Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-10-09
WILLIAMsBURGH, Ohio, Aug :, 1856

WILLIAMSBURGH, Ohio, Aug 1896.
Pursuant of previous notice respectable
portion of the citizens Of Wiliamsburgh and
vicinity assembled in the M. E. Church, for
the purpose Of considering the propriety of
more strictly enforcing the law regulating
the sale and use of Intoxicating liquors.
On motion w. E. Gibson was appointed
Chairman and W. L. Jones, Secretary.
The object of the meeting having been
stated by Hon. A. Simmons. the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted
Whereas, We believe that happiness,
such as but lew have ever yet attained. is
within the reach Of all. that it should be the
grand object of cur being, and that it was
the design in our creation, that we should
BE holy and happy. 1t is universally nc-
knowledged that the virtuous are more
happy then the profane. We believe, that
it is the end of all law, both human and IL
vne--to protect the virtuous and punish the
vicious. We believe that the use of intoxi-
eating liquors, has caused more misery, has
blasted forever the bright pros poets Of more
families andha been instrumental in degra-
ding more OF our race than any other evil
that exists in our land.
We believe, that whatever practice cxperi-
ence proves, uniformly, to be destructive Of
our race is crime and should be aupprcs-
sed bv law. Therefore.
Resolred, lst. That considering the men,
tai, moral, physical and pecuniary evils of
intemperance, destructive as they are, in
view of morality, industry and law overrid-
den and crushed out by the traffic in intoxi-
eating liquor. no true friend oi his kind, and
of his own social circle can withho Id his
hand from laboring in the cause of Temper
ance.
RESOLVED, Cd. That as Temperance men
we cannot, conscentiously, with our prin-
ciples, and the best interest Of society, fold
our arms aud cease to act, while intcmpe-
rance is spreading its Influences, and kin
dred vices among our citizens.
Resolved, Sd. That the ability to change
this State of affairs rests with the people,
that the wrong is permitted by tolerations
and the culpable Indifference of the people
and as lovers of our race, we are in duty
bound to use all lawful means in our power
to protect the innocent and punish the trans
cressors, and further we cannot claim to be
law abiding and good citizens, and see our
State trampled upon, without, at least,
making al effort to support the dignity of
our State.
Resolved, 4lh. That we will form an alli-
ance for the purpose of assisting each other
in enforcing the law prohibiting the sale
aud use of Intoxicating liquor and that we
will bear on equal proportion of the costs
that may accrue in enforcing the same.
ResoLred, 5th. That we are engaged in
just cause and can, with propriety, claim
the assistance of all law abiding citizens.
RESOLVED, 9th. That this meeting appoint
a committee of five, to read the above Res
oluiions to all who may be engaged in the
sale of Intoxicating liquor in our Townships,
that they may be apprised of the " i'll of the
people.
The Chair appointed the following COM
mttee to wait upon persons engaged in the
sale of ardent spirits in our Townships viz:
J. NJ Riggs, NJ. Triplelt, DIR. J. NJ. Joseph,
DR.. w. B. S:otler, w. L. Jones.
The meeting then adjourned TO meet
Sept, 9th.
W. e GIBSON, Chairman.