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Thei red, eit] Unregietered, according to Act of Provincial Parliament, in ih^ Year 1860, bi/ Archibald McKillop, in the Office ^ The of the Regiitrar of Canada. i tian fills « *'' tal ^ ' - :1 epeciallj sad effec where : So The 1 Gffilic I PREFACE. anient, in tho Office The facts related in the following poems have occur- red, either within the knowledge of the author, or have I been derived from reliable sources of information. The arguments used by liquor-sellers are given as nearly as possible in their own words, even " A chris- tian fills my casks," is no exaggeration, and the indi- *'^ lal who used the expression evidently thought it chest recommendation to his liquors and traffic vas thus associated with professors of religion. *^.._ i any think that they or their friends arc specially referred to, let them bear in mind that the sad effects of Intemperance are much the same every- where : So these need not be taken as personal hits, Though a garment is best worn wherever it fits. The English reader will excuse the insertion of the Gffilic Poem, for which a silver medal and nurse m* * -J VI PREFACE. money was awarded by th? '• Canadian Highland Society'' in 1859, and of which a literal translation is given. With thanks to subscribers and ftiends, and trusting the reader will overlook any mistakes and imperfectioufi that may have crept in on account of his blindness, this little volume is given to the public with the hope that it may, In some measure, promote the cause of Temperance, by the AUTHOR. Preface Temperanc The Dr The Go The Am The Ta The Rn The Foi The Col The Fea To the 1 The Pui Bad Con The Las The You A Strang Advice t* The Twc Closing ( Liquor a An Appe A Tale.. The Qrar Nfttional Highland an slat ion 1 trusting srfectious ilindness, the hope cause of HOR. CONTENTS. Preface ' V Temper ANCK Odes— TheDroVi, da Child The Goud Example y The Awful Death !.3//....... u The Tavern Keeper ,g The Rum Selling Grocer |^/ ,9 The Forty Gallon River !!!!!.!!* 22 The Cold Water Pledge .*.'"' * * ' * \ * * " * gfl The Feast of Belshazzar !'!!!!!!!!!.....7!!1" 31 To the Friends of Temperance .....'"....'33 The Pumseller Outwitted by Himself ...........35 Bad Company and Rum oy The Last of the Family ..^" '| The Youth Admonished ,\\^ ,. A Strange Thing .^ Advice to the Laboring Classes 50 The Two Fees !!....!!.......!! 52 Closing Ode for Temperance Meetings '.^.M Liquor at Funerals .^ An Appeal -- ^T'"^ '■■^.''izi:zzzzzm The Grand Trunk Railway q2 National Od« for Canada '^'''"^[^'^'''^^'''' '"'"' ^i viil CONTENTS. M1SCELLA.NKOUS Poems — The Bible 6T The Old Log Meeting House ,.,.. 80 Prize Poem — Gaelic 87 Translation 90 llymn for the Queen's Birthday 94 Another .....9& m I '^ But ' And cc That " Iluve '' Wher " 0, no, " But y x\ud " 6T 80 87 90 94 96 "iMmWMBAm^M till '' Why weepest tliou r I asked a child Whose tears were flowino- fast • '' I do not like to tell/' she said, '' But we have neither wood, nor bread, And cold, and hungry ; rm afraid That we must starve at last/' " Have you a mother r I enquired, " yes,— but she is sick." '' Where is your father V Ls he dead ? " 0, no," reluctantly she said, " But yet he never brin-s us broad, x\nd wc are all ,so weak/' t) TEMl'KRANCE ODES. I eyed the hovel, else a house, Where these poor suff'rers dwelt, Great chinks let in the keen cold air, Such utter wretchedness was there, That words can scarcely now declare The sympathy I felt. j^nd while her simple tale she told, In accents weak and mild, She did not ask to be relieved, But yet a trifle she received With gratitude, while I perceived She was a drunkard's child. And as I went my way I thought Of the distiller's power, And wish v'd the drunkard-makers were Assembled, and condemned to share The miseries that 1 witnessed there Eut for a single liuur. Who makes the drunkard ? lie wlio dwells In yonder spuciuus hall, TKMTF.RANCE ODES. 3 A man of opulence and rank, Who puts his money in the bank ; T'was from his still this poor man drank ; To tliat wc trace his fall. And all the cruelty and wrong, His wife and childicn bear, The wealthy brewer does not know,. Perhaps he does not often go To wipe a tear, rcHiOve a woe. Or make the poor his care. Nor does the wealtliy grocer think Of families iu need ; Enough for him that cash comes in, When out goes brandy, rum and gin ; If drunkards drink, their's be the sin, He does not guilty plead. ^^'o does the grog retailor raise A plea of innocence, While doing on a smaller scale What great pvofespors do wholesah 4 TEMri':ilAN(^K OJ)KS. And so he doles out rinn and ale, And takes tlie drunkard's pence. lie cares not for the house of (lod, And seldom enters there, But well he knows, the liquor runs To him through chureli fre(juenting ones, Then branches off to all the dens Where drunkards curse and swear. With coaxiu,^' words, and winninir wiles, And hardened heart, he asks Each one who hastens to liis sink, " Well, friend, what will you have to drink ? I keep the best, for only think, A christian fills my casks !" The publican of honied lips Receives a thousand cheers, And then his victim's choice is made, And from his scanty earnings paid, Regardless of the children's bread, And of the mother's tears. TKMl'KRANCE ODKS. Ala^ ! how many groups endure AfBiction, want and cold, While drunken fathers seek their homes Keeling, and less like men than i>nomes. And while they stretch in bedless rooms, The landlord counts his j>'old. And oft around the tavern bar The Sabbath hours are spent, And oaths and blasphemies arise In wild confusion to the skies, "Whrle at his ease the brewer lies At home, self-deemed a saint. 80 grocers sell, and drunkaids drink. Till sense and shame expire ; And every cent they, earn, they spend. But when delirious horrors end Their dayt on earth, their souls descend Into the lake of lire. jMarch on, ye S'ons of Temperance, Your banners be unfurled : ,4«S<, TKMPKRAN'^K 0DK8. But yc who sell tliis iniidenlng drink By gallons, gills, or piiiielieoas, tUink "What will ye say wheu on the brink OP the Eternal World ? How shall yc bear the guilty loail Of drunkard-making crime, Then shall ye curse the glittering gold For which ye measured out and sold The li([Uor whose oflfects unfold, Beyond the years of Time. f 1 ' : ' !!;ii How shall ye meet tlie ruined souls That yo have sent to dwell In that dark place of fell despair, Where drunkards shall forever bear The wrath of God, if ye must share With them the flames of hell ? Say, will ye tell tlie Judge of all The living and the dead, That whiskey, brandy, rum and gin, Were needed in that world of sin, 1 TEMPERANCE ODES. Tliat ye were doomed to traffick in To gain your daily bread ? Or will ye plead, as an excuse, That Legislators said, That all who bought a license might Sell ardent spirits day and night, And so your course must have been right;, For it was in your trade. Some brewers and distillers think When they destroy our grain, That they are doing all they can To benefit their fellow-man. Because they have devised a pku To increase the farmer's ixain. And grocers think that they must keep Intoxicating drugs, To make the tea and coffee sell. And thus they every scruple quell, Since others do it, we as well T\T- Xlll t. l>is;lv\' hiirrRANCE odeh. 9 Your portion is the buruing wave Where all the lost forever rave ; For ye have peopled many a grave, And broken many a heart. For while the law of frod requires The love of heart and soul, Pure selfishness is your pursuit. The love of money at the root. Your sinful race must have its fruit In endless death — the goal. A Gentleman lives on a snug little farm, Who formerly kept an hotel, And whether the weather was chilly or warm. His bar-room was crowded, and there is no harm In tellinixwhat lately befell. % IC TKMPERAXCE ODES. ! ! One day in the barn lie discovered his son, m ^^y ^q Insensibly stnpid with drink, m q^j. g^y And he thought with himself that the evil begun i ^^j shall Should be instantly checked, ere the lud was undone, '^y^^-^ i^ito Nor long did he tarry to think. So back to his dwelling he hastily ran. And said to his terrified wife, ^' I'll out with these barrels, and empty each one, And never a drop will I purchase again, No, never a drop in my life. ^' Why," answered his wife, '- what has happened thee now ? Be sure you do nothing in haste, The traffic is evil I freely avow. But as to the liquor, I think you'll allow, That we can have nothing to waste." ^' You had better dispose of the stock, if you ploasej And then we'll demolish the bar, And so without loss, and with conscience at ease, You can work yourself out of the trade by dcf^rees*^ This plan would be better by far." ir \< But I i This li Lud trui ^0 the b And c For the' Todc And he In even Will And til The The fa That e It v^ TEMl'KRAN'CE OT^ES. 11 )n No, no I not a day will I liavbor tlic foe, m Our son has been drunk in tl\e barn, vil begun i na shall I continue to sell it, and throw •as undone. |ii^ into temptation ? No, never ! and you This incident also should warn. ach one, is happened you ploasej at ease, )y degrees ; J [< But I am determined I never will seli,— This liquor shall go to the earth ;" .nd true to his words he immediately fell :o the barrels and kegs, and I think he did well, And one and another went forth. For there's always a w.y to a person who wills To do right with deliberate aim, And he that a good resolution fulfils In even destroying his barrels and gills, Will find ti reward in the same. And this very instt>ncc resulted in good. The son from the danger is saved j The father is happy and I've understood That even the ivife has been led to conclude It was well that the barrels w " staved. TKMl'KRANCK ODES Yc liquor retailers, wherever ye are, Behold an example for you • Kclincjuish your trade and demolish ^ our bai-, Or something may happen more terrible far; This tale is undoubtedly true. Kememberthc 8ickle and Sheaf where they drank Whose sequel illustrates the trade, kSo aceursM in its fruits, bearing poison so rank ; Your daughters or sons may beeome just like Fraui And yourself the unfortunate 81ade. The fores Their b Twas wii But I' f need nc Thouul Jphe drun ' Took I Such was A huri A poor u Carewf The sun was shining on the eastern hills. The lowly vallieswerc already shaded, The power of frost had fastened down the rills. And a:i the flowers that bloomed in spring wer; faded. Hersel TEMPEllANCE ODES. 13 e far !• • fee forest trees stood .stripped of every leaf, ; Their branches bending 'neath their burdens hoary, J'was winter, when the poor require relief; — But I 've to tell a sad and painful story. J need not give the reader phicc and date, thfv 1 • 1 Though many will the incident remember ; Th.o drunkard's awful death which I may state, so rank • Took place so suddenly in cold December. t like Fraiii Such was the scene without ; alas I within — k A hurricane of angry words was blowing, ^ poor unhappy woman might be seen. Careworn and weary bending o'er her sewing. A little girl, a child of three short years, ' Close to her mother, and the embers creeping, In innocence, beheld her bitter tears Shed o'er an infant in the cradle sleeping. 10 rills, spring wei How very sad she mu;?^ have felt that night, Ilcr sufferings were more than could be spoken ; Her husband, dead t.; every sense f right, Herself defenccles.s, and her spirit broken. 14 Tt.Ml'EHANCE ODES. f ! There is Its ap ^Tis lam But f< Kut who can pen the Iiorror of the hccuo ? When by her side her little daughter screamin- Her husband seized the ase he had brought in, An(^ Iiigh above their heads she saw it gleaming A }^wer unseen restrained Iiim in tliat hour, And they eseaped from death, though wound-, badly, And self-bereft of reason's guiding power, The maniac rushed into the darkness madly. fic hastened to the tavern— drank, and filled His old black bottle for another potion : : what a dreadful shriek was that which thrill'd Tliroughout the railway cars, in rapid motion. The brakes^ went down, the train was stopped ; alas Too late ! His doom was sealed forever ; And those who saw that bruised and mangled mas^; Can th.y forget that fearful si Jit V No, never ! '< Oh ! l One sui] Abou Were st I'rocc '' We " 0, yo And TKMrKRANCE CUES. 15 I" screamiDf •light in, it iileaminL' hour, gh* woimdt Jl]e J[)bch] Y\ccpc\\ There is a town whose citizens can boast Its appelation in tlic Gazetteer, ^Tis famous on a rich and fertile coast. But for security unnieTitioned here. madly. Blied I : L-h thrill'd I motion. ^ped ; 'alas igled mas»\ 0. never ! And in that town, there lived a certain man, His name, denomination, I withhold; ]>ut his employment was a common one. He kept a public-house, and liquor sold. One summer eve, some people passing by. About the time when men retiring are, Were startled by a most distressing cry, l'roceedin^• from the well-known tavern bar. '< Oh ! murder ! mercy ! spare me, I implore,'' '* Well, pay me for the licpior that you got." " (), you were paid a thousand times before. And 'W I cannot iiive Vv'hat I liave not." ; i 16 TEMPEUANCE ODES. " There then, take that, and that, infernal thief,' And kicks and blows repeatedly were given ; You shudder, friends, and look as grave as if He were the greatest scoundrel under heaven. Wa.'s he J And 01 Althougli By con Not he; he was reqttctaUr and lived On the just gains a lawful trade provides, And I was well informed, as I believed, He was a member of a church besides. How did When [c brouc VVhoso Quite philanthropic in his own esteem, He was a gentleman, as people said. But I have other thoughts to think of him So perfectly described in " Simon Slade." Was he a human being ^ Yes \ but oh ! With every thought humane and feeling drowuM (irowu rich by his profession, spreading woe, And poverty, and wretchedness around. Was ho a gentleman 't Yes, he might wear As tine a coat as any lord can boast ; And to his virtu(!s many sots would swear, And say, with great respect, ^' Our worthy bust." ►at whiN The fa .ud whe He sec YeurH rol And th And Mr. Aud tl Till oa tl The lo And at t] He be< TJiMf'KTJANCl': OVF.B. n 111 thief," :iven ; [IS if lieavea. e.s, Wa8 he a citizen ? O, ves ! indeed, Acd one that did the town a dcul of good, Although he seldom helped the poor in need; By counsel, clotliiug, fuel, cash or food. How did he benefit his neighbors then ? When never found engaged in works like the^se ; He brousrht towther many drunken men, VV'host^ crimes, and quarrolH raised tlie lawyers' fees n But while the Ijusincss prospered in his hands, The fangs of gold were f;wtening in his soul ; And when attraction raised the price of lands. He seemed desiroun to possess the whole. VearH rolling round, n court house tl>ere wa-s built, ' drowuM ^"*^ ^'^^" ^ ^^^*' *^ P'ltoftcnders in ; ^^, ' And Mr. Smith his own importance felt. And thouiiht his lawful trade involved no sfr>. y host." Till on the evening introduced at first. The love of money rnnklcd in his braia, And at the prospect of a trifle lost, He beat his victim till the man was slaia. m 18 TEM I'KK -\ NCE OiJK S. And wlu'ij (Secured withiu the very gaol, His influence led the eitizens to build, * He asked with a bewildered piteous wail, }i' Mr. daniiesun could not be healed ! *' Impossible ! you know the uum is dead." '< Dead ! Is lie 'f Never I Oh, it cannot be 1'' IJis spirit failed 3 his self-importance fled, A guilty, blood-stained homicide was he. Arraigned before a circuit court he stood. His guilt was evident, and undenied ; l^ome thought incarceration was too good — He was condemned, and socially he died. Bi;. yet he lives to breathe the bitter ."-ighs That realize ini]»risonment tor life ; And uea.r the scene ol* all their wedded joys Still lives his poor, ami worse than widow'd v, JiCt then the free au«l living K;uvn by this, 'i'hat li(|Uor selling is with evil rife • The affluiMice it gives is transii-ut bliss And often dearly paid for in this life. Tlw TFnrPKHANCK (*\n.H. 19 J, I r)not be 1'' ed, J— . lied. ghs vidow'd V, 'lis, 1 a.'^kcd a (.'ertyiu gcntleiMan Who kept a grocery, and store, '* And how have time^', and matters been With you, since I was here before T' •' Oh," said the grocer, " I can tell My friends that I am doing well.'' And while 1 spied his yellow casks, Three little ragged girls came in ; One had a jug, and two had flasks. Two asked for brandy, one foi- gin ; The grocer served them — took their pence In scU' co)uj>lac('nt inno<'cn«'e. Bni did he thitik while jxtriiig o'er The Holy Book, in Sabbath dress. That he sup})lied, the day before — To sots, the means of drunkenness? And did he kneel in prayer (o tell I lis Maker, he was doing well ! 20 TK^f!»KI^A^'(n■; ot>k;j. ll S'll "M If doiHL* vniW is lio;a'.lJniug well, Be well ! H" tliou eun'st justify thy work With (consequences all involved, Be thy (Htnneetion with thechureh, And Christianity dissolvetl, At once, Eternity will tell If selling ruLU is doing well I f.. 22 TKMPKUANOK ODKS. I^iili ' sili iilll l"lie "foHij Siilloi) i^ibe'r. llo, ye that think a man may drink With moial good intention, A simple tale I have to tell — To which T crave attention. A cattle sliow, a^ all must know, Was held ;it Leeds, Mcgantic, And wJiat oeeiirred^ as T have lieard, H;E8. 23 When night came oii, the deed was done, ' Which some have reckouea clever, The cask wa,s pierced, and out there burst A Forty (laUon lliver I Speed on, T say, i^)v run he may, .| According to his pleasure, Let rum escape, in any shape, If not m rujuid measure. ■ 4 * Htill on it flowed, aloni; the road, The atmosphere was foggy ; ; And what a sight, the morning light Revealed, the road was groggy I thouii-ht And those who came U) tuko a dram, With lips as dry as tinder, Mioht walk around, to smell the ground, For there was none to hind t. And wheeling numd, they raised a sound, A do' r d note of terror, And styled the Sons, the guiltiest ones That till this earth with error. 24 TEMI'KRANO; ODES. I f But not a sip could wet the lip, And not a drop was tanted ; And tears, to grief bring no relief* When shed o'er liquor wasted. I So let them weep, in sorrow deep, And mourn their loss unhallowM ; ,jut l^m inclined to think they'll find 'Twas better spilt than swallowed. And many st<)(»d above the flood, As if they fain would stop it ; ^Twas vain to ask an empty ea^k, Whose work it wa^s to tap it ! hi . il.ii When lurnerl around, a hollow sound Was all its declaration'; The power of sin, that reigned within, Had gone to exhalation. The fumes arose, annoying those Who pass 2d there on the morrow, Home laughed outright, but one poor wight Was almost mad with sorrow. TKMl'KHANCK ODV.S. 25 SultH But tliouj^b great guns, clenotiucr.' tlu- With insolence of mamiers, Fidelity, and Purity, And Love, adorn our bannerF. The men of Leeds, do Nvondniuh deedh- But who nre the offenders Who t..ke a stand, with heart and hand, Ap:ain>t the lild Water Pledoe. We will say to all who buy it, And to those who drink and ri<5t. That the wise, the good and quiet, Take the Cold W^ater Pledge. What althoULih the Rmnui'r.-^ elever Start exelaimin-, " «lid you over"— Strong in uuion, we will never r>reak the (\>ld ^^'ater ried-<^ There are prejudices warring — ■ But we fear n" petty jarring. Nor the brunt of scandal scarring, For the Cold Water Pledge. lie it then our pleasant duty. While preserving health and booty, Tlius to welcome strength and beauty Uouiid the (V)ld Water Fledge tip 28 TfcMPK.RANCK ODV.S. Midi^t f-o much of wicked vending, Midst so imicli oi' loolish spending, Future liopes are much depending Ou the (!(»ld Water Pledge. Forth in union then we («all.y, Not with drunkenness to dally, Hut to shout o'er hill and valley, Take the CoUl Water Pledge. Thus in city, town and village, In the mid.st of rural tillage, Meet we the destroyer's pillage. By the (%>ld Water Pledge. When oiir Order'.s matchless nmtto, We the gazing world will shew to, Multitudt's will rise and go to Take the Cold Water Pledge. While (Hir uo!»ie ranks are swelling, We arc publishing and telling Tluit they sh(nild. in every dwelling Take the 0(»ld Wat(>r Pledge. TKMPKTIANO^K ODES. 29 Hoping thot this oougrcgation Will aocept this invitation, And with no more hesitation Take the Cohl Water Pledge. We exjHMJt to meet on Monday, J list the evening ai'ter Sunday, And we trnst that all will one day Take the Cold Water Pledge. Still maintaining our position, For the Maine Law we'll petition. Till they ^ive uh Prohibiti(m, With the ('old Water Pledge. We approve of moral vsua^sion. As i\ [neans of reformation, linf. we plead for legislation. And the Cold WatiM- Pledg*' in Then shall there he less of uiadnesa, More of solid hliss and gladness, When were Bavcd from liquor's badneaH By the (lold Water Pledge. w^ 30 I'J : M I'KR A i\ ( • K () j»:h. See the tide of lunimn .slauiihtcrs. Vheii hei'ore our Ijcaliifo watei's, We are liappy Sons and DaugliterH, Kuund the Cold Wjitcr Pledne. T)eatlij eoni'usion and disorder, Shall evacuate our border, When we banish rum and murder By the ('old Water Pledge. Every ncv»spa]»er that read is, Shews how vile tlie li(juor-trade is, It will perish, for the Ladies Take the (\.ld Water Pled-e. Tlie Monai I -^ the ve!^ Took In the da) jhat 1 anc Drinl iThon the ' ;Aim1 the \ For t j^dd (), w V\ lun dm i ne 1 ^ "^ms,. TEMPKRANT'E UJjKS. 81 Jl)e Eeo^l of 'Sek^^zzi\t Jfhc King was arrayed in the robes of his pridcj J^nd his wives and his concubines sat by his side, So charmingly gay and so beautiful : ii;- lords ii; attendance, a thousand wei'c there, ^nd all that assembled his bounty to share Were known to be chosen and dutiful. 'he Monarch cominandedand said " liCtthem bring [.Is the vessels of gold that my father, the King, Took out of Jerusalem's treasures, [n tlie day that the t^'inple of God was his prey, /hat 1 and my lords, wives and concubines may Drink win<^ in their sanctified measures.'' Then the v«>iec of the heathenish king wa,s obey'd, |(lii(l the vessels of g<>ld on his table wre laid, l-\)\' the use of his wives and his princ<'s : /nd 0, what a lesson the seijuel affords, |>\ hen drunken witlj wine in the sight itf his lords, The rnonaridj liis folly evinces. S2 TKMPKRANOK ODK.S. Of the rod flowing wine tlioy partook, and extolled The idols of wood, stone, silver, and gold — The gods of their own preparation ; And Baechus had many a worshipper there, Belshazzar the king, and his concubines lair, And the lords of the Chaldean nation. But a part of a hand was sent forth in their sight. And the king and his princes grew pale with afFriglu At the mystical words that were written : Ere the dawn of the nioru as the prophet revealed- Uh terrible doom on the monarch was sealed, In the midst of his drunkenness smitten. Tis tr lat those \ [ay give u But tl: fet have w ^ho from Of sue We, par ex fiis honors I And o The drunkards of Ephraim had warnings of old, And the fate of Belsl -izar the king may be told, i To slicw every drunkard his error. But if all the great lords who get drunk, and earous© Should be slain — there are some in our Parliament j 5.- House Who have manifold reasons for terror. And what can the people expect from such men , As arc known to be drunken again, and again? Jo Let P Tha U If TEMPERANCE ODES. 33 Tis true we may pray and petition — ^Qt those who are fond of the liquor themselvea, [ay give us our statutes in quartos and twelves, But they're sure to oppose Prohibition. fet have we some men in the temperance field ^ho from the destroyer their country would shield, Of such Cameron is the most noted : %par excellencey style him " the Temperance Man," lis honors are brightest — deny it who can. And OUR CAUSE he has greatly promoted. Jo tt)e EHey|9,s of Jeii^pe^^oce. Let every friend of Temperance Perform a faithful part. That we may be a brotherhood United heart to heart. 34 TEMPERANCE ODES. Should tempters prove successful In causing some to fall ; In efforts to reclaim them, Be earnest, one and all. Then shall the ranks of tipplers, And those who take a glass, So greatly be diminished, That it may come to pass, — - That every liquor-maker Shall fall into disgi-ace, And every grog-retailer Shall blush to shew his face. So let us work in unity, For *' Union is our Strength;*' And God will prosper our desire, To bless the world at length ! TEMPEBANCE ODES. 35 A lecturer once had occasion to tell A story remarkably curious, Concerning a man who determined to sell The liquor that makes people furious. For a great many years he had been in the ti'ade, And would have continued it longer, But in common with others he noticed with dread, That the temperance feeling grew stronger. And when the authorities ventured to say That whisky and rum were not wanted^ He shewed unmistakable signs of dismay, For no "license to sell" would be granted. At once he determined the village should know That his entertainments were needed, And the rest of the tale is sufficient to shew How wondrously well he succeeded. ?Q TEMPERANCE ODES. He surrounded his house with a high board-fence, To prevent any further intrusion, And by 'vay of revenging a public offence He retired into private seclusion. i;||j!;i But the friends of the cause would be nothing abashed, Though such walls were much higher and thicker, And the temperance people united with haste To open a house without liquor. m And the traveller, coming or going would stare, And ask why the tavern was boarded ; Then turn in to share the superior fare The temperance mansion afforded. As might be expected the rumseller found That he was completely outwitted, So he hastily levelled his fence to the ground, And his tavern for lodgers refitted. But he learned with regret and undignified shame That his premises lost all attraction ; And he secretly wished there was some one to blame But himself, for the blundering action. TEMPEHANCE ODES. 87 Success to the " Temperance Union Hotel \" But shame on all rum-selling sinhers; And why should not travellers, far from the smell Of the bar-room, get excellent dinners ? It S^3 6ohip^r|(j ^o3 1]i|iTf). A man who hastens to be rich, A worshipper of gold ; Prepares a house, puts up a sign, •Secures a stock of rum and wine ; ^' Accommodation,^' his design. The rest is quickly told. ITow deep his guilt whose work ensnares A fellow-creature's soul ! The drinking usages begin The tide of misery and sin — Which ^strengthens by indulgence in The fascinating bowl. 38 TKMPERANCE ODES. All ages, ranks, frequent the place, At morn, and eve, and noon ; Amidst the revelry and mirth. The landlord pours his liquor forth ; lie is "the finest man on earth," His house a <^ Grand Saloon !" lei 1 til A later hour, and we behold Them in the open street, The voice of quarrelling appalls The citizens — and in their brawls One draws a knife, another falls At his companion's feet. 'II 1.11,11 Mi!" 'i |! ' ¥ I'M' I Amidst the darkness of the hour, A woman screams " he's dead ;" Among the mob assembled round The corpse extended on the ground, No blood-stained murderer is found — The guilty man has fied. Who is the murderer ? A man Well skilled in uwcful art, Well educated — young, and gay, •SI' ' TEMPERANCE 0DB8. 39 Cue, who till lately led astray From virtue's strait and narrow way, Nobly fulfilled his part. In vain the culprit seeks to hide From an avenging God ; Arrested, we behold him stand Before the judges of the land, Found guilty — '^ blood is in his hand/* A fellow-creature's bU/od, Imprisoned in the common gaol, A short allotted spao ; He freely owned his heinous guilt. And while in deep contrition knelt, Expressed the confidence he felt In Grod's forgiving grace. At length the appointed morning dawQe 1 ,18 in I Be diligent ; if thoa art poor,. What thy employment brings: Economise ; when small thy store- Be sure to purchase nothing more Than necessary things. With shelter, clothing, food, and ligh^. And useful books to read, The sons of toil and labor mit>-ht Without much gold or silver bright;, Contented be indeed. TEMPERANCE ODES. 61 And if true comfort would be thine, I earnestly advise Thee, not to spend a single coin In buying either rum or wine; Teetotalers are wise. For almost all the misery, And squalid wretchedness. Which in our daily walks we see Are evidently shewn to be The fruits of drunkenness. But many persons also spend Their gains—it is no joke — In such a way that they ascend In vapor ; yea, their earnings end In worse than useless smoke. How sad it is to think of those With families ill-clad, Who light a fire beneath their nose, Where dollar aft<^r dollar goes; -i-nd chewing is as bad. '\>. Ou TEMPEIIANCE 0DK8. Be wise, ye youug, be wise iu time, Contract no habit vile, But share in this, or other clime, According to my simple rhyme, The fruits of honest toil. So you will have a mite to aid The cause of Holy Truth, And let your hopes on God be stayed, Who will provide your daily bread In manhood, age, un-l youth. mm An enemy is in the land, His name — Intoxication ; If 'twere not for the temp'rance cause He'd soon destroy the nation. TEMPKRANCK ODES. 53 He has a cunning helper, too, Ilis name is Moderation ; And both arc constantly engaged In works of desolation. In cities, towns, and villages, They bring to degradation, Unhappy victims, whom they take From every rank and station.' lint those who die beneath the grasp. Of foul Intoxication, Are every one of them ensnared At first by Moderation. And many of the noblest men -That ever walked creation. By him beguiled have lost their health, Their wealth and reputation. lie whispers to the sons of men • " Avoid intoxication, But wine can never do you harm If used in Moderation." '■-v.:'- 54 TEMPERANCE ODES. ; •!l The unsuspecting taste, and drink, At first with hesitation ; But soon thej learn to love the wine And its exhiliration. Thus entered on the downward course, That leads to death eternal, The intemperate are captive led Down to the pit infernal. But we, the friends of Temperance, An army well united, Shall overcome the foes, bj whom The brightest hopes are blighted. Then, blessings on the Band of Hope, Good Templars, Sons, and Daughters, And all good men, who love the fou»>t Of Temprance' healing waters. TEMPERANCE ODBfi. 55 TuwB ; " 0, come, come.ajumjf." O, come, come away, Our days are qdickly passing And death shall soon our eyelids close, 0, come, come away. Then let u., raise our standard high That we may triumph by and by, King Alcohol shall die — 0, come, come away, O, come, come away, Intemp'rance is destroying Our fellow men in multitudes, 0, come, come away. And while we stem its fearful tide. And faithful to our pledge abide, •Our beacon Star will guide ; O, come, come away. 56 ■ 1 TEMPERANCE ODES> 0, comc; come away, Our hearts in union blendins?. And let us strive for purity; 0, come, come away. So let each member never cease, From earnest efforts to increase Sobriety and peace ; 0, come, come away. ti'[ I 0, come, come away, ^Tis duty bids us sever ; We part in hope to meet again, 0, come, come away. And may we all be kd aright To walk, as in our Maker's sight, For time is on 'ts flight; 0, come, come away. TEMPERA.. CE 0DE8. 67 ll(i^o^ ni hrn^k. A moderate drinker from his cups returning, .Mistook his way, and fell into a river; Alone in death— his brain wiLh fever burning, That gloomy night— his spirit fled forever. The neighbours, his untimely fate bewailinr^ ft? And for th' interment making preparation, According to a custom long prevailing Procured some liquor for the sad occasion. I iJut oi^e objected, and the rest addressing, ^^'aid, *' I am grieved to see this drink before us, I oannot ask the Lord to grant his blessing On what has brought this grief and sorrow o'er us. " If any one can pray o'er the 'good creature,^ Oo on, and do it with my disapproval ; i^^or while I know the liquo^'s damning nature, 1 call n of, r\ri\\r -fVii. n'.-.^l.i. \,..^ -A 1 .. l.„j ,.^., „„^ni, uui its removal. i i : , 58 TEMPERANCE ODES. Then came abuses like a torrent flowing On him, who was in duty so persistent, But he possessed his soul in meekness, knowing That all teetotalers should be consistent. And even to this day, in country places, We find old customs held in veneration ; And liquor used at funerals, disgraces The better judgment of the population. mi I Pit If Whene'er the tempted stray from virtue's path And seek anew the luxury of death ; Too many raise the hand of cruel scorn, And gladly say, <' we knew they would return." Instead of feeling for a feeble worm. TEMPERANCE ODES. 59 Frail as themselves, and strugglirg to reform — Yet overcome in dark temptation's Iiour, And doomed afresh to feel the demon'rt power. Instead, I say, of sympathy with such Their self-complacent pride would say as much As this, " I'm wise, and cowards only sign The pledge of total abstinence from wine. I love my rights, I wish to be a man, And show my independence while I can ; Just free to take it, and to leave it off, And fit to judge when I have had enough. Since liquor is a God-sent gift to man. His creatures ought to use it while they can." 0, erring mortal ! I am griev ^ to think, That you are thus, an advocate for drink; You see the sad effects of drink — you knew Some who were killed by rum, I knew them too ; But we are seeking to remove the ban, And you, a Christian, cannot aid the plan ! Yet, rest assured, that life is fleeting fast, And J '^a must give a strict account at last. If infiuence be yourp, and it is spent On the wrong side — though not with ill intent, But from indifference, you stand aloof, 4- i' 60 TEMPERANCE ODES. Nor give the weak example nor reproof But know that Temperance, like the banyan tree. Shall spread its branches over land and sea ; 'Till every isle and continent shall know The blissful fruits that 'neath its shadows grow. Yes, friends, the happy time will surely come, When earth, delivered from the power of rum, With peace and gladnees shall be yet arrayed Though you withhold your influence and aid. Delirium Tremens ! O terrible stare, At reptiles and fiends, from the realms of despair ! ******* ;|c A youth of bright talents, attractive and gay, Beguiled by the wine cup, at first went astray ; But warned of his danger, with praiseworthy haste He solemnly vowed no more liquor to taste : ilcfurmed, and respected, his prospects were bright, lis craviu! TEMPERANCE ODES. 61 md a lovely young lady became his delight. Lccomplished and beautiful, wealthy and kind — [o loved her with pure elevation of mind : [lie loved in return — and they spake of the day, ("hen youth's single blessedness passing away flioy would enter as one on the journey of life, Lod comfort each other as husband and wife ; file holidays came — 'twas a season of joy, Lnd ho glanced at his fair with a soul-speaking eye. [is merry companions, with evil design, Jombiued to beguile him by proffering wine : \'ith firm resolution, by foiling each art [e lidded new strength to liis fortified heart. Jut then came the lady, the one he loved best, Lnd taking his hand, which she tenderly pressed, Lnd blandly she said, '' if you love a»s I do, fow prove your affection unchanging and true. 'If your motives are worthy in making me thine, foii'll please me by tasting, just tasting this wine." She cori([uered his will, he tasted and drank, [is craving returned, and he rapidly sank. He lost self-respect, reputation, and wealth, iVh'p potions, and penury injured liis heulth ; 62 TEMPERANCE ODES. In delirium tremens, suffic?^ it to tell, He perished exclaiming, " I'm going to hell." His once lovely tempter, beheld, and bewailed The hour when the charms of affe tion prevailed ; That she was the cause of his ruin she felt, And her reason gave way 'neath the load of her ouiltj OOMPOSKD ON TUB CARS WHILE RETITRNING PROM THE TeMPERANCi| Convention, held at Montreal, September 30, 1859. A journey on the Grand Express Conveyed the writer, nothing less Than forty miles an hour j The trees, receding from the sight Like routed armies in affright, Displayed the engine's power. TEMPERANCE ODES. 63 The fire ahead — the rolling wheels — The pleasure — when a person feels Like riding on a gig ; While dashiijg on like speed of mind And leaving all the world behind Without the least fatigue. Should Solomon or Socrates Return to sc uch roads as these, How wondrous it would seem ; To see our engineering might Annihilating distance quite By all the power of steam. Behind that locomotive-thing To find us safely journeying At such a rapid rate ; To find beneath the rolling sun Th' Egyptian horses quite outdone, And asses out of date. A railway-journey is a thing The wisest and the richest king Was forced to do without ; 64 TEMPERANCE ODES. Nor Grreek philosopher divined, That fire and flood would be combined To carry us about. But let our railway companies Be careful that their employees, ♦ Are men who take no wine ; x\nd they shall find their recompense Tn our increasing confidence, And safety on the line. Throughout the earth such iron-bands Uniting kingdoms, countries, lands, Shew man's progressive powers ; And though our neighbours like to puff Their ^' lines" and " roads," yet sure enough They've none to equal ours. That wond'rous bridge of matchless fame, "Which bears the most illustrious nen;C Of our beloved Queen, Stands like a monument of art, Skill's triumph shines in every part. Its equal nowhere seen . TEMPERANCE ODES. 65 Our Grracious Queen, Victoria Thy gentle sway in Canada We hail with gratitude ; And pray the God of heaven to bless Thy reign majestic patroness Of all that 's great and good. [We sing of the land we have chosen to live in, So famed for its forests, its rivers, and lakes ; [United to Britain — and favored by Heaven, The noblest of colonies, Canada makes. Exemption from war is a national blessing ; No country on earth is more peaceful than ours ; And cities, and villages, vastly increasing — Are biuddud with colleges, churches, and towers. £ m 66 TEMPERANCE ODES. Our laws and religion give social pleasures, Each home is a castle, each citizen free ; Agriculture and trade are increasing our treasures — And proud of our union with Britain are we. Of mineral riches most ample our share is, Our resources have only begun to unfold ; And lo ! we have sent unto London and Paris, Superior copper, and nuggets of gold. But we, the teetotalers, earnestly cherish Fond hopes that the day of our triumph is near ; Let the traffic in all that intoxicates perish. And Temperance insure our prosperity here. !'' And while we enjoy our exalted position. With freedom unknown to tyrannical knaves ; We give to our neighbours all due recognition — But hold no communion with owners of slaves. Our soil is productive, our climate is healthy, Our winters are pleasant, our summers serene ; And while we are happy, and loyal, and wealthy, Our watchword shall ever be ''God save the Queen." I§€ll^l^4if l®Wi W^EMl I Methinks I behold, in light as of old, Mount Zion exalted on high ; And Israel's race, with favor and grace, Turning many an anxious eye To the land they delight to consider by right, As well as by promise, their own ; [The fertile abode of the servants of God, Where the story of grace was made known [To prophets inspired, who spake and desired, The day of fulfilment to see ; [The advent of llim who came to redeem — And suffered for you and for me. 68 MISCELLANEOUS POEMS. The Bible alone 's t!i . iJook which makes known The way of S^ivatii i to men Nor shall they 3ucr ^ m MISCELLANEOUS POEMS. Bh' iad sgeaduite mar mhnaibli a's bha ceol tighiun o' meadhon, ''S cha robh duine anns na li-Innsean nacli ruitheadh iad sios." '0 Albuinn ! Mo dhuthclia ! air son fradharc mo sliuilean* Bu trie 'bha mi' 'n doclias gu'n racliainn tliar cuan — Ach dall 's mar a tha mi, Biodh cliu chlann naa Gael A' sior dhol am meud, 's bi' mo ghairdeachas buan. Mar so, tha mi cantuinn air morachd nan Gael, Clio treun ann an catli, a's an cairdeas clio fior, — Cho dileas, mar bhraitliribh, 's 'an aonaclid cho laidir, '^S nach d rugadli an ti sin 'thug buaidh air an Tir. TRANSLATION OF THE GAELIC POEM. I would sing the brave deeds of the sons of the Gael, So mighty in battle — in friendship so true, In union fraternal when foemen assail. So strong that no mortal their land could subdue. * This alludes to the author's blindness. MISCELLANEOUS POEMS. 91 For the sons of the Gael so nobly tirrayed, Are courageous, bold, — unacquainted with fear ; They draw the claymore when the bag-pipes are played, And they yield Lot — nor flee when the battle is near. No wonder the bravest ne'er fled from a foe. When their Gaelic, (although so expressive and neat). Contains not a word like '' Retreat," but we know That a Highlander never expects to retreat. There is much to be told of the men whose array, Is bonnets of blue and the tartan so bright. Just a century past 'twas a glorious day. When they captured Quebec, and the French put to ^; rht. Prout te thought that the French would The whole earth,— as his armies in triumph he l.ed ; The Highlanders met him at great Waterloo, They conquered the French and Napoleon fled. And the fame that they earned, like their country, shall last. Like 'he heath-covered hills and the forests of oak j , » - «- 92 MISOELLANEOUS POEMS. At Alma they swept o'er the heights like the blast, And the Russian warriors vanished like smoke. In hot, sunny India, long and severe Was the strife that brought freedom to poor oppressed ones ; Detestably vile, Nina Sahib's career. Ere Britain prevailed t'^roughthe Gael's brave sons. But the city of Delhi they quickly subdued, And the wicked old king, while escaping was caught And the heathen so shameless, whose hands were imbrued In the blood of the guiltless, were terribly taught. When the great Colin Campbell, of Lucknow's sad plight Had heard — he assembled his Highlanders there ; No brave heart grew faint, but they went with delight — And "The Campbells are coming,^^ was rung through, the air. And long ere the Highlanders reached that dark wall, Their echo-like music was wafted before ; — blast, )ke. pprctised ive fions. caught ds were taught. )w's sad there ; jliiiht— throuGrh o rk wall, MISCELLANV.' .:> POEMS. 98 But quickly they came, and delivered them all, And the heathen by thousands lay stretched in their gore. With the dawn of the morning, they took young and old, Escorting them safely from danger afar, — For the Gael is merciful, gallant, and bold; He is gentle in peace, and undaunted in war. In perfect amazement the natives enquired What wonderful people the Queen had sent forth ? With soul-stirring music, — like women attired. They would capture and conquer the fleetest on earth. 0, my dear native land ! for the sight of mine eyes — IIow oft' I had hoped to go over the sea ; But blind as I am, I will always rejoice. When my countrymen famous — more famous will be. And thus I have sung of the sons of the Gael, So mighty in fight, and in frendship so true ; In union fraternal when foemen assa'l — 1 xv-:-, i„-4 ^iili^ ciiil^r4ivj\ So brave that no muriiw iin^ii mwu uv/uiv* otiwvii*^ 94 MISCELLANEOUS POEMS. Vf^tf)^ foi* i^c Qiieeri'a SiHii^^iJ) '85T. TUNE : National Anthem. God, the Eternal King, Whose praises angels sing While saints adore ; His richest blessings shower On England every hour, And spread her peaceful power From shore to shore. Beneath His gracious care, May Queen Victoria share All earthly joys ; — Preserved from every foe, Long may She reign below, Then to bright mansions go Above the skies. May Albert long abide Her consort by Her side In happiness ; MISCELLANEOUS POEMS. 95 85T. r t And may the Heavenly Powers Enrich the lovely flowers That grace the royal bowers, With righteousness. Thus shall Great Britain be Blest with prosperity, As she has been ; And true hearts everywhere. Who British freedom share. Join in the fervent prayer — God save the Queen. Hooiiiei-, 1859. While the nations are contending, And the continent is rife With the miseries attending Long and sanguinary strife j Queen Victoria ! Calm and tranciUil oc tiiy lUQ 196 MISCELLANEOUS POEMS. Though the earth is in commotion And thy foes go hand in hand ; With the noblest fleet on ocean — And the bravest men on land ; Mighty England ! Who can injure ? who withstand ! In the colonies remotest, — On our own Canadian shore ; And in India's climate hottest, Where a heathen rules no more. Por Great Britain ! Christians pray as heretofore. 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