Smyrna times., 1860-01-05

/ tnls state, by Gen. Riley, since the last meet
ing of this Society in Wilmington, fully satisfy
our minds of the practicability of procuring the
same or other efficient lecturers for the whole
State and that the same committee appointed
at the last meeting to procure such services con-
tnue faithfully to perform their duties In this re-
gard.
7. RESOLVED, That we re.affirm our solemn
and oft repeated convictions that the sale of in-
toxicatiDg drinks is immoral in its nature and
desolatng in its effects, and that those who en-
gage in the business (whatever they may be in
other respecls,) do, by their business, debase
public morals, and war with the prosperity and
happiness Of community.
=. ReSOlved, That we sympathize with the
females who are suffering and have suffered
from the too frequent use of intoxicating drinks
as beverage, aid we invite tho nflence and
cooperation of the wamen of the State to aid
US in the cause of Temperance.
9. RESOLVED, That the cause of Temperance
is in accordance with the principles and pre-
cepts Of The Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Je.
sus Christ, and that it will ever afford US sim
cere pleasure TO find preachers Of the Gospel
bringing the subject 10 the notice of their peo-
pie on all suitable occasions.
10. ReSOLUed, That those parents and house.
holders who tolerate the custom of wine-drink-
ngs in their houses by their unmarried daugh-
ters and wards, may calculate on the connec-
ton Of such daughters and wards in marriage
with such husbands as will give occasion 10
their wives to complain of cruel treatment and
murderous neglect by those who had promised
TO love and protect them.
IL. ReSOLUed, That we are grieved at the
countenance and fellowship that the ladies give
to young men of drinking habits, and that we
Il tbo IS opd ;
quors at social parties also, the manufacture
OF the homemade article of wine SO common at
the present day.
II. ReSOIred, That we view with profound
regret the increase of licensed liquor houses,
and the increase of drinking intoxicating Ii.
quors; which calamities we think the legiti-
mate result OF the repeal of the Prohibitory
Law.
Art. ii was introduced by DR.. Dawson, and
Art. II by Rev. DR.. Quigley, which were re-
celved as additions by the Business committee.
and adopted by the convention.
The committee OF fco in each Hundred, ap-
pointed at the last meeting, to organize socie-
ties, are authorized to add one to their number
to assist them in their work.
On motion of Mr.. Coursey, the thanks Of the
convention are hereby rendered the Delegates,
and the Superintendent of the Del. Railroad.
The committee to procure Speakers to ad-
dress the convention at the evening session, re-
ported as Speakers Rev. Messrs Fannery,
Formosa, Walton, Hill, Quigley, Murphey and
DR.. Dawson.
On motion of Sam'l Draper, the next meet
ing of the Society will be held in the M. E.
Church at Milford, Del.
The convention adjourned at o'c'lk As M,
to meet at e o'c'lk, p. m.
SIX O'CLOCK, P. M.
Prayer by Rev. Matthias Jerman.
The meeting was addressed by the gentlemen
as reported by committee to procure Speakers
for the evening; after which most of the Dele
gates from distance retired
Committee of Arrangements for the next
meeting at Milford, consists of DR.. J. S. Pret.
lyman, Rev. ]. w. Mears and VIM. R. Aldred.
The thanks of the convention were returned
to the Trustees for their use of the Church, and
to the citizens of the Town for their kind and
hospitable reception of the Delegation from a
distance.
The Secretary was instructed to publish the
proceedings of the convention, after which ad.
journed at o'clock, p. m.
TIP. McCOLLEY,, President.
WIN. T. COLLINS, Sec'y Pro. Tenn,
JOHN s. BELL, Assistant Sec'y.
REMEMBER THE POoR.-"The poor ye have
always with you" So says Holy Writ; and
the injunction to remember and relieve them
should not be forgotten. More particularly, at
this inclement season, should their wants be
attended to. Money is scarce, employment
hard 10 be obtained, and much want and suffer-
ing must necessarily exist. You that have the
means 10 spare, should at once take these facts
into consideration, and act the part of the good
Samaritan, bearing in mind that God loveth
cheerful giver." Cold, dull, cheerless win
ter is upon u.s. and many a sorrowing heart
may be made glad by the dropping of some lit
tie token of kindness. Reader, IN the midst of
your plenty, do not forget our suggestion.
NEGROES IN WHITE SCHOOLS The Supreme
Court of Ohio has just decided a case brought
up from Hooking county, in which the question
of The right of children Of negroes to be admit
tod inin the commOn Rchnnla nf the State uae