ntific knowledge and moral force than in using her influenc

rous exercise of all its functions can be secured without the use of stimulating drinks. It is, theref

m that all the functions of the body are accelerated, and the fluids are caused to move quicker than at their natural speed. This increased motion of the animal fluids always produces an agreeable effect on the mind

ll cases this reaction may not be perceptible, it is invariably the result. It may be set down as the unchangeable rule of physiology, that s

ndency to increase such excitement both in frequency and power. And the more the system is thus reduced in strength, the more craving is the desire for that which imparts a temporary invigoration. This proce

ely, alcoholic drinks, opium mixtures, and tobacco. These are all alike in the main pecu

se of some one of these stimulants; and each pe

o such indulgences in every nation. From this, it is inferred that it is an innocent desire, which ought to be gratified to some exte

ely. But if it be granted that perfect health and strength can be gained and secured without these stimulants, and that their peculiar effect is to diminish the power of the system in exactly t

reator for our gratification; that, like all other blessings, they are exposed to abuse an

s to be a gratification, they operate to a greater or less extent as stimulants; and to just such extent they wear out the powers of the constitution; and it is abundantly proved that they are not, like food and drink, n

hful nutrition, but also are affected in shape, size, color, and action by unsuitable elements in the blood. This is especially the case when alcohol is taken into the stomach, from whence it is always carried to the brain. The consequence is, that it affects the nature and action of the brain-cells, until a habit is formed which is automatic; that is, the mind loses the power of controlling the brain, in its development of thoughts, feelings, and choices as it would in the natural state, and is itself controlled by the brain. In this condition a real disease of the brain is created, called oino-mania, (see Glossary,) and the only remedy is total

ry that alcohol is burnt in the lungs, giving off carbonic acid and water, and thus serving to warm the body. But modern science has proved that it is in the capillaries that animal heat is generated, and it is believed that alcohol lessens

"they are universally admitted to possess a poisonous character," and "tend to produce a morbid condition of body;" while "the capacity

g, heating, and intoxicating, and its effects are so fascinating that when o

pinion that alcoholic liquors have influence in preventing the deposition of tubercle is destitute of any foundation; on the contrary, their use predisposes to

tive functions." He adds, "Chemical experiments have demonstrated that the action of alcohol on the digestive fluid is to destroy its active principle, the _peps

d of influence or responsibility on this subject. It is allowed by all medical men that pure water is perfectly healthful and supplies all

e food also supply it in large quantities. There are besides a great variety of agreeable and healthful beverages, made from the juices of fruit, contain

the young, and to the commonwealth, in patronizing the sale and use of alcoholic drinks. The religion of Christ, in its distinctive feature, involves generous self-denial for the good of others, especially for the weaker members of society. It is on this principle that St

applies to the common drinks

istence. In this mission, of which woman is chief minister, as before stated, the distinctive feature is self-sacrifice of the wiser and stronger members to save and to elevate the weaker ones. The children an

ring. Moreover, all housekeepers will allow that they can not regulate these drinks in their kitchens, where the ignorant use them to excess. There is little probability that the

ve that stimulants are not needful to health, and that, as the general rule, they tend to debilitate the constitution. Is it right, then, for a parent to tempt a child to drink what is not needful, when there is a probability that it will prove, to some extent, an undermining drain on the constitution? Some constitutions can bear much less excitement than others; and in every family of children, there is usually one or more of delicate organization, and consequently peculiarly exposed to dangers from this s

is not warranted by any experience, nor by the laws of the physical system. At dinner, cold drinks are univer

bility would inevitably follow; for the frequent application of the stimulus of heat, like all other stimulants, eventually causes relaxation and weakness. If, therefore, a person is in the habit of drinking hot drinks twice a day, t

mnants of teeth. On inquiry into the customs of the country, it was found that it was the universal practice to take their usual beverage at almost the boiling-point; and this doubtless was the chief cause of the almost entire wa

d here remark, in reference to extracts made from various authors, that, for the sake of abridging, she has often left out parts of a paragrap

obedience to the dictates of natural thirst only, and not of habit. Unless

d easily excited; and the nervous system is strongly acted upon even by the slightest external impressions. Hence, slight causes of irritation readily excite febrile and convul

inks are not injurious to themselves, may mistake in inferrin

ervous functions and general circulation are in their best condition, and require no stimulus for their support. The bodily energy is then easil

stimulating drinks. In reply, a very essential difference may he pointed out. Animal food furnishes nutriment to the org

ar, and not the main portion of the drink, which imparts the nourishment. Tea has not one particle of nourishing properties; and what littl

o regulate their use by the rules of temperance. If, then, a housekeeper can not banish tea and coffee entirely, she may us

h secures a deposit of the lime on the vessel used. The third cause is, the corroding of zinc and lead used in pipes and reservoirs, producing oxides that are slow poisons. The only remedy is prevention, by having supply-pipes made of iron, like gas-pipe, instead of zinc and lead; or the lately invented lead pipe lined with tin, which metal is not corrosive. The obstacle to this is, that the trade of the plumbers would be greatly diminished by the use of reliable pipes. When water must

en stated as to the effect of alcohol in the brain is true of opium; while, to break a habit thus induced is almost hopel

s, is increasing at a fearful rate. On this subject, we have the u

the poison is absorbed by the blood of the mouth, and carried to the brain. When chewed, the nicotine passes to the blood through the mouth and stomach. In both cases, the whole nervous system is thrown, into abnormal excitement to expel

strong and able to bear this poison, to tempt the young, the ignorant, and the weak to a practice not needful to any healthful enjoyment, and which leads multitudes to disease, and often to vice? For the use of tobacco tends always to lessen nerve-power, and probab

hrist, that we are to reap through everlasting ages the consequences of habits formed in this life. In the light of his word, they

life upon the life to come, which alone can save our country and the world from that inrushing ti

nd in the use of meats and drinks to employ the powerful and distinctive motives of the religion