Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-05-25
Public HleesiuE

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Pursuant to previous notice. large
and respectable assembly convened Al
the NJ. E. Church, on Monday evening,
the 22d inst.
The meeting was called to order by
v. N. Firor. whereupon, on motion,
Gen. Lewis Newsom was called to the
Chair, and v. NJ. Firor, appointed Sec.
retary. The Chairman stated the object
of the meeting in few appropriate re-
marks.
On motion the laws passed by the
last Legislature, Providing against the
evils resulting from the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors. and Senator Anderson's
better liquor law were read by A.
Vance.
On motion committee of three was
appointed to submit resolutions, consist
ing of Messrs. A. Vance, Rev. E. V.
Bing and Thomas Nc cCafferty.
During the absence of the committee,
A. Logue, Esq, our Representative in
the Legislature, entertained the meeting
in a short speech, giving an account Of
his stewardship.
Mr.. Vance, Chairman of the commit
tee on resolutions, reported the follow
ing which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, it has pleased the Legisla-
ture of the State Of Ohio, contrary to
the wishes of the liquor dealers, and be-
yond the expectation of the friends of
temperance, TO pass a law to provide
against the evils of intemperance; and
although it may not fully meet the aP-
probation of those whose zeal for the
cause of temperance have led them to
contend for entire prohibition, yet we
deem it an important statute, and far in
advance of any previous act of Legisla-
ton upon the subject, therefore, be it
Resolued, That as citizens, for the
present, we joyfully receive the law,
and would here express our sense of
gratitude to the legislators who were in
strumental in its passage.
ResolUed, That whilst it may not, as
above stated, meet the appreciation of
all, yet we would urge upon every tenn
perance man-every law-abiding and
peace-loving citizen, to take hold of the
matter in good earnest, and see that the
law is fully enforced, and duly executed.
ResolUed, That the community is full
ly aware of the enormous frauds that
have been heaped upon it, in the sale of
poisonous, druged and impure liquors,
when it has been absolutely needed;
and therefore we heartily approve o
Senator Anderson's bill to prevent the
sale of poisonous and adulterated Ii
quors.
RESOLVED, That we believe the two
laws, taken together, when they are en-
forced, will have the effect of restoring
the inebriate to society clothed in his
right mind, shedding halo of peace and
comfort around the drunkard's hearth,
the inmates of our jails, peni-
tentiary's and poor-houses, lessen the
appalling statistics of crime, and at the
same time be terror to the vile liquor
seller.
RESOLVED, That we will severally exert
in behalf of rigid execution
Of the aforesaid laws, within the scope
Of our influence.
ResolUed, That we regard with ad-
those venders Of intoxicating
liquors, who show a willingness to con-
form, without resistance, to the provi-
sions of the aforesaid laws, but, in doing
90 do not wish to evince any approba-
lion of the remaining reservation in the
law excusing native wine, ale AMI
beer
Resolued, That in enforcing the pro-
risions of the first named law against
hose who may be found intoxicated, it
S deemed advisable so to administer it, !
hat a reformation may be made with
he least possible injury to families.
RESOLVED, That the proceedings of
his meeting be published in the town
,apers.
On motion, the meeting adjoured.
LEWIS EEWSOM, Chm.
V. N. FIRoR, Sec'y.