SUICIDES In CONGRESS.
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"Gov. Briggs delivered an address on tenn
perance at Saratoga Springs, on the evening
Of July 80, in which he stated that, while he
was member Of Congress, he had known
seven or eight members Of that body Of talents
far above mediocrity, absolutely killed with in
toxicatng liquors." a


We fear unless some of the present mem
bers sign the pledge and keep it, that like
fate may befall them. This we would pre-
vent, if possible, by advising them to enlist in
the cold water army.--Eb.