The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1854-02-08
--"-- For de OhfO Etar.
OMarferly Tcmperance Meeting.


For the Ohlo Star.
Quarterly Temperance Meeting.
The Portage County Temperance Alliance
convened pursuant to adjournment at the Metlio-
dist Church in Rootstow n, Thursday, Feb End.
The President being absent the Alliance was
called to order by It. w. Browning Wee Presi-
dent tor that township. The Secretary being ab-
sent also L L. Bond was appointed pro lem.
The minutes of the last meeting were called
for and read.
The Vice President appointed the following
Committees: .n
On Resolutions, G. Keen, DR.. Everett, Rev.
Mr.. Baer, G. Y. Deming and A. Dickinson.
Business Committees S. B. Speman. C. Har-
mon and Capt. Barnard.
The Constitution fixing the place for holding the
annr~l meeting at Ravenna, the usual committee
was dispensedwith. .,.
The President then made his appearance ard
took his seat. Duiing the deliberations of the
Committees the meeting was entertained by
marks from tie Rev. Mr.aBard of BrinfeId, the
Rev. Mr.. Merrism of Randolph. Mr.. E. Bostwick
and DIR. P. Barren Of Edrburgh and s.. A. GiIlett
of Ravepna. -r.---
The Business Committee reported oIder]of
exercise for lhe afternoon which was adopted
q, The Committee on Resolutions also reported
rerort accepted and its adoption deferred until the
after moon session. go. k-- fA
The Alliance then adjourned 10 the Town Hall,
where the good citizens of Rootstuwn, had, with
generous !ibealty. prepared bountilul repast for
the occasion, and the ample justice done TO it was
good evidence that it was fully appreciated.
AFTERN DON SFssIon.
TIE Indies and Geniemens Alliances convfned
together at the Congregational House ut o clock
p nj and the meeting OF ened with prayer by
lhe Rev Mr. Merriam. Addresses were dev-
cred by the Rev. Mr.. Baer of the Gentlemer's.
and Mrs B. NJ. Everett of the Ladies' Alliance and
wfIe is ened to with interest and profound atten-
lion by The crowded auditory. The resolutions
were then read and with sem emendme nts adopt
ed.
TIE resolutions as adopted read as follows:
Reso.red, That we The Temperance men Of
Portage County feel the importance of renewed
effort to advance the principles and secure the tri
umpl Of our cause.
Resolved That the law of last wiuter is worse
the dead letter upon statutes.
Resolrtd, hat The importers, manufactures and
venders of intoxicating spirits have now, as far
law is concerned, full and unobstlucted field for
| their Internal operations.
ResctU, d, That while the laws of Ohio. punish
with severity the sheep ard the horse thief, it let's
the authors of suicides, murders and crimes
go UNPUBLISHED and unrebuked.
Resotred, That we consider the counterf.iter,
the forger and the burglar. as far less dangerous
TO the welfare of society than the venders of in
toxicaing spirits aud we would therefore memo
.rialize our Legislature to pass positive prohibit
ory law.
Resolrfd, That there be a committee of three
appointed to draft memorial embodying
cinct statement of the nefficiency of the present
! Liquor Law and an argument setting forth the
wants of the people and the necessity of prulbi-
tory law.
| The following were also offered and adopted:
BY t. w. Browning, Resolred That if our
Legislature shall refuse TO grant US the request
contained in our memorial, that we request that
they shall pass act by which the question f
Liquor or no Liquor may come direct before the
people.
By S. A. Gillett. RESOLVED That >ihe thanks of
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and to Mrs. B. NJ. Everett for their intelligent and
interesting addresses this day delivered, and that
Mrs. Everett be requested to furnish copy of
her address for publication.
| Resoircd, That the thanks of the Portage Coun-
| ty Temperance Alliance be rendered to the ci-
zsns of Reotsiown. and especially TO the Ladies,
for the generous lberality with which they hay 9
entertained the friends of temperar here to dsy,
and also to the Band who have added much to
he entertainment ofthe occasion.
A committee was then chosen in accordance
with the 9Th resolution consisting of O. P. Brown
G. Keen and p. Barron.
On motion of S. A. Gillett the following from
the Ladies' Alliance were added to tho commit
tee: Mrs: B. NJ. Everett and Mrs. A. E. Austin.
On motion of Fl. l.. Carter it was carried that
the address of Mrs. Everett be published in pam-
phIet form: a collection was iaken up to dafay the
expenses.
The Alliances then listened to some very inter-
estiug remarks by Mr.. Page. citizen of Maine.
The whole perf.rmauce enlivened with ex-
celent .Snusic. BY the Band " ard after singing by
the choir, the Alliance adjourned TO meet ut Ha.
veuna Thursday May 4ih.
O.P. BROWN Piesidests
l.. L. BoNp See. pro fem.