Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-02-05
The Temperance Campaign.

PeSs "OcA noo ouONu no SOdte
ment of interest In the campaig
against iutemperapce. The ladies ar
as full of zeal and e~arnestness as ever
The songs of praise and the voice o
prayer ascend to the throne of grac
from saloon and street almost daily
solemnizing mems minds, and beget
ting in them thoughts upon the grea
evil which promise a rich harves
in the future. Still, in the face o
these serious and earnest proceedings
and thus apPealed to by devoted
christian women, most of the dealer
ret hold out. Nevertheless, great goot
is being wrought. The consumers are
being lessened. A public sentiment
has been created, which is having
a potent influence in suppressing the
evil habit of dram drinking Thi:
fact is apparent to every M who has
paid any attention to the subject. and
this being the great evil Of the traffic
in Intoxicating liquors, the improve.
ment in this regard is one that com.
mends itself to every friend of good
order and sound public morals. If no
mor is accomplished-if only through
a healthy public sentiment men are re-
strained from visiting the saloons, and
there spending their money for that
which worketh only eril-we have re
suits worthy of the most noble reform
ers Of the age. Doing this let us re-
joice.
On Tuesday evening. of last week,
a committee of the League appeared
before the city council, asking from
that body some additional legislation
upon the subject. The authority con-
ferred upon city councils to act in this
matter is contained in the following
provision of the Municipal Code, and
would seem to be clear and definite
enough to reach-and abate the evil:
ITO regulate, restrain and prohibit,
ale, beer and porter houses OF shops;
and houses and places of notorious or
habitual resort for tipping or intem-
perance."
This is found among the general
'overs Of municipal corporations, at
he head Of which is the following
weeping provision:
"All cities and incorporated villages
hall have the general powers hereaf
er mentioned, and may provide by or
finance for the exercise of the same"
This is plain enough, and only needs
he proper action on the part of officials
o make it effective.
On Friday evening there was another
arge and enthusiastic citizens meeting
t the Court House, Judge NASH
nade the principal speech, which was
7ell received. These public meetings
re doing a large amount of good.
hey are setting public sentiment to
in the right channel.
On Saturday night came the grand
Movement of the whole campaign. At
O'Clock the ladies met at the Presby-
church, and, after a short inter
al spent in devotional exercises, pro
eeded to the number of one hundred
nd forty to make an evening visit to
lie saloons in the neighborhood of the
orner of Second and Court streets
8 they reached the aforesaid corner
ne party divided into three or four
visions, each n taking its allotted
ouse. Two saloons, the Petroleum"
nd COINS, we're entered, and the
sual religious services held. At the
lird, JoHNsoN's 9, the door was closed,
ut the ladies accommodated them
TO the situation, and took pos
,ssion of the side walk, where they
roceeded with songs and prayer
hus, in each case, were the services
ontinued up to ~ o'clock. 1t was a
and singular spectacle.
On this corner. where, usually,
nights especially, congregate
le bad elements of our community, ,
ftentimes making it difficult, if not
nsafe. for quiet citizens to pass, was
card the song of praise and the voice
prayer ascending to the Great De-
verer for salvation from the growing
ills of intemperance, while standing
'ound in crowds, with bowed heads,
ere the best men of the city. 1t was
sight that ought to move the heart of
'e most hardened. and draw forth I,
solutions of reform from every trans
ressor. Its influence will be felt for :
any days to come. Everything. SO |
r as we could discover, was quiet and s
every n seemingly feeling !
solemnity OF the scene. l
cater ALL 10 SAID."-Nine
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