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TEMPERANCE MOVEMENTS. rom many pia-
ces in this section ofihe State we hear of enccnr-
aging movements, not only by proessed friends OF
Temperance. but by those who until very recently
have been among the ntemperate, and whose con-
version from their long established habits, was con
sdered almost hopeless.


In Bowdonhan very large society Of this class
of persons exclusively believe, has recently been
formed, and so far as we learn, is exellng a
very saIu,ary influence nihat vicinity. In Augusta
another large society of III. same character has
been formed within short time, and the cause oil
Temperance in that town and ,cinity is representef
as progressing rapidly.


This is the very ground in which the seeds of
Temperance, need most to be planted and there
are persons in almost every town, who might be the
means of accomplishing vast amount OF real ben
eft 10 their friends, by giving impetus, or rather
surfing lie work through this channel. There is
abundant room in this town Cor mighty reform if
started upon this yincipe. Who will volunteer
We spsak now TO driabers


A soc ETY. has been formed quite recently in this
town. styled 'sThe Young Mems Temperance So
ciety' which promises II be of great service to the
cause.


IT, Since the aboge was in type, a delegation
from the Augusta "Washington Temperance So
cietya Of reformed drinkers have favored us with
a visit On Monday evening, notwithstanding
the rain and limited notice, arespectahle number
assembled at the Town Hall to hear their "ro-
port" We were much pleased with their speech
cs. They represented themselves as having
been "hard cases. in the service of Rum, and
gave their united testimony of its bad and de
grading effects, whilst not could name sim
gle redeeming quality in the "monster.' The
meeting was then adjourned TO meet on Tuesday
evening.


On Tuesday evening the Town Hall was liter
ally crowded, and the steam pretty hgh-notthe
steam of fintemperanc", but the right sort. Tee
total Resolutions were offered, and teetolal
speeches made, by those who have until quite re-
Gently ndnged too freely in the bowl. 1t is IN
deed gratifying that this class of persons-our
friends and brethren, are beginning TO what
pertains to their interest We trust they will
press forward


Another meeting was held last evening, for the
purpose Of fformnga society to consist ofthose on
" who have used intoxicating liquors within slx
months We have not yet heard the result