Wash1ngtOnians, Beware !
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While I rejoice that your pledge is so sa-
credly observed by the great mass of your
number, and while my breast heaves with JOY
and thankfulness at the vast amount of com
fort and happiness diffused by the noble course
you pursue, still let me address you in the
voice of warning, while shudder at the effects
of relapsing into your former habits. The
man described in the annexed article, from
Herkimer paper, has been known by me for
many years; and the sad tale of his relapse
and consequent death, has impelled me to hold
up his case to your view, as one to which you
all are liable. Do, therefore, remember that
in total abstinence alone, in a persevering,
unyielding adherence to your sacred pledge,
you will find peace and safety; while the
least indulgence of the depraved appetite may
unman you, and lead you to death and de-
struction 'Touch not, taste not, handle
not the accursed thing. Abstain and live,
or drink and die! Rememberthe fate of poor
Osgood! IL.


"Drowned, in the lock at Mohawk, on Sun
day night, Mr.. Daniel Osgood, aged about 6O
wears. Some time last winter this unfortu-
nate man, who had been for many years in
temperate, signed the Washingtonian pledge,
and we learn that down to the last week ne
had remained true to his engagement. In an
evil hour, it seems, he was induced to return
to the accused beverage, and it has cost him
his life!''