. To accomplish this he led him to places frequented by gamblers alone, and Thornton was bv early education prepared to become one of the social circle where the glass circulated freely, anil soon there was seldom a night that he return ed home not more or less intoxicated. His for tune began to disappear and melt away before the gaming table —his sister entreated him to break off from Stanly, anil even refused to sec him when at tlie house, but still he continued to haunt these places, and night after night was spent in fruit less endeavors to win back the losing of the pre ceding night. Not many months had passed in this scene of dissipation, when we find him seated in one of the worst gambling holes of the city, where the scene transpired which we have described in the beginning of our tale. Lost to all shame and honor, he had gambled away his own and his sis ter’s fortune, and at last played'that tearful game. When near the close oftlie game he had observ ed something unusual in his comrades’ manner, anti on watching him closely saw him change his card and play falsely. When Stanly arose from the floor not a word passed, but casting a glance of hatred and defiance at Thornton, passed from the room. As he expected, the next day Thornton receiv ed a challenge which was instantly accepted. Life had become intolerable, and he almost hoped to be killed in the duel. He wrote a farewell let ter to his sister, and after making his arrange ments tor encounter retired to a feverish sleep. Morning come, and with a friend he proceeded to the place of meeting. Not a word passed be tween him and Stanly. The ground was mea sured, they took their places, and at the word wheeled, raised their arms, and fired. Both balls took effect. With a veil, Thornton leaped into the air and fell heavily upon the turf. Stanly clasped his hands to his breast, and slowly sank to the ground—in a few minutes he too was dead. Thorton’s sister had received his letter and was anxiously waiting his return, hoping that to him the duel had not been fatal. Hearing a noise she stepped to the door, and borne in the arms of his attendants, accompanied by a physician, the body of her brother was brought in—a victim of the gambling table and the intoxicating bowl. Lost, at one of the Eating Houses in this city, a Goon Rf.pctation- had on when it left its home, decent covering, a prepossessing air, and well filled purse, ft was last seen emerging from an eating house, with a torn suit, heated coun tenance. and reeling steps.- Charleston Banner. [No. 7.