National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-03-25
THETEMpERANCE CRUSADE.

THETEMPERANCE CRUSADE
! 1RAKkk STILL fHEWEAP0N IN mi
DISTRICT.
IMMENSE AssENBLYo LADIES At ESLEl
CHAPEL-PuBLIc MEETING AT LINcoLl
RALL-ADDREssEs ON THE ALL-ABsORB
.fuI foPIc-FACTs AND INCIDENTS RE
LArHp-rHE GOOD WORK TO PROCEED.
n intsrest manifested IN the temperate
ursver meeting now being held In this city il NJ
ahatsa. and 20 large has the attendance been q
the ladies' meetings, from to : O'Clock each day
that tAsy were obliged to remove from the chaps
b tie Young Mems Christian Association build
ing TO wesley chapel, where the meeting va
Asld yesterday, and will continue during the pref
sat weak. Ths ladies' meeting Vas called to o.
Ssr By xrs. WIN. Stickney, who announced tn
osjses Of the meeting, and stated that the sei
voeesvssaa b opnducted a. agreed upon, singinl
- lssyer, md wished the sisters to follow escl
ethsr IN quick succession.
Aya Appleton, Of the E Street Baptist ehuren
VAs called TO the chair, and opened the sefssee'
BY reading the fifth chapter Of Corinthians, sne
aad announcing the hymn, ''Come Holy spirit
Hsassaly Dove" &C., followed BY prayer py m-s
~ St1ekney.
The hymn, aGod moves in . mysterious way, ;
MAS then sung, and was followed py iefSen'
prayers by several ladies.
Mra Die Lewis was then called on, and id
Araaeed the ladies on the subject Of ''woman's
AsAuenee.n She alluded to the influence Of NO
m m correcting the morals OF the men in Call
Ssgnia after her advent there, and firmly believed
Tat women can accomplish the same results In
~ present undertaking. She believed that men
would be better II the young women would refuse
- Aaoslats with or TO receive the attentions oil
young meuvho were in the habit of drinking spir
lssols liquors. She closed with the prayer that,
tArolgh the efforts now in progress, the monster
intenperance, might Be banifhed from the Dis
trict Of Coiunbia.
Amor which the meeting adjourned until to-day.
THE PUBLIC MEETING.
The public meeting was held at p. N, st Lin
esln hall.
Rev. J. q. Butler opened the same by an
neancane the hymn, "All hail the power Of jesus
name" which was sung by the large audience
vifA great effect.
Prayer vss offered by Rev MI Butler, who in.
Voked Divine blessing on the undertaking Of
abolishing the trafnc of intoxicating liquor.
Tie hymn "Coms, Holy Spirit, come" was
tAen sung.
TAs subject for the days discussion was read
By the presiding oficer, who said there are two
bills before Congress on the subject, (already
published In TIE NATIoNA. RRPuBLIcAH.) He
nsxt rad selections from the Scriptures treating
% the subjest Of temperance. He said If the mag
nitade efthis great work was looked at, 1t could
elaarly be seen that God should be called upon
for assistance; and with His assistance the efforts
nay b successful. God promised that where two
q three are gathered together there will He Be.
The beautiful hymn, "Nearer, my God, to
Thee was next sung.
Rev. G. A. Hall offered prayer, In which he
said the meeting was not called for personal pur-
poses but In the interest of the masses The cries
Of the suffering mother. sister and children have
been heard, and efforts are to be made to ALE
viats their sufieringe. They have met 10 plead
together in this direction in order that God may
give them assistance. He prayed that suitable
lsgislation may be given tho District Of Columbia
10 restrain the sale Of strong drink. He prayed
that the minds Of those in authority may be
changed.
The hymn, "Jesas. Lover of my Soul" va. next
sung.
A gentleman IN the sudience stated that pre-
uaeus to the war he had been engaged in making
liQaor IN $50 he ceased the making It and Joined
the chaech. God was instrumentalin this, and by
His aid he will neIer again drink, and before
giving up to the desire lie will suffer his right arm
70 drop from his shoulder.
= This assertion Was greeted with applause.
A prayer vas afterwards offered asking that
w,-- bitterness to Gods laws ehall be overcome:
liro that NJ hear ~, 49,, continued prayer that is
koing up Id this and other ccrRv.,%s ...n''
this great crime 30 seriously affecting the human
famfly give success TO all efforts in this direction;
control the legislators, that their influence may
Be better for the people, and let this influence 30
out for the better of the country.
Rev. DR.. Noble said tie men engaged in the
sale Of Intoxicating liquors were sustained BY |
Law. He bad been reasoning with an old liquor |
Beller He talked with him in all tenderness, but
the fact that the sale sanctioned by law made
his arguments fruitless. If legislation could be |
changed it would be much better. In the heart /
or this man he docs not desire to sell liquor. He
needs support. His Christian experience is not |
strong enough. He must feel the power Of God. |
He knew liquor dealers who admit that the pres
cure 10 becoming 60 great on them that they will
be obliged to weaken. tApplause.l
The Doctor next invoked Gods blessing on his |
brethren, and asked that their hearts be moved
that, through the spirit of God, they may mend
their wayr. He prayed that . public sentiment
b created that none could Withstand.
Atemperance hymn was next sung.
A gentleman in the audienc, stated that the |
Of large saloon had expressed his will
IngneA to cease selling liquor If others would fol-
low. [Applause.l
Nr. z. Richards said women. armed with the |
Ipirit Of God, can accomplish great good.
Several gentlemen in the audience thought the |
women, with the Law on their side, could accom- |
plish much |
DR.. Dio Lewis was introduced and occupied the |
portion Of the hour. He said be did |
not think there is any cause for clashing between
hwal and legal suasioo. He did not doubt IN the |
least that this present revolution would result In
, pfohibitory law. Amer year or two Of rest: /
litsr the riddanee Of the great evil, and when the
law q made, there VII b no diccqJty II getting
oficers to enforce II. what ID &fnfed nov e islth
In God. At one time in acknowledgements nearly |
Ill the drinking houses were surrounded BY the |
lrmf Of the good people. prohibitory law soon |
followed.
Remove rum from the country and It will be- |
rome paradise. The method Of temperance IL . |
question Of temperature. The rum seller himself /
believes It is wrong to craze the mind Of his |
brother What is wanted il TO rouse them to this |
senss He hoped that every step taken In regard |
10 lsv might DO successful, bat no was fearful |
The great trouble Is It is not believed that selling
rum u as grave . crime a. stealing horse, and |
this 10 why 1t is 90 dicult to enforce law rsgu-
Iating the traffic. When this IL seen, such . law |
nsy be enforced. Licensing gambling and houses |
Df irLfare is locked upon ~ . great crime, but |
iesnalng dram shops is far greater. A prohib-
tOfY law IL Inc ouly oue tuSt oAn eucce0o. /
TIE liquor law Of Ohio is between prohibition /
md local option. The woman movement vitalizee /
he law eapitals He thought . little love va.
better than all. 1t is very powerful. He closed
BY urging his hearers to be strong in the faith
pf thpn during night.
The bensdietion was pronounced and the meet
Ing adjourned.
BOARD OF HEALTH
II III q
fHE MEETING LAST NIGHT-OPERA-
T0NS DURING THE PAST week.-Mrs. |
CELLANEUUS BUSINESS.
The Board of Health held regular meeting at |
heir rooms last evening; Dr.. c. q. Cox in the |
hair. =
Mr. Mastury, from the COMMITTEES on finance, |
reported bills amounting to G,c9c.e5; which
we're approved and ordered to be paid.
Prof Lapgstqp reported from the committee on |
urdnauces the petition Of the citsene residing on
he 1quare between p and q and Fifth and Sixth |