for the leaders, and no stone was left unturned, to gain proselytes. Suicide has been, in a great many instances, the consequence of their rash intemperate measures. Brethren, be not intemperate in religion, but 'let your moderation be known unto all men.'

I have thus noticed some of the most important particulars laid down in the Bible, in which we are commanded to be temperate. There are other things, which if used at all, should be temperately. But they are human inventions, and not authorised by the word of God. I read nothing in the Bible about men's using 'tobacco,' and I would exhort all who make a use of that article, either chewing or smoking, to be careful and not allow it to impair and ruin your healths. To besure, a man at times, makes a bad appearance with the article cruising around his lips; but then if it does any good, I surely shall have no objection to a temperate use of it. And the ladies must likewise remember that the article called 'snuff,' is not spoken of in the Bible. If it be used at all, let it be done temperately.Many I know have spoken against its use, and though we are confident an intemperate use of it is deleterious and extremely injurious to the nervous system, yet we are not prepared to say that it is not good in certain cases, and that the ladies may not make a temperate use of it. Let your moderation be known in its use.

Then I must caution you against an excessive use of Tea and Coffee. Physicians inform us that excessive use of these drinks are injurious to the constitution.

An intemperate use of any thing is deleterious and sinful. But it would be impossible to take away from some of our good matrons their tea; yes, as impossible as from some men their whiskey. I would not say that every man, woman or child shall entirely abstain from those articles; but I do say, you must use them moderately. 'Do thyself no harm.' If you violate the command of our text, the shaking head and trembling limb will appear, to warn you of your imprudence.

I have thus endeavored to preach temperance as the bible enjoins. I dare not go one step further, if 1 should, I fear I should be wiser than my master.

In conclusion, permit me to exhort you, one and all to strive both by precept and example, to do all you can to further the cause of rational temperance. There are doubtless some present who belong to the total abstinence society in this town. You may be right in joining that society-we will not condemn you-we give you the privilege of thinking on the subject as you please. In return, we only ask the same privilege.Will you grant it? On the other hand, there are, I presume, some present who are opposed to the violent measures of the abstinence party. To them I would say,be not backward in doing all in your power to arrest the evil, intemperance, that is fast spreading in our land. I know that you are men of feeling, of benevolence, of philanthropy, and that you have an interest in the welfare of your fellow men. How is your conduct? Do you set a good example? Can your neigh

bors point their fingers at you, and say, you are often seen in a state of intoxication? Pause and examine yourselves. Remember if you use stimulating drinks more than necessity requires, you injure yourselves, you violate the laws of God, and if persisted in, you will bring upon yourselves misery, disgrace and ruin! Your families and friends must likewise suffer by your ingratitude, destruction will open wide her jaws to receive you, and black despair will harrow up your soul. O then be entreated to lend your influence in arresting the sin, intemperance, that is deluging our land, and ruining the fair forms of innocence and virtue. Be actively engaged in ameliorating the condition of your fellow creatures, and in all your concerns through life, Let your moderation be known unto all men.'-AMEN.

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THE REMARKS OF CERTAIN EDITORS ON THE BRAMBLE, AND A BRIEF REPLY.

"Shall a Trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid?" AMOS iii. 6.

THE TRUMPET.

The Rev: T. Whittemore sounded his Trumpet, that the majority of the people in the United States were in favor of the violent measures of the total abstinence party. But his trumpet gave an uncertain sound.Since publishing the Bramble, I have lectured in a number of places on temperance, and do know that two thirds of the Universalist community, even in good old Massachusetts, are in favor of my sentiments on the subject. The people know their rights, and knowing dare maintain them.' Mr. Whittemore says, "It will be an unenviable notoriety which he (Gregory) will acquire." The notoriety which I shall acquire by advocating the truth, will be far preferable to the popularity which Mr. Whittemore will gain by advocating falsehood. I challenge Mr. Whittemore to show that I have gone counter to the doctrine of temperance, as laid down in the Bible. He dare not undertake the work!

THE STAR IN THE EAST.

We are commanded to deal out to each a portion in due season, and as the Rev. J. G. Adams has seen fit to notice our Bramble, we would in return notice the

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manner in which he treated it. 'echo,' from the 'granite state?' be astonished, O Earth." Bramble) neither do we wish to see it." And did this liberal speech come from a Universalist minister? Yes, a Univers list minister! a man of professed liberal sentiments. "We have not seen it, neither do we wish to see it." What! is Mr. Adams afraid that the Bramble will scratch up his total abstinence measures, that he does not wish to see it? Surely this editor has departed from the principles by which he has professed to be governed. It is virtually saying, "We understand Mr. Gregory has published a work against our intemperate measures, and has shown that temperance is a Bible doctrine; but we have not seen it, neither do we wish to see it, for it may overthrow our speculation, and then we should not gain that popularity, nor those uppermost seats to which we aspire.'

Well, what says the

"Hear O Heavens, and "We have not seen it (the

I hope the Bramble will do him good, together with all others who are troubled with the same complaint.

THE LADIES REPOSITORY.

The Rev. H. Bacon, instead of making his paper a repository of truth and righteousness, has converted it into a vehicle of abuse, and misrepresentation. Having been elevated in the world, and taken the editorial chair, be would fain make the readers of his paper believe that