The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-19
THE RUM SPILLERS.
Meeting in Robinson Hall Last Night-What
Mrs. Lawrence Has to say-Her Letters to
tho Clergy, the Actors, the Caterers,
the Clubs and the Doctors
War Along tho Line

iOhOc uuu u uuulDcT VI OLueT SpcdkcTS. quite u
respectable audience greeted the efforts OF these
representatives or the crusaders against King
Alcohol. and frequent rounds Of applause rewarded
their exertions; but whether the teachings Of
Mrs. Lawrence's eloquence took any deep root in
the minds OF her hearers did not appear. No one
seemed TO cOvet the honor OF being the first who
would ''sign the pledge"
Mrs. Lawrence opened the meeting with prayer,
alter which polltico religious patriotic song was
sung by the popular poetaster, Mr.. J. G.. Clarke,
the burden OF which was:-
Men OF action, clear the way
Mrs. Lawrence delivered the speech OF the even
ing. Among numerous other things, she said that
she was Wiling to make every effort in the cause
OF temperance. The movement might fail for the
present: but scars and martyrdom to-day would
bring victory tomorrow. She was going TO read
some letters addressed to different
POWERS AND PERSONS In THE STATE,
asking their cooperation with the crusaders'
work. The first was to the archbishop, bishops
a0d clergy OF the Catholic hierarchy. their innu-
eace IS weh known with the nocks which
they watch. ana duty TO God as well as man re-
great and good cause. The next letter was to the
Protestant bishops. clergy and people. She i'm
plored the pastors to inaugurate a new epoch by
WHILE ADMINISTERING THE SACRAMENT;
20 employ the hecculean strength OF Gods mighty
from our midst. The letter following was to the
ONION League. the Travellers and other clubs APP
peaituR I'd 70 OlbpenSe WIN ALCOHOL
in All lts iorms as beverage, and to arm for war
to the knife against the poison Of mans lie. Next
week ladies' committee would visit all the clubs.
and pray with the people there to stop
THE CANKEK WORN OF ALCOHOL
that Is eating INTO the vitais Of Another
letter urged the managers and owners OF theatres
to rally the crusadng army; BOXES, pit, gallery,
dress circle stage anu all parts OF the house should
be crowded to the ceiling with the patrons OF
ence, scene shifters prompters and property men
al SHOULD sign the pledge: Which theatre, asked
open TO the iadies' committee? 1ney Will all be
visited In due time. Another letter was directed
evidently true that press, the papers, are SUBJ
sidized by the rumsellers. Yet why should this be
sos The news OF the present glorious crusade ia
OF vastly more Importance TO US all than reports
OF brutal brusers' encounters; but editors, re-
porters printers, and the very devils we're on the
side OF rum ana rOwdyism. An additional letter
dished up an liSn stew lOr discussion with
MI. DELMONICO,
iaalisr out SOUP to thousands o. poor WretoSes
whose ruin has been cfected by the pOisOns OF which
he Is so LAVISH distributor He Is rich out OF human
wretchedness. Tne cnampagnes, wines and BRAN
dies and other slow poisOns winch corrupted the
taste and emptled the purse, leading, as they do,
from the tables Of al classes and DemOnlcOs Occu-
patton destroyed. The ladies OF the Sorosis Club
were now ~ appealed to BY a telling letter They
all tnat adorns the female form. The crusaders
are poor. and need every aid rom the wealthy,
their c0untenance to the movement, extend a
helping hand tO rescue parents, husbands, broth
premature graveY Would they pray with the la.
dies committee that might wait upon them? The
rea Ter read a letter 20 the stock brokers. Loud
laughter.l Thirty.fve billions passed through the
Clearing House last year. large sum rom this
fabulous amount had gone Tor rum. (Titterlng
on whtskey and 'long" ON watery Would they
"bulr' the whiskey and "bear' the water? ZAP
plause.) That is the question.
DOSE FOR THE DOCTORS
consisted IN the fact that New York is paralyzed
by the use OF Intoxicating liquors. There is dan
ger OF delirium tremens to the patient and danger
OF pocket as well as pulmonary consumption,
Their Latin prescriptions, Invested OF rechnicai-
big dose.n
Alter the speech OF Mrs. Lawrence Mr.. Lawrence
made another IN the same strain He announced
that, as 1t COSTS money to get up meetings Of this
KIND, Mrs. Lawrence would go round and take up
collection for the benefit OF the cause. When THIS
unexpected announcement was made the noise of
retiring ieet among the audience played cadence
Tramp. tramp. tramp, the boys marching
Before closing number OF eloquent speakers
addressed the audience In the name of religion
and temperance, adjurlng them by ali that is holy
to sign the pledge but somehow or other the PEG.
pie were shy OF 1t.
Temperance In Brooklyn.
Yesterday afternoon about 200 ladies, young and
old, assembled in the schoolroom attached to the
South Presbyterian church, Amity street, near
Clinton, and engaged in prayer for the success OF
'the great cause OF temperance" which is now
being Ielt as power all over this land. Appro.
pirate selections were read from the Scriptures
and hymns were sung Several letters were also
read from "crusaders" In various localities, re-
counting incidents illustrative Of the obstacles
and successes which have been met with. Despite
the Wanted good which is to be accomplished by
stores the general sentiment OF the meeting
appeared to be In favor Of prayer IN
the clOseto me praying band which was
led nv Mrs. Wilder into Bridge saloon IN
sunday night last Is determined upon continuing
the Campaign alter the manner 80 auspiciousy
iuaugurated, and recruits are Hooking to the
ranks OF these brave ladies. number OF invita-
tlons have been received by them from various
parts OF the city to visit saloons on next Sunday
night. All have been accepted, anu the propretors
elated over the prospect OF Tree advertisements
OF their business. such as must follow visit nom
the iafr crusaders. Nevertheless these Jealous
ladies are satisfied that some good must come OF
this work. as they believe '"There is more joy in
ninety nine just" They are bent upon the rescue
OF even one sinner from the evil rum traflc.
The Ladies mt Work in Buffalo, NJ. Y.
BUFFALO, March Is, 1874.
A committee OF the Ladies' Temperance Union
waited on the Board of Excise Commissioners to-
day, with request that all licenses be revoked.
About 1000 places licensed. The Commissioners
answered that they now had control Of the saloons
and their condition would be much worse If the
licenses were abolished; The ladies advanced
moral arguments and the interview very affect.
ing. 1t Is not likely to result in any change Of
system.
The Praying Women Asking q Rccep-
tion Mt the Bar OF the United States
Senate.
WASHINGTON, March 10, 1874.
In the United states Senate to-day the Chair laid
before the body the memorial OF Mrs. D. r. Law
renee, OF New York, announcing that the tidal
wave Of temperance would soon reach the city of
washington, and asking that the band OF praying
women be received at the bar of the Senate, and
that the present occupant OF the chair with Sena.
tors Chandler and oprague, be appointed q COM
mittee TO receive them. tLaughLer) Referred to
the Committee on Finance.
THE SALOON KEEPERS.
FOrma alton Of Central Org a nizatfon.