The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-08-31
MASS TEMPERANCE MEETING.
Speeches by IhOn. ID. e. Nichoison'
rev. var. Kent, of Indiana, HcV' y.
Gibson johnson and Othcrss

The regular monthly meeting in the in
terests of temperance was held at the Con-
gregational church on Sunday evening.
The attendance was very large of both
ladies and gentlemen Capt S. II. Kelley
presided.
The opening prayer was offered by Rev.
]. Gibson johnson, after which Mr.. Kel-
ley read portion of scriptures and made
some remarks upon its teachings against
intemperance.
Prayer was then offered by Deacon J.
NJ Haven and the audience joined in sing
ing Nearer my God to Thee"
HON. d. e. NICHOLSON
was the first speaker. He was impressed
with the necessity OF acting on this occa
sion by his venerable friend near HIM (Dea
James Barrett). He himself well remem
bered the Inauguration of the first temper.
ance movement, and his eyes were then at
tracted TO that man as q leader in that
cause. lie admired the courage and con
sistency which made that man a subject
for ridicue at that time. The question OF
temperance was a political one and it was
also one which every generation mustlight
So long as the appetite is enforced and the
capacity of mankind prompts some to aid
the evil for gain, just so long will there be
a necessity for action against it. Those in
favor of its prolongation would have theii
sophistry, and although none were bold
enough to advocate lntempcrance, yet
many were found to argue the subject, and
their arguments needed watching.
The argument was made that liquor
gave greater force TO the youthful powers,
but this was not true only in exceptional
cases and tie exception was not the rule.
It's use was a drain upon nature and in
volved debts and penalties which had to be
paid. The idea of a license law was pre-.
posterous. The revenue it would bring
would be us 800 is to 81 1000 to the pau
perism and crime it would entail upon the
community, saying nothing about the loss
W iiOiuhty, soNlCty anu ilic, l$Ncuo'
dignified the sinner and those who granted
it were considered even meaner than the
seller This question was now up before
the community and must be met In New
Hampshire, however, where the power
had been given they dare not insult the
common sense Of the people by its enforce
ment.
Deacon Murray then lead in prayer ant
after singing,
REV. MIR. KENT
of Shobyvllc, Ind, who was present, en-
tertaincd the audience with some interest
ing experiences in the west.
He said that he came from the midst o.
the womGns movement, and where it wa
first inaugurated. They had accomplished
much, and they had also other evils t.
eradicate more strenuous than Vernon
had. In his own town $40 out of the 80,
women of the town engaged in the work
and frequently sixty of them were seel
upon the street. They would stop at tn
saloons, sing hymn and then kneel upo
the sidewalk in prayer. He had seen age
men who drank TO excess wipe the tear
from their eyes at the sight. He attende
q meeting of the presbytery at Richmon
during the progress of the movement Tn
women invited the presbytery to NEE
with them, and their large hall was densel
packed. One of the most conser
vative of the Presbyterian ministers
who are noted, said the speaker
for their fear of allowing their women t
take part in church matters-remarked a
the time that he attended one of their pull
lie meetings and instinctively took off hi
hat in reverence for the solemnity of tn
occasion, and said he never felt nearc
heaven than he did then. The speake
said in his own village of 5000 inhabtant
there were seven saloons, and on Satul
days vast amount of drinking was don
= there. 1t was the habit of the community
and no wonder the women were anxious [
stop the traffic.
He felt proud of his native land I've
mont for the laws she had, and the int
est that was being given to the cause {
temperance, and babe all God speed in IL
work. Prayer was offered by Deacc
Angler, followed by John B Reynold
who made some remarks, among which |
said he wanted law which would convi
the liquor seller on the first offense. Nj
Nicholson explained that the memorial I
Gently prepared for presentation to the lie
stature embodied that idea. He said
great many were afraid it could not be c
forced, but he thought such a law wou
/ enforce itself.
REV. j. GIBSON JOHNSON
followed by saying he considered there W
great cause for congratulation in view
l the advancement made in the sympath
of the people for the temperance caus
: 1t was noticeable that the newspapt
: were giving large amount Of their spa
4 to the interests of the cause and W.
: showing it much sympathy. There "
evidence everywhere this opinion upon
subject was gaining ground and advanc
u light was being given to the subject
After singing, the benediction was p
nounced by Rev. L. Mills.
Base BAH.