Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-02-22

ResoIped, Isl. BY The Temperance men
Of Megs county, now in general session,
than from this dav hence(orward. we recog-
nizc the suppression Of the traffic In Ardent
Spirits as aqueslion paramount 10 all other
questions, and 10 effect that object, we here
solemnly pledge ourselves 10 each other and
TO the world, that by all honorable and law.
lul means, we will labor and cease moi until
our desire is granted.
Resolred, I'd. That while we freely &C.
cord 10 many who do not belong 10 the Fra
Icrnily OF Sons, the title and claim of friends
OF Temperance, and freely extend 10 them
our bes, wishes and sympaihies, yet we re-
lain 10 ourselves the right 10 give what weight
we choose TO those prolessed friends Of TEN.
perance who seem to consider ii more than
their meat and drink 10 pu, in circulation
every idle and senseleSs report, If calculated
10 injure the reputation Of the Sons Of Tenn
perance.
Reso7ved. Sd. That we will vote for no
man for Office who is moi tho known and
pledged friend Of a probibilory law on The
subject ofiho Liquor Traffic.
Resolped, 4lh. That we will no, counlen.
ance men in business who are in any way
engaged in this murderous traffic.
Resolved, 9th. That the passage and
rigid enforcement, oil the Maine Law in Ohio
would save the young and rising generation
from the curse that has bighled the pros.
poets Of thousands Of the presen, and past
generations.
Resolved. 9th. Tha, the proceedings OF
this meeting be published in the Organ Of
Temperance Reform, and Meigs County
Telegraph.
The claims Of The Organ to the support OF
the Brethren. were presented by Bro. Morse.
On call from the meeting, Bro. James G.
Mitchell addressed il in strong spirited
speech, wherein he took The high ground
embraced in The Resolutions which was re.
ceived with appreciation.
On motion, verbal repor, was made by the
delegates from the several Divisions which
was cheering TO the hearts OF the friends Of
Temperance. From these reports it was
learned ,hu, the cause is daily growing into
the affections Of the people and that numbers
Of good and true are continually adding their
influence 10 press forward the good cause.
On motion It was resolved thar when this
meeting adjourn. il will adjourn TO meet in
Rutland ON The end Saturday and Sunday oil
May next.
Meeting then. took a recess until 7
o'clock.
7o'clock p. M
A very large audience met, and was ud.
dressed by Professor Okil, who treated The
whole subject in clear and mastery man.
ner, and by his lucid manner making the
path of the temperance man and woman
plain. He was followed by Bro. Mitchell,
who made one of his happies, efforts.
The meeting was then adjourned to meet
at the Presbyterian church at 10 o'clock A.
NJ. mex, day. where temperance sermon
was 10 be delivered by the Rev. Mr.. Mark.
Ian.
Meeting met as per adjournment, and
listened 10 a sermon which for point, np,i,
lude and GOOD sense, is seldom equalled, and
never excslled; against Mr.. MARKHAM the
charge cannot lie, that is so often urged
agains, the clergy, that they will not rally
to the battle. He is clearly in The van OF
The great Temperance army-we sincerely
wish that we had more such men.
Meeting was then finally by understand.
ing adjourned, and the many friends re.
turned 70 their homes strengthened for the
great work before them, and with stout
hearts, and willing hands, determined to
achieve victory.
WILLIAM DOWNIE, See'y.