Hannibal journal. (Hannibal, Mo.) 1853-1853, 1853-05-18
TEMPAEAGCE MEETING,

At meeting al the citizens ut Warsaw, Mo
Orl'r the lecture Of the Rev. VIM. Ross, ut the
Presbyterian church, in Warsaw, Mo Monday
evening, May I'd, 1853, upon tie suffice, Of the
temperance reform
On motion, Wiley VinsOn was called TO the
Chair, and WIN. L. Tut appointed Secretary.
The ohcct OF the meeting was explained in 4
brief ind frrchle manner by Mr.. Ross, when,
upon motion, committee consisting OF MeSSrS.
E. 5. Drake, A. 6. Blakey und ]. Atkisson,
was appointed, with instructions 10 report suit
able resolutions, expressive UI the views Of the
meeting upon the subject of the temperance &c.
form, and the necessity VI prompt action in re-
lntlon thereto, Alter short absence, the com.
mitee submitted the following preamble and
resolutions
The undersigned committee would respect.
fully report, that
WnrREAS, The subject Of "tolOl abstinence"
from the use Of wines, and spiritious liquors,
is one in which we feel deep and lively inter-
est, and, whereas, we view, with feelings of
horror and diSmay, the multitulss of evils grow.
ing out of the use of intoxicating drinks; and,
whereas, we, the citizens OF Warsaw and vicn.
ity feeling il duty, not alone To ourselves and
our families, but TO the community in which we
| live, and 10 our fOlow-citizens every where, 10
use every honorable eXerlion 10 put down the
IT fife in ardent spirits which has been, and is
still carried on by our merchants and grOoers,
Inn and tavern keepers, aud thereby take the
proud and enviablo position occupied by some
Of our sister towns in Southwest Missouri, in
the cause Of the great temperance reform. b.
il therefore,
LIST, Resolved, That commitlo Of Ave ladies
OF this vicinity be, nnd they are hereby appoint,
ed TO call upon our merchants, grOoerS, inn and
tavern keepers, engaged in the purchase and
sale Of ardent liquors Of all kinds, ind il posi-
BILE have them agree mutually with us TO aban
don the trade in the article altogether, ant
thereby place ourselves in proper light berOr,
the world upon the subject Of the temperate,
reform,
ID, That we, the committee, feel it duty I,
call aloud upon all our fellow citizens in War
saw, Engaged in dealing in spirituous liquors, 4
, come boldly out and take stand against the ust
ef Intoxicating drinks, other than Tor medicinal
and mechanical purposes.
o Sd, Thpt we have too much confidence in In
. intelligence of this community, and Too great
9 regard Tor their moral and religious feeling.
. and philOnihropo impulses, than 10 suppose 10
moment that this call will be made in vain; bu
= on the contrary, we entertain lively hope. On
n work in full assurance Of faith, that gloriou
d exhibition Of your high position upon The all
70 important subject Of the temperance reform, wi
. be promptly aud deoisiVely nude.
On further mNtiOn the Chair appointed Ii
following ladies as the committee Of Ave require
'f by the first resolution, Wig. Mrs. Foster |
ID Wright Mrs. John NJ. Stuley, Mrs. M.
Bennett, Mrs, 5. NJ, AtkissOn and Mrs. Rob
Q. Henry-with in.truolions TO report at an aC
liouEned meeting 81 the citizens
When the meeting adjourned 10 meet on Il
" morrow OveRing At o'clock.
(CoOClUSlOR Tomorrow.