The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-02-26

to the suppression of the liquor trafflc.
Chicago To BE Attacked-The First shot.
CHICAGO, Feb. rs, 1874.
The wOmans temperance movement was IN
augurated here in small way to-day by single
old lady, who went rom one saloon to another
on two Of the streets in the West Division in which
saloons are most numerous and, after politely
informing the proprietor or barkeeper That
she was about to pray for him, knelt
in one corner and silently offered
up her applications. In the North Division a
number OF saloon keepers have been served with
printed circulars announcing that an association
OF ladies are bound together by solemn covenant
to close every saloon and helnole IN Chicago, ana
will visit each with prayer and singing in further
ance OF this object
Massachusetts Comes Next.
Boston, Feb "a 1874.
At the meeting Of the Massachusetts state Tenn
perance Alliance to-day the Secretary stated that
bio Lewis would be in Worcester next Monday 10
initiate the new temperance movement Some dis
cussion took place as to Mr. Lewis s0undness on
the prohioitory law, and the general expression OF
the meeting was that he favored II.
Temperance i'm Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. rs, 1874.
The Catholic Total Abstinence Union OF this city,
composed OF Catholic total abstinence societies at
tached TO the churches OF Philadelphia had a
grand demonstration at the Academy of
Music this evening. The building was
crowded IN every part. The stage was
occupied by a large number Of clergy and
prominent iaymen OF the denomination, together
with many Protestants. Henry A. Van Bell, Presi-
dent OF the Union, presided and addresses were
made by Rev. James 0'Reiiiy, spiritual director
OF the order; Rev. Thomas T. Hopkins and Fran
els sharkey in support OF temperance. number
rpnd hochnns
throughout the country sending greeting to the
society. There were iorty-fve temperance soci-
cites present in full regalia with bands OF music.
The addresses were well received and great en-
thnsiasm manifested. Many OF the societies pa
raded through the streets, headed by the bands,
after the adjournment OF the meeting.
At the Radical CLUB meeting This afternoon
Elizabeth Cady stanton delivered lengthy ad-
dress upon the subject, ''rhe Sensation OF the
Day-The Anti-ilquor Crusade She took posi-.
ton unfavOrabe to distinguishing feature of
that movement-the circulat on OF bands OF praying
women about the streets and in barr0Oms This
she declared to be little more dignined than
mob law. She simply suggested that women eX-
ert themselves earnestly TO obtain the ballot alter
which she says the abuse OF liquor will be matert-
ally decreased
New York Legislature and Governor
Dix Entreated so Join in the Crusade.
ALBANY, Feb. rs, 1874.
At meeting OF the state Temperance Com
mittee, held at the Globe Hotel to-day, the follow
ing resolution was adopted
Whereas the republican party at its last state Con-
venton at ucs put in Its platform resolution endors
ing local prohbon and whereas the last meeting OF
the Grand Lodge Of Good Tempars of this state held
Norwlch, september 10 1873 ana also the State Temper
ance Convention held at Utica October 1873 endorsed
local prohibition by the following resolutlons:-
Resolved, That recommend that the citizens the
state irrespective OF political differences unite in
effort TO secure from The next Legislature act to pro-
vide for the submitting TO the electors OF this STATE
the question. shall the sale OF Intoxicating bev.
erages be prohibited by lawi and embodying the
proposition that III all towns counties. cities wards
prohibition II shall he unlawful after sell in
txcatng beverages and the state Committee here
by 10 prepare such bill to to the In
coming Legislature; therefore,
Resolved That the Legislature, now in session in
Albany be as earnestly requested local prohibit
ZION biil and tat we confidently expect HIS Excellcncy
Governor DIX TO sign the same.
Resolved That ali the friends Of temperance
in the state TO give their warm support measure
OF legislation III the interest oil temperance particularly
"a constitutional amendment which shall prohibit the
Importation, manufacture and sale Of intoxie ating
liquors
Resolved. That bid the noble women of the West
ROdspeed in their crusade against will
welcome such movement IN this state and aid the
same. whenever and wherever made
Resolved mat we extend atoms TO the
patrons and masters Of the 5 subordinate oranges Of
the Patrons Hpsbandry of Ohio who have heartily
endorsed the movement started by the noble women OF
ohio Tor the suppression of incompetence and call
friends OF temperance IN order TO Danish from the land
this which the prolific OF crime misery
and taxation
The MOvcmen in This city.
The forces OF tae temperance army are being
organized quietly, but energetically, IN our
midst. On next Friday an important secret meet
ing of the leading workers In the cause is to be
n. cif IN