The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1854-10-25
THE FUSIONlSTs IN NEW YORK Ar
PEALiNG TO THE =CHUR Oh FOR
MATERIAL AND NfokAL AID.

TILE FUsloNlSTs in NEW YORK Ar
PEALiNG TO THE CHURCH FOR
MATERIAL AND MokAL AID.
The following circular le,ter from the presi-
dent Of the New York State Temperance So
cieiy 10 the ministers Of all the churches
in that State is another step in the di-
reclon Of a fusion Of politics AID religion which
is calculated to excite attention. II is an ar-
peal to he pulpit 10 aid the election Of the coz
lilion ticket for governor, &c, by raising
money from the different congregations, and by !
sermons in behalf Of the temperance cause.
reader many interesting reflections:
[C.rcular letter.
OrrIcE OF ruE N Y STATE TEMPERANCE So /
ciETY,
Albany, November ], 1853.
To elergymen Of all denominations
/ throughout the State of NeW York:
| The undersigned. constituting the executive
committee Of the New York StatcTemperance
/ Society, respectfully solicit your cooperation
| in the great work OF redseming our Common
! wealth from the curse OF intemperance, and
/ thus removing OF the most active causes,
/
] Gospel.
We are endeavoring to operate more extern
svely than heretofore, through the medium Of
the press. In addition to tracts, circulars, ap.
reas, and the use, at heavy cost in the az.
gregate, Of some Of our leading political and
md dependent journals, we have recently issued
large double sheet, filled with facts, argu-
mems, and other matter adapted to the ex,slingk
crisis the temperance cause. This sheet
containing in its large variety, something adap.
ted to every class OF our cilizens-we desire, if
possible, TO place in every family in the State.
n Its contents have been prepar with much
e carr, ard are equal, in quantity, 10 an ordinary
o daodecimo volume OF 800 pages. As to their
quality we need only say that the sheet contains
some Of the best and most matured thoughts Of
. our best and wisest We believe that its
il general circulation will be productive Of great
4 good
e We also design to increase the lecturng force
Of the society as faot 80 the means placed at
# our disposal may enable US to employ suitable
e men for this work-men whose character and
n ability will constitute the best guarantee that
= the bes. interests of cause can be safely
- committed to their hands.
>, To enable the committee to carry out in de.
.e tail this comprehensive system Of labor will
is require the expenditure Of from twenty five TO
IF thirty thousand dollars, large portion Of which
, will be needed before he meeting Of our lecis.
to give, for this purpose, according his abili-
: ty. 1t 10 impossible to appeal to them in per-
son, or TO send soliciting agents to them all, for
It We have neither the time the men fer go
J, great work even if we had, we think it
8 might be done more efficiently and economically
o in some other way.
n Permit US, therefore, reverend brethren, res-s
pectfully to solicit you, in view OF the urgent
needs OF the good work committed to our hands.
% and the vast moral interests which that work
p involves, to take up collection in your 70.
1t spective congregations in behalf Of the New
y York State Temperance Society on the last
d Sabbath Of November, soon thereafter a.
g your own convenience, or that of your congre-
d CATION, will admit Should you, however, for
e any cause, deem public contribution inexpe-
0 dent, will you consent to receive and forward
such private donations as the friends of temper
g anee in your town may be willing to make?
We are compelled to make this appeal to you
G and through you with the friends Of etemper-
y ance, in order to obviate the evils attendant
e upon public collections by lecturing agents;
I evils glaring and manifold, that we have fell
!, constrained to abolish the system entirely, 80
8 far as the agents Of this society concerned,
II who are henceforth forbidden to make colIeaS
y tons at their meclings-a mandate which Is nG1,
. however, intended to prevent their reeeivine.
J. on behalf Of the society, such private donstisso
I, as the friends of temperance may desire ID esd
q through them to our treasury.
e All moneys contributed for the use of tn
!, society should be forwarded, BY mail, to WI.
y McElroy, esq, Albany, treasurer. We pre-
: mise that the duty Of their disbursement shall
be performed conscenliously, according to our
best judgment for the furtherance Of the tens
perance cause.
In all cases where the donors desire that !
portion or the whole of their contribution should
e be returned TO them in the publications Of tine
society, their wishes shall be promptly complied
d with. In the absence Of such instruction the
e committee will apply the funds received to the
# general purposes OF the society.
Permit us, also, in this come xion, (disclaim.
= ing any purpose of dctation, and without as.
suming to instruct You in your duties respect.
! fully to invite you to make the subject of tenn
perance, and the obligation Of conforming
e Legislation in reference to the liquor traffic to
the principles Of morality, tI.erc<of discourse
: on some suitable occasion, at as early DAY "a
' possible We think that great good might
: thus be done, in giving new impulse not only
n to the cause Of temperance but of morality and
: practical righteousness generally.
Hoping TO receive an early. and favoTabIe|
!, response to these requests, we are, gentlenea,
/ in behalf of the New York State Temperance
Society, very respectfully, your friends and
fellow -laborers.
EDWARD c. DELEvAN, Pres'4
{ Henry Vaudeville, VIM. Richardson,
Reuben H. Walworth, Edgar B. Day,
John 0. Cole, Herman Camp,
1. N. Wyokof, p b. Stats,
Executive CJmm ttee