The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1831-1858, 1832-12-05
CIRCULAR OF THE AMERICAN
TEMPER A NOE SOCIETV

TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.
At meeting of the Executive Committee
Of the American Temperance Society, hold
en- in Boston, September 81, 1882, it was
unanimously resolved:
l. That it is highly desirable that meet
ngs of Temperance Societies, and friends
of Temperance be holden simultaneously,
on some day that may be designated, in all
the cities, towns, and villages throughout
the United States.
2. That Tuesday. the Goth day of Febru-
airy, 1888, be designated for that purpose.
3. That measures be Immediately taken
to accomplish the above mentioned object.
The reasons which lead the Committee
to invite the cooperation of all their fellow
citizens in carrying the above mentioned
plan into effect, are the following, viz:
l. 1t is strictly national object, and one
In which persons of all denominations, sects
and parties can cordially unite, viz, the re-
moval of intemperance from our country.
2. The means to he employed are in all
respects unexceptionabe; and are adapted
to meet the cordial appreciation of all friends
of humanity, viz, light and love, manifested
in sound argument and kind persuasion, for
the purpose of inducing all voluntarily to
abstain from the use of ardent spirit, as
drink, and from furnishing it for the use of
others.
8. The success which has attended past
efforts has already been the means of rich
blessings to all parts of our country, and is
spoken Of with admiration throughout the
world.
A. Phianthropists of the old world are
now on this subject, treading in our foot
steps, and while they acknowledge their OBJ
legations for the benefits are extensively
copying our example.
5. Wherever the plan recommended by
the American Temperance Society, viz,
abstinence from the use of ardent spirit as
a drink, and voluntary associations for the
purpose of showing by united example its
benefits, has been adopted, in Europe, Asia,
or Africa, as well az in America, it has been
highly efficacious, and followed with the
most beneficial results, to the social, civil,
and religious interests of man.
.. union, as to the time of holding
Temperance meetings, in all the cities,
towns and villages of our country, would
greatly increase the interest which is felt
on the subject, would call forth the efforts
OF the highest and best talents in the land
and would greatly increase and extend
the light, union, and efficiency on which,
under the divine blessing, the complete and
universal success of the object depends.
+ z. Facts seem TO Indicate, that should
universal Temperance and its attendant vir-
tues and blessings pervail, the cholera, that
scourge OF the nations, which has spread
sackcloth round the globe, and threatens to
cover our land with mourning, would be
nearly If not altogether unknown; the deep
fountain of human sorrow would be dried
up, and ever-growing light, purity, and joy
under the means of divine appointment,
with al! who obey the divine will, would
universally prevail.
The Committee therefore earnestly invite
the cooperation Of all State, and other
Temperance Societies and friends of Tenn
perance of every name, in securing Temper
ance meetings in every city, town, and vii
lage in our covntry, OH the above mentioned
day; and for this purpose they would re-
specially request,
/. That in all places in which there are
10 Temperance Societies, Immediately on
the receipt of this Circular, there should be
"A Committee Of Arrangement appointed, to
give public notice, select speaker, or speak.
ers, and take oil needful measures for such
meeting.
2. That in all places were there are
Temperance Societies, the officers o. such
Societies would do the same.
B. Tha, ministers Of the gospel, of all de.
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