THE SONS OF TEMPERANCE
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THE SONS OF TEMPERANCE

 Yesterday celebrated the first anniy iyersary of the founding of the Order in this city, in a manner highly credilable 10 those ensa> ged in it, and establishing by the strongest possible testimony, their numbers and heh> cGecnl influence in this community. What ever may fe mems opinions on moral, poI1> ,ica or religious questions, there can be TO difference of opinion as 10 the objects ana beneficial tendency of this Order. They be- long to no sec, in religion or politics, and they profess and practice total abstinence from all intoxicating drinks. In this they accomplish much that is good, and cannot possibly impa:t any evil The sober and temperate mind must be in unity and har- mony with all around it. It iS in the midst of undue and improper settlements that inn l morality finds resting place, and evil pass siop. get control over the actions oi men.- This Order proposes high, and yet sober moral, and whilst thus conducted, and as long as Glove. Purity and Friendship dwell in their members, and control their action, their efforts for the improvement o society must be eminently successful. Theii pagea n,s a nd para phernalia, and the secrecy of their lodge proceedings, we regard onl, as means lo engage attention, and 10 dra" into the circle of !heir influence greaieI number of persons. The large increase o the Order in this city within the year, sufh cien,l yat.ests the value and potency Of thes' things.

 An appropriate and beautiful address wa! delivered by the Rev. s. W. LIND, of th' Baptist Church.-Sl. Louis Republican.