“3d. The theological is according to the effects it works, which are of two kinds—the first in this world, the second in the world to come. The effects it works in this world are, _in some_, M, murder—in others, A, adultery—_in all_, L, looseness of life—and _particularly in some_, T, treason. In the world to come, the effects of it are, M, misery—A, anguish—L, lamentation—T, torment—and thus much for my text, ‘Malt.’ “Infer 1st: As words of exhortation: M, my masters—A, all of you—L, leave off—T, tippling. “2d. A word for conviction: M, my masters—A, all of you—L, look for—T, torment. “3d. A word for caution, take this: A drunkard is the annoyance of modesty—the spoiler of civility—the destroyer of reason—the brewer’s agent—the alewife’s benefactor—his wife’s sorrow—his children’s trouble—his neighbor’s scoff—a walking swill-tub—a picture of a beast—a monster of a man.” The youngsters found the truth so unpalatable, that they soon deserted their preacher, glad to get beyond the reach of his voice. ELOQUENCE OF BASCOM. The following passages will serve to illustrate the peculiar oratorical style of Rev. Henry B. Bascom, the distinguished Kentucky preacher:— “Chemistry, with its fire-tongs of the galvanic battery, teaches that the starry diamond in the crown of kings, and the black carbon which the peasant treads beneath his feet, are both composed of the same identical elements; analysis also proves that a chief ingredient in limestone is carbon. Then let the burning breath of God pass over all the limestone of the earth, and bid its old mossy layers crystalize into new beauty; and lo! at the Almighty _fiat_ the mountain ranges flash into living gems with a lustre that renders midnight noon, and eclipses all the stars!” He urged the same view by another example, still better adapted to popular apprehension:—