An address to the citizens of Philadelphia on the subject of establishing an asylum for the cure of victims of intemperance.

  • Henry, Alexander, 1766-1847.
Date:
1841
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Credit: An address to the citizens of Philadelphia on the subject of establishing an asylum for the cure of victims of intemperance. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    position, and the stage of intemperance of each in- mate. He would adopt and enforce the principle of total abstinence and prohibit all access to the intoxicating draught; allowing only for beverage, tea, coffee, lemonade, water and milk. In case of sickness, he will be the physician; or if desired, the accustomed physician of the inmate will be sent for. The nature and method of treatment of intemperance should be made known to each inmate by conversation and lec- tures ; and as the physical system becomes renovated he should be accustomed to exercise or labour. Such treatment, will restore a large majority of the cases of intemperance in which there is no or- ganic disease of the liver, brain, stomach and heart, and other organs essential to life. In presenting the above brief and imperfect outline of a plan for a Retreat for the cure of the Inebriate, permit us to say, Fellow Citizens, that it is much needed.—Intemperance is a prominent evil of the Country. Its heart-rending effects are felt in thous- ands of families. The victims are among the youth of the land. Take them by the hand, say the friends of humanity ; hold these slaves of appetite by a moral power, by the strong persuasive influence of maternal-like gentleness and faithfulness. Place them in seclusion, out of the reach of temptation and away from indulgence. Show them the danger and inevitable ruin from Intemperance,and point their road back to honor, respectability and usefulness. Furnish