ALCOHOL..
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This word is probably Of Arabic origin, and
. is the chemical name Of what is termed ardent
spirits. ltis fluid compound Of oxygen, n.y.
drogen, and carbon, not obtainable by direct
! chemical action, but produced by the vlnous
fermentation, during which the elements sep
arafed from combination reunite in new pro-
portions to form it. Alcohol is the tntorscat'ng
principle Of beer, wine, and ifermented liquors
in general; and when they are subjected to dis
tillation, the alcohol and considerable guam
tity Of water are vaporised and condensed toge-
,ther. The distilled products have different
names and properties, according TO the sub
stances yielding them; thus brandy is obtained
from the fermented and distilled juice Of the
grape; rum from that Of the sugar cane; whis-
key, and what is termed spirits Of wine, are
usually obtained from barley Penny Cyclic
'psedi0


This is the article we are opposed to as a
beverage for man, in what form soever it may
appear. Its effects are poisonous and hurtful,
and this in all cases. For some purposes it
may be useful, but for use as common drink
il was evidently never designed. Our opinion
is, that it ought to be sold only by apothecaries,
and when ordered by physicians or chemists.


We are also opposed to those places where
it's made in large quantities, and other places
where it is sold without regard to persons.
Other poisons are not allowed to be thus pro-
niscuously disposed Of; neither should this be.
Hotels and taverns, as houses of entertain
ment, are worthy Of encouragement; but the
bars ought to be, and in proportion to the in
crease of intelligence in the community will be
discarded. There are too many agents Of intox
ication, aside from, this grand one; and we
strike at the root of the evil, when we urge
men 10 abandon the making, selling, or using
Of alcohol as a beverage. We have reason and
philosophy on our side in this matter; and
though some call us fools, and others ultraists,
we stand firmly, supported BY 'sstrong argu-
ments, Y which none can sgainsay, and which
no true friend OF man will resist.


We do not rail out upon those who are act
ing as sub-agents for the great adversary, but
in all affection say to each Of them, Man, how
can you continuein business which you know
isproducing SO much evil 1t would be most
noble act, approved by every honest man, if
you would close your bar. Come, friend, sell
no more alcohol. The community will sus-.
tain you in some more reasonable occupation,
and you will rejoice toreverif you take our ad-
vice, and quite the trade at once.


,t All the virtuous Of the


Land, advise you TO


Come Immediately


Out from the


Horrible traffic. ;.


-4lv o, hear the voice of reason