The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-03-16

munitY. vi COURSE q BiSG- "SuJ
attended through idle curiosity, but a
large majority were called there by q
deep rooted conviction that made them
think they were countenauci0g a good
work. But as that is something for
every person to decide fer her or him.
self, we will rerain from further pre-
fatory remarks, and give q condensed
report OF what WAS ssid and done.
Tie meeting was conducted by the
Rev. S. 3. Baruitz Of the Lutheran
Church, aud wss opened by the audi"
ence singing the familiar hymn, com
mencing,
"All hail the power OF Jesus name"
Mr.. Jepson, OF the NJ. f. Church,
then ofsred prayer, after which the
hyNn commencing.
'CJme thou fJunt o! evc'y blessing"
vas sung by the audience.
Rev. Mr.. Barullz then arose, and in
q few appropriate remarks, introduced
MRs. ANNIE WHITEWATER,
of Philadelphia, who is ga elderly lady
Of good personal appearance, and a
pleasant and interesting tslker. Mrs.
Whittenmeyer said: came here this
afternoon to attend a temperance prayer
meeting, without any expectation OF
speaking, AID l fud myself unexpect-
eddy called upon to say something on
this occasion. I feel that am very
feeble as | stand here, yet in this work,
a. in spiritual things, il is not the
mighty men who always accomplish
great things. Never since the world
BEGAN has such o conf Ct rs this in
which we are now engaged, been waged
Never has right aud wrong been mark
ed out by such dividing lines. This is
question of right aud wrong On
which side OF this line will you stand
On the one side | find good order, peace
and prosperity. Imagine this city to-
day tree from intemperance. Think
OF the misery that would De spared.
This s the immediate cause Of all the
crime that fills our prisons, enhsnCes
our taxes, and fills the orphan asYlums
o. Our land with fAtherless and moth
erless children. Imagine wee and
discorl OF every kind banished from
every place, and the air relieved of the
sighs, and groane, aud walls OF hearts
bursting bscapee OF the agonies this
one vice entails. Now to-day il you
would make your choice which side
would you take2 This appetite for
drink is so strong in come that they
would rush over o lrecipiee
10 get it. But they are more
10 be pitied than blamed
Now, who ia it that deal in this ne.
farous traffic, and why is 1t carried on
Is it to make men better more honest
No. 1t is all for the love OF money
and that is why 1t is 20 powerful and
hard 10 be put down. Legislation has
failed aud every other instrumental.
~ as failed, and now the women are
carrying this to the Supreme Court
the power OF God with prayer. The
women believe this gigantic evil will be
overthrow b. tie strong arm OF God
and that is what we are praying for
Manufacturers Of liquor and dealers ia
the traffic had better stand from under.
Mrs. Whit.snueyer then gsve an
interesting account OF the first prayer
meeting held st She!byYille, Indi.
ana, and the final sue.
cess Of the "Women's praying crus2d-
ers." She said now there was not a
place in that town where!:l1or could be
had.
She said there vas ons very peculiar
feature about this ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
had prayed before women sick, beaten
aod murdered had been praying to God
Tor years-this recnliari;y was the
prayiug on the streets. She strongly
aud earnestly advocated this method Of
proceeding In the war against rum, and
thought If all the different religious de.
nominations Of toe city would unite to-
gether 10 the common causs, the result
was bound 70 b. victory. Sac said a
gentleman mad told her on Saturday
eveolcg ;hst be and his friends repre-
sen,ei 100000 Of capital
and tie ladies could have
sll the money tina. they wanted to carry
on this war. Ladies, zee il you are
ready for this contest-if you are not,
get ready. Resolve to-day from the very
depths OF your souls tbst you will con-
tribute your service in this good cause
You will be little shaky at frat, but
YOU will be able 10 few days TO walk
out upon your streets aud see the
liquor dealers tremble st your power.