The Democratic sentinel and Harrison County farmer. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1851-1852, 1852-10-13
Proceedings Of the Jefferson and
Harrison Co, Quarterly Council.


The President being in the char, and was
called to order, and opened by prayer
The Secretary being absent, J. ". S. Gou-
dy was appointed secretary pro TEN The
roll being called, the following delegates
answered to their names
Buckeye Temple-Wm. Stewart, Sem,
VIM. Hutten, VIM. Oliver, Uriah Skaggs,
Henry Duncan, N. S. Harris. VIM. 5. NJ
Cam, John w. S. GOudy, John Leeper, J.
Harris, Wm. n M'Elroy, and VIM. Stewart,
IJr.
Niagara Temple-Wm. Mathews, w. E.
Carter, Jas. R. Kemsey.
Harrisville Temple-Dr. J. Manly.
Buckeye Social DegIee-Mrs. E. Hutton,
Mrs. Z. Leaper, Miss N. C. Rigging, Miss
J. g. E. Stewart, Misses R. d. c. M'Cann.
LIarrisyille Social Degree-Mrs. A. II.
Manly, Mrs. Julia a. Larkins, Miss Jane A.
Ramsey.
An extract of the proceedings Of the meet
ing read and adopted.
A committee consisting of Bro. Manly,
Harris, skaggs, Leeper, and Hanes was ap-
pointed to draft and report resolutions for
adoption.
After Gn addres on the various topics re-
lative to the cause of Temperance and the
object of this organization. The committee
presented themselves and tegeG leave to re-
port the following resolutions
1. Resolved, That we rejoice in the ef-
forts which has attended the efforts for the
suppression Of intemperance, that though the
evil is great, yet we are encouraged by the
progress that has marked the past to renew
ed exertions and more vigorous efforts for
the complete overthrow OF the monster vice
of intoxicaton.
2. Resolved, That to carry out more fully
the principles Of oar cause, every member
thereof must consider himself minute man
ready at all times to engage heartily in the
pro. agation of the principles of temperance,
BeneYoIcncc and BrotherIy Love.
5. Resolved, That we will sustain to the
full extent Of our abilities the law recently
enacted by the Legislature of Ohio, which
prohibits the retailing of splrituous liquors,
and we call on call good citizens" to aid us
in capturing "fugitives from its just penal
ties"
4. Resolved, That we have no tears to
shed or requcms TO sing over the grave of
the latel y deceased system, but that We hail
its death in this State as an uncerng indi-
cation that the odiousness Of the liquor traf-
tic is becoming appreciated by the people.
8. Resolved, That the practice Of intcm
per lnce in prescribing at the ballot box the
I'lends of temperance, as well as sense OF
our duty as citizens, induces and warrants
Us in saying, as we now do, that hereafte,
we will not aid in nominating or elccling to
any responsible station, either liquor seller
Or incorporate man.
G. Resolved, That all true temperance
men must come out boldly at all proper times
and places and proclaim their principles
without fear to the liquor makers, vendcrs
or supporters.
7. Resolved, That We leok upon the min
stry as one Of the great aids in the temper
ance reform, and would earnestly and attcc-
liona:el y request every minister of the goS
pei to present this to their congregations as
soon rs suits their convenience, and unite
with temperance men in one general and
continued effort to break down the license
system. and render the manufacturer and
vending Of alcoholic drinks disreputablc,
and dlscountenance in church or State any
Individual, however exalted mis- talents, who
follows the manufacture or sale of iptoxica-
ing drinks.
8. Resolved, That we believe it is the
luty OF all temperance organizations to soil |
lit female influence in behalf of our noble
,ause, and that we rejoice to see the female
portion of community such willing soldiers
II such good cause.
9. Resolved, That we request the pro-
;eedings OF this Council to be published in
he Steubenvile and Cadiz papers.
After the adoption of said resolutions, the
Council proceeded to the election of officers
'or the ensuing year. The following were
declared duly elected
For President, VIM. Mathers, of Niagara
Temple, Smithfield.
Vice Presidents, Mrs. Julia A. Larkns,
If Harrsvile Temple, Harrisville; Mrs. -
Thompson, of Harrisvile Temple, Harms
lille, Mrs. - Cady, CAdiz Temple. Cadiz.
Secretary, John W.S. Goudy, Buckeye
Temple, Warrenton.
Treasurer, John Leeper, Buckeye Temple,
Narrenton.
The Council then adjourned to meet in
Athens on the first Saturday in January.
WIN. MATHERS, President.
JoHS w. S. GoUDr, Secretary.
The very Last Bet.