The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-03
TEMPERANCE.


The Cause An asssehssesss.
WORCESTER. Mass. March Z 1874
rhe var against straight and mixed drinks mas
n length been commenced In Massachusetts. the
nome of a pronibitory law Of the most rGid charAc-
O.. 40 well A, the scene OF Tree ever since the
aav WAS enacted. For some reason the city OF
worceser was selected for the nrst crusade, but IL
A. unasrs,ooa that with success here the war WIN
~. ..r,,ea into Boston and other large xassachu-
80. .,,,es Mo Lewis, the chief Of the movement
An m. west is on hand to take command here, and
ns professes much confidence IN the success OF his
xom,oa efforts 70 wipe out almost entirey the evu
of intemperance. The public sentiment even
.uoog the prohoitionists OF the most radical type,
a. hardly universal favor OF war or prayer,
hut DIR. Lewis mas faitn that he VIII soon
arouse the dormant energies w TO .
poipt which viii result IN the inauguration. by
thc women, OF early and violent hostiiities against
the .siingersn of smashes and cocktaiiA fhe
preliminary meeting this evening was a success IN
point Of numbers Notwithstanding there was An
admission ice oftwenty nve exacted. Probably
Mechanics, Hall had never been more thoroughly
filed since the eventful Butler conventions Nearly
All the cergymen OF the city were present on the
PLATFORM including Rev. Father Primeau, OF the
Roman Catholic faith, together with prominent
prohibiionists and also few such radical re-
formers as the vener able stephen Foster, OF anti
slavery and women Suffrage lame. The balance
OF the audience was largely made mp OF ladies,
although there was plentiful abundance OF repre-
sentatives OF the upper and middng classes,
many of whom were, OF course, attracted by the
novelty Of the movement and the fame which had
preceded it.
There were spasns OF enthusiasm among the
attendants as Dr. Lewis gave glowing and elo-
uuent accounts OF the OF the crusade In the
West full accounts Of which have already ap-
peared in the HERALD's dispatches from that Sec
ton OF the country. The manner OF conducting
the meeting was the same as the management OF
the preliminary meetings in Ohio. Praying and
singing were the chief features, sandwiched with
the singing OF such hymns as Nearer, My God, to
Theen and IAN Hail the Power OF Jesus Name"
During singing Of the various stanzas the audi
dence arose. and the spirit with which the vocal
strains were sent out showed concusively that
there was no mistaking degree OF earnestness
which must have been gratifying to those who be-
lieve in the efficiency Of the movement. DR.. Lewis
had most OF the time Of the meeting to himself in
relating Incidents Of his western experience and
among the new statements made was that the
Cincinnati brewers and distlllers had admitted
that he had damaged their business TO the amount
OF S3,oC0,o 900 already. He expressed his belief IN
the Prohibirory Liquor law, Notwithstanding ne had
declared himself against 1t In one OF his ONO
speeches. In reply to question OF one OF the
audience, If the women could not be abated as
nulsances, the Doctor said that inunctions could
not stop them If the women were persevering and
earnest in the cause. He believed that II the
women depended upon closet praying they would
ana enter the saloons, and tnere in
the midst of SIN and dissipation, call upon
God TO touch the hearts OF the dramsellers
They must not stop TO reason, but march along.
Much Of what Dr. Lewis said was trfe Innamma-
tory; out it IS to be hoped that there were no
grounds Tor some OF tue expressed doubts OF the
basis Of facts on which he founded his arguments.
The Doctor tried in vain to call up some women TO
take part in the discussion. Not single one re-
spOnded, but the speaker said he had no fears but
the proper en- thusiasm would soon be aroused.
~, moroestei @ d n nrovn ,etter Ad to
ant-t0oacco Trask, OF Ftchburg, and Henry ii.
Faxon. of Quincy; the latter retired and wealthy
Wnlskey dealer.
Rev. Father Primeau the Catholic clergyman Of
the Church Of Notre Dame, made short address
approving OF the movement and was followed by
Rev. Or. Gould, who said That he had heard from
John B. Cough during the day that no man can
tax with these women OF Ohio aud not believe that
they are helped by God and baptized by the power
Rev. Dr.. Davis followed briefly in remarks OF ap-
proval and confidence In the movement, ana alter
him Rev. Mr.. Lampson expressed mis- sympathy in
the crusade, and he hoped it would be as success
fu in Massachusetts, as in OHIO.
Rev. Or. Marshall placed himself on the popular
side, and took occasion to say that he had never
imaginative reporters had SAID to the con-
trary. Towards the latter part OF the meet
ing ec,dt and enthusiasm were added
to the occasion Of the sudden entrance into the
hall Of the Father Matthew Total Abstinence So
ciety, accompanied by brass band. The eject
was at once electrical and confusion and rejoicing
ensued in abundance. Dr. Lewis and mis- followers
fairly danced with delight, and the whole audi
enee mingled in wild and enthusiastic cheering.
The band took place on the platform and gave q
few spirited airs, ana then, when the effect had
somewhat died away, Dr. Lewis again came up to
the front, this time IKE Ben Butler, to abuse the
newspapers for having misrepresented him on the
Prohibtory law. III defining his position he said
Massachusetts. and he hoped the good women of
the State would vitaiize 1t. he prophesied that in
fortnight from tonight he would have every
dram shop in the city closed up, and thought 1t
should be done in much less time.
The upshot OF the whole movement thus far indi-
Gates that the crusade will take early and practical
shape Every feature of the meeting tonight
points to tins IN tne morning ing there VIM be
churches, ana late in the day there viii be meet
ing Tor performances and arrangements for imme-
When called Tor at the close OF to-nghts mass
meeting over 200 OF the 600 stood boldly up and
said they were ready to engage in the war. Thus
1t will be seen there serious indications that
vigorous and earnest campaign Is close at hand.
The Movement in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA. March 9, 1874.
No demonstration by the temperance crusader:
is reported to-day. The general feeling here is adj
verse to this course of action. Mrs Cough, one OF
the leaders in the anti-wliskey war; is reported as
having said to-day that another course OF pro-
cedure as contemplated AS Tor herself she was in
favor of ladies' going in companies OF Two and
three and have personal interviews with saloon
keepers.
The enforcement OF the Sunday liquor law and
the closing of tayerns on sunday is a movement
about to be inaugu:ated here. To-day the Mayor
asked the lily solicitor Tor an opinion as to his
duty IN the premises, but as yet the opinion has
not been given. The Mayor stat es that he will
fully carry cut the law II his duty Is only made
plain TO him As there have been different rulings
under the law and opinions are varied on the
subject the Mayor is at loss TO know how to act.
To-day the Methodist ministers held a NEE ting
and appointed committee to inquire and report
what measureS and on1hf q 70