New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-03-17

in all IS saio0ns and although there had often been
crowds of persons the bar and about to drink thoy
had in Instance waited till she had done her or
rand and left the saloon before putting the glasses TO
their lps Without mentioning names. sho said
that two or three hquorsellers had talked
with her in very earnest manner; had expressed TO
her their utter hatred OF the business and desire TO got
out OF It, At saloon to which several women went
the proprietor seemed considerably disturbed to 500
them enter and inquired II they intended TO pray In
front OF his saloon. They mado known their mission,
and after q short nversation told him that they
simply doing work which God had assigned them. and
II He should call upon them To pray upon the sidewalk
before that saloon pray II would be. Tho ladies think
that many whom they have visited trembling. and
will vet yield to their better natures One lady thought
that there was not one person in hundred In NewYorR
who had not been injured directly or indirectly, by
liquor Another said that the churches ought first to
be rid OF all tho sellers who in Of them pay
largely toward the support Of tho Gospel aud shut up
their pastors mouths on the subject. The Minister'S
said she, "are very much afraid that going to
do thing, and believe they will find 1t so."
The temperance meeting last evening IN Unity Chapel.
at Observation-Disclosures hth.st.. near Fourthaye
well attended The ladies OF this part OF the city
awake to the work. and visiting saloons every
day. Their interest contributes very greatly to tho
OF the meetings. Miss Susannah Evans George
A. HEX, and Others made addresses AT Carmel Chapel
last evening very large audience listened to George
W. Bungay aud Mr.. Cadv. Mr.. Bungay advised tho
y
Excise Commissioners and demand the strict enforce
ment of existing laws II absolute prohibition could
not be secured at the laws already enacted should
be carried TO their utmost ulhllment Referring TO the
recent vote of New York ministers he said no was at
first disposed 10 be indignant but that now no believed
more good than harm would result. That action had
already excited much discussion and the advanced total
abstinence forces entering into the contest with
uore determined zeal than ever before.
at the meeting OF the Methodist preachers, yesterday.
the dGtp OF clerevmen toward the temperance move
ment was ire topic for discussion. IL opened by
the Rev. l. J. Lsnslng who defended The women from
f1nfgt A.
lied their work religious and appropriate one lie
had been informed BY roa estate broker that many
no liquor TO be made or sold on the promises The
Rev. NJ French predicted shat blood would DO she'd be-
fore the traffic in liquor abolished was the case
anterior 10 the destruction OF slavery, Tne rev >;
Parker The Rev. j. Dickinson, tho Rev Dr. Osborn and
other clergyman spoke on the question.
THE CATHOLIC PLAN OF ORGANIZATION
circular has been issued in behalf Of the Catholic
Total Abstinence Union OF America explaining the plan
Of permanent and effective organization OF the total
abstinence forces and calling upon societies IN all quar-
tiers TO connect themselves with this Union. The alb
strac the address found below contains the points OF
chief Importance II will be seen that 1t is purposed 20
retain the temperance societies the supervision at
least Of heads OF the church Tho address has tho
approval of Archbishop McCoskey.
To he Cdhoic. Of America Societies from all parts
az inc continent are applying for admission to
eTal Union, and new societies are forming III almost
every city, town. and village IN the lana. MANY
Of these latter intending to become members OF this
Union and all expected TO affiliate with 1t az soon as
the nature of its principles can be made known
TIE object OF our UuIon and all ts subordinate clements
is total abstinence Christian virtue which Wish 10
observe from the motive OF nonOrng tbe sacred Arst
aud agony Our Blessed Savior; and. In order TO
destroy least check the ravages OF incompetence
means be propOrtIonate. Hence we must have
the guidance OF our Holy Mother the Church. aud
recourse TO sacramens, not Individually but
society-unless differently ordered Oy the p4StoT-Do,
cause the practice OF this virtue. we have merged
individuality in the Association, ana the action OF
all It's members should be like the action OF an ndi
vidua under the same circumstances The Individual
Catholic VINO wishes 10 practice the virtue OF tOta
abstinence in the Christian sense, must seek the
sacraments according to his needs, and so also inc
society which unifes the aims OF its members. Tho
society should OF approved by the PASTOR approach the
times, thrice, twice, OF al least once
year, IN order 10 keep its Catholic standing.
The address has no uncertain ring in relation TO totai
abstinence. 1t reads:
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union OF America Is
composed OF subordinate Unions, which are themselves
formed from parOChal c. T. A. societies. Hence the
equvOcal term Temperance shond not be USED oy any
society which wishes It's ORGANIZATION 10 be according 10
the principles of the General Union and OF s present
constituents The proper title Is Cathouc Ioa Ap5u
may selected 20 denote corporate body Societies
already formed, and DESTROYS not onl Of uniformity OIL
perauce from their titles constitutions ana bylaws Oe
cause il Is term OF doubtful import, and does not e1
press fully the object and practice OF the members Oh tho
Union OF America. - , ,,..,, Won.
Rev Patrick Byrne a. j., Presidents Rev. John ireiand
NUM- First vice.President Rev JOS F. x MlcnHud
| Secretarg; Thomas b. Mccormick R L. Treasurer;
Timothy b. Crowley a. HI sereean'-4t AfuS'
LIQUOR DEALERS VIEWS
Many OF the ladies who have visited saloons IN this
city express great confidence that largo numbers Of the
LIQUOR dealers will give way under the pressure Of
prayer and public OPINION and that the day OF
luton in social customs and public morality at
hand. However exaggerated may be their estimate OF
the exact Of things, 1t is quite certain that not
few OF the better class Of liquor dealers reviewing
their own lives and giving place to IDEAS regarding
their own business. reporter called yesterday upon
| ~ IU,afI
St. his views respecting the wOmens crusade.
Mr. ADers ready to converse upon The subject
and did not his desire TO quit his present business
as soon as M e0u without great personal sacrifice
Ibaye been in this bnsHers, said he and upon this
spot years. and in ali that time nave never sold
liquor TO drunken persons or 10 boy nave sought 10
conduct my business in quiet and honorable manner
and while have regarded 1t as che pest Dus
for a man to be ill., have stu considered u as leglt
mate as many others which the public regard more
honorable. When asked he had been visited by ladies
with reference closing his saloon, he said that two
but in no Objectionable manner presented numerous
arguments why he should leave his business could
| way that they did, but l respected their motives
and no one wish them better than III their
undertaking. II all the liquor saloons could be closed II
would doubtless be better for the whole community.
but supposng that should close my place and few
SeeS out other saloons and would be no better off
because OF action. 1 am something OF reformer
| myself he continued, and have recently been dong
everything in my power rid this section of the city
OF the houses fame which such terrible pane 10
Liquor s kept in all of dens and the bars
| are closed the customers will DO driven TO such
sSTses ~hc Mr. AlOsrs TALKED for some
| minutes IN a similar strain, but 1t was apparent
cusson when said that he had always ie keeDy the
| disgrace which many OF his friends think connected
n exactly disgrace to make SELL drink Intoxicating
lquor. Mr.. Albers is communicant OF the Lutheran
ms matter and IL ia not impossible tnat after while
he may close his place OF business