Temperance prize essays / By Drs. Mussey and Lindsly.

Date:
1835
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Credit: Temperance prize essays / By Drs. Mussey and Lindsly. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    fe ge) CoN: CHAPTER Ii.—p. 106. General Observations. ‘Intemperance has prevailed from the earliest periods— Various inebriating drinks known to the ancients besides wine—Intemperance very prevalent at Rome during the latter part of its history—The reverse the fact during the early ages—Wine forbidden to females—Drunkenness less prevalent in southern than northern latitudes—Savage ~ nations particularly yelp ate. CHAPTER FV.—p. 114. Immediate Effects of Ardent Spirits on the Physical Con- stitution. Various phenomena observable after excessive drink- ing—During the paroxysm of drunkenness the body ex- ceedingly insensible ‘to external impressions—Ardent spirits, when taken upon an empty ‘stomach, intoxicate sooner than when that organ is full, &c. CHAPTER V.—p. 119. Benote hi saad of Ardent Spirits on the Physical Con- _ stitution. Question whether alcohol is absorbed or not—Brodie’s opinions—His view of the subject not adopted by most writers—Effects of Ardent Spirits on the Stomach, Liver, Brain -Ophthalmia, Gout, Corpulency, Epilepsy, Hysterics —Perspiration altered—Ulcers—Gutta Rosacea—Change of Temperament—Tremors—Mania-a-potu—Melancholy —Madness—Premature old age. CHAPTER ‘VL.—p. 138. _ Effects of Intemperance on the Moral Character. The temper is rendered fretful—The drunkard is care-