New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-28
TEMPERANCE DEMONS IRA TTON AND
PICNIC At PATERSON.

The Paterson Temperance Society held meeting
at the Island in Pssssic River on Thursday CON-
mencing at o'clock in the morning. AZ 10 O'Clock,
Messrs. Gale Fobes, Herries and Brouwer accom- pa
nied by the Choir and their friends # Jauest Meth
odist Episcopal Church, New-York, arrived at Con-
gress Hall whence they were escorted through Pster-
son to the Island where were assembled ahou, 1900
persons. From the Bridge 70 the Island the Choir
walked in procession singing Temperance Chorus
arriving at the Pavilion they were received ny Mr.
Low, President of the Society, and the Passac Brass
Band, which struck up lively piece Of music.
During the forenoon Messr-. GALE and FoBEs from
New-York and Mr. WELLS of Paterson, Mr. BRorwER,
the celebrated Temperance vocalist from New York,
ard the Jsne.s Church Choir entertained the party
with speeches and music.
In the after Don the following series Of toasts
given ard duly responded TO:
voted for Probboy Lsw-The cause Tx that Of the hir'
Colonies respecting Freedom l. destined TO universal tn
Responded TO by the Hon. Mr.. DEvoE.
Nes Dov-The recent Of the mics Of Tenn
perac destroy his character has only eaasedt to shine
forth the brighter, a. sod trled IN the hre -
hesuonced to by Mr. GALE from New-York.
The Maine Law-Is in the States which have
rs,.ed il has secured therein rhs triumph OF Temperament
Responded to by DIR. CoNDIT.
Patterson Pastoral As-ocisiion-s members hsye taken
hg and honorable stand n the Of Temperance
Responded to by the Rev. Mr.. AAEs OF the Congre-
ratioual Church, Paterson
The Advocates Of Temperance in Paserson-As was
ss.ed respecting the fathers 50 we are compelled to az
Responded TO by Or. ROGERS.
The Press PstersOn-Iis have been bold and
fear advocating the great principles 81 the Temperance
reforu-rnAy be fully sustained By the people
Responded to by Mr.. Nm. llERRIEs Of New-York.
The Island Resoutions Of 1915 no longer to vote for rum
d hers holders-Oncc the bBgb Of the md time
seryiuE-nov the standard Of Temperance manhood
Responded TO by the Rev. Mr.. PERRY of New Dur
han. and Mr.. GREER, a reformed drunkard.
Our honored fellow CITIZEN Roswell L. Colt ESQ by whose
Kindness ard beraly enjoy the Of this b-sGtfg grove
NAV lite be prolonged with the choicest benedcons Of
heaven
Responded to by the Rev. ROBERT W. LASDIs, min
lister of the Episcopal Church, Paterson.
TIE States which have adopted the Maine LswThey have
molly the the Temperance and are soon 70 be
followed BY the entire American Union 70 victory pefpetuA
Responded to BY the Jaue-st Methodist Episcopal
Church Choir.
Our Representatives the last lie united vote
fvo oa Prohibory Law ontesthem to The grateful thanks
Of their corst uents-
orr next Legisaiurefi, fail fulfill the inst expectations
of the people Of NewJersey the fau shall not Be onrs
Responded to by the Hon. RICHARD N,NHoUrES.
During the afternoon session there were not less
than 600 persons present Mr. Fobes of Neg-fork
said that in the evening he woud be most willing 10
meet any advocate Of Liquor liberty and openly de-
bate the subject before the people.
The meeting wes -gsin called to order at u o'clock,
wien Mr.. Fohes delivered speech occupying about
three hours. lis arguments were in favor OF Pro-
hibiiory law.
During the day refreshments in excellent style and
in plenty were provided.
The demonstration was continued throughout Fri
day Mr.. Gale of New-IoTk and others speaking
with much effect. All the speeches delivered on this
occasion were worthy Of the Temperance cause.
There were nearly 5000 persons present on thurs
day evening 10 hear Mr. Fobes.