The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1858-07-31
Temperance Meeting.

pursuant TO notice meeting OF Cltizen!
of Ottawa opposed to intemperance, was
hel! At the First NJ z. Church in the even
ing Of Friday July 23d.
William NJ True was elected Chairman
and 2. h. Leland, Secretary.
| Rev. Mr.. Schlosser offered ne following
Resolced, That it is expedient to organic
Temperance Society in this City, which
shall combine the entire temperance strength
thereof, and give it efficiency in resisting the
present fearful increase Of intemperance in
! this City.
Resolred, That the greatest obstacle to the
temperance reform, is the continued uso OF
wine and other intoxicating beverages at
our social parties, especially, in the $50 call
ed) higher circles Of society.
Rev. Mr. Coleman offered the following :;
Whereas, The friends Of the temperance
reform after having disseminated much light
and truth on the subject, have failed in
bringing the public sentiment to that stand
ard essential to the success Of the reform,
and whereas, our prohibitory laws have
failed Of their anticipated results, fer want
Of eXecutcD, therefore,
Resoiyed, That in the judgment OF this
meofang, these failures are attributable, in a
large extent, to the elevation of drunkards,
moderate drinkers, or men indifferent to, or
enemies Of this reform, to stations of trust,
honor or enrouments.
EssOtced, That We approve and recon-
mend to the friends Of this great enterprise
throughout the county, the following
PLEDGE:
We, the undersigned, disclaiming all de-
l. -,
sentiments, or to aid one party more than
another, pledge to each othor upon our phi
lanthropy, honor and veracity IS men, that
for the future in all local elections, we viii
susis,n by our sutfrages, such men, irrespec-
tive OF their political alliances, as wi. use
their influence and power - suppress the
sale Of Intoxicating Liquors as beverage
Rev. Mr. Morgan offered the following
HIereas. The friends Of temperance wit
ness with deep humility the fearful progress
Of the tiqgor trIJje in our city, occasion!ng
poverty and wreichedness, bOoLsEed, sui
cide-sad murder, prostjtutIng somewhat OF
the bes: and most brilliant talent in our
midst, disturbing the peace OF society, and
to make for our city 4 notorious
IL Infamous reputation, whsro as city we
vet have reputation unsurpassed for it,
peaceabie and praiseworthy character, and
whereas uadcF such Circumstances, claim
ing TO be friends Of humanity, we feel called
upon TO undertake some effort that shall, il
possible, consistently, and il may be hoped,
forever, end this soul Destroying v.co in our
midst, therefore,
lie. ICED. That committee Of FIVE be sp.
pointed to DRIFT and present az our next
meeting a cons stitu;ion for the purpose of or
eauiziny An efficient society to be known as
The OTTAWA Il iExrERAscE USIoS.
Rcsylcef. That said committee be hereby
instructed 10 so frame one proposed constl-
tuition that ali members Of the proposed
" UStoN" shal! he required by their public
patron: &c, and by the eIerci-. o. the right
Of >ufFrage. to patroniz-, and IN voting AT
local elections, to vote only for men who
VII use thsr Influence 70 suppress the tra?-
he
Rsv Nr Jcwc:t offered the following:
Resolcs3, That We invite the editors Of
our weekly newspapers, as sen'inels and
guardians Of the public interests Of our pros
porous city, t9 en-, age with US in this war
ior the right, and that We request them to
pnb.ish the proceedings Of this meeting.
On motion, the Chairman appointed the
following prIshns 70 constitute said commit
tee. VIZ: Messrs Morgan, Hard, NossacA,
Rack and Hamilton.
The foregoing resolutions together witt
the preambleS, were, after discussion, seyc-
rally adopted.
On motion, adjourned, TO meet at said
church on the evening Of Monday, the sec
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