The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1870-03-10
A Me thodist Convention at
Syracuse.

Albany rom TIC COMMITTED on IAG SUD
iect ct "Our position and Duties as
Christian Citizens submitted n impor-
tant report Under the heading of " Our
Position the report holds as follows:
First-We propose TO speak aud act,
not So churchmen, but as Tree American
ci'i2ens
Second-We ask no peculiar privileges
for our own church, we will concede none
to any other.
Third-We demand equality of rights
for ali loyal citizens.
Fourth-We DO not question the right
OF sect&riau education ~ those who are
willing 30 meec the expenses and bear
the responsibility.
Eitii-ws insist upon equal privileges
If education FOR al future American citi-
zens in common schools as public charge
Slxth-A refusal to enjoy these conn
mon school privileges furnishes no ground
Of exemption from equal taxation or
rigb5 to special appropriations.
Seventh; IL according TO The COM
mon law OF tie United States Of America,
as well rs Of England, that civil liberty
AID modern civilization are grounded In
the Christian religion. We propose,
therefore, tn maintain our rights as citi-
zens by an unblusbing defence and fear
HISS PR pagnfion of Chr istianity.
Eghth-Not sectarian education, but
secular leerning and moral culture, based
upon reverence for God ana his holy
VOID, are indispensable to good citizen
ship, and, hence, the proper charge OF
the state.
Ninth-The Bible was give to maR as
man There ia, therefore, no legitimate
power in any man, or combinations OF
men, to deny it's Use for any length OF
time TO arg human being. 1t is our ma
tional book, and We will firmly and
unitedlr resist ell attempts TO remove 1t
fIom our c0mmoa schools.
Tenth-In the above named principles
the American Benu bic had its origin.
1t cannot survive their destruction.
h-Drunkenneas and supplying
in any way Intoxicating beverages are
crimes against the state. They should,
therefore, be suppressed, and nos sane
toned, by law.
TWeifGh-We announce as our aim the
absolute prohibition Of the sale of intoxi
eating liz lor to be used as beveaage.
We propose, therefore, TO contribute our
influence to the elevating of public senti
ment and law to this grand result. In
the meantime we stand opposed to the
entire license system, and propose legs-
lation which shall hold all dealers liable
to prosecution and damages for the injury
inflicted by their acts upon the persons
or estates Il the American people.
Thirteenth-The Christian Sabbath is
fundamental to American freedom. It's
protection by the governments is there
fore high public trust.
Fourteenth-Bfibery and ell forms of
political corruption are destructive of
the rights Of the people. They should
therefore be exposed, punished, and pre-
vented by the people.
Under the heading Of Our Duties" it
holds:
First-No man has q righs to eink his
citizenship in hia religion, nor to surren-
der his manhood to any man or any num-
Der of men. Christians should therefore
be intelligent, active and thorough in
every department. of government OF the
people.
Second-The moral element ought to
be vital and controlling in politics, and
Christian men ars under special obliga-
ton to make energetic and persistent
efforts to secure this result.
ThiEd-When, a. at this time, under
the prompt ipgs Of komanism, in the
grcss which are directly 1T war with the
fundamental principles Of our govern
ment, it il the duty Of all true citizens to
stand up firmly and together in defence
of everything valuable in life, liberty
and the pursuits OF happiness.
Fourth-When party commands the
support Of bad principles, bad measures,
or bad men, all good men should refuse
to obey.
Fifth-Chrintian citizens ought to res
cue primary elections and the ballot from
the control OF vicious men.
Sizsh-The political consclenoes of
American citizens should be formed and
directed by the spirit of true christianity
so thss high sense Of public justice may
control our elections.
Regarding organisation it holds:
We do not propose 80 form Christian,
nor even Protestans political party;
but we take the position that good men
throughout the nation should be thor
oughly organized and prepared to act
promptly and unitedly in support ofthese
principles, and in opposition to every
thing that endangeRs our free institu-
tions as, first, the Roman Catholic con-
spirGcy against our public schools second,
the endowment aud support by the state
of sectarian institutions; third, the legal
sanction of the liquor traffic; fourth, the
destruction of the Christian Sabbath !;
fifth, all forms of political corrptuion.
A Methodist state committee is TO be
appointed, charged with disseminating
and rendering pracsicSl these principles
This COMMITTEES is 10 call another Con
ventioE one or two years hence. All
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