Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1874-03-03
THE WHISKEY WAR.
a Mogsz Mode Of fEq1.tnq .ae Sale of Liquor:

New YORK, February 21-Tbe war upon
liquor dealers, it appears, is to be taken up
by Trinity Church. Many of the old mem-
beers, especially women, have demonstrated
with the trustees against letting property of
the church for the sale of intoxicating bever>
ages, and it has been decided that in future
the property shall not be letfor such purposes,
and that as fast as the present leases expire
the holders engaged in the Objectionable BUSH
ness must vacate. Under this rule about
forty retail dealers, some of them keeping
weli-known places of resort, will be obliged
to retire on the LIST of May. It is also stated
thatthe lady members of Methodist Episcopal
Church are making inquiries to ascertain if
any members of their church own houses for
the sale OF liquor or for gambling, or for more
nefarinus purposes, in order that change may
be effected.
What Henry Yard Beecher says
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher said to his con-
gregation last night that history would not
show parallel to the effort making in the
West to suppress dram drinking, which he
characterized as the scourge of the household
1t is an evil that has defied legislation, but,
now under the providence of God, there has
arisen a moral cyclone-a perfect tempest of
influence.
Stirring appeals.
February 22.-The temperance crusade
was opened this evening by meetings in the
Church of the Strangers and the seventeenth>
street BAPTIST Church. Both were we'll at
tended. Informal addresses were made BY A. T.
McMulen and Rev. DR.. Deems, urging on
the work and inculcoting perseverance, and
energy. In the latter. DIR R. G. Sutton, of
Rome, and ex>Judge Van Coots made stirring
appeals for the suppression of the vice of in
temperance. Though il is evident strong op-
position will be made to the movement, the
advocates of temperance are hopeful of sue
ceeding in the end.
The Crusade in Ohio.
COLUMBUS. February 22.-The ladies' tenn
Pernnce prayer meeting this afternoon was
the largest of the week.
Most of the pastors of the city preached
sermons tonight relative to the movement
Several ministers favored street praying while
others claimed that the men who drank we're
the ones to be labored with and asked to sign
the pledge.
Closing of Saloons
CINCINNATI, February ga special
dispatch from Union city. Indiana reports a
Temperance movement there, and that twelve
saloons, all bu: two, have been closed since
Friday. a report from Mount Vernon, Ohio.
says several saloons have been closed there.
and there is promise of still greater success
Camping in Front MA Saloon.
RIPLEY, Quo, February 24.-The crusa
ders yesterday being denied admission to
saloon in the suburbs, built fire and canned
out in front of it. The siege lasted about
four hours, when tho occupant capitulatcd.
and is tonight for the first time seen in
temperance meeting. at another place the
siege was not so long. The proprietor gave
them his liquor to pour out. and let them take
bis sign down. a few other places in tho
suburbs still remain. A large and impressive
mass meeting was held tonight. Judge Ash
burn fined Batavia dealer 81 200 for viola
tion of law.
DAYTON, February 24.-The vnmen's
crusade is affecting all classes. Large and
excited meetings. chiefly composed Of women
are held daily and nightly The work will
soon be commenced. There are FIVE hundred
liquor saloons in the CITY,
To he Visited and I'r0yrd Far.
MEMrnIs, February ga number Of
saloon keepers received postal cards signed
Committee, asking them to quit selling the
devil-GealiDG beverage. In the event of their
refusal, they are threatened with being visited
and prayed for.
Prayer and Constitution.
WORCESTER, Mass. February 2t-A
number of local clersymen and temperance
men are in convention to-day for prayer and
consultation about the new mOyment on linnor
sellers
Eecry Saloon C3oscd- Tie Druggjsts Under
BonHs.
STURGIs, MIcu February % the tom.
perance movement here is triumphant The
ladies succeeded to day in closing every saloon
and drinking establishment The druggists
have given bonds to sell only in accordance
with law.
THE BROADWAY F1RE-We copy from the
New York Times of the 10th ult., the fol-
lowing concerning the Rouss fire:
The FIRE which broke out at about I:3O
o'clock yesterday morning, in the six story
building No. 3Ii Broadway, occupied by G.
b. Rouss, dry goods auc,ioneer, aud A. Fried
man Il Co, importers of laces aud white
goods, as already reported in The Times, con.
tinued to burn until + o'clock, when it sue
cumbed to the immense amount of water
thrown by the numerous steamers into the
building. The basement and subcellar were
completely gutted and the stock of goods on
the upper floors of the building was rendered
almost valueless by the smoke and water
The loss claimed by the occupants of the
premises is much greater than anticipated
The loss of Mr.. Rouss, who occupied the first
floor, basement and subcellar, is claimed by
him to be between s95, 900 aud 100000 on
stock, fxtures.&c. He is insured for sSl 900,
as follows: Liverpool, London aud Globe,
$4,000; Williamsburg City, $4,000; and
1000 in each of the following companies:
New York IEtna, of Hartford Pacific. of