"My country, 'tis of thee!" Or, the United States of America; past, present and future. A philosophic view of American history and of our present status, to be seen in the Columbian exhibition.

CHAPTER IX.

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THE RUM POWER.

Harm done by the liquor traffic--Views of Bishop Warren, of the Methodist Church--Miss Frances Willard’s views--“Petroleum” Nasby--Rum in politics--Channing’s aphorism--Rev. Theodore Cuyler’s summary of statistics--Causes of drunkenness--Ways to reclaim the unfortunates--Control the demon by law--Public opinion--Bishop Foss’ reply--Restrictive measures.....288