to expel intoxicating drinks from common use throughout the world. Go
on, and prosper. But, as you go, remember, that complete success will
not crown your exertions unless you are consistent,--unless you abandon
all use of tobacco, the companion and sister of alcohol. As you go forth
to the noble work you have undertaken, you will be met at every corner,
with the declaration of A. B. and C., _I_ am ready to abstain from
alcohol when _you_ do from tobacco; and how effectually will this
declaration shut your mouth, and destroy your influence. Be
_consistent_. Carry your principles into _all_ your evil habits, and a
moral potency will be diffused through what you say and do, that nothing
can resist. We put the question to every friend of temperance: _will you
do it_?
I appeal to American _females_. As mothers, wives and daughters, you
have it in your power (without turning aside from your appropriate
duties) to put an end to the use of this disgusting weed. The children
and youth of this nation, to say nothing of the young men and fathers,
are almost exclusively under your control; and may be moulded at your
pleasure. You know how _filthy_, _disgusting_, _ruinous_, is the
practice against which we ask you to set your faces. Only practice
ENTIRE ABSTINENCE yourselves, and urge this practice upon all within
your reach; and in less than twenty years, this reformation will be
completed. We put the question to every mother, wife, daughter: _will
you do it_?
I appeal to the _medical_ profession. You are the guardians of the
health of the republic. You are acquainted with the deadly properties of
the drug in question. You can understand the necessity, and appreciate
the importance of reform. You know that _entire abstinence_ is urged by
paramount considerations. In the work of reform from spirit-drinking,
you have acted in a manner that reflects honor upon your profession. In
the work of reform now urged upon your notice, we calculate upon your
active, hearty co-operation. If you put your hand to this work, by
_precept_, and by _example_; if you abstain _entirely_, and _forever_,
from all use of this plant, and inculcate entire abstinence, as you have
opportunity; the work which now bespeaks your attention will soon be
done. We put the question to every medical man: _will you do it_?
Finally--I appeal to _ministers_ of the Gospel. You are stationed on the
watch-towers of Zion, as guardians of the public morals. Against every
abomination your great Master requires you to cry aloud and spare not;
to lift up your voice like a trumpet; to show the people their
transgressions, and the house of Jacob their sins. He requires you to be
_examples_ to the flock, in all things, that, while
"You allure to brighter worlds,"
you "may lead the way." I ask you to look at the influence of tobacco
upon the _health_, _wealth_, _morals_, and _lives_ of this republic; and
then to decide, as in the fear of God, whether the blood of souls may
not be found on your garments, if you do not _abstain_ yourselves from
all common use of this drug, and warn every man around you to do
likewise.[A] Suffer us to point you to Him who went about doing good,
and pleased not himself, and set a pure and perfect example in
everything; and also to that early servant of his, who would abstain
from things good and lawful, rather than prejudice the interests of
Zion. What reception would the Apostles have met, when they went about
to enlighten and reform the world, if they had carried with them their
_snuff-boxes_, _pipes_, _cigars_, and _pig-tail_ tobacco? But a word to
the wise is sufficient. Let all who minister in holy things, abstain
from this poison, immediately, entirely, and forever; and let them use
the whole weight of their influence, and example, to persuade
others--and especially our youth--to practice entire abstinence; and
this good work will soon be done. We put the question to every minister
of Christ: _will you do it_?
[A] Says a distinguished correspondent--the most efficient officer of
one of our benevolent institutions, "Not long since a clergyman called
on me as agent for one of the most popular Societies for spreading the
knowledge of Christ crucified throughout the world: his breath was
intolerable, and the tobacco juice had formed a current from each corner
of his mouth downward. I need not describe to you my feelings at this
exhibition."
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RECOMMENDATIONS.
_The following highly valuable testimonials are from President_ EDWARDS,
_Professor_ STUART, _Rev. Dr._ WOODS, _and Professor_ EMERSON, _of the
Andover Theological Seminary_.
Having read the FACTS, &c., I am satisfied that it is well adapted to do
good, and wish that it may have an extensive circulation among the youth
of our country.
J. EDWARDS.
_Andover, Aug. 16, 1841._
_Andover, 29th, July, 1841._
I have read a pamphlet entitled "FACTS, etc., from DISTINGUISHED
PHYSICIANS AND OTHER SOURCES," respecting a vice which is undermining
the health and happiness of many, and degrading them, in some respects,
below the brute creation.
I think there is nothing in the manner of this pamphlet which can be
matter of just offence to any considerate mind. I am persuaded, that,
delicate as the task may be, the time has come when benevolence demands
that some effort should be made to enlighten the public mind on the
subject of which this pamphlet treats; and both the remarks of the
pamphlet, and the facts stated in it, seem to be well adapted for this
purpose. Most heartily do I wish success to that benevolence which is
willing to undertake a task so delicate and so difficult as this.
It is time for those who love the purity, the well-being and the most
interesting relations of human society, to speak out upon a vice which
is dangerous in proportion to the secrecy and silence in which it has
been involved.
We fully concur in the above. M. STUART.
L. WOODS.
R. EMERSON.
Recommended by the Boston Recorder, Zion's Herald, and many other
papers; also by numerous clergymen, teachers, physicians, &c.
Dr. Woodward, of the Worcester Hospital, has done much to expose this
solitary vice. He says no cause is more influential in producing
insanity. According to the Report of the Institution, for 1838, out of
199 patients, 42 are considered victims of masturbation.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
_From President Humphrey, of Amherst College._
AMHERST COLLEGE, April 17, 1842.
REV. ORIN FOWLER:--Rev. and Dear Sir--I thank you heartily for your
pamphlet, on the use of that vile narcotic, _tobacco_. It ought to be
the abhorring of all mankind, as it is of all other flesh; and the
extensive circulation of your timely and powerful antidote, cannot fail
of doing great good. The public in general have no idea of the enormous
expense of smoking and chewing in this country; much less of the waste
of health and life occasioned by it. I rejoice that your essay begins to
be loudly called for, and wish that as many copies might be circulated
as there are miserable slaves to the habit, which, next to alcoholic
drinking, is stupefying more brains, and probably shortening more lives
than any other.
Very sincerely and affectionately yours,
H. HUMPHREY.
_From Rev. M. Tucker, D. D._
PROVIDENCE, April 30, 1842.
I have read with interest the Rev. Orin Fowler's Essay on the evils of
the use of Tobacco. A perusal cannot fail to convince every candid mind.
The use of tobacco in most cases is an evil. The subject is ably
discussed in this essay. The arguments are sound, the facts abundant,
and the conclusions fair and forcible. They who can resist such appeals
must be slaves indeed. I shall rejoice in its wide circulation.
M. TUCKER.
_From Edward C. Delevan_.
E. C. Delevan, former Secretary of the New York State Temperance
Society, says, in a letter to the author--"The subject of your Essay is
one of immense importance to the world and to the temperance cause. The
use of this vile weed has been the medium of forming the appetite for
strong drink, and ultimately destroying thousands of the most promising
youth of our country. You will hardly ever meet with an intemperate
person without finding him addicted to the use of tobacco. The public
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convincing Disquisition will be the means of doing much good. I hope
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States. Send me one thousand copies of the second edition, as soon as it
is from the press."
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